Beamer Pricing 2026: Plans, Costs & Alternatives

Beamer is a popular changelog and announcement tool used by SaaS companies to keep users informed about product updates. It does that one job well. But many teams adopt Beamer expecting a complete feedback and product management solution. They then find they need additional tools to fill the gaps.

In this guide, we break down Beamer's pricing for 2026, show what each plan includes and what it does not, calculate costs at different scales, and compare it against an all-in-one alternative.

Quick verdict: Beamer is an excellent changelog tool starting at $49/month (billed annually). Plans come with MAU (Monthly Active User) limits starting at 5,000, and core features like feedback and NPS are paid add-ons. If in-app announcements are your only need, it delivers. But if you also need feedback boards, voting, prioritization, or a knowledge base, you will need to stack Beamer with other tools. The combined cost quickly exceeds an all-in-one solution.

Beamer Pricing Tiers in 2026

Beamer offers three plans, all focused primarily on changelog and announcement functionality. Each plan has a Monthly Active User (MAU) cap, and features like Feedback and NPS are paid add-ons across all tiers. Prices below reflect annual billing.

Starter — $49/month (5,000 MAU)

Pro (Most Popular) — $99/month (10,000 MAU)

Scale — $249/month (50,000 MAU)

Beamer's Feedback and NPS capabilities are available as paid add-ons on all plans, which can increase the monthly bill significantly beyond the base plan price.

The Real Cost of Beamer at Scale

Unlike per-seat tools, Beamer charges per plan rather than per user. This sounds simpler, but every plan comes with a MAU (Monthly Active User) cap. Once your product grows past these limits, you are forced to upgrade. The cost question becomes: what do you get for that flat fee, what are the MAU limits, and what are you missing?

Beamer Cost Overview

Note: Feedback and NPS add-ons cost extra on top of these base prices. Monthly billing is higher than the annual prices shown above.

The Real Question: Beamer + Other Tools

Because Beamer focuses on changelogs and announcements, most teams need additional tools for:

• Feedback collection — Beamer offers a Feedback add-on, but it costs extra on every plan. Alternatively, teams use Canny, UserVoice, or a custom solution.
• Public roadmap (e.g., a separate roadmap tool or Notion page)
• Prioritization (e.g., spreadsheets, Productboard, or RICE templates)
• Knowledge base (e.g., Intercom, Helpscout, or Notion)

Here is what a typical tool stack looks like alongside Beamer:

That is the hidden cost of Beamer: even with the Feedback add-on, you still lack a public roadmap, prioritization, and knowledge base. The gaps force you into a multi-tool stack that fragments your workflow and inflates your total spend. And with MAU caps (5,000-50,000 depending on plan), growing teams face forced upgrades.

Hidden Costs and Limitations

1. Feedback Is a Paid Add-On, Not Included

Beamer does offer a Feedback add-on, but it is not included in any plan. On every tier (Starter, Pro, and Scale), Feedback costs extra. Even then, Beamer's feedback capabilities do not include dedicated feedback boards, structured feature request tracking, public upvoting, or a way for customers to submit and track ideas independently. If collecting and organizing customer feedback is a core need, you will pay more on top of Beamer's base price and still may find the functionality limited compared to purpose-built tools.

2. No Voting or Prioritization

There is no built-in feature voting, no RICE scoring, no ICE prioritization, no MoSCoW framework. You cannot let customers vote on what to build next. You also cannot prioritize your backlog within the tool. This means you need a separate system for deciding what to build.

3. No Public Roadmap

Beamer does not offer a public roadmap feature. If you want to show customers what is coming next, you will need another tool or a manually maintained page.

4. No Knowledge Base

There is no knowledge base or help center functionality. For self-service support content, you need yet another tool in your stack.

5. Widget-First Limitations

Beamer's core experience is an in-app widget. While this is great for in-product announcements, it means your changelog is tied to your app. It is not a standalone, SEO-friendly page that drives organic traffic.

What Users Are Saying About Beamer

Beamer generally receives positive reviews for its core changelog functionality. The criticism usually centers on what it does not do:

"Beamer is fantastic for announcements but we still needed Canny for feedback and a separate roadmap tool. Three tools to do what one should."

"We loved the changelog widget but outgrew it fast. Once we needed feedback boards and prioritization, we had to migrate everything."

"Great if you only need a changelog. Expensive if you factor in all the other tools you need alongside it."

"The feedback add-on is nice but it's not a substitute for proper feature request tracking with voting and prioritization."

These reviews highlight a consistent pattern: Beamer does changelogs well, but teams that need broader product management capabilities find themselves stitching together multiple tools.

