Unlike WalkMe, which is complex, costly, and built for employee training, Userpilot is a no-code platform made for SaaS growth, combining in-app onboarding, feedback, and analytics to drive faster product adoption and retention.
WalkMe Alternatives That Empower Product-Led Growth
Userpilot combines in-app guidance, surveys, and analytics so you can onboard, measure, and retain users faster, all without heavy setup or high costs.
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| Feature | WalkMe | Pendo | Whatfix | Appcues | Userpilot |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary Use Case | Employee onboarding & workflow optimization | Product experience management & analytics | Employee & customer adoption | Product onboarding & announcements | ✅ Product adoption, analytics, and growth |
| Target User | Large enterprises | Large PLG companies | Enterprises | Small to mid-sized PLG teams | ✅ SaaS teams focused on activation & retention |
| Ease of Setup | ❌ Complex, requires coding & dedicated role | ⚠️ Steep learning curve | ⚠️ Technical setup needed | ✅ 100% no-code | ✅ 100% no-code, set up in hours |
| In-App Engagement | ✅ Walkthroughs, tooltips, checklists | ✅ Guides, modals, tooltips | ✅ Flows, pop-ups, beacons | ✅ Walkthroughs, modals, banners | ✅ Full suite: walkthroughs, checklists, tooltips, banners, hotspots |
| Platform Coverage | Web, mobile, desktop, third-party apps | Web & mobile | Web, mobile, desktop, third-party | Web & mobile | ✅ Web, mobile, & email experiences |
| Resource Center | ❌ None | ✅ Basic version | ✅ Self Help hub | ⚠️ Limited customization | ✅ Fully customizable, branded in-app Resource Center |
| Localization | ✅ Automatic | ⚠️ Manual | ✅ Automatic | ⚠️ Manual | ✅ AI-powered localization (32+ languages) |
| Analytics | ⚠️ Limited to usage & guide analytics | ✅ Product usage, journeys, cohorts | ✅ Funnels, cohorts, autocapture | ⚠️ Basic flow analytics | ✅ Full product analytics (funnels, paths, retention, trends, autocapture) |
| Session Replay | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ⚠️ No | ❌ No | ✅ Integrated session replay tied to analytics |
| Event Tracking | ❌ Manual setup | ❌ Manual | ✅ Partial autocapture | ❌ None | ✅ Autocapture & visual event labeler (no code) |
| User Feedback | ✅ Surveys, NPS | ✅ NPS, polls | ✅ Surveys, quizzes | ✅ NPS surveys | ✅ NPS, CSAT, CES, PMF, custom surveys with analytics |
| Segmentation & Targeting | ✅ Basic segmentation | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Advanced, behavior-based segmentation & triggers |
| A/B Testing | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes | ✅ Yes (web only) | ✅ Yes | ✅ Native A/B & multivariate testing with flow targeting |
| Integrations | ✅ Broad (CRM, HR, ERP) | ✅ Major analytics tools | ✅ Common enterprise apps | ✅ HubSpot, Segment, GA | ✅ Native integrations with Amplitude, Mixpanel, HubSpot, Salesforce, Segment |
| Pricing Transparency | ❌ Hidden, avg. $78k/year | ❌ Hidden, ~$48k/year | ⚠️ Custom quote (~$23k/year) | ✅ Transparent, from $3k/year | ✅ Transparent, from $3.6k/year (Starter) |
| Best For | Enterprise employee training | Product-led enterprises | Mid-to-large companies needing DAPMid-to-large companies needing DAP | Small PLG SaaS teams | ✅ SaaS teams that want to understand, engage, and grow users fast |
| Overall Value | ⚠️ Robust but expensive & technical | ⚠️ Deep analytics, steep learning curve | ⚠️ Cheaper, but complex | ✅ Simple, affordable | ✅ Best all-in-one value for onboarding, analytics, & feedback |
Userpilot: A Better Alternative to Walkme
| Category | Userpilot | WalkMe/Alternatives (Pendo, Whatfix, Userlane) |
|---|---|---|
| Setup & Learning Curve | ⚡ 100% no-code, quick to implement, and intuitive for any team member | ❌ WalkMe and Whatfix require complex setup and technical support; steep learning curve for non-technical users |
