UserGuiding

userguiding.com
HR & Payroll
Weekend Project

All-in-one Product Adoption Software

How to Replace UserGuiding

Overview

UserGuiding is a no-code platform that helps product teams create in-app experiences to drive user onboarding, feature adoption, and product growth. It enables companies to build interactive product tours, tooltips, surveys, and self-service help content without coding. The platform includes analytics and segmentation to measure success and personalize experiences for different user groups.

Features

59 features across 16 categories

Accessibility(1)

Onboarding Material Accessibility

Ensure materials are accessible to all users

Also in: Justinmind, Justworks, Notion

Account Management(4)

Custom InvoicingPremium

Custom invoice generation and management

Multiple Environments

Support for separate staging and production environments

Multiple Projects

Manage multiple independent projects within one account

Team Member Roles

Granular permission roles for team members

Also in: Keeper, 1Password, Bitwarden

Analytics(7)

AI Insights for SurveysAI

AI-powered analysis of survey responses to extract actionable insights

Company Level Data

Track and analyze company-level data and account information

Custom Button Click Action Tracking

Track specific button clicks and custom actions

Custom Events

Track custom events within the application

Material Engagement Analytics

Detailed analytics on how users interact with guides and other materials

User Details & Activity Feed

View detailed user information and activity history

User Identification & Tracking

Track individual users and their activity within the platform

Also in: Hugging Face, Notion, Smartsheet

Customization(7)

Custom CSS & LocalizationPremium

Apply custom CSS styling and localize content for multiple languages

Customization

Advanced theme builder and CSS features to customize content and match brand identity

Localization

Support multiple languages and localize content for different regions

Material Display Prioritization

Control the order and priority of displayed materials

Material Scheduling

Schedule when and how often materials appear to users

Rate Limiting

Control the frequency and rate at which materials are shown

Remove UserGuiding BrandingPremium

White-label the platform by removing UserGuiding branding

Also in: monday.com, Obsidian, Smartsheet

Development Tools(1)

Chrome Extension

Build onboarding flows directly on top of web apps without code, with instant preview and one-click publish

Feature Adoption(1)

Hotspots & Tooltips

Communicate important information with pulsing beacons and tooltips to draw attention to features without disrupting UX

Also in: Inline Manual

Feedback Collection(2)

In-App Surveys

Create triggered in-app surveys to collect real-time user feedback at the right moment

NPS Surveys

Track Net Promoter Score, measure customer satisfaction, and segment users based on results

In-App Marketing(2)

Announcement Modals

Use in-app modals to promote discounts, product updates, and new features with high visibility

Banners

Create persistent, non-intrusive announcement bars to share updates, promote offers, and engage users

Also in: Inline Manual

Optimization(2)

A/B TestingPremium

Test variations of in-app experiences to optimize engagement and conversion rates

Goal TrackingPremium

Set and track goals to measure the impact of in-app experiences

Personalization(3)

Custom Attributes

Define custom user attributes for advanced segmentation

Dynamic Material Personalization

Personalize content appearance, frequency, and display based on user segments

Segmentation

Segment customers based on behavior, product usage, or demographics to personalize experiences

Product Launch(1)

Product Updates

Create standalone interactive changelog pages, promote new features, and collect real-time user feedback

Reporting(3)

Analytics

In-depth analytics and user activity monitoring to track content performance and engagement

Daily & Weekly Performance Reports

Automated reports on material engagement and performance metrics

Impact ReportsPremium

Measure and report on the impact of onboarding and adoption initiatives

Security(11)

2-Factor Authentication

Two-factor authentication for account security

Activity LogsPremium

Detailed logs of user and team member activity

EU Data HostingPremium

Optional hosting on EU servers located in Frankfurt, Germany for GDPR compliance

GDPR Compliance

Full GDPR compliance and data handling procedures

HIPAA CompliancePremium

HIPAA compliance for healthcare data

ISO 27001 CertificationPremium

ISO 27001 information security certification

LGPD CompliancePremium

Brazilian LGPD data protection compliance

SAML SSOPremium

Single Sign-On using SAML 2.0 protocol for enterprise authentication

Security QuestionnairePremium

Completion and support for security questionnaires

SOC2 Type 2 CompliancePremium

SOC2 Type 2 security certification for enterprise

Team Member Activity LogPremium

Track activity of individual team members

Self-Service Support(3)

