[ compare ]
ArcDemo vs Arcade
Both build interactive product demos. Arcade is built for B2B SaaS product marketing, growth, product and sales engineering teams. ArcDemo includes every capture type, even desktop apps, on every plan including Free.
Facts checked on Arcade's own website on September 26, 2026.
ArcDemoArcade[ short answer ]
Which should you choose?
Choose ArcDemo ifTeams that want editable HTML and sandbox demos without an Enterprise contract: Arcade lists HTML capture on Enterprise only.
Teams whose main goal is AI-generated product videos and visuals, or that need a Windows desktop capture app.
[ feature by feature ]
ArcDemo and Arcade, side by side
22 features in five groups, including the ones where Arcade comes out ahead. Every Arcade cell comes from their own website.
| Feature | ArcDemo | Arcade |
|---|---|---|
| Capture | ||
| Screenshot demosBuild a demo from captured screens | Every plan | Chrome extension takes a screenshot per click |
| HTML captureSave the real page, so text stays editable | Every plan | HTML capture on Enterprise; Page Morph on Growth |
| Sandbox demosConnected pages viewers explore freely | Every plan | Not listed |
| Video demosRecord and edit narrated walkthroughs | Tab, window or screen | Video recording plus AI video generation |
| Desktop app captureNative apps, not just the browser | macOS recorder | Mac and Windows app records native apps |
| Editing and AI | ||
| AI copy editingAI writes or rewrites demo text | Editor agent, Pro and Team | AI Copy (Avery) on all plans |
| AI voiceoverNarration generated from scripts | Pro and Team | AI voiceovers on Free plan |
| TranslationLocalized versions of a demo | Pro and Team | AI translations on Growth and above |
| PersonalizationTailor a demo per viewer or account | Audiences, Pro and Team | Custom variables on Growth and above |
| Chapters and branchingViewers pick the path they need | Branching on Pro and Team | Demo branching on Growth; chapters on Free |
| Sharing | ||
| Links and embedsShare a link or embed on your site | Every plan | Share link and iframe embed on all plans |
| Demo hubsOne page that bundles several demos | Pro and Team | Collections on Enterprise only |
| Custom domainServe demos on your own domain | Pro and Team | Enterprise only |
| Analytics and leads | ||
| Step analyticsCompletion and drop-off per step | 7 days on Free, 90 on paid | Step drop-off in Insights; Growth and above |
| Account identificationWhich companies viewed | Pro and Team | Audience Reveal via Clearbit; Growth plan |
| Lead capture formsCollect details inside the demo | Pro and Team | Demo CTAs and forms on Growth and above |
| HubSpotNative integration | Native OAuth sync | Listed natively; integrations on Growth and above |
| SalesforceNative integration | Native OAuth sync | Native Salesforce integration on Enterprise |
| AI agents and platform | ||
| AI demo agentAnswers viewer questions from your demos | Monthly allowance on every plan | Not listed |
| API or MCPAutomate or connect AI assistants | API on Team; MCP in early access | MCP on all plans; REST API on Enterprise |
| SSO / SAMLSingle sign-on for your team | Enterprise SSO, early access | SAML 2.0 SSO on Enterprise |
| SOC 2 reportIndependent security audit | No report yet | SOC 2 Type II |
[ pricing ]
What it costs to start
Free plan
ArcDemoYes: 5 demos, 1 editor, every capture type
Free: 1 seat, 1 published demo, 1 published video, unlimited views, 200 AI credits/month.
Starting paid price
ArcDemo$29 per editor per month ($24 billed annually)
$42.50/month per seat billed yearly (Growth; $50/month billed monthly)
Pricing model
ArcDemoPer editor; Team is $299/month with 5 editors
Per seat plus monthly AI credits for videos and visuals
[ key differences ]
What's actually different
- 1
HTML capture is on every ArcDemo plan; Arcade lists it on Enterprise only.
- 2
ArcDemo Pro is $29 per editor per month ($24 billed annually); Arcade Growth is $42.50 per seat per month billed yearly.
- 3
ArcDemo includes sandbox demos on every plan, and demo hubs and lead capture from Pro.
[ fair's fair ]
Where Arcade is strong
AI platform for B2B SaaS teams to create on-brand product videos, visuals, and interactive demos from their product and brand context.
What Arcade highlights
- AI video and visual generation
- AI voiceovers and AI translations
- Demo branching, CTAs and forms
- MP4 and GIF exports
- Native Salesforce integration
- Arcade MCP
Who it suits best
Teams whose main goal is AI-generated product videos and visuals, or that need a Windows desktop capture app.
Best for: B2B SaaS product marketing, growth, product and sales engineering teams.
[ switching ]
Moving from Arcade to ArcDemo
There's no import from other demo tools, so you re-capture. Most teams start with their three most-viewed demos.
Capture your key flows
Install the Chrome extension (or the macOS recorder) and click through the demos you use most. HTML capture keeps text editable, so you can fix names and numbers afterwards.
Rebuild the story
Add tooltips, chapters and forms in the editor, or ask the editor agent to draft the copy for you.
Swap the embeds
Replace the old embed codes and share links on your site, docs and sequences. Analytics start from the first view.
[ questions ]
Common questions
What is the difference between ArcDemo and Arcade?
Arcade: AI platform for B2B SaaS teams to create on-brand product videos, visuals, and interactive demos from their product and brand context. ArcDemo is an interactive demo platform with screenshot, HTML, sandbox and video capture on every plan, plus a macOS recorder. HTML capture is on every ArcDemo plan; Arcade lists it on Enterprise only.
Does Arcade have a free plan?
Yes. Free: 1 seat, 1 published demo, 1 published video, unlimited views, 200 AI credits/month. ArcDemo's free plan includes 5 demos, 1 editor, all capture types.
How much does Arcade cost compared with ArcDemo?
Arcade: $42.50/month per seat billed yearly (Growth; $50/month billed monthly). ArcDemo: $29 per editor per month ($24 billed annually), or a Team plan at $299 per month including 5 editors.
When should I choose Arcade instead of ArcDemo?
Teams whose main goal is AI-generated product videos and visuals, or that need a Windows desktop capture app.
How we checked
Prices, plans and features were read on Arcade's own website on September 26, 2026. We make ArcDemo, so we list Arcade's facts as they publish them and mark anything we couldn't find as “Not listed”. Spotted something out of date? Email support@arcdemo.io.
Sources
- arcade.software
- arcade.software/pricing
- arcade.software/llms.txt
- arcade.software/download
- docs.arcade.software/kb/build/interactive-demo/record.md
- docs.arcade.software/kb/build/interactive-demo/share/collections.md
- docs.arcade.software/kb/leverage/insights-and-analytics.md
- docs.arcade.software/kb/leverage/insights-and-analytics/audience-reveal.md
- docs.arcade.software/kb/admin/general-security/single-sign-on-sso-with-saml.md
- arcade.software/security
Try ArcDemo alongside Arcade
Capture the same flow in both and compare the result. ArcDemo includes every capture type on every plan, including Free.