| Target Use Case | 🎯 Built for SaaS user onboarding and product adoption | 🏢 WalkMe focuses on internal employee training and workflow automation, not customer onboarding |
| In-App Engagement | 💬 Create walkthroughs, checklists, tooltips, modals, and banners with no code | ⚠️ WalkMe offers similar elements but setup is slower; Appcues and Userlane have fewer customization options |
| Analytics & Insights | 📊 Includes product usage analytics, funnels, paths, retention reports, and session replays | ❌ WalkMe lacks full retention analytics; alternatives like Pendo require manual tracking and add-ons |
| User Feedback | 💡 Built-in NPS, CSAT, and custom surveys with behavior-based targeting | ⚠️ WalkMe supports basic surveys; Whatfix and Userlane rely on third-party integrations for feedback |
| Resource Center | 📚 Native in-app help center with modular content, videos, and flows | ❌ WalkMe and Userlane lack a customizable in-app resource hub |
| Technical Dependency | 🧩 Requires zero developer input for flows, surveys, or analytics | ❌ WalkMe and Pendo need ongoing dev support for setup and maintenance |
| Platform Coverage | 🌐 Web, mobile, and email onboarding from one platform | ⚠️ WalkMe supports desktop apps, but limited flexibility for SaaS onboarding use cases |
| Customization & Localization | 🌍 AI-powered localization in 32+ languages and full UI customization | ⚠️ WalkMe auto-localizes, but customization often requires scripting; Userlane and Whatfix offer limited control |
| Pricing Transparency | 💵 Clear, scalable plans starting at $299/month | ❌ WalkMe pricing is opaque and enterprise-only; Whatfix and Pendo pricing varies by MAU and add-ons |
| Best For | 🚀 SaaS and PLG teams wanting to onboard, analyze, and retain users efficiently | 🏢 Enterprise organizations focused on employee training or internal app adoption |
| Overall Value | 🌟 Best balance of no-code usability, analytics, and engagement at a transparent price | ❌ WalkMe is powerful but overpriced and complex for most SaaS teams |
What Userpilot's Customers that Switched from Walkme Say
Customers who switched from WalkMe to Userpilot say setup is easier, maintenance takes less time, and results come faster. With Userpilot’s no-code onboarding, in-app feedback, and analytics, teams drive adoption and growth without WalkMe’s cost or complexity.
Bouwe Metz
Customer Journey Expert
1000+ Training Hours Saved with Userpilot
“Userpilot helps us reduce a lot of 1:1 onboarding calls. We never had such a high rate of trained people getting live on the first day.”
Leyre Iniguez
Customer Experience Lead
100% Built Without Developer Involvement
"The digital adoption platform we were using was complicated to set up and maintain. Userpilot is easier to configure and to work with. I’m getting much more value.”
Moving from Walkme?
Userpilot's Dedicated Migration Services
Switching from WalkMe is simple with Userpilot. Our migration team helps you transfer guides, data, and workflows quickly so you can start using a faster, no-code platform built for SaaS adoption and growth.
Streamline your transition to Userpilot:
- Like-for-like rebuilds of key flows, checklists, and surveys
- Event & segment mapping (including autocapture enablement)
- Analytics parity (dashboards, funnels, cohorts set up for you)
- Data & integration handover (HubSpot/Salesforce/Segment, etc.)
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Timeline-driven plan with QA, A/B validation, and rollout support
Walkme or a Better Alternative?
WalkMe is great for large enterprise training but comes with high costs and complexity. Tools like Whatfix and Userlane offer simpler employee onboarding. But for SaaS teams that want no-code onboarding, in-app feedback, and deep analytics in one platform, Userpilot is the better choice.