Both are lightweight. Both cost less than Canny. The question is what you're optimizing for: price, simplicity, or board aesthetics.
Nolt is solid. They have a nicer board design and a flat $29/month pricing model. FeatureVoter is free to start, $19 for everything, and lighter weight. Neither will lock you in. Both are honest about what they do.
Nolt offers a single paid tier: $29/month gets you unlimited projects, unlimited votes, unlimited boards, custom domain, and everything else. There's a free tier, but it's pretty limited—token usage mainly for trying it out.
The flat model is simple. No guessing whether you'll hit limits. No calculating which tier you need. Pay once, use everything.
FeatureVoter has four tiers:
You pick what you need. Most teams never leave Pro at $19/month.
Flat pricing wins if…
Tiered works better if…
| Feature | FeatureVoter | Nolt |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing (entry) | Free | Free (limited) or $29/mo |
| Unlimited pricing tier | $19/mo (Pro) | $29/mo (only option if paid) |
| Free plan included | ✓ (1 project, 50 votes) | ✓ (limited) |
| Multiple boards | ✓ (3+ projects) | ✓ |
| Embedded widget | ✓ (one-liner) | Hosted only |
| Changelog | ✓ (Starter+) | — |
| Custom domain | ✓ (Pro+) | ✓ |
| Board design | Minimal, functional | Cleaner, more polished |
| Custom branding | ✓ (Pro+) | Limited |
| API access | ✓ (Business) | — |
| Monthly vote limit | Predictable tiers | Unlimited on paid |
FeatureVoter embeds directly into your site with a one-line script. Your visitors vote without leaving your site. Nolt is hosted-only—you link to their feedback board. Users click a link and navigate away. Embedding keeps engagement on your site.
FeatureVoter includes a changelog (Starter plan and up). Show users what's shipped, what's in progress, what's planned. Nolt doesn't have this. If you want to announce releases and roadmap items alongside your feedback board, FeatureVoter is the play.
FeatureVoter offers API access on the Business plan ($49/mo). Build custom workflows, integrate with your internal tools, or export data programmatically. Nolt doesn't have an API at all. If you need integrations beyond the web UI, FeatureVoter is your only option here.
FeatureVoter's Pro plan includes full custom branding: your colors, your logo, your domain. The board feels like a native part of your product. Nolt offers custom domain and some branding, but it's more limited—you can't rebrand as deeply. For white-label use cases, FeatureVoter wins.
Nolt's board is more polished and visually refined. If you're linking directly to a feedback board and want it to look premium, Nolt looks better out of the box. FeatureVoter's design is minimal and functional—it's not ugly, but it's not trying to be fancy.
Nicer board design
Nolt's UI is more polished. If aesthetics matter for your brand, Nolt wins here.
Flat pricing
$29/month. Unlimited everything. No surprise bills, no vote limits to worry about.
Hosted-only (no worries)
You don't manage infrastructure. Nolt handles uptime and maintenance.
Free forever
Bootstrapped? 1 project, 50 votes/month costs you nothing. Nolt's free tier is token.
Cheaper if you scale
Pro plan is $19/month (unlimited). If you need API access, that's Business at $49/month. Still cheaper than Nolt's flat $29.
Embeddable widget
One line of JavaScript. Drop it in your site. Nolt requires a link to their hosted boards.
Changelog included
Show users what's coming and what shipped. Nolt doesn't have this.
API access
Build custom workflows. Nolt doesn't offer this at all.
Nolt is good. Solid product, fair pricing, nice design. If you use it and love it, don't switch. You're happy, they're happy.
But if you're evaluating right now: FeatureVoter gives you more for less money. The free plan works. The Pro plan is cheaper. And if you ever need a changelog or API access, you're covered without another bill.
Both of them are 1000x better than Canny. Pick whichever feels right. You can always switch later.
If you're not using API access, FeatureVoter's Pro plan at $19/month is $10 cheaper than Nolt's flat $29/month. If you need the API, FeatureVoter Business is $49/month, which is more expensive—but Nolt doesn't offer API access at any price. For most teams: FeatureVoter wins on price.
No. Nolt is hosted-only. You get a URL to a feedback board and link to it. FeatureVoter's widget embeds directly on your site with one line of JavaScript. If embedding matters to you, FeatureVoter is the only choice.
Yes, Nolt has a free tier, but it's limited. FeatureVoter's free tier is more generous: 1 full project with 50 votes per month, forever, no credit card needed. If you want to bootstrap with zero cost, FeatureVoter's free plan is actually useful.
Yes. Starting with the Starter plan ($9/mo), you get changelog access. Post what you shipped, what's in progress, and what's planned. Nolt doesn't have a changelog at all. If you want to keep users informed about your roadmap alongside the feedback board, FeatureVoter is your answer.
For a bootstrapped startup or small team just starting out, FeatureVoter wins. You get a real free plan, no credit card, and you can grow into Pro at $19/month without jumping to $29. If your small team cares most about board aesthetics and doesn't need a changelog, Nolt is solid too.
Yes. Both platforms let you export your data. You'll need to re-import feedback into FeatureVoter (we can help), but you won't lose anything. It's not a five-minute process, but it's doable. Neither platform holds you hostage.