Best Public Roadmap Tools for SaaS Teams
Compare the best public roadmap tools for SaaS. Show users what's planned, in progress, and shipped with the right roadmap platform.
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Public roadmap tools help SaaS teams share what's planned, in progress, and shipped. Here are the best options and how to choose.
Table of contents
- Why share a public roadmap
- Best public roadmap tools
- Comparison table
- Tips for a great public roadmap
- FAQ
Why share a public roadmap
A public roadmap:
- Reduces "when will you build X?" support tickets
- Builds trust by showing transparency
- Connects feature requests to actual plans
- Helps users understand your product direction
Best public roadmap tools
Fliint
Three-column roadmap (Planned, In Progress, Shipped) inside your public portal and embeddable widget.
Canny
Roadmap with advanced filtering and segmentation for larger teams.
Frill
Public roadmap integrated with feedback and changelog.
Featurebase
Roadmap as part of a broader feedback and support platform.
Comparison table
| Tool | Roadmap columns | In-app widget | Linked to feedback | Changelog |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fliint | Planned / In Progress / Shipped | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Canny | Customizable | Yes | Yes | Varies |
| Frill | Available | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Featurebase | Available | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Tips for a great public roadmap
- Keep statuses simple — three columns is enough for most teams
- Link roadmap items to original feature requests
- Move items to "Shipped" promptly and publish changelog updates
- Don't over-promise dates — show stages, not deadlines
FAQ
Should I show dates on my public roadmap?
Most small SaaS teams do better with status columns (Planned, In Progress, Shipped) rather than specific dates.
Can my roadmap live inside my app?
Yes. Tools like Fliint show the roadmap inside the embeddable widget.
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