{"id":546490,"date":"2026-01-22T03:07:46","date_gmt":"2026-01-22T03:07:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/pendo-demo\/"},"modified":"2026-03-03T17:04:24","modified_gmt":"2026-03-03T17:04:24","slug":"pendo-demo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/pendo-demo\/","title":{"rendered":"Pendo Demo: Is It Right for Your Team in 2026?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-block-id=\"flmbr\">\u200bIf you\u2019re searching for a <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/what-is-pendo\/\">Pendo demo<\/a>, you\u2019re likely evaluating whether a Digital Adoption Platform (DAP) is worth the investment. You might even doubt if Pendo is the right choice.<\/p>\n<p data-block-id=\"63u9f\">Is it?<\/p>\n<p data-block-id=\"d3s5h\">Pendo is a broad platform, but it isn\u2019t a universal fit. Its value depends on how well it fits your <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/role\/product-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">product management team<\/a> setup and workflows.<\/p>\n<p data-block-id=\"9jl1\"><strong>So let\u2019s get clear:<\/strong> What does a Pendo demo cover? Which teams benefit most from Pendo? And when does it make sense to book a demo or skip the product entirely?<\/p>\n<p><!-- START: Interactive Pendo Demo Assessment Widget --><\/p>\n<div id=\"up-interactive-widget\" class=\"up-widget-container\">\n<div class=\"up-widget-header\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"2m18v\" data-block-id=\"2m18v\">What is Pendo?<\/h2>\n<p data-block-id=\"47k8m\">Pendo is a <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/product-experience\/\">product experience and<\/a> analytics platform that helps teams understand <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/users-behavior\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">user behavior<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/in-app-guidance-saas\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">guide users in-app<\/a>. It\u2019s commonly used by mid-to-large SaaS companies with dedicated product, data, or digital adoption teams.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/creating-segments-in-pendo_e4ce92079ebcc50a4c3ad3710495adeb_800.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/creating-segments-in-pendo_e4ce92079ebcc50a4c3ad3710495adeb_1600.jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/creating-segments-in-pendo_e4ce92079ebcc50a4c3ad3710495adeb_800.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/creating-segments-in-pendo_e4ce92079ebcc50a4c3ad3710495adeb_1600.jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/creating-segments-in-pendo_e4ce92079ebcc50a4c3ad3710495adeb_800.jpg\" alt=\"creating-segments-in-pendo\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Creating segments in Pendo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-block-id=\"1e1oh\"><strong>What Pendo is known for:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/product-analytics\/\">Product analytics and<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/glossary-what-is-event-tracking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">event tracking<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li>In-app guides, tooltips, and walkthroughs.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/drive-feature-adoption\/\">Feature adoption and<\/a> usage reporting.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/product-roadmap\/#how-do-i-create-a-product-roadmap\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roadmapping<\/a> and feedback collection.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-block-id=\"3ovnr\"><strong>Where Pendo can fall short:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-block-id=\"fsekm\">Pendo holds a commendable 4.4-star rating on G2 (1,500+ reviews). However, recent feedback highlights a steep learning curve, navigation frictions, and pricing as recurring pain points.<\/p>\n<p data-block-id=\"bkghv\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/pendo-io-pendo\/reviews\/pendo-review-11255099\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">This one<\/a> in particular echoes the pattern I\u2019ve seen across multiple product team evaluations:<\/p>\n<blockquote data-block-id=\"6opd8\"><p>&#8230;It is very complex and requires a learning curve. For example, if we want to view a particular client&#8217;s page vs. this page for all clients, it is very difficult to know how to set the rules. I have to get a rep or a colleague to help me.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p data-block-id=\"8grgs\">In other words, teams that focus on fast iteration, lightweight experimentation, or <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/no-code-analytics\/#what-is-nocode-analytics\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">fully no-code workflows<\/a> may find Pendo less flexible for day-to-day product growth needs.<\/p>\n<h2 id=\"asmm2\" data-block-id=\"asmm2\">How does the Pendo demo experience work?<\/h2>\n<p data-block-id=\"fusd5\">Through multiple paths, from recorded demos to <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/pendo-product-tours\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">self-guided tours<\/a> and third-party experiential content. And you can access them all before or alongside a sales demo.<\/p>\n<p data-block-id=\"7rfv8\">Below is what to expect from each demo type and who they\u2019re for. I recommend thinking of them as steps in an evaluation ladder, not equal alternatives.