Build Product Roadmaps for $49? Path Pro Review
Path Pro offers an affordable alternative to expensive feature request tools like Canny. At $49 lifetime on AppSumo, it provides roadmap management, feature voting, and user feedback collection. Despite some UI limitations, it delivers solid core functionality for budget-conscious businesses.
Path Pro offers a feature collection and roadmap tool that enables users to submit and vote on feature requests for your products or services. Available as a lifetime deal on AppSumo for $49, it presents an interesting alternative to more expensive solutions like Canny. Let's examine its capabilities and limitations to help you decide if it's the right choice for your business.
Introduction [00:00]
PathPro
Path Pro is designed to help businesses collect and manage feature requests from their users. While similar tools like Canny cost $359 per month, Path Pro is available for a one-time fee of $49 through AppSumo, making it an attractive option for budget-conscious entrepreneurs and businesses.
Plans & Pricing [01:00]
The pricing structure for Path Pro is tiered, with each level offering increasing capabilities:
Tier 1 ($49):
- 2 projects (products/services)
- 200 community members
- 4 team members
- Custom domain support
Tier 2:
- Unlimited community members
- Unlimited team members
- Private roadmaps
- Task lists
- Custom domain support
Tier 3:
- All Tier 2 features
- White labeling capabilities
- Custom logo integration
- Remove Path Pro branding
Dashboard & Interface [02:12]
The interface is functional but leans toward a technical aesthetic. While it may not win any design awards, it serves its purpose effectively. The dashboard provides quick access to all major features and functions of the platform.
Projects [02:46]
Projects in Path Pro represent your products or services. Each project can have its own:
- Feature voting board
- Roadmap
- Release notes
- Community discussions
Roadmap [03:11]
The roadmap section implements a Kanban-style system where you can:
- Create task groups (stages)
- Organize features by development stage
- Track progress visually
- Update status of features
Tasks [03:35]
Tasks are the core units within the roadmap system. Each task includes:
- Title and description
- Task type (various preset options)
- Group assignment
- Visibility settings
- Status indicators
- Team member assignments
- User credit attribution
The discussion feature allows for:
- Upvoting
- Comments
- Nested replies
- Pinned comments
User Front End [05:47]
The user interface for community members includes:
- Feature viewing and voting
- Comment submission
- Status tracking
- Upvoting capabilities
One notable issue is the slow response time for upvotes, which can lead to accidental double-clicks and unintended un-voting.
Feature Voting [06:56]
The feature voting section allows users to:
- Submit feature ideas
- Upvote existing suggestions
- Share direct links to features
- Engage in discussions
Popular features are marked with flame icons to indicate high interest.
Feedback Submission [09:07]
Users can submit feedback through a side panel form. Submissions are:
- Reviewed by administrators
- Can be added to roadmap or feature voting
- Organized in a grid view (though a list view might be more practical)
Release Notes [10:23]
The release notes section allows team members to:
- Document changes and updates
- Link completed tasks
- Share progress with the community
- Create structured changelogs
Project News [11:06]
Project news functions like a notification system, similar to AppSumo's implementation. Current limitations include:
- No image support
- No embedded content
- Basic text-only updates
- Limited formatting options
Community Management [12:26]
The platform includes basic community management tools:
- User profile viewing
- Participation tracking
- Role management
- Member banning (currently experiencing issues)
Settings & Design [14:28]
Customization options include:
- Logo uploading
- Language customization (limited)
- Custom CSS support
- Custom domain integration
- SSL certificate issuance
Final Thoughts [15:31]
Path Pro earns a 6.6/10 rating. While it needs UI improvements and has some functional issues (like the non-working ban feature), it offers significant value compared to expensive alternatives like Canny ($359/month).
Strengths:
- Affordable one-time pricing
- Core functionality works well
- Solid feature set for basic needs
Areas for Improvement:
- User interface needs modernization
- Some features need bug fixes
- Limited customization options
- Slow response times for certain actions
For businesses seeking a cost-effective feature request and roadmap solution, Path Pro might be worth considering despite its current limitations. The lifetime deal pricing makes it particularly attractive for small businesses and startups.
