Canny vs Headway
Head-to-Head
Trying to decide between Canny and Headway? 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)
Headway
Changelog widget and product updates tool
From $29/mo (Pro)
FeatureOS
All-in-one feedback loop: boards, roadmap, changelog, docs, surveys
From Free (Starter)
Pricing Comparison
Canny uses per tracked users. Headway uses per page views. FeatureOS uses per seat, flat rate.
| Detail | Canny | Headway | FeatureOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $19/mo | $29/mo | Free |
| Entry plan | Core | Pro | Starter |
| Pricing model | Per tracked users | Per page views | Per seat, flat rate |
Feature Comparison
Side by side, no spin
| Feature | Canny 11/20 | Headway 6/20 | 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, Headway doesn't
- ✓ Feedback Boards
- ✓ Product Roadmaps
- ✓ In-app Feedback Widget
- ✓ Public Voting Portal
- ✓ Guest Submissions
- ✓ Email Notifications
- ✓ Jira / Linear / GitHub
- ✓ Slack Integration
Headway has, Canny doesn't
- ✓ In-app Notifications
- ✓ Scheduled Posts
- ✓ White-labeling
Only FeatureOS has
- ✓ In-app Surveys & Forms
- ✓ Knowledge Base / Docs
- ✓ AI Sentiment Analysis
- ✓ AI Duplicate Detection
- ✓ AI Included in Plan
- ✓ Unlimited End Users
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 feedback boards and product roadmaps
- ✓ Per tracked users works for your budget
Pick Headway if:
- ✓ Changelog widget and product updates tool fits your workflow
- ✓ You want a free plan to start
- ✓ You need in-app notifications and scheduled posts
- ✓ Per page views 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 knowledge base / docs (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 Headway, we'll handle the migration.
30-day trial - No credit card - Migration help included
Dig Deeper
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