Honest comparison

Changepost vs Beamer

Beamer is the incumbent. Changepost is the alternative that gives you the same features without the $99/mo price tag or MAU limits. Here's how they compare.

TL;DR

Beamer gates key features like emoji reactions and user segmentation behind its $99/mo Pro plan and charges based on monthly active users. Changepost includes every feature for $15/mo flat - no MAU limits, no tiers, no feature gates. If you want a clean changelog widget without enterprise pricing, Changepost is the straightforward choice.

Feature-by-feature comparison

Feature comparison: Beamer vs Changepost
FeatureBeamerChangepost
Changelog widgetAll plansIncluded
Hosted changelog pageAll plansIncluded
Email notifications$49+/moIncluded
Emoji reactions$99+/mo (Pro)Included
Custom branding$99+/mo (Pro)Included
User segmentation$99+/mo (Pro)Included
Multi-language$49+/moIncluded
Feedback boardPaid add-onIncluded
AnalyticsAll plansIncluded
MAU limits5,000 (then scales cost)Unlimited
NPS surveysPaid add-onNot available
Push notificationsAvailableNot available
Starting price$49/mo$15/mo

Pricing: straightforward vs. tiered

Beamer uses a four-tier model: Free (1,000 MAU), Starter ($49/mo), Pro ($99/mo), and Scale ($249/mo). Most of the features SaaS teams actually need - reactions, segmentation, branding - are locked behind the $99/mo Pro plan. And every plan has MAU caps that increase your bill as your user base grows.

Changepost has one plan: $15/month. Every feature is included. No MAU limits. No tiers to navigate. Your changelog bill stays $15/mo whether you have 500 users or 50,000. The only variable cost is email: 5,000 emails/month are included, then $5 per additional 5K.

A growing user base should be a reason to celebrate, not a reason to dread your SaaS bill.

What Beamer's $99/mo actually buys you

Beamer's Pro plan unlocks emoji reactions, custom branding (remove “Powered by Beamer”), user segmentation, and A/B testing. These are features most changelog tools - Changepost included - consider table stakes, not premium upsells. At $99/mo with a 5,000 MAU cap, you're paying enterprise prices for a widget.

The MAU trap

Beamer charges based on Monthly Active Users who see your announcements. A viral feature launch, a traffic spike, or simple growth can push you into the next tier unexpectedly. With Changepost, your price doesn't change based on how many people read your changelog.

The math: save over $1,000 a year

Beamer Pro / year
$1,188
$99 × 12 months
→
Changepost / year
$180
$15 × 12 months
You save $1,008/year

Where Changepost leads

All features, no gates

Every Changepost account gets emoji reactions, email notifications, custom branding, user segmentation, multi-language support, a feedback board, and analytics. There's no tier matrix to decode - you get everything from day one.

Predictable cost

$15/month. That's the number. No MAU calculations, no tier jumps, no add-on fees for feedback or NPS. You can budget for it confidently.

Fast, lightweight widget

The Changepost widget loads at just 4.2KB - small enough that it has zero measurable impact on page performance. One script tag, two minutes to set up, works with any framework.

Where Beamer leads

Mature ecosystem

Beamer has been around longer and has a wider integration ecosystem. If you need native integrations with dozens of tools out of the box, Beamer has more connectors today.

Push notifications

Beamer supports web push notifications to re-engage users outside your app. Changepost focuses on in-app and email notifications.

NPS and surveys

Beamer offers NPS surveys and in-app surveys as add-ons. If you need both changelog and NPS in one tool (and don't mind paying for each separately), Beamer covers that. Changepost does not offer surveys.

Who each tool is best for

Choose Beamer if you...

  • -Need push notifications alongside your changelog
  • -Want NPS surveys and in-app surveys in the same tool
  • -Need a wide range of native integrations
  • -Have enterprise budget and need enterprise features like A/B testing announcements

Choose Changepost if you...

  • -Want all changelog features without navigating tiers
  • -Don't want your bill to scale with MAU
  • -Need a fast, lightweight widget that won't slow down your app
  • -Want a feedback board included, not as a separate product
  • -Prefer flat $15/mo pricing over $99+/mo tiers

Frequently asked questions

What is the main difference between Changepost and Beamer?
Changepost includes all features - emoji reactions, email notifications, custom branding, user segmentation - for $15/month flat with no MAU limits. Beamer gates these features across plans from $49/mo to $249/mo and charges based on monthly active users.
How much does Beamer cost compared to Changepost?
Beamer starts at $49/month for the Starter plan, $99/month for Pro, and $249/month for Scale (annual billing). Changepost is $15/month flat for all features with no tiers or MAU-based pricing.
Does Beamer have MAU limits?
Yes. Beamer's paid plans start at 5,000 MAU and costs scale upward as you grow. Changepost has no MAU limits.
Can I migrate from Beamer to Changepost?
Yes. Changepost uses a single script tag for installation. You can set up Changepost in under two minutes alongside or as a replacement for Beamer.
What does Beamer have that Changepost doesn't?
Beamer offers push notifications, NPS surveys, and a larger integration ecosystem. If you specifically need those capabilities, Beamer may be the better fit. For changelog, widget, email, and feedback features, Changepost covers everything at a fraction of the cost.

All features. $15/month. No MAU limits.

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