Best Changelog Tools · head-to-head
Beamer vs AnnounceKit
A sourced, side-by-side comparison for changelog tools. Beamer has the lower entry price. Every figure links to the vendor's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Price: Beamer $0/mo vs AnnounceKit $89/mo — Beamer is cheaper to start.
- Free tier: Beamer Yes; AnnounceKit No.
- HIPAA: Beamer —; AnnounceKit —.
Side by side
| Beamer | AnnounceKit | |
|---|---|---|
| Entry price | $0/mo (Free) | $89/mo (Essentials) |
| Free tier | Yes | No |
| HIPAA (BAA) | — | — |
| SOC 2 | Yes | Yes |
| GDPR | Yes | Yes |
| Best for | SaaS product teams | SaaS startups |
Sources — Beamer: getbeamer.com (verified 2026-06-18). AnnounceKit: announcekit.app (verified 2026-06-18).
Key features
Beamer: In-app changelog widget with MAU-based targeting; Boosted announcements (push-style notifications); NPS and Feedback add-ons available separately ($99/month each); User segmentation on Pro/Scale
AnnounceKit: Unlimited subscribers/visitors on all plans; Post boosters for re-engagement (Scale+); SSO/SAML on Scale+; Multi-language changelog (Scale+)