Intro.js
Intro.js: A low-cost, developer-focused tour library for customizable website onboarding. Ranked #25 of 30 in User Onboarding Software by our editors (6.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for developers wanting a low-cost open-source tour library.
At a glance
- Editor score6.8 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forDevelopers wanting a low-cost open-source tour library
- Free planYes
- Paid from$9.99 one-time
- In-app toursYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Open-source library with a free plan for qualifying sites
- Supports tours, tooltips, floating guidance, and element-based hints
- NPM, Yarn, CDN, and direct repository installation options
Where it doesn't
- Web-only platform support
- Requires JavaScript configuration rather than a no-code builder
- No integrations, checklists, or managed onboarding analytics
Our verdict on Intro.js
Intro.js is an open-source JavaScript library for creating step-by-step onboarding tours and product walkthroughs on websites. It is designed for developers who want to add guided experiences by defining tour steps or hints and starting them through JavaScript. The library supports element-targeted tooltips, floating tooltips without a target element, hints attached to page elements, configurable presentation sections, customizable appearance, and right-to-left language stylesheet support. Its free offering is intended for open-source, personal, and non-commercial sites.
Pricing is structured around a free plan and one-time commercial licenses. The Starter plan costs $9.99 one time for one project and includes regular product updates, a lifetime license, and no commercial support. Business costs $49.99 one time for five projects, one month of commercial support, one custom theme, regular product updates, and a lifetime license. Premium costs $299.99 one time for unlimited projects, six months of support, three custom themes, 24/7 priority support, regular product updates, and a lifetime license. These tiers make the product relevant for proprietary applications that need commercial licensing, themes, or support without a recurring subscription structure.
Intro.js fits teams that can own implementation inside a web product and want focused guidance rather than a broader onboarding system. Its multiple installation methods and customizable tours support different JavaScript workflows, while the narrow web focus keeps the feature set centered on tours, tooltips, and hints. It is less suitable for teams seeking a no-code builder, integrations, checklists, or managed onboarding analytics. Choose it when developer control, open-source availability, and lifetime commercial licensing matter; consider an alternative when onboarding needs extend beyond embedded web guidance.
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Intro.js fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $9.99 one-time |
| In-app tours | Yes |
| Onboarding checklists | Not verified |
| Contextual guides | Yes |
| No-code builder | No |
| Platform support | Web |
| Free plan limit | Not verified |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Support | Community, Docs · 24/7 |
| Built for | Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | introjs.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
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