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"6jv2r\" data-block-id=\"6jv2r\">1. Demo webinars and recorded demos<\/h3>\n<p data-block-id=\"eevsq\">They are the best starting points if you want a structured, end-to-end overview before talking to sales. Found in Pendo\u2019s resource hub or occasional demo webinar pages, these longer, presenter-led sessions walk you through the platform end to end.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pendo-demo-webinar-overview_c4e166df5bc5640fc1710880f04e4d1f_800.jpg 1x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pendo-demo-webinar-overview_c4e166df5bc5640fc1710880f04e4d1f_800.jpg 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pendo-demo-webinar-overview_c4e166df5bc5640fc1710880f04e4d1f_800.jpg\" alt=\"pendo-demo-webinar-overview\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Pendo demo webinar overview. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pendo.io\/resources\/pendo-101-demo-webinar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Source<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-block-id=\"6qgek\">They typically walk you through a realistic use case from start to finish. You\u2019ll see how Pendo is set up, how data flows in, <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/pendo-guides\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">how Guides are created and targeted<\/a>, and how teams interpret the resulting analytics. The focus is on understanding Pendo\u2019s overall workflow and decision-making model, with live Q&amp;A to clarify trade-offs and common setup questions.<\/p>\n<p data-block-id=\"1tjv4\"><strong>Limitations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>These demos are high-level, meaning they show generic examples and pre-set data. You won\u2019t see your own product or edge cases reflected until you move to a personalized demo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"cmptp\" data-block-id=\"cmptp\">2. Interactive product tours and micro-demos (self-guided)<\/h3>\n<p data-block-id=\"61h0j\">These are short (2\u20135 minute), self-guided <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/website-tour-examples\/#how-to-create-interactive-product-tours-with-userpilot\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">interactive tours<\/a> on Pendo\u2019s micro-demos page. And they are ideal for <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/types-of-product-managers\/\">Product managers or analysts<\/a> who want a low-commitment preview of a feature before engaging sales.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pendo-micro-demos-page_38a2b38c795a13a3ff598921f12c530e.gif 1x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pendo-micro-demos-page_38a2b38c795a13a3ff598921f12c530e.gif 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/pendo-micro-demos-page_38a2b38c795a13a3ff598921f12c530e.gif\" alt=\"pendo-micro-demos-page\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Pendo micro-demos page.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-block-id=\"d9dc5\">You can use them to explore specific features (such as Pendo Orchestrate and <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/pendo-session-replay\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Session Replay<\/a>) without booking a call and to get a quick feel of the product. But the scope is narrow. You<strong>\u2019<\/strong>d only see tours for use cases like AI insights (Agent mode), Predict, analytics basics, cross-channel journeys, and in-app guidance.<\/p>\n<p data-block-id=\"5851p\"><strong>Limitations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Because these tours are pre-configured, they show idealized flows. So, you won\u2019t see real-world setup, integrations, or edge cases until a deeper, customized demo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background-color: #e9e5fe; padding: 20px; color: black;\">\n<p>\u200b<strong>\ud83d\udca1 Are micro-demos like free trials?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-block-id=\"9bi36\">No. Pendo offers a separate \u201cPendo Free,\u201d a free-forever plan of its core platform. Unlike micro-demos, this gives you real product access with limited analytics and in-app guides to work with your own data.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"e415i\" data-block-id=\"e415i\">3. Supademo walkthroughs (third-party)<\/h3>\n<p data-block-id=\"5qli5\">These are short interactive walkthroughs of Pendo created by third-party professionals on Supademo. They are ideal for PMs, analysts, or buyers who want a quick, neutral overview of how Pendo feels in practice.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/how-to-create-nps-survey-in-pendo-demo_8cf247eb71833108c124c8454d81ad26.gif 1x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/how-to-create-nps-survey-in-pendo-demo_8cf247eb71833108c124c8454d81ad26.gif 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/how-to-create-nps-survey-in-pendo-demo_8cf247eb71833108c124c8454d81ad26.gif\" alt=\"how-to-create-nps-survey-in-pendo-demo\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Pendo demo: How to <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/nps-survey-template\/#how-to-create-an-effective-nps-survey\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">create an NPS survey<\/a>. <a href=\"https:\/\/app.supademo.com\/demo\/FQFZciLZzXpyihVLRQv3Y?preview=true&amp;_gl=1*trqz1x*_gcl_au*MTM1NjI3NjU4My4xNzY4MzMyNTE3*_ga*MTM0ODAzNTk5NC4xNzY4MzMyNTE3*_ga_8REWDYCNS9*czE3Njg0MjEwNTMkbzUkZzEkdDE3Njg0MjI5MDgkajYwJGwwJGgw*_ga_5MLC7M5PH5*czE3Njg0MjEwNTMkbzUkZzEkdDE3Njg0MjI5MDgkajYwJGwwJGgw&amp;step=6\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Source<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-block-id=\"enadd\">These demos simulate common Pendo workflows in a click-through format. As such, you don\u2019t need signups or sales conversations.