Produktly vs Pendo

Produktly

All-in-one digital adoption platform with product tours, checklists, NPS surveys, feedback widgets, roadmaps, and changelogs.

Pricing: Free plan available, paid plans from $49/mo

Best for: SaaS teams that want product tours plus feedback tools and roadmaps in one package

Pros

  • Transparent, affordable pricing
  • Built-in roadmap and changelog
  • No-code builder for all features
  • Full feedback collection suite
  • Quick setup with no engineering dependency

Cons

  • Smaller market presence
  • Fewer retroactive analytics capabilities

Pendo

Product experience platform combining product analytics, in-app guides, and feedback collection for B2B software companies.

Pricing: Free plan with limits, paid plans from $7,000+/year

Best for: Product teams that prioritize deep analytics alongside basic in-app guidance

Pros

  • Strong retroactive analytics
  • Good product usage insights
  • Session replay capabilities
  • Large ecosystem and integrations

Cons

  • Expensive — pricing is opaque
  • Guide builder can be clunky
  • Free plan is very limited
  • Steep learning curve for analytics

Feature Comparison

FeatureProduktlyPendo
Product ToursYesYes
ChecklistsYesYes
NPS SurveysYesYes
Micro-SurveysYesYes
Feedback WidgetYesYes
RoadmapYesYes
ChangelogYesNo
Product AnalyticsBasicAdvanced
No-Code BuilderYesYes
Free PlanYes (generous)Yes (limited)

Verdict

Pendo shines when deep product analytics are your primary need, with in-app guides as a secondary feature. Produktly is the better choice when you want a comprehensive adoption toolkit — tours, checklists, surveys, feedback, roadmaps, and changelogs — with transparent pricing and a fast setup. If analytics is your main driver, consider Pendo; if adoption and engagement are the priority, Produktly delivers more value per dollar.

Consider Produktly as an Alternative

Produktly combines the in-app guidance and feedback features you would use in Pendo with built-in roadmaps and changelogs — tools Pendo either lacks or charges extra for. With transparent pricing starting with a free plan, you get product tours, checklists, NPS surveys, micro-surveys, and feedback widgets without the opaque enterprise sales process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How does Produktly compare to Pendo for in-app guides?

Both platforms offer product tours and checklists. Produktly focuses on making guide creation fast and simple with a no-code builder, while Pendo's guide builder is part of a larger analytics-first platform. For teams that want to ship guides quickly, Produktly is often the faster choice.

Does Produktly have analytics like Pendo?

Produktly includes analytics for tracking tour completion, checklist progress, and survey responses. Pendo offers deeper retroactive product analytics including feature usage tracking and session replays. If deep analytics is your primary need, Pendo has the edge; for adoption-focused analytics, Produktly covers the essentials.

Is Produktly cheaper than Pendo?

Yes, significantly. Produktly starts with a free plan and paid plans from $49/month. Pendo's paid plans typically start at $7,000+ per year, and many features require higher-tier plans.

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