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ArcDemo vs HowdyGo

Both build interactive product demos. HowdyGo is built for go-to-market teams (product marketing, sales, customer success). ArcDemo includes every capture type, even desktop apps, on every plan including Free.

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Facts checked on HowdyGo's own website on September 26, 2026.

At a glance

ArcDemoHowdyGo

Free planYes, 5 demosNo

Starts at$24/editor/mo, billed yearly$159/month billed annually

CaptureScreenshot, HTML, sandbox, videoHTML, Sandbox, Video

Desktop appsmacOS recorderNot listed

[ short answer ]

Which should you choose?

Choose ArcDemo if

Teams that want a free plan, and screenshot and native macOS capture alongside HTML.

Choose HowdyGo if

Teams that want unlimited users on a flat price, or need a terminal recorder for CLI demos.

[ feature by feature ]

ArcDemo and HowdyGo, side by side

22 features in five groups, including the ones where HowdyGo comes out ahead. Every HowdyGo cell comes from their own website.

Feature	ArcDemo	HowdyGo
Capture
Screenshot demosBuild a demo from captured screens	Every plan	Not listed
HTML captureSave the real page, so text stays editable	Every plan	Chrome extension
Sandbox demosConnected pages viewers explore freely	Every plan	Add-on, Pro plan and above
Video demosRecord and edit narrated walkthroughs	Tab, window or screen	Export MP4, WebM and GIF
Desktop app captureNative apps, not just the browser	macOS recorder	Terminal (CLI) sessions only
Editing and AI
AI copy editingAI writes or rewrites demo text	Editor agent, Pro and Team	Howdy AI, all plans
AI voiceoverNarration generated from scripts	Pro and Team	AI Narration (text-to-speech)
TranslationLocalized versions of a demo	Pro and Team	AI translates step text, not captured UI
PersonalizationTailor a demo per viewer or account	Audiences, Pro and Team	Variables, all plans
Chapters and branchingViewers pick the path they need	Branching on Pro and Team	Chapters and branching, all plans
Sharing
Links and embedsShare a link or embed on your site	Every plan
Demo hubsOne page that bundles several demos	Pro and Team	Collections: 1 on Starter, unlimited Pro+
Custom domainServe demos on your own domain	Pro and Team	Pro plan and above
Analytics and leads
Step analyticsCompletion and drop-off per step	7 days on Free, 90 on paid	Funnel visualization, Pro plan and above
Account identificationWhich companies viewed	Pro and Team	Not listed
Lead capture formsCollect details inside the demo	Pro and Team	All plans
HubSpotNative integration	Native OAuth sync	Pro plan and above
SalesforceNative integration	Native OAuth sync	Pro plan and above
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	Not listed
SSO / SAMLSingle sign-on for your team	Enterprise SSO, early access	Enterprise plan
SOC 2 reportIndependent security audit	No report yet	Not listed

Included On paid or higher plans Early access or beta Not offered“Not listed” means we couldn't find it on the vendor's site.

[ pricing ]

What it costs to start

Free plan

ArcDemo

Yes: 5 demos, 1 editor, every capture type

HowdyGo

No free plan; 14-day trial.

Starting paid price

ArcDemo

$29 per editor per month ($24 billed annually)

HowdyGo

$159/month billed annually (Starter; $199/month billed monthly; unlimited users)

Pricing model

ArcDemo

Per editor; Team is $299/month with 5 editors

HowdyGo

Flat per-workspace plans with unlimited users

[ key differences ]

What's actually different

1
ArcDemo has a free plan; HowdyGo offers a 14-day trial.
2
HowdyGo starts at $159 per month billed annually with unlimited users; ArcDemo prices per editor with free view-only collaborators.
3
ArcDemo also captures screenshot demos and native macOS app windows; HowdyGo's desktop recorder covers terminal sessions.

Sample app product tour

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Flows

Getting started

Starting6 steps · ~1 min

Add flow

app.example.com/overview

Overview

Search⌘K

New invoice

Good morning, Maya

Here's how cash is moving in September.

Collected

$182,430

+12.4%

Outstanding

$46,210

38 invoices

Overdue

$8,940

6 invoices

Avg. days to pay

9.2

−1.8 days

Cash collected

Last 12 months

Needs attention

Northwind TradersINV-2039 · 4 days late$8,900.00

Kestrel FreightINV-2038 · Not sent$1,120.00

Vandelay ImportsINV-2034 · 4 days late$4,760.00

This is your cash dashboard: what you've collected and what you're still owed.

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TooltipStep 1 of 6

Text

This is your cash dashboard: what you've collected and what you're still owed.

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Placement

AutoTopBottom

ButtonsBack · Next

AdvanceOn click

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[ fair's fair ]

Where HowdyGo is strong

Product demo software for go-to-market teams to create interactive HTML demos, sandbox environments, and demo videos.

What HowdyGo highlights

Unlimited users on every plan
Collections (demo hubs)
Sandbox environments (add-on)
GIF and video exports
HubSpot lead scoring and Google Analytics tracking
Howdy AI agent

Who it suits best

Teams that want unlimited users on a flat price, or need a terminal recorder for CLI demos.

Best for: Go-to-market teams (product marketing, sales, customer success).

[ switching ]

Moving from HowdyGo 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 HowdyGo?

HowdyGo: Product demo software for go-to-market teams to create interactive HTML demos, sandbox environments, and demo videos. ArcDemo is an interactive demo platform with screenshot, HTML, sandbox and video capture on every plan, plus a macOS recorder. ArcDemo has a free plan; HowdyGo offers a 14-day trial.

Does HowdyGo have a free plan?

HowdyGo's pricing page lists no free plan. No free plan; 14-day trial. ArcDemo has a free plan with 5 demos, 1 editor, all capture types.

How much does HowdyGo cost compared with ArcDemo?

HowdyGo: $159/month billed annually (Starter; $199/month billed monthly; unlimited users). ArcDemo: $29 per editor per month ($24 billed annually), or a Team plan at $299 per month including 5 editors.

When should I choose HowdyGo instead of ArcDemo?

Teams that want unlimited users on a flat price, or need a terminal recorder for CLI demos.

How we checked

Prices, plans and features were read on HowdyGo's own website on September 26, 2026. We make ArcDemo, so we list HowdyGo'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

howdygo.com
howdygo.com/product/pricing
howdygo.com/product/cli-recorder
docs.howdygo.com/create/terminal-recorder
docs.howdygo.com/ai/interactive-demos/write-demo-content
docs.howdygo.com/create/narration
docs.howdygo.com/ai/interactive-demos/translate-demo
docs.howdygo.com/distribute/collections
docs.howdygo.com/integrations/hubspot
docs.howdygo.com/integrations/salesforce

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