<\/p>\n<p data-block-id=\"dq0hq\"><strong>Limitations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>These demos aren\u2019t maintained by Pendo. So, they may lag behind the latest features, configurations, or UI changes. They might also not reflect your data, use cases, or implementation complexity.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"emrc6\" data-block-id=\"emrc6\">4. Sales-led Pendo demo (request a demo)<\/h3>\n<p data-block-id=\"4ua0d\">If you\u2019re evaluating Pendo for enterprise or cross-functional use, the sales-led demo is for you. It is a custom, live demo run by a Pendo representative. Booked through Pendo\u2019s official demo request form, you share your company details to start.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sales-led-pendo-demo_966633f06858e0302cc4e2f274df6722_800.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/sales-led-pendo-demo_966633f06858e0302cc4e2f274df6722_1600.jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sales-led-pendo-demo_966633f06858e0302cc4e2f274df6722_800.jpg 1x, https:\/\/images.storychief.com\/account_6827\/sales-led-pendo-demo_966633f06858e0302cc4e2f274df6722_1600.jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/sales-led-pendo-demo_966633f06858e0302cc4e2f274df6722_800.jpg\" alt=\"sales-led-pendo-demo\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Sales-led Pendo demo.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-block-id=\"48au0\">Then, someone from Pendo schedules a time to walk your team through the product.<\/p>\n<p data-block-id=\"2nrf6\"><strong>Limitations<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A sales-led demo is time-boxed and guided by an agenda, so you see only what the presenter has prepared to show. In buying processes, this often means critical edge cases surface later, after internal alignment has already started.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"background-color: #e9e5fe; padding: 20px; color: black;\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1<strong>Sales-led demo example: Pendo Adopt<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-block-id=\"a2aaf\">\u200bPendo Adopt is a paid digital adoption solution designed for internal employee tools, not end users. To evaluate it, teams must book a sales-led demo where Pendo walks through usage tracking, friction detection, and in-app guidance across internal software. There\u2019s no self-serve or sandbox access without engaging sales.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"c0srj\" data-block-id=\"c0srj\">Final verdict: Should you request a Pendo demo?<\/h2>\n<p data-block-id=\"cp0pl\">The answer depends on where you are in your evaluation and what your team needs. But for a definite \u201cyes\u201d or \u201cno,\u201d I recommend using this lens:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A \u201cwhen\u201d and \u201cwhen not to\u201d guide<\/li>\n<li>A practical checklist of questions to ask<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-block-id=\"57f6f\">I added both below.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"f680r\" data-block-id=\"f680r\">When does a Pendo demo make sense?<\/h3>\n<p data-block-id=\"7957k\">A Pendo demo is most valuable when you want to understand how the platform works in an <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/plg-for-enterprise\/#what-is-productled-growth-for-enterprise-customers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">enterprise product context<\/a>. But picking the right demo is crucial.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"6vrk7\" data-block-id=\"6vrk7\">A \u201cscenario to demo type\u201d guide<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"strchf-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Demo type<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>Scenario (when to use)<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Sales-led Pendo demo (request a demo)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>You\u2019re evaluating Pendo as a company-wide platform<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>You need stakeholder or exec buy-in with a structured narrative<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>Your product has complex data, multiple personas, or large user volumes<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Pendo Adopt sales-led demo (DAP-focused)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>You\u2019re evaluating Pendo for internal software adoption (employees, not customers)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>IT, Ops, or Enablement teams are involved, and you\u2019re comparing <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/digital-adoption-platforms\/\">Digital Adoption Platforms<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Demo webinars &amp; recorded demos<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>You prefer a guided overview without a live sales conversation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>You want to see core workflows explained step by step<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>You\u2019re educating yourself or teammates before a deeper evaluation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Interactive demos &amp; micro-demos (self-guided)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>You want a quick, low-commitment preview of specific features<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>You\u2019re comparing Pendo at a feature level (e.g., AI insights, analytics basics)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Supademo (third-party walkthroughs)<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>You want a neutral, fast overview without vendor involvement<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>You\u2019re doing competitive research or content evaluation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><\/td>\n<td>You need a visual explanation without setup or signup<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p data-block-id=\"9tasm\">\u200b<strong> TL; DR:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Early research?