Appcues vs UserGuiding

Appcues

Product-led growth platform for building in-app onboarding experiences without code.

Pricing: From $249/mo (Essentials), $879/mo (Growth)

Best for: Mid-market SaaS companies with product-led growth strategies

Pros

  • Polished flow builder
  • Good targeting options
  • Strong brand recognition
  • Good for product-led growth

Cons

  • Key features gated behind $879/mo plan
  • No free plan
  • No roadmap or changelog
  • Can be expensive

UserGuiding

Affordable no-code onboarding platform with product tours, checklists, and resource centers.

Pricing: From $69/mo (Basic), $199/mo (Professional)

Best for: Small SaaS companies needing affordable basic onboarding

Pros

  • More affordable than Appcues
  • Resource center feature
  • Easy to set up
  • Good for basic needs

Cons

  • Less polished UI builder
  • Limited survey capabilities
  • Basic analytics
  • Fewer integrations

Feature Comparison

FeatureAppcuesUserGuiding
Product ToursYesYes
ChecklistsGrowth planYes
NPS SurveysGrowth planProfessional
Resource CenterNoYes
Flow Builder QualityExcellentGood
User SegmentationYesYes
IntegrationsManySome
Free PlanNoNo

Verdict

Appcues has a more polished builder and better targeting, but is significantly more expensive โ€” especially since checklists and NPS are locked behind the $879/month Growth plan. UserGuiding is more affordable and includes checklists on all plans. For teams watching their budget, UserGuiding is the better value. For those wanting a premium builder, Appcues delivers. Produktly offers the best of both at a lower price.

Consider Produktly as an Alternative

Produktly gives you everything both tools offer โ€” product tours, checklists, NPS surveys, and more โ€” plus feedback widgets, roadmaps, and changelogs. With a free plan and pricing from $49/month, Produktly is more affordable than both Appcues and UserGuiding while offering more features.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is UserGuiding a good Appcues alternative?

Yes, for teams on a budget. UserGuiding is significantly cheaper and includes checklists on all plans (unlike Appcues). However, Appcues has a more polished builder and better integrations.

Which is cheaper, Appcues or UserGuiding?

UserGuiding is much cheaper, starting at $69/month vs Appcues at $249/month. For equivalent features (including NPS), UserGuiding's Professional plan ($199/mo) is still cheaper than Appcues' Growth plan ($879/mo).

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