Roundup
Best changelog tools in 2026
The best changelog tools in 2026, compared on public pages, widgets, pricing and limits. Glink, Headway, Beamer, AnnounceKit and LaunchNotes, with prices checked 20 October 2026.
A changelog tool is judged on three things: whether customers can find the page, whether the widget reaches them in the product, and what the bill does when readership grows. These five are the realistic shortlist for a small product team.
How we picked
- A public changelog page that customers can read without logging in.
- An in-app widget or embed for reaching users where they already are.
- A real price on the vendor's site, or a clear statement that there is none.
- No per-reader meter on the cheapest paid plan where the vendor allows it.
The shortlist
- 1. GlinkFree; Pro $19/mo or $190/yr; Lifetime $499
Changelog, roadmap and request board in one workspace. The free plan is not a demo, and Pro removes branding and adds a custom domain.
- 2. HeadwayFree; Pro $29/mo
Focused changelog with a public page, widget and Eyecatcher badge. No roadmap or request board.
- 3. BeamerFree up to 1,000 MAU; Starter $59/mo or $49/mo yearly
Strong in-app announcements and a standalone changelog. Feedback and NPS are $99/mo add-ons.
- 4. AnnounceKit$59/mo changelog module
Modular changelog with widgets, comments and analytics. The changelog is a $59/mo module, and branding is an add-on.
- 5. LaunchNotes$249/mo Growth billed annually
Announcement workflows for product marketing teams, with segmentation and white-labeling. Premium is a quote.
Prices checked 20 October 2026 from Headway home page and Beamer pricing and AnnounceKit pricing and LaunchNotes pricing.
FAQ
Which changelog tool is cheapest in 2026?
Glink is the cheapest complete option here: free to start, then $19/mo Pro or $499 lifetime, with a changelog, roadmap and request board. Headway is $29/mo if you only need a changelog. Beamer starts at $49/mo yearly. AnnounceKit's changelog module is $59/mo. LaunchNotes Growth is $249/mo billed annually.
Do these changelog tools have free plans?
Yes. Glink, Headway and Beamer all have free plans. Beamer's free plan stops at 1,000 monthly active users and carries a watermark. AnnounceKit and LaunchNotes do not list a free plan.
What is the difference between a changelog tool and a feedback tool?
A changelog tool publishes updates. A feedback tool also collects requests and votes. Glink, Beamer (with its add-on) and AnnounceKit (with its feature request module) can do both; Headway is changelog-only.