The Beamer alternative where feedback isn't a paid add-on
Beamer is a solid changelog and in-app announcement tool, but feedback collection is a separate paid add-on layered on top of MAU-capped pricing, not a core feature. Upstep is built around feedback and voting from the ground up, and it's free.
Try Upstep free, no credit cardWhy developers look for a Beamer alternative
Beamer's Starter plan is $49/month (annual billing) for 5,000 monthly active users, rising to $99/month (10,000 MAU) and $249/month (50,000 MAU). Feedback and NPS are separate add-ons, the Feedback add-on alone is $99/month on top of the base plan, and there's still no public upvoting board or structured prioritization.
- ✕Feedback is a $99/month add-on, not included in the base price
- ✕Every tier is capped by monthly active users, forcing upgrades as you grow
- ✕No public upvoting board or feature prioritization, even with the add-on
- ✕No dedicated React Native SDK for mobile apps
- ✕Paid plans are annual-billing only
Upstep vs Beamer, feature comparison
| Feature | Upstep | Beamer |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan (no credit card) | ✓ | ✕ |
| Feedback + voting included, not an add-on | ✓ | ✕ |
| No MAU-based pricing caps | ✓ | ✕ |
| React Native / mobile SDK | ✓ | ✕ |
| 2-line code integration | ✓ | ✕ |
| Public feature voting | ✓ | ✕ |
| In-app widget | ✓ | ✓ |
| Status tracking (open/in progress/done) | ✓ | ✓ |
| Built-in MCP server for AI agents | ✓ | ✕ |
The bottom line
Beamer is built first for changelogs and announcements, with feedback bolted on as a paid extra. If feedback and voting are the point, not an add-on, Upstep gives you that as the core product, free to start.
Also unique to Upstep
- ✓Built-in MCP server. Claude Code, Cursor, or any MCP client can triage this project's inbox directly, without leaving your editor.
- ✓Fluid triage boards. Custom columns and drag-to-reorder, tuned to feel instant instead of clunky.
- ✓Dev-only tasks. Beamer doesn't separate internal work from the public roadmap. Upstep does, agent and team tasks stay off the board your users see.
- ✓Separate agent workspace. Your AI can run its own board for internal tasks, entirely apart from user feedback.
Start collecting feedback today
Free plan. 2-line integration. No credit card, no sales call, no redirect to a third-party board.
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