Chameleon vs Pendo

Pendo tries to do it all. Chameleon does adoption best.

Chameleon’s entire focus is on driving digital adoption forward, so you get innovative in-app experiences. Pendo, spread thin between analytics and guides, is left playing catch-up.
Chameleon Interface
Competitor Interface

Trusted by leading SaaS companies to drive growth

“We wanted our in-app experiences to look like they were part of our app. So Chameleon's CSS customizations design system import was really crucial.”
Elyssa Stewart, Director of Product Management
“It's nice to be able to embed things contextually in different parts of the product. We've been experimenting more with that and seeing a lot of good results and good feedback from that.”
Rachel Sheldon, Product Marketing Manager
“We love the variety of choices available in Chameleon. The flexibility of styles and ability to select exactly the right element on the page make it really powerful.”
Noel Deomampo, Product Manager

Personalized in-app experiences for modern companies

Product tours? Yeah, of course we’ve got them—along with less-intrusive patterns your users are going to love.

CMD+K search
CMD+K search

Let users answer their own questions right inside your product with AI-powered universal search.

Get users to
Get users to "Aha" faster with Automations

Stop showing and start doing: get users from 0 to 1 by taking actions on their behalf. Perform clicks, input text, and more.

Turn viewers into do-ers with Demos
Turn viewers into do-ers with Demos

Chameleon's interactive Demos don't exist in a silo. Create one in seconds and track how users engage with it before signup. Then, use that data to customize the tours and guides they see after signup.

Embedded banners and cards
Embedded banners and cards

Chameleon customers have been able to embed native-looking content blocks within their products (with no code!) since 2023.

More flexibility with Snoozing
More flexibility with Snoozing

Put your users in control: allow them to decide if they want to engage now or later.

Smart Delay for better engagement
Smart Delay for better engagement

Avoid interrupting and annoying users by automatically waiting until they pause before displaying an Experience.

"I think Pendo’s drifted away from excellence in the guides space because they have shifted too much of their focus to doing other things. So sometimes, the things we want to do in guides just aren’t possible."
Verified user
"What excites me is the innovation the team continues to drive"
When you look at similar tools in the space, it likely starts and ends with some form of product tours. But with Chameleon, it's clear their vision for the future is more than that.
Jeff Chase
Director of Brand & Product Marketing, Vitally

Customize everything, so it looks like you coded it yourself

Once you know what a Pendo guide looks like, you can spot them in the wild. Chameleon’s customization is simple enough to work but deep enough that experiences look native and show up exactly where you want them.

Stay pixel-perfect, always
Stay pixel-perfect, always

Keep your true colors and use Themes, Templates, and Custom CSS so that your experiences blend in as well as a chameleon.

Easily attaches to elements
Easily attaches to elements

Use point-and-click selection to easily and reliably anchor in-app messages to page elements, with no manual tagging needed. Drill down further based on HTML hierarchy, tags, unique IDs, and more.

Deep integrations = dependable segmentation
Deep integrations = dependable segmentation

Integrate Chameleon with your product analytics, CDP, and CRM to build precise audiences.

Multiple rate limits
Multiple rate limits

Have plenty to share? Create different limits for different groups of users or types of experiences.

Stay aligned with native icons
Stay aligned with native icons

Easily upload your own icons or images, so you can stay on brand.

No manual tagging
No manual tagging

Start selecting elements and segmenting users out of the box, with no manual page or feature tagging.

"Pendo is easy to use, but not very easy to customize."
Verified user
"Best UX design tool"
Chameleon gives modern SaaS teams the most control, configuration, and customization to win with in-product UX.
Arpit A.
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

Chameleon vs Pendo

See what's under the hood before you make the switch

Flexible Pricing based on MTUs

Estimate your cost based on your product's monthly users

Startup plan price adjusted and charged automatically each month; overages in Growth and Enterprise plans billed via invoice

HelpBar

Enable CMD+K search inside your product for free
Free
  • CMD+K or other shortcut
  • Native fonts and styling
  • Help Center integrations
  • AI-answers to user questions
  • Beautiful search interface

Startup

Build custom, targeted in-app experiences
  • HelpBar with Targeting
  • Unlimited Tours & Tooltips
  • 5 Microsurveys
  • 1 Launcher
  • Custom CSS

Growth

Features for scaling and expert coaching (paid annually)
  • Startup plus:
  • All Experiences Unlimited
  • A/B Testing
  • Rate Limiting
  • Unlimited Goals tracking
  • Customer Success

Enterprise

Manage multiple products, teams, languages
  • Growth plus:
  • Unlimited Seats
  • Roles & Permissions
  • Localization
  • Account-switching
  • Contract Redlining

Chameleon vs Pendo FAQs

What are the biggest differences between Pendo and Chameleon?

Chameleon is solely focused on best-in-class, nonintrusive in-app experiences. Chameleon's embedded and next-gen onboarding elements can be deeply customized to blend seamlessly with a product’s UI.

Pendo, on the other hand, is a broader product analytics and in-app messaging platform, with a focus on guides, analytics, and feedback collection.

How does pricing compare between Chameleon and Pendo?

Because Pendo bundles analytics and guides in their pricing packages, teams may pay for features they don't need. Chameleon offers flexible plans based on feature usage, with public pricing that you can see on our Pricing page.

How do Chameleon and Pendo compare in terms of analytics?

Pendo has built-in product analytics and doesn't have native integrations with other product analytics tools. Chameleon integrates with leading analytics tools (e.g., Amplitude, Mixpanel, Heap), allowing you to use your preferred analytics stack while keeping UX non-disruptive.

Which platform offers better integration with existing tools?

Unlike Pendo, Chameleon integrates seamlessly with analytics tools like Mixpanel, Amplitude, and Heap. Chameleon even integrates with Pendo if it's your preferred analytics provider!

I use Pendo and it’s “meh.” Is Chameleon that much better that it’s worth switching?

Absolutely. Chameleon’s enhanced targeting, customizable design, and seamless integration options make it a substantial upgrade. If you’re finding Pendo limiting, Chameleon unlocks the potential for sophisticated, brand-aligned user journeys that will elevate your product experience. When your engagement needs are beyond “basic,” Chameleon is here to help you go further.

Do either Pendo or Chameleon really drive results?

Both platforms can drive adoption, but Chameleon’s advanced personalization and targeting capabilities are designed to maximize engagement at every step. With deep integration into analytics tools like Mixpanel and Amplitude, Chameleon helps you measure and optimize flows for even better results. If results matter to you, Chameleon is built to deliver them.

How can I trust that Chameleon will actually be better than Pendo?

Chameleon’s reputation for reliability and exceptional support makes it a trusted choice for fast-growing companies and enterprises. Our team prioritizes your success, offering guidance and hands-on help to ensure your in-app experiences perform flawlessly. Join the many companies that have found a more effective, reliable solution with Chameleon—built for teams that are serious about product adoption.

See why teams switch from Pendo to Chameleon

More customization, better segmentation, and truly native experiences: Chameleon is built for modern digital adoption.