Just need changelogs?
Don't pay Canny prices.
Changelog AI is purpose-built for publishing beautiful release notes. AI writing, an embeddable widget, email notifications — at a flat $29/month. No tracked-user fees.
Why teams choose Changelog AI over Canny for changelogs
AI writes your changelogs
Paste your bullet points and Claude turns them into polished release notes. Canny has no AI changelog writing — you're drafting every entry manually.
Flat $29/mo — not $79–$359
Canny's pricing scales with tracked users — their Starter plan alone is $79/month. Changelog AI is a flat $29/month regardless of your audience size.
Purpose-built for changelogs
Canny is a feature request tool where changelogs are bolted on. Changelog AI is built specifically for shipping beautiful release notes — embeddable widget, subscriber notifications, and all.
Founders deal available
Pay $299 once and use Changelog AI forever. No subscription anxiety, no annual price hikes. Canny has no lifetime option and their prices scale steeply.
Changelog AI vs Canny (for changelogs)
| Feature | Changelog AI | Canny |
|---|---|---|
| AI changelog writer | ||
| Flat-rate pricing | ||
| Founders deal available | ||
| Free tier | ||
| Embeddable widget | ||
| Public changelog page | ||
| Email subscriber notifications | ||
| Custom domain | ||
| No per-seat pricing | ||
| Purpose-built for changelogs |
Simple pricing vs Canny's per-user model
Or pay once at $299 Founders Edition — no subscriptions ever.
- Unlimited projects
- AI changelog writer included
- Embeddable widget
- Email subscriber notifications
- Custom domain
- Flat rate — no per-user fees
Price scales with tracked users. Primarily a feature request tool — changelog is secondary.
- Free: 50 tracked users only
- Starter: $79/mo (500 tracked users)
- Growth: $199/mo (2,000 users)
- Business: $359/mo (5,000 users)
- No embeddable changelog widget
- No AI changelog writing
Frequently asked questions
Is Canny free?
Canny has a free plan for up to 50 tracked users. Their first paid plan starts at $79/month (500 tracked users) and scales up to $359/month. Changelog AI is free to start with no tracked-user limits — upgrade to Pro at $29/month for unlimited projects and custom domains.
What is a good Canny alternative for changelogs?
Changelog AI is a focused Canny alternative for teams that just need great changelogs. Canny is primarily a feature request and roadmap tool — the changelog is secondary. Changelog AI is purpose-built for changelogs with AI writing, embeddable widgets, and email notifications at a flat $29/month.
How does Changelog AI compare to Canny on price?
Canny charges per tracked user: Free (50 users), Starter $79/month (500 users), Growth $199/month (2,000 users), Business $359/month (5,000 users). Changelog AI Pro is a flat $29/month with no user caps and a $299 Founders deal available.
Does Canny have AI features?
Canny has some AI features for summarizing feature request feedback, but no AI that writes changelog entries for you. Changelog AI uses Claude to turn your bullet points into polished, user-friendly release notes in seconds.
Can I use Canny just for changelogs?
Technically yes, but you're paying Canny prices for a feature request tool where the changelog is an afterthought. If changelogs are your primary need, Changelog AI gives you a better changelog experience at a fraction of the cost.
Does Changelog AI have a feedback board like Canny?
No — Changelog AI is intentionally focused on changelogs. If you need a full feedback and roadmap tool, Canny is a better fit. If you need a beautiful, AI-powered changelog, Changelog AI is the better choice.
Can I switch from Canny to Changelog AI for changelogs?
Yes. Changelog AI takes minutes to set up. If you're currently using Canny's changelog as a secondary feature, switching to Changelog AI gives you a dedicated changelog tool with AI writing, a public page, and subscriber emails — all at a lower price.
A better changelog at a fraction of the cost
Stop paying Canny prices for a feature you only use for changelogs. Start for free in two minutes — AI writing, embeddable widget, email notifications included.