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Shepherd vs Stonly
Both stand on onboarding bots. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
Shepherd provides configurable guided tours for web apps, with framework support and accessibility features. It is free for non-commercial use, while commercial projects must choose a license such as Business or Enterprise.
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Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
Stonly combines interactive help content with knowledge management and AI Answers. Its trial rolls into Basic without a charge if the account is not upgraded, while guide-view limits and plan capacities are worth checking.
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| Shepherd | Stonly | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Business Plan: $50, paid once | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Stonly |
| Website | shepherdjs.dev | stonly.com |
| On onboarding bots | #8 of 27 | #4 of 27 |
Shepherd: what it does well
- Supports React, Ember, Angular, Vue.js, and JavaScript
- Keyboard navigation and focus trapping included
- Runs in the embedding app’s browser
- Business license costs $50, paid once
What to know first
- Commercial projects require a commercial license
- Business Plan includes one month of commercial support
- Enterprise Plan costs $300, paid once
Stonly: what it does well
- Guides offer step-by-step directions with user choices.
- No-code triggers embed guides in web and mobile apps.
- Knowledge base includes versioning and rights management.
- AI Answers can surface guides and support multi-step resolutions.
- Lists integrations with Zendesk, Salesforce, and Slack.
What to know first
- Basic lists one language and one team member.
- Basic includes 400 guide views per month.
- Two consecutive months above a view limit can trigger an upgrade.
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