Pilon vs Canny
Canny charges you more as your user base grows. Pilon gives you flat, predictable pricing — no matter how many users give feedback. Plus a faster UI, full API access, and an open-source option.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Pilon | Canny |
|---|---|---|
| Feedback Boards | ✓ | ✓ |
| Voting & Prioritization | ✓ | ✓ |
| Public Roadmap | ✓ | ✓ |
| Changelog | ✓ | ✓ |
| Embeddable Widget | ✓ | ✓ |
| Full REST API | ✓ | Limited |
| Webhooks | ✓ | Business plan only |
| Custom Domain | ✓ | Business plan only |
| Flat Pricing | ✓ | ✗ |
| No Per-User Metering | ✓ | ✗ |
| Open Source Option | ✓ | ✗ |
| Sub-100ms UI | ✓ | ✗ |
Pricing Comparison
Canny uses per-tracked-user pricing that punishes growth. Pilon uses flat monthly pricing.
| Tier | Pilon | Canny |
|---|---|---|
| 50 tracked users | $0/mo | $0/mo |
| 100 tracked users | $49/mo | $400/mo |
| 500 tracked users | $49/mo | $400/mo |
| 1,000 tracked users | $49/mo | Custom |
Why teams choose Pilon
Predictable Pricing
Flat monthly fee. No tracked-user metering. No surprise bills when you grow.
Faster UI
Sub-100ms interactions with optimistic updates. No loading spinners.
Developer-First
Full REST API, webhooks, and SDKs from day one — not locked behind enterprise plans.
Open Source
Inspect the code, self-host, or contribute. Full transparency.
Modern Stack
Built with Next.js, React, and PostgreSQL. Fast, reliable, and easy to integrate.
No Feature Gating
Custom domains, webhooks, and API access on all paid plans.
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