Trying to decide between Canny and Headway? Here's the full breakdown on features, pricing, and how FeatureOS fits in.
The Quick Version
Three options, side by side
Canny
Feature request tracking with voting boards
From $79/mo (Pro)
Headway
Changelog widget and product updates tool
From $29/mo (Pro)
FeatureOS
Full feedback loop: boards, roadmap, changelog, docs, surveys
From $60/mo (Starter)
Pricing Comparison
Canny uses per tracked user, billed yearly. Headway uses per page views. FeatureOS uses seat bundles (5/10/15 seats, +$15/seat).
| Detail | Canny | Headway | FeatureOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $79/mo | $29/mo | $60/mo |
| Entry plan | Pro | Pro | Starter |
| Pricing model | Per tracked user, billed yearly | Per page views | Seat bundles (5/10/15 seats, +$15/seat) |
Feature Comparison
Side by side, no spin
| Feature | FeatureOS 20/20 | Canny 13/20 | Headway 6/20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Modules | |||
| Feedback Boards | Yes | Yes | No |
| Product Roadmaps | Yes | Yes | No |
| Changelog / Release Notes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| In-app Surveys & Forms | Yes | No | No |
| Knowledge Base / Docs | Yes | No | No |
| AI & Analysis | |||
| AI Sentiment Analysis | Yes | No | No |
| AI Duplicate Detection | Yes | Yes | No |
| AI Included in Plan | Yes | Yes | No |
| Feedback Collection | |||
| In-app Feedback Widget | Yes | Yes | No |
| Public Voting Portal | Yes | Yes | No |
| Guest Submissions | Yes | Yes | No |
| Announcements | |||
| In-app Notifications | Yes | No | Yes |
| Email Notifications | Yes | Yes | No |
| Scheduled Posts | Yes | No | Yes |
| Integrations | |||
| Jira / Linear / GitHub | Yes | Yes | No |
| API Access | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Slack Integration | Yes | Yes | No |
| Pricing & Access | |||
| Free Trial | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Unlimited End Users | Yes | No | No |
| White-labeling | Yes | No | Yes |
Key Differences
What each tool has that the other doesn't
Canny has, Headway doesn't
- Feedback Boards
- Product Roadmaps
- AI Duplicate Detection
- AI Included in Plan
- In-app Feedback Widget
- Public Voting Portal
- Guest Submissions
- Email Notifications
- Jira / Linear / GitHub
- Slack Integration
Headway has, Canny doesn't
- In-app Notifications
- Scheduled Posts
- White-labeling
Only FeatureOS has
- In-app Surveys & Forms
- Knowledge Base / Docs
- AI Sentiment Analysis
- Unlimited End Users
Which One Fits Your Situation?
Honest breakdown, no sales pitch
Pick Canny if:
- Feature request tracking with voting boards fits your workflow
- You need feedback boards and product roadmaps
- Per tracked user, billed yearly works for your budget
Pick Headway if:
- Changelog widget and product updates tool fits your workflow
- You need in-app notifications and scheduled posts
- Per page views works for your budget
Pick FeatureOS if:
- You want the full loop in one tool, not stitched together
- Predictable pricing matters more than enterprise features
- You need in-app surveys & forms and knowledge base / docs (neither competitor has these)
- You'd rather be live today than configuring for two weeks
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