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Candu vs MeltingSpot
Both stand on digital adoption platforms. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APIExtensionWeb
Choose Candu if your team needs to create and measure in-product onboarding or adoption experiences. The Free plan provides a small overlay-only starting point; teams needing inline experiences must consider Growth, which costs $799 a month billed annually.
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Free plan APIExtensionWeb
MeltingSpot combines in-workflow guidance, AI-created coaching material and adoption analytics. SaaS pricing is usage-based, while Corporate pricing is tailored, so the listed plan details matter when comparing fit.
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| Candu | MeltingSpot | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Extension, Web | API, Extension, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Starter: $199 a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | candu.ai | meltingspot.io |
| On digital adoption platforms | #1 of 29 | #2 of 29 |
Candu: what it does well
- Offers checklists, banners, modals, forms and other experience formats.
- AI can create UI from a prompt, screenshot or design.
- Supports reusable components, segmentation and responsive design.
- Includes user and content analytics and engagement measurement.
- Starter includes integrations and webhooks.
What to know first
- The Free plan is limited to overlays and three live experiences.
- Starter costs $199 a month, billed annually.
- Mobile app support is unavailable.
- Launching experiences requires adding a JavaScript snippet to the product header.
MeltingSpot: what it does well
- Provides coaching within users' software workflow
- Can create content from documents, PDFs and session replays
- Includes real-time adoption analytics
- Offers JavaScript snippet and browser extension deployment
- Lists a REST API for managing members, groups and lives
What to know first
- SaaS pricing varies with monthly active users
- Corporate plan has no listed price
- Dedicated Customer Success Manager is listed for Corporate only
- The Angular component is not applicable; no Angular support is listed
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