Canny vs Discourse
Head-to-Head
Trying to decide between Canny and Discourse? Here's the full breakdown on features, pricing, and how FeatureOS fits in.
The Quick Version
Three options, side by side
Canny
Feature request tracking with voting boards
From $19/mo (Core)
Discourse
Open source community discussion platform
From Free (Self-hosted)
FeatureOS
All-in-one feedback loop: boards, roadmap, changelog, docs, surveys
From Free (Starter)
Pricing Comparison
Canny uses per tracked users. Discourse uses free / hosted plans. FeatureOS uses per seat, flat rate.
| Detail | Canny | Discourse | FeatureOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19/mo | Free | Free |
| Entry plan | Core | Self-hosted | Starter |
| Pricing model | Per tracked users | Free / hosted plans | Per seat, flat rate |
Feature Comparison
Side by side, no spin
| Feature | Canny 11/20 | Discourse 8/20 | FeatureOS 20/20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Modules | |||
| Feedback Boards | |||
| Product Roadmaps | |||
| Changelog / Release Notes | |||
| In-app Surveys & Forms | |||
| Knowledge Base / Docs | |||
| AI & Analysis | |||
| AI Sentiment Analysis | |||
| AI Duplicate Detection | |||
| AI Included in Plan | |||
| Feedback Collection | |||
| In-app Feedback Widget | |||
| Public Voting Portal | |||
| Guest Submissions | |||
| Announcements | |||
| In-app Notifications | |||
| Email Notifications | |||
| Scheduled Posts | |||
| Integrations | |||
| Jira / Linear / GitHub | |||
| API Access | |||
| Slack Integration | |||
| Pricing & Access | |||
| Free Plan | |||
| Unlimited End Users | |||
| White-labeling | |||
Key Differences
What each tool has that the other doesn't
Canny has, Discourse doesn't
- ✓ Product Roadmaps
- ✓ Changelog / Release Notes
- ✓ In-app Feedback Widget
- ✓ Jira / Linear / GitHub
Discourse has, Canny doesn't
- ✓ Knowledge Base / Docs
Only FeatureOS has
- ✓ In-app Surveys & Forms
- ✓ AI Sentiment Analysis
- ✓ AI Duplicate Detection
- ✓ AI Included in Plan
- ✓ In-app Notifications
- ✓ Scheduled Posts
- ✓ Unlimited End Users
- ✓ White-labeling
Which One Fits Your Situation?
Honest breakdown, no sales pitch
Pick Canny if:
- ✓ Feature request tracking with voting boards fits your workflow
- ✓ You want a free plan to start
- ✓ You need product roadmaps and changelog / release notes
- ✓ Per tracked users works for your budget
Pick Discourse if:
- ✓ Open source community discussion platform fits your workflow
- ✓ You want a free plan to start
- ✓ You need knowledge base / docs
- ✓ Free / hosted plans works for your budget
Pick FeatureOS if:
- ✓ You want the full loop in one tool, not stitched together
- ✓ Predictable pricing matters more than enterprise features
- ✓ You need in-app surveys & forms and ai sentiment analysis (neither competitor has these)
- ✓ You'd rather be live today than configuring for two weeks
Ready to See for Yourself?
Full platform, 30 days, no credit card. If you're coming from Canny or Discourse, we'll handle the migration.
30-day trial - No credit card - Migration help included
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