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GuideWhale vs Appcues

Appcues focuses purely on user engagement (tours, modals, checklists) without product analytics. GuideWhale combines the same engagement tools with powerful built-in analytics—so you can measure what actually drives growth—at 60% lower cost.

Why GuideWhale Wins

GuideWhale adds comprehensive product analytics to the same engagement tools—so you can measure what actually drives adoption and retention, not just track completion rates.

Appcues
What Appcues Offers

In-app user onboarding and engagement flows (tours, modals, checklists, tooltips)

Transparent Pricing

See how GuideWhale delivers better value without compromising on features

Best Value
GuideWhale

GuideWhale

$99 /month
Everything Included
Full product analytics + engagement suite
Transparent pricing, no hidden fees
Self-service signup with instant access
5-minute setup, zero training required
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Appcues

Appcues

$$$$
Higher Cost
More expensive with fewer features
Often requires lengthy sales calls
Complex setup with training needed
Additional fees for complete solution

Key Differences

See how GuideWhale compares across key capabilities

Product Analytics

Appcues

GuideWhale

Built-in analytics with funnels, cohorts, retention analysis, user paths, and visual event tracking

Appcues

Appcues

No product analytics—only tracks completion of Appcues flows. Need Mixpanel/Amplitude separately ($300+/mo)

Pricing

Appcues

GuideWhale

Transparent pricing starting at $99/month with analytics + engagement included

Appcues

Appcues

Starts at $300/month (Start) for engagement only. Add $300+/month for analytics tools

Complete Platform

Appcues

GuideWhale

All-in-one: onboarding, engagement, retention, feedback, AND analytics

Appcues

Appcues

Just engagement tools. Need 2-3 separate tools for analytics, feedback, and retention

Feature Comparison

Complete feature breakdown comparing GuideWhale and Appcues

Product Analytics

Funnel Analysis
GuideWhale
Appcues
Retention Cohorts
GuideWhale
Appcues
User Paths & Journeys
GuideWhale
Appcues
Event Tracking
GuideWhale
Visual, no-code
Appcues
Limited
Custom Dashboards
GuideWhale
Appcues
Behavioral Segmentation
GuideWhale
Appcues

User Engagement

Product Tours
GuideWhale
Appcues
Checklists
GuideWhale
Appcues
Tooltips & Hotspots
GuideWhale
Appcues
Modals & Slideouts
GuideWhale
Appcues
Announcements
GuideWhale
Appcues

Feedback & Retention

NPS Surveys
GuideWhale
Appcues
Custom Surveys
GuideWhale
Appcues
Churn Prediction
GuideWhale
Appcues
Retention Analytics
GuideWhale
Appcues

Value & Setup

Starting Price
GuideWhale
$99/mo
Appcues
$300/mo
Analytics Included
GuideWhale
Appcues
Setup Time
GuideWhale
5 minutes
Appcues
1-2 days
Total Cost (with analytics)
GuideWhale
$99/mo
Appcues
$549/mo+

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