A Whatfix alternative — for product teams, not training departments
Whatfix is an enterprise digital adoption platform — in-app guidance, training simulations and analytics across web, desktop and mobile, priced by quote. Both tools can be self-hosted. Clew is the lighter option for product teams who want tours, tooltips and checklists in their own web app with published prices and a free plan.
Clew vs Whatfix, point by point
| Feature | Clew | Whatfix |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Onboarding in your web app: tours, tooltips, checklists, modals | Enterprise DAP: flows, smart tips, task lists, simulations, analytics |
| Pricing | Published; free plan, paid from $14.99/mo | Quote only (platform fee + licenses) |
| Self-hosted | Yes (Docker, your server) | Yes, with some features unavailable |
| Builder | Visual editor on your live page | Whatfix Studio browser extension |
| Best at | Customer onboarding in SaaS products | Employee adoption, desktop apps, training simulations |
| Mobile / desktop | Web only | Web, desktop and mobile |
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 Features and prices change; if something here is outdated or inaccurate, email hello@getclew.io and we will fix it.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 Whatfix?
Whatfix is an enterprise digital adoption platform — in-app guidance, training simulations and analytics across web, desktop and mobile, priced by quote. Both tools can be self-hosted. Clew is the lighter option for product teams who want tours, tooltips and checklists in their own web app with published prices and a free plan.
Is Clew cheaper than Whatfix?
Clew publishes its prices: a free plan forever, and paid plans from $14.99/month. Whatfix publishes no prices: a flat platform fee plus user licences, counted by employees with access for internal apps and by monthly active users for customer-facing ones, quoted per deal. Checked on September 26, 2026 on whatfix.com/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.