A simpler, cheaper Canny alternative
Upvoted is a Canny alternative built for small SaaS teams who want a public roadmap and feature voting without per-seat pricing. One flat plan at €9/month (about €7.50/month yearly), no account needed to vote, and live on your site in five minutes. Here is how the two compare.
Upvoted vs Canny: the 30-second summary
Canny is a mature, feature-rich platform priced per tracked user, which gets expensive once your audience grows. Upvoted keeps the essentials, a beautiful public roadmap, magic-link voting and an embeddable widget, at one flat price.
| Criterion | Upvoted | Canny |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | €9 · €7.50/yr | $19 |
| Pricing model | Flat, all-inclusive | Per tracked user |
| No per-user billing | ||
| Vote without an account | ||
| Embeddable widget | ||
| Single all-inclusive plan | ||
| EU hosting (GDPR) | ||
| Free plan |
Pricing: flat €9/mo vs per tracked user
Canny's paid plans start at $19/month (Core, annual) and bill per tracked user, so the cost climbs as more people vote or comment, which is exactly what you want them to do. Upvoted is a flat €9/month (or €90/year, about €7.50/month) with unlimited voters, boards and admin seats. Your bill never grows with engagement.
Voting without an account
On Canny, users typically sign in to vote. Upvoted uses a single magic link: one email, one tap, one vote, with no password and no account to create. Removing that friction is the simplest way to lift participation on a public roadmap.
Embed-first: the widget on your site
Both tools offer a widget. Upvoted is embed-first: one snippet in React, Vue or HTML drops the roadmap straight into your product or marketing site, and the theme auto-adapts. Your roadmap lives where your users already are, not on a separate domain.
Migrating from Canny (CSV import)
Switching is straightforward: export your Canny boards and votes, then import them into Upvoted via CSV. You keep your existing ideas and their vote counts, so you start where you left off, not from scratch.
Canny alternative: FAQ
- Is Upvoted cheaper than Canny?
- Yes. Upvoted is a flat €9/month (about €7.50/month yearly) with unlimited voters. Canny starts at $19/month (Core) and bills per tracked user, so it costs more as your audience grows.
- Can I migrate my Canny data?
- Yes, you import your existing boards and votes via CSV, keeping your ideas and their vote counts.
- Do voters need an account like on Canny?
- No. Upvoted uses a magic link: one email, one tap, one vote, with no password or signup.