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UserVoice vs Pendo: which is right for your feedback program?

Pendo is built around product analytics and in-app guides. UserVoice is built around one thing: turning customer feedback into a prioritized, revenue-ranked roadmap.

At a glanceUserVoice vs Pendo
What's included with UserVoice
AI analysis, plus the UserVoice agent for questions about your data
Revenue-based prioritization
Public roadmap and idea statuses
Enterprise security (SSO, SOC 2 Type II)
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Customer intelligence

Feedback counted once, ranked by revenue, not just votes

When five people at the same account ask for the same thing, that's one signal, not five tickets. UserVoice links every request to the account behind it, merges duplicates into one theme, and weights it by revenue, so the top of your list is always the right one. Where the two differ most is AI customer feedback analysis.

3 people at Acme Co ask separately
"We need SAML/SSO" · 1 vote
"Add single sign-on" · 1 vote
"SSO please, blocking our renewal" · 1 vote
Linked by account, merged into one theme
SSO for enterprise login
Counted once, prioritized right
Acme Co · $84k ARR3 people, 1 count

Why teams choose UserVoice over Pendo

Feedback is the core product
UserVoice is purpose-built for collecting, scoring, and closing the loop on feedback, not a module bolted onto an analytics platform.
Prioritization tied to revenue
Every request is scored by the account and ARR behind it, so your roadmap reflects what your business actually needs.
A roadmap customers can see
Publish what's planned, in progress, and shipped, without a separate tool.
A UserVoice ideas list ranked by revenue impact, feedback-first rather than analytics-first
Side by side

UserVoice vs Pendo, feature by feature

Capability
UserVoice
Pendo
Feedback capture across channels
Portal, in-app widget, feedback extension, Slack, CSV import
Varies by plan
AI theme & sentiment analysis
Included
Varies by plan
Ask the UserVoice agent about your feedback data
Included
Varies by plan
Public roadmap and idea statuses
Included
Varies by plan
Revenue & account-based scoring
Included
Varies by plan
Enterprise security (SSO, SOC 2 Type II)
Included
Varies by plan
Starting price
Starting at $12,000/yr
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Competitor information is general guidance only. Confirm current plans and pricing directly with the vendor.

How to read this comparison

Most of the gaps above come down to packaging, not capability. Pendo may offer a version of some of these features on a higher tier. We've marked those rows "varies by plan" rather than guess at a specific tier, since packaging changes over time. What's consistent is that UserVoice's new modern plans include the UserVoice agent and MCP, sentiment analysis, revenue-based prioritization, and enterprise security.

Pendo's core strength is product analytics: session data, in-app guides, and usage funnels. If that's your primary need, it's worth evaluating on its own merits. UserVoice is purpose-built for the feedback and prioritization side specifically: collecting requests, scoring them by revenue, and closing the loop with the customers who asked. That side of the stack is product feedback software.
Switching

How to switch from Pendo to UserVoice

Moving your feedback program off Pendo doesn't mean starting over. UserVoice's CSV importers bring your existing feature requests, votes, and customer data across with their history intact, and our Technical Success team can help with the import. Read the import guide.
01
Export your Pendo feedback
Start with a CSV export of your feature requests and votes from Pendo, plus the list of users who submitted them.
02
Import ideas and votes
Load ideas with their descriptions, categories, statuses, and original dates, then attach each voter with their original vote date, up to 50,000 rows per file.
03
Connect accounts and tools
Bring in user and account data from Salesforce, a CSV, or the API, then connect Zendesk, Slack, and Jira so your teams can capture feedback where they already work from day one.

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Integrations

UserVoice works out-of-the-box with what you already use

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UserVoice vs Pendo: your questions, answered

Is UserVoice a good Pendo alternative?

If your priority is a feedback-first program (collecting requests, scoring them by revenue, and publishing a roadmap), UserVoice is purpose-built for that. Pendo is broader, centered on product analytics and in-app guides with feedback as one part of the platform.

How does UserVoice pricing compare to Pendo?

UserVoice offers three new modern plans: Launch, Business and Enterprise, starting at $12,000/yr. Only full-access admins count toward your plan, and feedback and portal users are unlimited. See the pricing page for details, or book a demo for a quote. Confirm Pendo's current plans directly with their sales team, as pricing and packaging can change.

Can I bring over my existing Pendo feedback and votes?

Yes. UserVoice imports feature requests, votes, and voter history from CSV, up to 50,000 rows per file, so your Pendo feedback history comes with you. Our Technical Success team can help with the import.

Can we keep Pendo for analytics and use UserVoice for feedback?

Yes. Many teams keep their analytics stack and use UserVoice for the feedback and prioritization side, connecting it to Slack, Jira, Zendesk, and Salesforce.

Is UserVoice secure enough for enterprise buying reviews?

Yes. SSO, role-based access, and SOC 2 Type II certification are part of the core product, so security review is straightforward during procurement.

Do you offer a trial?

Yes, free trials are available. Book a demo and we'll set you up with a workspace so your team can try UserVoice hands-on for 30 days.

See why teams pick UserVoice for feedback.

A feedback program built to prioritize by revenue, not just collect votes.

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