# Driver.js vs Shepherd.js

**Leader by vioscaleAI score:** Shepherd.js

| Attribute | Driver.js | Shepherd.js |
|---|---|---|
| **vioscaleAI score** | 43.9 (59% (medium)) | 52.3 (47% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 15 | 16 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 2,055 | 834 |
| adoption.github_stars | 26,901 | 13,814 |
| content.faq | `[{"answer":"An open-source JavaScript library for building user onboarding experiences and product tours. Runs in the browser with support for any JavaScript framework or vanilla implementations. It is indexed under Digital Adoption Platforms.","source":"https://driverjs.com","question":"What is Driver.js?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Driver.js is open source, so it can be self-hosted and used at no licence cost. It is released under the MIT licence. Pricing changes often, so verify at source before relying on it.","source":"https://driverjs.com","question":"Is Driver.js free to use?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"We have confirmed browser-based access to Driver.js. That is the extent of what we could verify from public sources, so it may well offer desktop or mobile clients we have not indexed.","source":"https://driverjs.com","question":"What platforms does Driver.js support?","confidence":0.6},{"answer":"Yes. Driver.js is published under the MIT licence, a permissive licence that generally allows commercial use and modification. Licence terms can change between releases, so verify against the repository for the version you intend to use.","source":"https://github.com/nilbuild/driver.js","question":"Is Driver.js open source?","confidence":0.95}]` | - |
| description.long | A lightweight, open-source JavaScript library that enables developers to build interactive product tours, highlights, and contextual guidance overlays for web applications. It works across all major browsers and mobile devices with minimal setup and no external dependencies. | A JavaScript library for building guided tours and onboarding experiences within web applications. Emphasizes accessibility, framework compatibility (React, Angular, Vue, Ember), and customizable styling. |
| features.capabilities | `{"interactive_dom_element_targeting_walkthroughs":true}` | `{"in_app_user_onboarding_checklists":true,"interactive_dom_element_targeting_walkthroughs":true}` |
| integrations.count | 1 | - |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"React"}]` | - |
| language.primary | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| license.spdx | MIT | - |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"open_source","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Open Source","features":["Product tours","User onboarding","Works with any framework","Vanilla JavaScript support","Mobile device compatible"],"description":"MIT Licensed, free for everyone forever","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free and open source under MIT license","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://driverjs.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T22:06:17.103Z"}` | - |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | - |
| pricing.model | open_source | - |
| pricing.price_level | free | - |
| pricing.transparent | yes | - |
| release.cadence_days | 31 | 14 |
| release.history | 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| 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|
| security.scorecard | - | 4.3 |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=driver.js&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=shepherd.js&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` |

## Capabilities (Digital Adoption Platforms)

| Capability | Driver.js | Shepherd.js |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Interactive dom element targeting walkthroughs | ✓ | ✓ |
| No code visual builder chrome extension | - | - |
| In app user onboarding checklists | - | ✓ |
| Nps and in app survey collection | - | - |
| User drop off and completion analytics | - | - |
| Knowledge base help widget embed | - | - |
| Amplitude mixpanel analytics sync | - | - |
| Salesforce hubspot CRM sync | - | - |
| Zendesk intercom helpdesk sync | - | - |
| SOC2 type ii | - | - |
| ISO 27001 | - | - |
| Pricing model | - | - |

*Source: vioscaleAI. Generated 2026-10-16T20:51:13.381Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*