A No-Code Shepherd.js Alternative
Shepherd.js is powerful but requires coding. VisitorStep gives you the same beautiful tours with a visual editor. Build in minutes, not hours.
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Shepherd.js Setup
- 1. Install via npm/yarn
- 2. Import and configure
- 3. Write tour steps in code
- 4. Handle CSS styling
- 5. Deploy and test
- 6. Marketing wants changes → repeat
VisitorStep Setup
- 1. Add one line of JavaScript
- 2. Open visual editor
- 3. Click elements to build tour
- 4. Publish instantly
- 5. Marketing updates anytime
Why Teams Choose VisitorStep Over Shepherd.js
Visual Editing
No more writing JSON configs or CSS selectors. Point, click, and customize your tours visually.
Analytics Built-In
Shepherd.js has zero analytics. VisitorStep tracks every step completion, drop-off, and conversion automatically.
Team Access
Let your product and marketing teams create tours. Stop being the bottleneck for onboarding updates.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | VisitorStep | Shepherd.js |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | $29/mo | Free (MIT) |
| Setup | No-code (5 min) | Code required |
| Visual editor | ✅ | ❌ |
| Tour analytics | ✅ | ❌ |
| Team collaboration | ✅ | ❌ |
| Step-by-step builder | Point & click | Code config |
| Updates | Instant | Deploy required |
| Support | Email/Chat | GitHub issues |
"We started with Shepherd.js because it's free. But I spent 2-3 hours every month tweaking tours. Switched to VisitorStep and now marketing handles it all. Worth every penny."
The Real Cost of "Free"
Shepherd.js: $0
Your time setting it up: 4 hours
Monthly maintenance: 2 hours
At $100/hr dev rate = $200/month
VisitorStep: $29/month
Your time: Minimal
Frequently Asked Questions
Isn't Shepherd.js free and open source?
Yes! Shepherd.js is a great open-source library (MIT license). But like all code-based solutions, it requires developers to set up and maintain. VisitorStep is for teams who want to build tours without coding or bugging their dev team.
Which is better for developers?
If you're a developer with time to spare and want total control over every detail, Shepherd.js is excellent. If you'd rather focus on building your product while letting marketing/product teams handle onboarding, VisitorStep saves everyone time.
Can I switch from Shepherd.js to VisitorStep?
Absolutely. You can rebuild your Shepherd.js tours in VisitorStep quickly using our visual editor. The tours will look similar (or better) and your non-technical teammates can update them without deployments.
Ship tours faster. Code less.
Focus on your product. Let VisitorStep handle onboarding.