Canny alternative
Switch from Canny to Modu without pricing surprises
Collect feedback, prioritize work, publish product updates, and run integration automations from one platform built for scaling teams.
Canny pricing snapshot
- Free: up to 25 tracked users.
- Core: starts at $19/month billed annually ($24 month-to-month).
- Pro: starts at $79/month billed annually ($99 month-to-month).
- Business: custom pricing for larger tracked-user volumes.
Common reasons teams move from Canny
- Tracked-user pricing grows with adoption, so costs can jump as your product succeeds.
- Free plan is capped early for most active products (25 tracked users).
- Some advanced workflows and packaging are pushed into higher plans.
- Teams wanting stable flat pricing often switch to avoid surprise budget growth.
Why teams evaluating Canny often choose Modu
These are the practical tradeoffs teams care about before committing to a feedback platform.
Predictable growth pricing
Modu plan upgrades are based on workspace limits. Canny pricing scales with tracked-user volume.
One module system for feedback + roadmap + changelog
Modu keeps suggestions, roadmap, and changelog in one product flow rather than separate tools.
Start-plan access to SSO and integrations
Modu includes SSO and integrations from Start. Canny offers SSO integrations on Business.
Integration automation tied to product signals
Route vote thresholds, suggestion events, and clustering events to Slack, Jira, Linear, Trello, ClickUp, and Google Sheets.
Everything else you need
Free plan that stays free
Launch on Modu without tracked-user pricing pressure from day one.
Embeddable modules and popup widgets
Capture feedback directly in product via iframe embeds and popup widgets.
Roadmap + changelog in one product flow
Collect demand, prioritize, and publish updates without switching tools.
AI-assisted triage
Use duplicate detection and clustering to reduce manual request cleanup.
White labeling on paid plans
Remove Modu branding on Start and Growth without enterprise gating.
Automations that trigger from real product signals
Send events to Slack, Jira, Linear, Trello, ClickUp, and Google Sheets.
Side-by-side comparison
Review practical differences before choosing your stack.
| Feature | Modu | Canny |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan and entry cost | Permanent Free plan, then Start at $24/month and Growth at $59/month. | Free is capped at 25 tracked users; paid tiers expand through tracked-user limits. |
| Pricing scalability | Modu pricing scales with workspace limits (boards, modules, seats). | Canny pricing scales with tracked-user growth. |
| SSO access point | SSO is included on Start and Growth. | SSO integrations are on Business. |
| Workflow depth | Seven module types include suggestions, roadmap, and changelog in one product flow. | Canny includes roadmap and changelog, but pricing remains tracked-user based. |
| Integrations and automations | Paid plans include Slack, Google Sheets, Jira, Trello, ClickUp, and Linear with signal-based automations. | Canny Core includes feedback/notification integrations; Pro adds project-management integrations like Jira, ClickUp, and Linear. |
Choose Modu when
- You want pricing tied to workspace limits instead of tracked-user volume.
- You want built-in roadmap and changelog modules alongside polls, suggestions, rating, and text modules.
- You need Start-plan access to SSO, integrations, and notification workflows from the same admin surface.
Canny may fit when
- You prefer a tracked-user model and are comfortable managing spend limits as participation grows.
- Your team is already standardized around Canny-specific workflows and admin roles.
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
For most growing products, yes. Modu scales by workspace limits, while Canny scales by tracked-user volume.
Yes. Modu has a permanent free plan with one board and three modules. Canny free is capped at tracked users.
Yes. Modu includes roadmap and changelog as module types in the same system as feedback collection.
Modu includes SSO on Start and Growth. Canny lists SSO integrations on Business.
Yes. Boards can run with anonymous access, account verification, or SSO depending on your access settings.
Teams switch for predictable pricing, integrated roadmap/changelog modules, and automation workflows tied to real product demand signals.
Ready to try Modu?
Start on the free plan, launch your first board, and validate demand before rolling out company-wide.