<\/strong> Use self-guided tours or Supademo.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Learning how it works?<\/strong> Use recorded demos or webinars.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Serious evaluation or buying decision?<\/strong> Use sales-led demo.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Internal adoption use case?<\/strong> Use the Pendo Adopt demo.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4 id=\"nbkj\" data-block-id=\"nbkj\">A practical checklist for evaluating a Pendo demo<\/h4>\n<figure class=\"strchf-table\">\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><strong>Focus<\/strong><\/th>\n<th><strong>What to do\/ask<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Before the demo: set the tone<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Let the presenter know you\u2019d like to see the product live and applied to realistic scenarios.<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>1. Customization depth<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Can guides, tooltips, and checklists look native to your product? Can branding (spacing, fonts, shadows, borders) be adjusted quickly and without engineering help?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>2. Triggering and targeting logic<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Can experiences be triggered based on real user behavior, not just page views? For example, you can say, \u201cShow this message only after a user updates their settings or skips onboarding.\u201d<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>3. Analytics and experimentation<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Does the platform support native <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/what-is-ab-testing-in-marketing\/\">A\/B testing and<\/a> control groups?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>4. Data integrity and integrations<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>How does the tool identify users and sync data with your stack? Can you sync segments into tools like HubSpot or Salesforce? What are the passing user properties (role, plan, account size)? Will this work live or does it require exports\/connectors?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>5. Setup and ongoing ownership<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>How much ongoing technical work is required after launch? What can product or ops teams manage on their own?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>6. Pricing clarity<\/strong><\/td>\n<td>Does pricing scale as usage grows? What drives price increases (users, events, features)? Which capabilities are locked behind higher tiers? What typically causes teams to upgrade?<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p data-block-id=\"5m3pr\"><strong>\u200bHow to use this checklist:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-block-id=\"ar619\">You don\u2019t need to ask everything at once. Pick the areas that matter most to your team and use them to guide the demo. And remember that the goal is to leave knowing whether the platform fits your product, workflows, and budget.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"c8bpb\" data-block-id=\"c8bpb\">When is a Pendo demo not the right next step?<\/h3>\n<p data-block-id=\"akqar\">A Pendo demo isn\u2019t ideal when your problem isn\u2019t visibility, but execution. Let me explain.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>If you already know where users drop off, adding more analytics won\u2019t fix outcomes.<\/li>\n<li>Worse, waiting through setup, alignment, and sales-led demos will stall progress.<\/li>\n<li>And the same rule applies if you want to test in-app guidance immediately.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-block-id=\"aj5r9\">For these cases, you need to move from demo-heavy evaluation to product-led execution. That\u2019s usually when users start looking beyond Pendo to Userpilot.<\/p>\n<p data-block-id=\"vv0n\">Unlike Pendo, Userpilot helps you turn insights into live in-app experiences without long implementation cycles or heavy engineering support. And teams making the switch from Pendo are seeing results:<\/p>\n<figure class=\"image strchf-type-image regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\"><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/switch-from-pendo-to-userpilot_69b86091808fb03c0d0acd3b9760a653_800.png 1x\" media=\"(max-width: 768px)\" \/><source srcset=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/switch-from-pendo-to-userpilot_69b86091808fb03c0d0acd3b9760a653_800.png 1x\" media=\"(min-width: 769px)\" \/><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/01\/switch-from-pendo-to-userpilot_69b86091808fb03c0d0acd3b9760a653_800.png\" alt=\"switch-from-pendo-to-userpilot\" \/><\/picture><figcaption>Switch from Pendo to <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/userpilot-demo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Userpilot<\/a>.