Beamer vs ProductLift: Pricing Comparison

ProductLift charges $14/month per team member (admin) with unlimited tracked users and all features included. No MAU limits. Here is how the costs compare:

Cost Comparison by Team Size

For small teams (1-3 admins), Beamer's flat pricing looks competitive on paper. But the moment you add the Feedback add-on plus other tools for roadmaps and knowledge base, the comparison shifts dramatically.

For teams of 5 or more admins, ProductLift's per-seat pricing provides more total functionality at a lower total cost than Beamer Pro alone. This is before even accounting for the additional tools and add-ons you would need alongside Beamer. And ProductLift has no MAU caps — your tracked users are unlimited regardless of plan.

Feature Comparison

FAQ

Is Beamer worth the price?

Beamer is worth $49-249/month (billed annually) if in-app changelog announcements are your only need. The tool is polished and does changelogs well. Keep in mind that each plan has MAU limits (5,000 to 50,000) and core features like Feedback and NPS are paid add-ons. If you also need feedback boards, a roadmap, or prioritization, you will pay for add-ons and additional tools. The combined cost often exceeds an all-in-one alternative.

What is Beamer's cheapest plan?

Beamer's cheapest paid plan is Starter at $49/month (billed annually) with a 5,000 MAU limit. There is a limited free tier for testing, but it includes Beamer branding and significant feature restrictions.

Does Beamer offer a free plan?

Beamer offers a limited free tier for testing, but it includes Beamer branding and significant restrictions. Most teams need the Starter ($49/mo) or Pro ($99/mo) plan for production use (annual billing prices).

How does Beamer pricing compare to ProductLift?

ProductLift starts at $14/month per admin and includes feedback boards, voting, a public roadmap, changelog, knowledge base, and prioritization with unlimited tracked users. Beamer starts at $49/month (annual) with a 5,000 MAU cap and only covers changelogs (feedback is a paid add-on). For the price of Beamer Starter, you can get three ProductLift admin seats with far more functionality and no MAU limits.

Are there hidden costs with Beamer?

The main hidden costs are the add-ons and additional tools you need alongside Beamer. Feedback and NPS are paid add-ons on every plan (not included in the base price). Beyond that, you still need separate subscriptions for a public roadmap and a knowledge base. Additionally, every plan has MAU caps (5,000 to 50,000), so growing past those limits forces a plan upgrade. The total cost of Beamer plus add-ons plus additional tools can reach $200-700+/month versus a single all-in-one tool.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Beamer worth $49/month just for a changelog?

If changelog announcements are your only need and you want a polished in-app widget, Beamer Starter at $49/month (annual billing, 5,000 MAU limit) is a solid choice. If you also need feedback collection, a roadmap, or prioritization, the value decreases because feedback is a paid add-on and you will still need additional tools for roadmaps and prioritization.

Can I use Beamer for feedback collection?

Beamer offers a Feedback add-on that is available on all plans (Starter, Pro, and Scale), but it costs extra — it is not included in any base plan price. Even with the add-on, there are no dedicated feedback boards with public upvoting, no structured feature request tracking, and no built-in prioritization. For comprehensive feedback collection with voting and roadmap integration, it is not a substitute for a purpose-built feedback tool.

How does Beamer compare to just using a blog for changelogs?

Beamer's main advantage over a blog is the in-app widget that notifies users of updates without requiring them to visit a separate page. It also provides analytics on who viewed updates and engagement metrics. If in-app notification is not important to you, a blog or dedicated changelog page can work.

Can I migrate from Beamer to another tool easily?

Beamer allows data export, but migrating changelog content, subscriber data, and widget integrations to a new platform requires effort. Consider your long-term needs before committing.

Verdict: When Does Beamer Make Sense?

Choose Beamer if:

• In-app changelog announcements are your only product communication need
• You do not need feedback boards, voting, or prioritization
• Your product has fewer than 5,000-50,000 MAU (depending on plan)
• You already have separate tools for feedback and roadmaps and are happy with that stack
• You want a focused, single-purpose changelog widget and are fine paying extra for Feedback and NPS add-ons

Choose ProductLift if:

• You need feedback collection, voting, roadmaps, changelogs, and a knowledge base in one platform
• You want to eliminate a multi-tool stack and consolidate
• You need prioritization frameworks to decide what to build next
• You want unlimited tracked users without MAU caps
• You prefer one bill instead of three or four
• You want a tool that grows with your team at $14/month per admin

Beamer is a good changelog tool. But a changelog is just one piece of the product management puzzle. With MAU caps on every plan and feedback as a paid add-on, costs add up faster than the base price suggests. If you need the full picture (collecting feedback, prioritizing features, sharing your roadmap, publishing updates, and providing self-service support) a single platform that does all of it will save you money, reduce complexity, and keep your team focused.

If you're evaluating alternatives, check our guide to Beamer alternatives.

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