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Appcues vs Intro.js

Appcues and Intro.js are both product adoption & onboarding tools. Appcues is aimed at small businesses and enterprise, while Intro.js is aimed at developers. Only Intro.js has a free plan.

Appcues

Product adoption platform for SaaS

Intro.js

Lightweight open-source product tours

PricingPaidOpen source
Starting priceNot publishedNot published
Free planNoYes
Free trial——
Built forSmall businesses, EnterpriseDevelopers
Platformsweb, ios, androidweb
CountryUS · 2013US · 2013
Rating——

Choose Appcues if

Growth-stage SaaS with budget for adoption tooling, including mobile.

  • Mature and reliable
  • Web and mobile support
  • Strong integrations

Look elsewhere if: Budget-conscious startups (UserGuiding, Product Fruits).

Choose Intro.js if

Developers wanting simple tours.

  • Tiny and simple
  • One-time license
  • Developer control

Look elsewhere if: Non-technical teams.

Appcues vs Intro.js pricing

Appcues

  • StartCustomUp to 3,000 MAUs, 10 published experiences
  • GrowCustomFrom 3,000 MAUs, 25 published experiences
  • EnterpriseCustomCustom MAUs, 100 experiences, priority support

Intro.js

  • Free (AGPL)$0Open-source, personal and non-commercial sites
  • Starter$9.99One-time lifetime licence; 1 project, no support
  • Business$49.99One-time; 5 projects, 1 month support, 1 custom theme
  • Premium$299.99One-time; unlimited projects, 6 months priority support

Appcues · Key features

  • No-code flows, modals and tooltips
  • Checklists and launchpads
  • Mobile SDKs for iOS, Android, React Native
  • Surveys and NPS
  • Segmentation and goals
  • Analytics and integrations

Cons

  • Expensive
  • MAU-based pricing
  • Advanced features on Grow

Intro.js · Key features

  • Step tours
  • Hints
  • Lightweight
  • Framework wrappers
  • Customizable themes
  • Open source

Cons

  • Code required
  • No analytics
  • Limited features

Appcues vs Intro.js: FAQ

Do Appcues and Intro.js have a free plan?

Appcues has no free plan. Intro.js has a free plan.

Which is better for small businesses, Appcues or Intro.js?

Appcues lists small businesses as a core audience, while Intro.js is aimed more at developers.

Not sure yet?