# Intro.js vs Shepherd.js

| Attribute | Intro.js | Shepherd.js |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 56.7 (24% (low)) | 54.8 (29% (low)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 40 | 25 |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 1,272 | 834 |
| adoption.github_stars | 23,455 | 13,797 |
| description.long | Intro.js is a minimal JavaScript library that enables developers to create guided step-by-step walkthroughs for introducing users to their products. It's designed to be lightweight (10kB with no external dependencies) and offers free licensing for non-commercial use alongside commercial plans. | 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 | - | `{"in_app_user_onboarding_checklists":true,"interactive_dom_element_targeting_walkthroughs":true}` |
| language.primary | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| market.availability | `{"primaryMarkets":["US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | - |
| platform.support | `{"web":true}` | `{"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Free","summary":"Free for non-commercial use","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":0,"period":null,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"For open-source, personal, and non-commercial projects","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Starter","summary":"$9.99 (billing period not specified)","features":["Regular product updates"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":9.99,"period":null,"currency":"USD"}],"contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Business","summary":"$49.99 (billing period not specified)","components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":49.99,"period":null,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Includes 1 month of support","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Premium","summary":"$299.99 one-time","features":["Lifetime license","24/7 Priority Support"],"components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":299.99,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Lifetime license with priority support","contactSales":false}],"summary":"Free for non-commercial use. Commercial plans start at $9.99.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://introjs.com","retrievedAt":"2026-08-18T22:05:56.149Z","startingPrice":{"amount":9.99,"currency":"USD"}}` | - |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | - |
| pricing.model | freemium | - |
| pricing.price_level | low | - |
| pricing.starting_price | `{"amount":9.99,"currency":"USD"}` | - |
| pricing.transparent | no | - |
| release.cadence_days | 71 | 14 |
| release.history | 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| 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|
| security.scorecard | 5.1 | 4.3 |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=npm&package_name=intro.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 | Intro.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: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T16:57:53.908Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*