Beamer
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What it is
Beamer is an embeddable product engagement tool for publishing product updates through a changelog and notification center. Teams can send boosted announcements as pop-ups, top bars, snippets, or tooltips, and target groups through basic or advanced AND/OR segmentation. Its Feedback product gives users an ideas portal and roadmap for submitting, voting on, and commenting on ideas. Beamer also lists push notifications for reaching people who are offline in a site or app. Installation options include an HTML/JavaScript embed, WordPress plugin, Google Tag Manager, and API. Integration choices include Zapier, Segment, webhooks, and social sharing. The free plan includes 1,000 MAUs, one teammate, one language, no API requests, and a watermark. Paid plans start at $49/mo (annual), and a 14-day trial is listed. Beamer is available on Android, iOS, web, and API.
Spec sheet
- What it does
- Beamer is an embeddable script and hosted platform for changelogs, notifications, analytics, feedback and NPS surveys.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getbeamer.com
- Product
- Beamer is an embeddable product engagement tool for publishing product updates and communicating with users through a changelog and notification center.Read 30 Sep 2026 · getbeamer.com
- Audience
- Beamer describes its platform as serving product and marketing teams, and its Custom plan offers enterprise-oriented security review and onboarding options.Read 30 Sep 2026 · getbeamer.com
- Integrations
- Official integrations include Zapier, Segment, Intercom, Integrately and a WordPress plugin, with claims of more than 3,000 available apps through automation services.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getbeamer.com
- Security
- Beamer states that it is SOC 2 Type II certified and GDPR compliant, and encrypts data in transit and at rest.Read 30 Sep 2026 · getbeamer.com
- Support
- The pricing comparison lists basic, standard, advanced, priority, and enterprise support levels across its plans.Read 30 Sep 2026 · getbeamer.com
- Headquarters
- Boulder, Colorado, United StatesRead 28 Sep 2026 · getbeamer.com
- Founded
- 2018Read 28 Sep 2026 · getbeamer.com
- Analytics dashboard
- The dashboard combines changelog, feedback and NPS metrics, including views, engagement, ideas, comments, votes and NPS responses.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getbeamer.com
- Announcements
- Boosted announcements can reach users through pop-ups, top bars, snippets, and tooltips.Read 30 Sep 2026 · getbeamer.com
- Availability
- Beamer says customer data is backed up and service uptime is over 99.9%.Read 30 Sep 2026 · getbeamer.com
- Changelog
- The changelog product publishes product updates, fixes, news and feature announcements in in-app or standalone feeds.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getbeamer.com
- Company facts
- LinkedIn lists Beamer as privately held, founded in 2017, headquartered in Austin, Texas, with 11–50 employees.Read 15 Oct 2026 · linkedin.com
- Company funding and ownership
- Crunchbase lists Beamer as a private-equity-backed Austin company with 11–50 employees and shows Camber Partners among its investors.Read 15 Oct 2026 · crunchbase.com
- Company legal name
- The terms identify Joincube, Inc. as the producer and owner of Beamer.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getbeamer.com
- Documentation and support
- Documentation includes installation guides, developer documentation, API documentation, a help center, tutorials and live chat support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getbeamer.com
- Feedback
- Beamer Feedback provides user ideas, voting, comments, roadmaps and feedback moderation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getbeamer.com
- GDPR
- Beamer states that it is GDPR compliant and maintains data-processing agreements and updated standard contractual clauses.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getbeamer.com
- In-app notifications
- Beamer supports banners, pop-ups, snippets and tooltips to promote announcements inside an application.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getbeamer.com
- Installation
- The vendor documents an embed script, WordPress plugin, Google Tag Manager setup and React, Vite and Next.js integration, usually requiring only a short installation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getbeamer.com
- Licence
- Beamer is proprietary software produced and wholly owned by Joincube, Inc.; its terms grant a restrictive, non-transferable use licence and prohibit copying, reverse engineering and exploitation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getbeamer.com
- Limit: automation and templates
- A Capterra reviewer wanted more automation and template options and had to clean up Zapier-generated drafts manually.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
- Limit: editor customization
- A Capterra reviewer says the text editor needs more options and another says customization could be more approachable.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
- Limit: Instagram integration
- A Capterra reviewer says Beamer has no native Instagram connection and requires Zapier, with formatting constraints for some posts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
- Limit: roadmap reporting
- A Capterra reviewer says the Roadmap feature lacked reporting at the time of review.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
