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Comparison

Shepherd.js vs UserGuiding

On the evidence we track, UserGuiding leads this comparison with a composite score of 68/100. Scores are only directly comparable because these tools share a category; the full breakdown and every source is below.

Shepherd.js full profile →UserGuiding full profile →
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Shepherd.js55
★UserGuiding68
Score
Vioscale score
Shepherd.js55 / 100low · 29%
UserGuiding68 / 100low · 41%
Pricing
Free tier
Shepherd.js–
UserGuiding✓
Model
Shepherd.js–
UserGuidingfreemium
Price level
Shepherd.js–
UserGuidinghigh
Starting price
Shepherd.js–
UserGuiding$174
Transparent
Shepherd.js–
UserGuiding✓
Integrations
Count
Shepherd.js–
UserGuiding12
Security
Gdpr
Shepherd.js–
UserGuiding✓
Hipaa
Shepherd.js–
UserGuiding✓
Iso27001
Shepherd.js–
UserGuiding✓
Scorecard
Shepherd.js4.3
UserGuiding–
Soc2
Shepherd.js–
UserGuiding✓
Vulnerabilities
Adoption
Dependent repos
Shepherd.js834
UserGuiding–
Github stars
Shepherd.js13,797
UserGuiding–
Activity
Commits last 30d
Shepherd.js25
UserGuiding–
Release
Cadence days
Shepherd.js14
UserGuiding–
History
Shepherd.js20 items
UserGuiding–
Language
Primary
Shepherd.jsJavaScript
UserGuiding–
Market
Availability
Shepherd.js–
UserGuidingAvailable worldwide

Capabilities

Feature-by-feature on the axes that matter for digital adoption platforms. “-” means undocumented, not absent.

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

What each one is

The product in its own terms, so the numbers below have context.

Shepherd.js

A JavaScript library for building guided tours and onboarding experiences within web applications. Emphasizes accessibility, framework compatibility (React, Angular, Vue, Ember), and customizable styling.

Independently observed

UserGuiding

Leader

A SaaS tool that helps product teams create interactive walkthroughs, onboarding flows, surveys, and knowledge bases to guide users through web applications. Uses no-code visual builders and integrates with analytics and communication tools to reduce support load and improve feature adoption.

Independently observed

Pricing

List pricing as published by each vendor, with the date we read it. Always verify at the source before you buy.

Shepherd.js

Pricing not documented yet.

UserGuiding

Leader
from $174/moSubscriptionFree tier14-day trial

From $174/mo annually (Starter). Free 14-day trial. 30-day money-back guarantee.

  • Starter$174/mo when billed annually (save $900/year)
    • All Adoption Features + AI Assistant
    • All In-App Onboarding Experiences
    • Surveys & NPS with AI Insights
    • Analytics Reporting & Segmentation
    • Knowledge Base & Product Updates
    • +6 more
  • Growth$349/mo when billed annually (save $1,800/year)
    • Everything in Starter +
    • No-Code Event Tracking
    • Advanced Analytics Reporting
    • Private Knowledge Base & Product Updates
    • Feature Request & Roadmap
    • +8 more
  • EnterpriseContact sales
    • Everything in Growth +
    • Custom MAU
    • Unlimited Onboarding Experiences
    • Migration Support
    • Security Audit & Compliance
    • +5 more
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Platform & deployment

Where each product runs and how it can be hosted. A dash means undocumented, not unsupported.

Platforms
Web
Shepherd.js✓
UserGuiding✓
Deployment
Cloud / SaaS
Shepherd.js–
UserGuiding✓

Integrations

What each product connects to. Counts come from the vendor's own integration directory where one exists.

Shepherd.js

Not documented yet.

UserGuiding

Leader
12 total
  • Amplitude
  • Google Analytics
  • Google Tag Manager
  • HubSpot
  • Intercom
  • Mixpanel
  • Salesforce
  • Segment
  • Slack
  • Webhook
  • Woopra
  • UserGuiding MCP
Independently observed

Comparison generated from independently-sourced facts. Every value links to its source and retrieval date. See the method.