Candide
The open-source, self-hostable product tour platform.
Overview
Candide is an open-source platform that allows developers to build and manage product tours and in-app announcements. As a self-hostable solution, it offers full control over data and infrastructure. It provides a no-code editor for building flows and a React SDK for integration, aiming to be the go-to choice for teams who prefer open-source and self-hosted software.
✨ Key Features
- Open-source
- Self-hostable
- No-code flow editor
- Product tours
- Announcements
- React SDK
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Open-source and self-hostable
- No-code editor combined with a developer-centric approach
- Full data control and privacy
Unique Value: Offers the functionality of a no-code tour builder like Appcues but with the benefits of open-source software: cost-effectiveness, customizability, and complete data ownership.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Adding product tours to a React application while maintaining full data privacy.
- Creating in-app announcements for an open-source project.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Non-technical teams without developer resources to deploy and manage the platform.
- Companies requiring enterprise-grade support and compliance out of the box.
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike SaaS platforms, Candide requires technical expertise to set up and maintain. Unlike simple libraries like Shepherd.js, it provides a full platform with a no-code editor for non-technical team members to use once deployed.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Free to self-host the open-source version.
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