WalkMe vs Appcues

WalkMe

Enterprise digital adoption platform for large-scale training and onboarding.

Pricing: Custom enterprise pricing, $10,000+/year

Best for: Large enterprises with complex digital adoption needs

Pros

  • Most comprehensive enterprise DAP
  • Advanced automation
  • AI insights
  • Strong employee adoption

Cons

  • Very expensive ($10k+/year)
  • Complex implementation
  • Overkill for most SaaS
  • Long deployment time

Appcues

Product-led growth platform for in-app onboarding experiences.

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

Best for: Mid-market SaaS companies with PLG strategies

Pros

  • Intuitive flow builder
  • Good for SaaS products
  • Faster implementation
  • Product-led growth focus

Cons

  • Features gated by plan
  • Limited enterprise features
  • No deep analytics
  • Expensive for full feature set

Feature Comparison

FeatureWalkMeAppcues
Product ToursYesYes
Employee TrainingAdvancedNo
Workflow AutomationYesNo
AnalyticsAdvancedBasic
Flow BuilderComplexIntuitive
ChecklistsYesGrowth plan
Implementation TimeWeeks-monthsDays-weeks
Target UsersEmployees & customersCustomers

Verdict

These tools serve different markets. WalkMe is an enterprise DAP for employee training and complex digital adoption. Appcues is a SaaS-focused PLG tool for customer onboarding. Choose WalkMe for enterprise employee adoption, Appcues for SaaS customer onboarding. For SaaS teams wanting more features at a lower price, Produktly is worth considering.

Consider Produktly as an Alternative

For SaaS customer onboarding, Produktly offers more features than Appcues at a lower price, including product tours, checklists, NPS surveys, feedback widgets, roadmaps, and changelogs. Start with a free plan โ€” no enterprise contract required.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I choose WalkMe or Appcues?

They serve different use cases. WalkMe is for enterprise employee digital adoption. Appcues is for SaaS customer onboarding. Choose based on your primary use case.

What is a more affordable alternative?

For SaaS customer onboarding, Produktly offers comprehensive adoption features starting with a free plan, significantly cheaper than both WalkMe and Appcues.

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