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-block-id=\"77jk\">Shelterluv, for example, now uses Userpilot to simplify onboarding and increase new user activation in weeks, not quarters.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"video strchf-type-video regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\">\n<div class=\"embed-container\">\n<div class=\"bookmark-container\" style=\"display: flex;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"bookmark-focusable\" style=\"user-select: none; transition: background 20ms ease-in 0s; cursor: pointer; width: 100%; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap-reverse; align-items: stretch; text-align: left; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid rgba(55, 53, 47, 0.16); border-radius: 3px; position: relative; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 4 1 180px; padding: 12px 14px 14px; overflow: hidden; text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"bookmark-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; color: #37352f; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; min-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 2px;\">How Shelterluv Improved Customer Experiences by Switching from Pendo to Userpilot<\/div>\n<div class=\"bookmark-description\" style=\"font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; color: rgba(55, 53, 47, 0.6); height: 32px; overflow: hidden;\">Read to learn how Shelterluv switched from Pendo to Userpilot to improve <a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/blog\/saas-customer-experience\/\">customer experience and<\/a> improve their team&#8217;s productivity.<\/div>\n<div class=\"bookmark-domain\" style=\"display: flex; margin-top: 6px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; color: #37352f; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\">userpilot.com<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bookmark-image\" style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; display: block; position: relative;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;\">\n<div style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 1px; background: white; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/how-shelterluv-improved-customer-experiences-by-switching-from-pendo-to-userpilot_e2d35531fcbea2d705285e89904aacf4_2000.png\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>Shelterluv\u2019s case study.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-block-id=\"d8vfq\">Cuvama also followed a similar path. They use targeted flows to guide users to key actions faster after switching to Userpilot.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"video strchf-type-video regular strchf-size-regular strchf-align-center\">\n<div class=\"embed-container\">\n<div class=\"bookmark-container\" style=\"display: flex;\">\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"bookmark-focusable\" style=\"user-select: none; transition: background 20ms ease-in 0s; cursor: pointer; width: 100%; display: flex; flex-wrap: wrap-reverse; align-items: stretch; text-align: left; overflow: hidden; border: 1px solid rgba(55, 53, 47, 0.16); border-radius: 3px; position: relative; color: inherit;\">\n<div style=\"flex: 4 1 180px; padding: 12px 14px 14px; overflow: hidden; text-align: left;\">\n<div class=\"bookmark-title\" style=\"font-size: 14px; line-height: 20px; color: #37352f; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; min-height: 24px; margin-bottom: 2px;\">How an Ex-Pendo Customer Found Better Value for Money and Usability with Userpilot<\/div>\n<div class=\"bookmark-description\" style=\"font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; color: rgba(55, 53, 47, 0.6); height: 32px; overflow: hidden;\">Learn how Cuvama shifted from a difficult-to-configure Pendo to a user-friendly Userpilot, using its features to improve user experiences.<\/div>\n<div class=\"bookmark-domain\" style=\"display: flex; margin-top: 6px;\">\n<div style=\"font-size: 12px; line-height: 16px; color: #37352f; white-space: nowrap; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis;\">userpilot.com<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bookmark-image\" style=\"flex: 1 1 180px; display: block; position: relative;\">\n<div style=\"position: absolute; top: 0; left: 0; right: 0; bottom: 0;\">\n<div style=\"width: 100%; height: 100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"display: block; object-fit: cover; border-radius: 1px; background: white; width: 100%; height: 100%;\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"https:\/\/blog-static.userpilot.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/how-an-ex-pendo-customer-found-better-value-for-money-and-usability-with-userpilot-1_5432047bc7acbee8a24a3672a83fc933_2000.png\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><figcaption>Cuvama\u2019s case study.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p data-block-id=\"2fv33\">If speed, iteration, and outcomes matter more than another demo, Userpilot is the more practical next step.<\/p>\n<p data-block-id=\"c40e5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/userpilot.com\/userpilot-demo\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Make the switch now!<\/a><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><em>Userpilot strives to provide accurate information to help businesses determine the best solution for their particular needs. 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