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Auto vs Sleekplan
Both stand on release notes management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
Auto combines pull request-driven versioning, changelog generation, and release publishing with a broad plugin system. Teams should account for its token requirements and plugin configuration rules when setting it up.
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Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2
Sleekplan covers feedback collection, prioritization, surveys, and release communication in one product workflow. The free plan has no team seats, while paid plans start at $13/mo (annual).
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| Auto | Sleekplan | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Not published | Starter: $13 a month |
| Plans published | None | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | intuit.github.io | sleekplan.com |
| On release notes management software | #1 of 16 | #2 of 16 |
Auto: what it does well
- Calculates semantic version bumps from pull request labels
- Can skip releases with a `skip-release` label
- Generates configurable changelogs with pull request links
- Supports publishing plugins for many package ecosystems
- Runs in CI or locally on major operating systems
What to know first
- Publishing requires a repository-permission `GH_TOKEN`
- Publishing plugins may require additional secrets
- Explicit plugin configuration overrides defaults
- Documentation advises using one package manager plugin at a time
Sleekplan: what it does well
- Boards support voting, comments, statuses, and AI categorization.
- Roadmaps can be shared internally or publicly.
- Surveys include NPS and sentiment scoring.
- Developer access includes API, webhooks, SDK, and MCP server.
What to know first
- The free Indie plan includes 0 team seats.
- Starter is $13/mo (annual).
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