Trying to decide between Headway and Productboard? Here's the full breakdown on features, pricing, and how FeatureOS fits in.
The Quick Version
Three options, side by side
Headway
Changelog widget and product updates tool
From $29/mo (Pro)
Productboard
Enterprise product management platform
From $19/maker/mo (Essentials)
FeatureOS
Full feedback loop: boards, roadmap, changelog, docs, surveys
From $60/mo (Starter)
Pricing Comparison
Headway uses per page views. Productboard uses per maker. FeatureOS uses seat bundles (5/10/15 seats, +$15/seat).
| Detail | Headway | Productboard | FeatureOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $29/mo | $19/maker/mo | $60/mo |
| Entry plan | Pro | Essentials | Starter |
| Pricing model | Per page views | Per maker | Seat bundles (5/10/15 seats, +$15/seat) |
Feature Comparison
Side by side, no spin
| Feature | FeatureOS 20/20 | Headway 6/20 | Productboard 10/20 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Modules | |||
| Feedback Boards | Yes | No | Yes |
| Product Roadmaps | Yes | No | Yes |
| Changelog / Release Notes | Yes | Yes | No |
| In-app Surveys & Forms | Yes | No | No |
| Knowledge Base / Docs | Yes | No | No |
| AI & Analysis | |||
| AI Sentiment Analysis | Yes | No | Yes |
| AI Duplicate Detection | Yes | No | Yes |
| AI Included in Plan | Yes | No | No |
| Feedback Collection | |||
| In-app Feedback Widget | Yes | No | No |
| Public Voting Portal | Yes | No | Yes |
| Guest Submissions | Yes | No | No |
| Announcements | |||
| In-app Notifications | Yes | Yes | No |
| Email Notifications | Yes | No | No |
| Scheduled Posts | Yes | Yes | No |
| Integrations | |||
| Jira / Linear / GitHub | Yes | No | Yes |
| API Access | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Slack Integration | Yes | No | Yes |
| Pricing & Access | |||
| Free Trial | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Unlimited End Users | Yes | No | Yes |
| White-labeling | Yes | Yes | No |
Key Differences
What each tool has that the other doesn't
Headway has, Productboard doesn't
- Changelog / Release Notes
- In-app Notifications
- Scheduled Posts
- White-labeling
Productboard has, Headway doesn't
- Feedback Boards
- Product Roadmaps
- AI Sentiment Analysis
- AI Duplicate Detection
- Public Voting Portal
- Jira / Linear / GitHub
- Slack Integration
- Unlimited End Users
Only FeatureOS has
- In-app Surveys & Forms
- Knowledge Base / Docs
- AI Included in Plan
- In-app Feedback Widget
- Guest Submissions
- Email Notifications
Which One Fits Your Situation?
Honest breakdown, no sales pitch
Pick Headway if:
- Changelog widget and product updates tool fits your workflow
- You need changelog / release notes and in-app notifications
- Per page views works for your budget
Pick Productboard if:
- Enterprise product management platform fits your workflow
- You need feedback boards and product roadmaps
- Per maker 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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Full platform, 14 days free, no credit card. If you're coming from Headway or Productboard, we'll handle the migration.
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