- Mobile notifications
- The pricing page lists push notifications for reaching offline users on a site or app.Read 30 Sep 2026 · getbeamer.com
- Native SDK limitation
- Beamer states that it has no native NPS SDK; native mobile apps must use the API and display the survey themselves.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getbeamer.com
- News: dashboard launch
- Beamer announced its unified Changelog, Feedback and NPS dashboard on August 25, 2025.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getbeamer.com
- News: Userflow merger
- Beamer announced a merger with Userflow on February 7, 2024.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getbeamer.com
- NPS surveys
- NPS supports in-app, email and shareable-link surveys, customizable questions, multiple score formats and analytics.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getbeamer.com
- Praise: ease of use
- Capterra reviewers repeatedly describe Beamer as easy to set up, plug-and-play and usable by nontechnical staff.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
- Praise: engagement and announcements
- Independent reviewers praise fast in-product announcements, improved visibility of updates and engagement without relying only on email.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
- Praise: support
- Reviewers on Capterra and TrustRadius praise responsive, professional customer support.Read 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
- Public API
- The API uses JSON requests, supports multiple API keys and includes endpoints such as /unread/count and /posts.Read 15 Oct 2026 · help.userflow.com
- Push notifications
- Browser push notifications are available on Pro and Scale plans and can be targeted with segmentation.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getbeamer.com
- Rating on Capterra
- 4.8 out of 5 from 35 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · capterra.com
- Rating on G2
- 4.7 out of 5 from 21 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · g2.com
- Rating on TrustRadius
- 6.7 out of 10 from 6 reviewsRead 15 Oct 2026 · trustradius.com
- Security encryption
- Beamer says data is encrypted in transit with TLS and 2,048-bit keys or better and encrypted at rest with AES-256.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getbeamer.com
- Security practices
- The vendor states that customer data is backed up, uptime is over 99.9 percent and third-party security testing is performed regularly.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getbeamer.com
- Segmentation
- Basic segmentation uses embed-code filters with OR behavior, while advanced segmentation is offered on Scale.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getbeamer.com
- Service-level limitation
- The terms guarantee a monthly service availability rate of 97 percent and disclaim continuous or uninterrupted access.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getbeamer.com
- Targeting
- Beamer supports basic segmentation and advanced AND/OR segmentation for targeting user groups.Read 30 Sep 2026 · getbeamer.com
- Usage limit
- If an account exceeds its included MAUs, Beamer says it automatically adds bundles at $50/month per additional 5,000 MAUs.Read 30 Sep 2026 · getbeamer.com
- Webhooks
- Webhooks can emit new-post, comment, reaction and NPS-response events as JSON POST requests with a secret header.Read 15 Oct 2026 · getbeamer.com
Plans and prices
Strong points and limits
Strong points
- Announcements appear in four formats
- Supports advanced AND/OR segmentation
- Ideas portal and roadmap collect user input
- Installation options include embed, plugin, and API
- Free plan available
Limits
- Free plan includes a watermark
- Free plan allows no API requests
- Free plan is limited to one teammate
- Paid plans start at $49/mo (annual)
Who it suits
Beamer suits product and marketing teams that want to publish updates, target user groups, or collect and organize product ideas. The free plan is limited to one teammate, one language, and 1,000 MAUs.
Beamer in depth
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Beamer combines product announcements with a channel for users to submit and discuss ideas. It is best suited to product and marketing teams that want updates and feedback in one embeddable tool; teams with larger audiences should weigh its MAU overage charges alongside the plan price.
Overview
Beamer centers on a changelog and notification center for communicating product updates. Its Feedback product adds an ideas portal and roadmap, where users can submit, vote on, and comment on ideas. That combination suits teams looking to connect product communication with user input, though the NPS and Feedback capabilities are separate paid add-ons rather than included in the listed core plans.
Founded in 2018 and headquartered in Boulder, Colorado, Beamer lists Android, iOS, web, and API among its platforms. It is a freemium product with a free plan and a 14-day trial.
Key features
Announcements and targeting
Boosted announcements can appear as pop-ups, top bars, snippets, or tooltips. Basic segmentation covers straightforward audience selection, while advanced AND/OR segmentation gives teams more control over targeting. Push notifications can reach users who are offline on a site or app. These options make Beamer more than a static changelog, but teams should choose it for targeted product communication rather than assume it replaces a broader marketing platform.
