LogChimp: an open source Productboard alternative
Productboard is a broad product management platform. If what you really need is to collect customer feedback and share a roadmap, a focused tool can be easier to adopt and cheaper to run. That is where LogChimp sits.
No credit card required
Why teams look for a Productboard alternative
You need less than a full suite
A wide platform brings prioritisation frameworks, insights and portfolio views. If you just want customers to submit and vote on ideas, much of that is overhead.
You want customers to participate directly
A public board where users submit and vote is the heart of LogChimp, not an add-on.
You want control of hosting
Self-hosting gives you control of where feedback is stored, and the option to extend the product when you need to.
How LogChimp is different
Focused on the feedback loop
Collect, vote, prioritise and publish. The surface area is small on purpose, so the whole team can learn it in an afternoon.
Open source
Read, run and extend the code. Contribute improvements back or keep your own fork.
Pairs with your planning tools
Use LogChimp for the customer-facing side and keep sprint planning in whatever your engineers already use.
LogChimp vs Productboard at a glance
| Feature | LogChimp | Productboard |
|---|---|---|
| Source code | Open source (AGPLv3 core) | Closed source |
| Self-hosting | Yes | Hosted service |
| Scope | Customer feedback, voting, roadmaps | Full product management platform |
| Control your site design | Yes | Limited |
When Productboard may be the better fit: Productboard may suit you better if you need a complete product management system covering discovery, prioritisation frameworks and portfolio planning in one tool.
Comparison is based on publicly available information and may change. Productboard is a trademark of its respective owner; LogChimp is not affiliated with it. Please check Productboard's own site for current details.
Frequently asked questions
- Can LogChimp replace Productboard?
- Only if your main need is customer-facing feedback and roadmaps. It is not a full product management suite.
- Can I use both?
- Many teams run a customer feedback tool alongside a planning tool. Use LogChimp for public input and your planning tool for internal work.
- Is the roadmap public?
- Roadmaps can be public or private, so you can choose what customers see.
More comparisons
Build for next-gen startups to established enterprises.
The best software companies are customer-driven. Join the amazing teams who leverage customer feedback to build amazing products.
No credit card required