A Chameleon alternative — publish tours on a free plan
Chameleon is a polished in-app experiences tool with tours, microsurveys, launchers and a HelpBar, starting at $279/month for 2,000 monthly tracked users. It has a 14-day trial and no free plan. With Clew you can publish tours, tooltips and checklists on a free plan that does not expire, and self-host when you need to.
Clew vs Chameleon, point by point
| Feature | Clew | Chameleon |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Web onboarding: tours, tooltips, checklists, modals | Tours, tooltips, microsurveys, launchers, HelpBar, demos |
| Free plan | Yes — publish on it, forever | No — 14-day trial only |
| Entry price | $14.99/mo | From $279/mo (Startup, 2,000 MTU) |
| Self-hosted | Yes (Docker, your server) | Not stated |
| Builder | Visual editor on your live page | Chrome extension |
| A/B tests | Yes (Pro and up) | Yes |
Comparison based on public information as of September 2026 — the vendors' own pricing, product and help pages. Features and prices change; if something here is outdated or inaccurate, email hello@getclew.io and we will fix it.
A hint inside your product
A tour, tooltip, checklist or modal — built in the visual editor and shown by URL, segment, trigger and frequency. A product manager or marketer edits it, with no release.
This is an illustrative scenario, not a real customer. Real customer stories will appear here as they happen.
Why teams pick Clew
Frequently asked questions
How is Clew different from Chameleon?
Chameleon is a polished in-app experiences tool with tours, microsurveys, launchers and a HelpBar, starting at $279/month for 2,000 monthly tracked users. It has a 14-day trial and no free plan. With Clew you can publish tours, tooltips and checklists on a free plan that does not expire, and self-host when you need to.
Is Clew cheaper than Chameleon?
Clew publishes its prices: a free plan forever, and paid plans from $14.99/month. Chameleon lists Startup from $279/month for 2,000 MTUs (10 live experiences), Pro from $750/month for 5,000 MTUs and Growth from $1,250/month billed annually. There is a 14-day trial and no free plan. Checked on September 26, 2026 on chameleon.io/pricing.
Do I need a developer to set up onboarding?
Only once — to paste one script tag into your page. After that, product managers, marketers or support build tours, tooltips and checklists in a visual editor right on the live page, with no releases.
Does Clew work with React, Vue and single-page apps?
Yes. The widget is dependency-free vanilla JavaScript; it survives route changes in single-page apps and does not pull in a framework.
Can I self-host Clew?
Yes. Run it in Docker or as a single Node process with a built-in SQLite database; visitor data stays on your servers. The self-hosted edition is a one-time license with a year of updates and support.
How much does Clew cost?
The Free plan is free forever: 1 site and up to 3 published tours, no visitor caps. Pro ($14.99/month, 20 published tours, no visitor caps) and Business come with a 14-day trial, no credit card. There is also a one-time Lifetime license and a self-hosted box.