AI AssistantAI

In-app AI support agent providing 24/7 personalized multilingual assistance to reduce support costs

Knowledge Base

Create, deliver, and distribute support resources in a centralized hub, analyzable for content optimization

Resource Centers

Bring all educational content together in one helpful in-app widget for self-service support

Support(9)

Dedicated Customer Success ManagerPremium

Personalized customer success management for enterprise users

Email Support

Email-based customer support

Help Center Access

Access to comprehensive help center documentation

Implementation WorkshopPremium

Guided workshops to help with platform implementation

Live Chat Support

Direct live chat support from the UserGuiding team

Migration SupportPremium

Support for migrating from other platforms

Service Level AgreementPremium

SLA guarantees for enterprise customers

Troubleshooter Access

Access to troubleshooting tools and resources

UserGuiding University

Educational platform with courses and training materials

User Onboarding(2)

Onboarding Checklists

Provide users with in-app checklists that outline next steps and improve conversion rates

Product Tours

Create interactive product tours to guide users through features and drive adoption using a Chrome extension

Pricing

Support Essentials

Free Forever
  • Knowledge Base
  • Product Updates
  • Resource Center
  • AI Assistant (50 free resolutions)
  • Help Center Access
  • Email Support

Starter

Popular
$174/mo (Billed Yearly, Save $900)
  • 25 Active Guides
  • 20 Active Hotspots
  • 2 Active Checklists
  • 1 Active Resource Center
  • 5 Active Surveys
  • 1 Active Banner
  • All Adoption Features
  • AI Assistant
  • Reporting & Segmentation
  • Customizable In-App Surveys
  • 1 Customizable Theme
  • Up-to 50 Audience Segmentation
  • Daily & Weekly Performance Reports
  • User Identification & Tracking
  • Customization Features
  • 5 Team Member Seats
  • 2 Environments
  • Live Chat Support
  • Troubleshooter Access
  • Help Center Access
  • UserGuiding University

Growth

$349/mo (Billed Yearly, Save $1,800)
  • 100 Active Guides
  • Unlimited Hotspots
  • Unlimited Checklists
  • Unlimited Resource Centers
  • 10 Active Surveys
  • 1 Active Banner
  • Everything in Starter
  • A/B Testing & Goal Tracking
  • Custom CSS & Localization
  • Premium Integrations
  • 5 Customizable Themes
  • Up-to 50 Audience Segmentation
  • Impact Reports (Beta)
  • AI Insights for Surveys
  • Company Level Data
  • 15 Team Member Seats
  • 5 Environments
  • 2-Factor Authentication
  • Live Chat Support
  • Email Support

Enterprise

Custom Pricing
  • Unlimited Active Guides
  • Unlimited Hotspots
  • Unlimited Checklists
  • Unlimited Resource Centers
  • Unlimited Surveys
  • 5 Active Banners
  • Everything in Growth
  • SOC2, GDPR, HIPAA Compliance
  • Personalized Coaching & Support
  • SAML SSO & Activity Logs
  • Unlimited Customizable Themes
  • Unlimited Audience Segmentation
  • Dedicated Customer Success Manager
  • Implementation Workshop
  • Migration Support
  • Unlimited Team Member Seats
  • Unlimited Environments
  • Custom Invoicing
  • Security Questionnaire
  • Service Level Agreement (SLA)
  • EU Data Hosting
  • Premium Support

Cost Calculator

Keep Paying UserGuiding

Monthly$174/mo
Yearly$2.1k/yr
5-Year Total$10.4k

Build It Yourself

Est. Build Time~4 hrs
Hosting$20/mo
DifficultyVery Easy

Total Cost Comparison

1 YearSave $1.8k
SaaS
$2.1k
DIY
$240
3 YearsSave $5.5k
SaaS
$6.3k
DIY
$720
5 YearsSave $9.2k
SaaS
$10.4k
DIY
$1.2k

DIY hosting estimate based on Vercel + Supabase free/pro tiers (~$20/mo). Build time estimated from 59 features at very easy complexity.

Build vs Buy

Should you build a UserGuiding alternative or buy the subscription? Estimate based on 59 features.

Buy UserGuiding

Monthly cost$1,740/mo
3-year total$62,640
Time to deployDays

Build Your Own

Better Value
Development cost$36,000
Maintenance$540/mo
3-year total$55,440
Dev time~3 months

Building could save ~$7,200 over 3 years.

Estimates based on 59 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.

Integrations

10 known integrations