Head to head

Userguiding vs Userpilot

Both are capable onboarding tools - Userguiding suits sMB wanting all-in-one + KB, while Userpilot suits pLG / product-led SaaS, SMB to mid-market. Here's how they compare on pricing and features side by side - and where Steppr, a simpler option from $29/mo with a hard MAU cap, fits in.

Side-by-side

UserguidingUserpilotSteppr
Entry price$174/mo (2,000 MAU, annual)$299/mo (Starter, annual)$29/mo (2,500 MAU)
Pricing modelPublic, per-MAU banded tiersPer-MAU, annual, tieredFlat tiers, hard MAU cap
Public pricingYesPartial (Growth/Enterprise contact sales)Yes - every tier listed
Free tierYes (support/KB tier, no tours)No (14-day trial)No (7-day trial, no card)
ContractAnnual for listed priceAnnual (monthly costs more)Monthly or annual
Surveys / NPSYesYesNo (post-MVP)
Knowledge baseYes (hosted KB)Partial (resource center)No
AnalyticsYes (incl. session recordings)Full product analytics (Growth+)Tour & checklist analytics
No-code builderYes (Chrome extension)Yes (Chrome extension)Yes (no extension)
Best forSMB wanting all-in-one + KBPLG / product-led SaaS, SMB to mid-marketIndie / startup SaaS

Quote-only and benchmarked figures are labelled as estimates on each tool's pricing page. Verified June 2026.

Where each one wins

Choose Userguiding
  • You need a hosted knowledge base alongside the launcher.
  • In-app surveys are a must-have.
  • You’re comfortable with annual billing in exchange for the broader feature set.
Choose Userpilot
  • You want product analytics (funnels, retention, paths) unified with onboarding in one tool.
  • You run a survey / NPS program and want it native alongside flows.
  • You're scaling PLG and want a resource center, AI agents, and multi-channel workflows.
Choose Steppr
  • You want tours, checklists, and announcements - not a full suite.
  • You want public, monthly pricing and a hard MAU cap with no overages.
  • You want self-serve setup in minutes, no sales call or annual lock-in.

Still deciding between Userguiding and Userpilot?

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