Beamer alternative
Move from announcement-first tooling to full feedback execution with Modu
Run collection, prioritization, roadmap alignment, and shipped updates in one workflow instead of splitting core feedback flows across separate add-ons.
Beamer pricing snapshot
- Free: $0 for up to 1,000 MAU.
- Starter: $49/month annual or $59/month monthly (up to 5,000 MAU).
- Pro: $99/month annual or $119/month monthly (up to 10,000 MAU).
- Scale: $249/month annual or $299/month monthly (up to 50,000 MAU).
- Feedback and NPS are paid add-ons.
Common reasons teams move from Beamer
- Pricing scales with monthly active users, so spend rises with adoption.
- Feedback, roadmap, and NPS are packaged as add-ons rather than one core module system.
- Comments and reactions are unlocked on Pro and above.
- Teams running full request-to-release workflows often prefer one integrated feedback stack.
Why teams evaluating Beamer often choose Modu
These differences matter when your team needs continuous feedback operations, not just release broadcasting.
One pricing model for full workflow coverage
Modu pricing is workspace/module based. Beamer pricing is MAU based and pairs core announcements with add-ons.
Complete module system in one product
Modu ships polls, suggestions, roadmap, and changelog modules together in one product flow.
Built for ongoing product feedback operations
Use duplicate detection, clustering, and demand signals to prioritize what ships next.
Integrations and automations from paid plans
Connect Slack, Jira, Linear, Trello, ClickUp, and Google Sheets to product-signal events.
Everything else you need
No add-on tax for core workflow
Modu includes core feedback, roadmap, and changelog workflows in one system.
Permanent free plan
Launch and iterate without locking into MAU-tier spend immediately.
AI-assisted request triage
Cluster and deduplicate suggestions to keep priorities clean.
Search across the whole workspace
Find boards, modules, and users quickly as feedback volume grows.
Native embed and popup rollout
Capture feedback where users are, not only in announcement surfaces.
Automation-first execution
Trigger Slack, Jira, Linear, Trello, ClickUp, and Sheets actions from demand signals.
Side-by-side comparison
Review practical differences before choosing your stack.
| Feature | Modu | Beamer |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan and entry | Permanent free plan is available from day one. | Free tier is limited to 1,000 MAU before moving to paid MAU tiers. |
| Pricing model | Pricing scales by workspace limits (boards, modules, seats). | Pricing scales by MAU tiers. |
| Core workflow packaging | Feedback, roadmap, and changelog are integrated in one module system. | Feedback and NPS are sold as add-ons. |
| Participation features | Public participation workflows are part of core module behavior. | Comments and reactions are available from Pro and above. |
| Execution automations | Integrations plus event-based automation rules are built into paid plans. | Beamer includes integrations across paid plans, with workflow depth depending on product/add-on mix. |
Choose Modu when
- You want suggestions, roadmap, changelog, and voting modules in one workspace.
- You want predictable pricing based on workspace limits instead of MAU tiers plus add-ons.
- You want integration automations tied to vote thresholds, suggestion events, and AI clustering events.
Beamer may fit when
- Your primary requirement is changelog and release-announcement delivery.
- You are comfortable with MAU-based pricing and add-on packaging.
How to roll out Modu without friction
- 1. Create one board and add a Suggestions module first to capture demand immediately.
- 2. Add Roadmap and Changelog modules in the same board to close the loop publicly.
- 3. Connect integration automations once feedback volume starts growing.
FAQ
Yes. Modu handles changelog-style updates and adds integrated feedback, roadmap, and automation workflows.
Yes. Beamer pricing is MAU-tier based. Modu pricing scales by workspace limits, not MAU tiers.
Beamer sells Feedback and NPS as add-ons. Modu includes feedback, roadmap, and changelog workflows in one system.
Yes. Modu includes a permanent free plan.
Yes. Modu covers announcement publishing plus request collection, prioritization, and closing-the-loop workflows.
Teams switch to avoid MAU-driven pricing jumps and to run the entire feedback lifecycle in one platform.
Ready to try Modu?
Start on the free plan, launch your first board, and validate demand before rolling out company-wide.