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Strategic Roadmaps by Tempo vs StoriesOnBoard
Strategic Roadmaps by Tempo leads on 1 check, StoriesOnBoard on 1, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 6 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreStrategic Roadmaps by Tempo · 8.5/10
- Lowest starting priceStrategic Roadmaps by Tempo · $5/user/mo
- Free trialboth
- Most featuresStrategic Roadmaps by Tempo · 3 of 3
Strategic Roadmaps by Tempo scores higher on our rubric for product roadmap software: 8.5 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #8 and #9.
Strategic Roadmaps by Tempo is cheaper to start at $5/user/mo against $9/user/mo. On prioritization tools, Strategic Roadmaps by Tempo gives you Advanced where StoriesOnBoard offers Scoring. StoriesOnBoard leads on guest collaborators: 5 users versus 3 users.
Strategic Roadmaps by Tempo is the better fit for teams needing dependencies and portfolio views. StoriesOnBoard is the better fit for agile teams combining mapping and roadmaps.
- Strategic Roadmaps by Tempo fits best
Teams needing dependencies and portfolio views
- StoriesOnBoard fits best
Agile teams combining mapping and roadmaps
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Side by side
| Feature | Strategic Roadmaps by Tempo 8.5/10 Visit ↗ | StoriesOnBoard 8.4/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 8.5 | 8.4 |
| Ranking | #8 in Product Roadmap Software | #9 in Product Roadmap Software |
| Best for | Teams needing dependencies and portfolio views | Agile teams combining mapping and roadmaps |
| Pricing model | Paid | Paid |
| Starting price | $5/user/mo (best) | $9/user/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Free trial length | 14 days | 14 days · no card needed |
| Deployment | Cloud | Cloud, Browser extension |
| Platforms | Web | Web, Chrome extension |
| Support | Email, Docs | Live chat, Docs |
| Compliance | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA | SOC 2, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Integrations | 9 integrations | 11 integrations |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Strategic Roadmaps by Tempo 3/3 · StoriesOnBoard 2/3 | ||
| Public roadmap | ✓ | ✓ |
| Feedback portal | ✓ | ✓ |
| Dependency tracking | ✓ (best) | Not checked yet |
| Specs | ||
| Roadmap views | Custom | Custom |
| Prioritization tools | Advanced | Scoring |
| Guest collaborators | 3 users | 5 users (best) |
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| Our verdict | Strategic Roadmaps by Tempo is cloud-based product and portfolio roadmapping software for product teams, cross-functional groups, and organizations coordinating work across multiple roadmaps. It combines timeline, swimlane, and table views… Read the review → |
StoriesOnBoard is a cloud product-management platform for product managers, product owners, business analysts, and agile teams. Its core workspace brings visual user story mapping together with release planning, portfolio roadmaps,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Strategic Roadmaps by Tempo — where it wins
- Timeline, swimlane, table, and portfolio roadmap views
- Dependency tracking with Jira and Azure DevOps synchronization
- Feedback portals, prioritization, and public roadmap publishing
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; annual-billing plans start at $19 per editor monthly
- Two-way Jira and Azure DevOps sync starts on Professional
- Enterprise pricing does not list a fixed amount
StoriesOnBoard — where it wins
- Combines story maps with release, epic, and portfolio roadmaps
- Supports RICE and value-versus-effort prioritization
- Connects with Jira, Azure DevOps, Slack, and other tools
Where it doesn't
- No free plan; access starts with a 14-day trial
- Advanced security features are limited to higher tiers
- Plan structure spans per-user and fixed monthly pricing
- Strategic Roadmaps by Tempo8.5/10 · 14-day trial
A broad roadmap workspace for dependencies, portfolios, feedback, and delivery-tool sync.
Visit Tempo RoadmapsFull verdict → - StoriesOnBoard8.4/10 · 14-day trial
A strong fit for agile teams that need story mapping alongside multi-level roadmaps.
Visit StoriesOnBoardFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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