Votepit vs. Canny
Comparing feedback-board tools? Here's a factual side-by-side of Votepit and Canny — what's the same, what's different, and where each one is the better fit.
| Votepit | Canny | |
|---|---|---|
| Voting | Up- and down-votes counted separately (ordinary ideas), plus an approval signal | Votes for ideas; no down-votes found on Canny’s public pricing page or in its developer docs |
| Starting price | Free, then €1.99/month | Free (25 tracked users), then Pro from $79/month (billed yearly); Business on request |
Canny details checked on 25 October 2026 at canny.io/pricing and in Canny’s developer docs. Check again before you decide.
When Canny is the better fit
If you need ready-made integrations with your CRM, support or project tools, or an all-in-one suite that also covers changelogs and roadmapping, compare Canny’s integrations and feature list first. Votepit is built for a narrower job: an honest, low-overhead signal of what your users want, with votes for and against counted separately.
Frequently asked
Does Canny support downvotes?
We found no down-votes documented on Canny’s public pricing page or in its developer docs when we checked on 25 October 2026. Votepit uses real up- and down-votes plus an approval signal, so you can see not just what’s popular, but where the group actually stands on an idea.
Can I move away from Votepit later?
Yes — export your board data anytime, or switch to self-hosting the same software via the free, MIT-licensed Community Edition. There’s no vendor lock-in.
See it yourself
Free plan, upgrade anytime. Or self-host the open-source Community Edition.
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