Feedback and integrations
The ideas portal and roadmap support a visible feedback loop: users can propose ideas, vote, and comment. Beamer also lists feature requests, in-app feedback, NPS surveys, and sentiment analysis. Zapier, Segment, an API, webhooks, social sharing, and a WordPress plugin are among its integration options. Installation can use an HTML/JavaScript embed, WordPress plugin, Google Tag Manager, or API, giving teams several routes to add it to an existing site or app.
Security and availability
Beamer states that it is SOC 2 Type II certified and GDPR compliant, encrypts data in transit and at rest, backs up customer data, and maintains uptime above 99.9%. Those commitments may matter to teams evaluating it for business use, while its Custom plan adds enterprise-oriented security review and onboarding options.
Pricing
The Free plan costs nothing and covers 1,000 MAUs, one teammate, one language, and zero API requests per month; it also carries a watermark. It is a useful way to start with a small audience, but the single-seat cap, watermark, and lack of API requests constrain teams needing a branded, collaborative setup.
Starter is shown at $5,949 a month, with monthly or yearly billing, and includes 5,000 MAUs, unlimited teammates, 2,000 API requests per month, and standard support. Pro is $11,999 a month, with 10,000 MAUs, unlimited teammates, 20,000 API requests, 5,000 emails per month, and advanced support. Scale is $299,249 a month, with 50,000 MAUs, unlimited teammates, 100,000 API requests, 20,000 emails per month, and priority support. These tiers primarily raise audience and usage allowances while improving support; the listed prices are substantial, so smaller teams should scrutinize their needs before moving beyond Free.
Custom has custom pricing, custom MAUs, unlimited teammates, custom API limits and email volume, and enterprise support. NPS surveys are a $99 a month add-on, covering in-app, email, and linked surveys, advanced analytics, and advanced segmentation. The Feedback add-on is also $99 a month and includes in-app feedback collection and moderation plus public and private roadmaps. If an account exceeds its included MAUs, Beamer automatically adds bundles at $50/month per additional 5,000 MAUs, making audience growth a direct cost consideration. The pricing note gives paid entry as $49/mo (annual); the listed plan amounts and annual billing note should be checked against the expected billing term when comparing costs.
Platforms
Beamer lists Android, iOS, web, and API. Its embed, tag manager, plugin, and API installation paths offer flexibility for web deployment, while mobile push notifications extend announcements to offline users on a site or app.
Who it's for
Beamer is a reasonable fit for product and marketing teams that want targeted announcements alongside a structured way to collect ideas and manage a roadmap. Free is most relevant to a small team testing the workflow within its 1,000-MAU, one-teammate, and one-language limits. Larger teams can use the paid tiers for more MAUs, teammates, API requests, email volume, and support; organizations requiring tailored limits or enterprise support should consider Custom. It is less compelling for teams that need NPS or feedback features included in the core plan, since both are separately priced add-ons.
Pros and cons
Pro: Multiple announcement formats and segmentation options let teams tailor product updates instead of relying on a single changelog view.
Pro: An ideas portal and roadmap put submissions, voting, and discussion alongside product communication.
Pro: HTML/JavaScript, WordPress, Google Tag Manager, and API installation options accommodate different deployment approaches.
Con: Free is limited to one teammate and one language, includes a watermark, and allows no API requests, which can make it a narrow starting point for teams.
Con: NPS and Feedback each cost $99 a month, so teams needing both must account for add-on costs beyond the core plan.
Con: MAU overages automatically add $50/month for each additional 5,000 MAUs, so a growing audience can increase spend.
Alternatives
For a wider comparison, see Product Management Software and Customer Feedback Software.
Pendo Analytics is a relevant alternative for teams prioritizing product analytics and in-app guides; its free plan includes 500 monthly active users and unlimited web and mobile app keys. Featurebase is worth comparing for teams seeking a feedback-focused free entry with unlimited conversations and a single seat. Sleekplan may suit teams that want a free feedback board and changelog with unlimited feedback and subscribers, though its free Indie plan has zero team seats and limits announcement views to 1,000 per month.
Tempo Portfolio Manager, Canny, Productboard, UserJot, and Dragonboat are additional alternatives to compare.
Verdict
Choose Beamer if your product or marketing team wants targeted announcements and user feedback in one embeddable tool, with several installation options and room to scale usage. Look elsewhere if you need NPS or feedback in the base plan, or if the MAU overage mechanism and paid-tier costs do not suit your expected audience.
Verdict
Beamer brings product announcements and user feedback into an embeddable tool, with multiple ways to install it. Check the free plan's usage limits and the annual billing note for paid entry pricing.
Where Specifiction places it
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