Sunboard vs Whatfix: The Affordable Alternative for Solo Founders & SMBs
Sunboard is 85-98% cheaper than Whatfix with transparent pricing and 15-minute setup
Quick Answer Summary
Choose Sunboard If:
- You want transparent pricing
- You're a small team or solo founder
- You need basic DAP features
- You don't want sales calls
$29-149
per month
Setup time: 15 minutes
Free tier: All Features up to 50 MAU
Choose Whatfix If:
- You need multi-platform support
- You have complex enterprise requirements
- You need advanced AI features
- You have $12K+ budget
$12K+
per year
Pricing model: Enterprise custom pricing
Target audience: Enterprise companies, mid-market to enterprise, 100-5K employees
Side-by-Side Comparison
| Feature | Sunboard | Whatfix |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $29-149 per month | $12K+ per year |
| Setup Time | 15 minutes | Weeks to months |
| Free Tier | All Features up to 50 MAU | Not available |
| Sales Calls Required | No | Yes |
| Target Audience | Solo founders & SMBs | Enterprise companies, mid-market to enterprise, 100-5K employees |
Detailed Feature Comparison
Both Platforms Offer
- Product tours
- Knowledge base
Sunboard Advantages
- Transparent pricing
- Quick setup
Whatfix Advantages
- Multi-platform
- AI features
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunboard is 85-98% cheaper than Whatfix. Sunboard costs $29-149 per month ($228-1,788 annually) with transparent pricing, while Whatfix starts at $12K+ annually with custom enterprise pricing that often increases significantly during sales negotiations.
Sunboard takes 15 minutes to implement with a simple script embed and you can start building tours immediately. Whatfix requires weeks of enterprise implementation, custom integrations, and often professional services to get fully operational.
Yes, Whatfix offers multi-platform support and AI-powered features that Sunboard doesn't have. However, these come with significant complexity and cost. Sunboard focuses on core web-based onboarding that covers most small business needs.
Whatfix is designed for mid-market to enterprise companies with 100-5K employees. Small businesses often find it overly complex and expensive. Sunboard is specifically built for solo founders and small teams who need effective onboarding without enterprise complexity.
Sunboard offers significantly better pricing transparency. Our prices are listed upfront: $29-149/month with a free tier. Whatfix requires sales calls, custom quotes, and often has hidden fees that emerge during implementation.
Migration is surprisingly easy since most small businesses use only basic Whatfix features. Export your existing content and rebuild tours in Sunboard's simpler interface. You'll likely find Sunboard much easier to manage and update.