The Truth About Pendo Alternatives
Many companies claim to be “the alternative” to Pendo, but don’t be fooled by point solutions posing as product platforms. By combining product analytics, customer sentiment, in-app messaging, and user guidance, Pendo is the only complete solution
How to Choose
When comparing solutions, it can seem like there’s more similarities than differences, but there are core elements and critical requirements that can make or break your success. Here’s what to watch for as you evaluate your options:
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Amplitude |
GainsightPX |
Heap |
Mixpanel |
WalkMe |
WhatFix |
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Product Analytics | ||||||||
Auto-tracking |
Pendo
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Amplitude
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GainsightPX
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Heap
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Mixpanel
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WalkMe
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WhatFix
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Multi-product portfolio analysis |
Pendo
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Amplitude
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GAINSIGHTPX
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HEAP
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MIXPANEL
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WALKME
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WHATFIX
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Native visitor and account insights |
Pendo
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AMPLITUDE
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GAINSIGHTPX
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HEAP
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MIXPANEL
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WALKME
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WHATFIX
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Product engagement scoring |
Pendo
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AMPLITUDE
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GAINSIGHTPX
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HEAP
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MIXPANEL
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WALKME
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WHATFIX
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Sentiment analysis |
Pendo
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AMPLITUDE
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GAINSIGHTPX
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HEAP
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MIXPANEL
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WALKME
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WHATFIX
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In-app Guides | ||||||||
No-code guide building |
Pendo
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AMPLITUDE
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GAINSIGHTPX
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HEAP
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MIXPANEL
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WALKME
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WHATFIX
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Native behavioral targeting |
Pendo
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AMPLITUDE
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GAINSIGHTPX
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HEAP
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MIXPANEL
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WALKME
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WHATFIX
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Personalized resource center |
Pendo
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AMPLITUDE
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GAINSIGHTPX
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HEAP
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MIXPANEL
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WALKME
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WHATFIX
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Voice of the customer | ||||||||
Collect, organize, and prioritize user feedback |
Pendo
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AMPLITUDE
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GAINSIGHTPX
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HEAP
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MIXPANEL
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WALKME
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WHATFIX
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Collect qualitative sentiment data using NPS & Polls |
Pendo
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AMPLITUDE
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GAINSIGHTPX
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HEAP
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MIXPANEL
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WALKME
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WHATFIX
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Communicate releases with Roadmaps |
Pendo
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AMPLITUDE
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GAINSIGHTPX
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HEAP
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MIXPANEL
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WALKME
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WHATFIX
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Enterprise ready | ||||||||
Designed for apps you build and apps you buy |
Pendo
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AMPLITUDE
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GAINSIGHTPX
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HEAP
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MIXPANEL
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WALKME
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WHATFIX
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SOC2 Type 2 in all five trust principles |
Pendo
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AMPLITUDE
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GAINSIGHTPX
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HEAP
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MIXPANEL
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WALKME
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WHATFIX
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Host data in US or EU data centers |
Pendo
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AMPLITUDE
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GAINSIGHTPX
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HEAP
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MIXPANEL
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WALKME
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WHATFIX
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