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Head-to-head · Digital Adoption Platforms

Apty vs Candu

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 8 checks side by side
Higher score Apty #6 in Digital Adoption Platforms 8.8/10 Pricing on request ✓ 5 of 7 features Visit Apty
Candu #8 in Digital Adoption Platforms 8.6/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 5 of 7 features Visit Candu

Apty leads on 0 checks, Candu on 0, and 8 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 8 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreApty · 8.8/10
  • Free planonly Candu
  • Free trialonly Candu

Apty scores higher on our rubric for digital adoption platforms: 8.8 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #6 and #8.

Apty is the better fit for enterprise teams guiding complex workflows. Candu is the better fit for web teams wanting free entry and experimentation.

  • Apty fits best

    Enterprise teams guiding complex workflows

  • Candu fits best

    Web teams wanting free entry and experimentation

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Side by side

Feature Apty 8.8/10 Visit ↗ Candu 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.8 8.6
Ranking #6 in Digital Adoption Platforms #8 in Digital Adoption Platforms
Best for Enterprise teams guiding complex workflows Web teams wanting free entry and experimentation
Pricing model Paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Pricing on request $199/mo
Free plan Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Free trial — 14 days
Support Docs Email, Live chat, Docs
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, PCI DSS SOC 2, GDPR, SSO/SAML
Integrations 100+ integrations 11 integrations
Built for Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Apty 5/7 · Candu 5/7
Product tours ✓ ✓
Walkthroughs ✓ ✓
Onboarding checklists ✓ ✓
No-code builder ✓ ✓
Mobile app support Not checked yet —
Localization ✓ (best) Not checked yet
A/B testing Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Our review
Pros
  • Combines walkthroughs, checklists, validations, automation, and analytics
  • Supports cross-application guidance and multilingual experiences
  • Integrates with Salesforce, Workday, ServiceNow, and custom applications
  • Free plan includes unlimited licenses and three live experiences
  • No-code editor supports tours, checklists, modals, hotspots, and more
  • Segmentation, analytics, AI, localization, and A/B testing support iteration
Cons
  • Requires contacting sales for custom, scope-based pricing
  • Does not offer a free plan or public per-user pricing
  • Its web and API focus may not suit teams seeking mobile support
  • Free plan is limited to three live overlay experiences
  • No native mobile app support
  • Starter and Growth pricing is based on monthly active users
Our verdict

Apty is a digital adoption platform for enterprises managing complex workflows across CRM, ERP, HRMS, ITSM, and custom applications. It embeds in-app guidance, contextual tooltips, step-by-step walkthroughs, checklists, task lists,…

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Candu is a digital adoption platform for product, growth, marketing, design, and customer-success teams building web-based onboarding and adoption experiences. Its visual no-code editor supports product tours, multi-step walkthroughs,…

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  1. AptyDigital Adoption Platforms 8.8Pricing on request
  2. CanduDigital Adoption Platforms 8.6Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Apty — where it wins

    • Combines walkthroughs, checklists, validations, automation, and analytics
    • Supports cross-application guidance and multilingual experiences
    • Integrates with Salesforce, Workday, ServiceNow, and custom applications

    Where it doesn't

    • Requires contacting sales for custom, scope-based pricing
    • Does not offer a free plan or public per-user pricing
    • Its web and API focus may not suit teams seeking mobile support

  • Candu — where it wins

    • Free plan includes unlimited licenses and three live experiences
    • No-code editor supports tours, checklists, modals, hotspots, and more
    • Segmentation, analytics, AI, localization, and A/B testing support iteration

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to three live overlay experiences
    • No native mobile app support
    • Starter and Growth pricing is based on monthly active users
  • Apty8.8/10 · Pricing on request

    Apty guides complex workflows across enterprise applications with automation, validation, and analytics.

    Visit AptyFull verdict →
  • Candu8.6/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A flexible web-focused adoption platform with a free plan and strong experimentation tools.

    Visit CanduFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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