How is Supademo different from Arcade for interactive demos?
Supademo records the same browser-captured demos as Arcade, plus sandbox demos, desktop apps and full-screen video, and embeds them on a landing page that captures the visitor's email at the finish. Arcade holds guided HTML demos and demo collections on its Enterprise tier.
Feature comparison. Supademo leads on 6 of 6 of the features shown, out of 12 compared in full below.
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How does Supademo compare to Arcade?
A side-by-side look at what each platform offers and what you actually pay at each tier.
| Feature | Supademo | Arcade |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing and plans | ||
| Free plan | ✅ 5 demos, unlimited views | 🟡 1 demo, 200 AI credits |
| Team plan (5 seats) | ✅ From $190/mo | 🟡 From $250/mo |
| Demo formats | ||
| Sandbox demos | ✅ Yes | ⛔️ No |
| AI | ||
| AI voice cloning | ✅ Yes | 🟡 Bring your own ElevenLabs key |
| AI translation | ✅ From $38/mo | 🟡 From $50/mo per seat |
| Native in-product AI assistant | ✅ AI Command, workspace-wideAI Command, across your whole workspace | 🟡 Avery, step copy onlyAvery, writes step copy as you record |
| Actions the AI can run for you | ✅ Over 80 actionsOver 80, across demos, showcases, demo hubs, analytics, voiceovers, and translations | 🟡 6 MCP tools6 MCP tools for brand kits and video, no demo editing |
| Delivery and analytics | ||
| Conditional branching | ✅ From $38/mo | 🟡 From $50/mo per seat |
| Demo collections | ✅ From $38/mo | 🟡 Enterprise only |
| Step-level drop-off analytics | ✅ From $38/mo | 🟡 From $50/mo per seat |
| Advanced analytics | ✅ From $38/mo | 🟡 From $50/mo per seat |
| Custom domain | ✅ From $38/mo | 🟡 Enterprise only |
Why do teams choose Supademo over Arcade?
These are the top reasons teams evaluating Arcade end up picking Supademo instead.
Get started faster with less friction
Supademo requires no technical setup to create your first demo. Install the Chrome extension, capture your workflow, and share it in minutes. Teams trust it to work when it matters. Most go from signup to a finished interactive demo in under 5 minutes.
See why teams choose SupademoSupademo builds fully interactive, clickable product walkthroughs. Arcade delivers Editor-based.
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Editor-based
More demo formats, including sandbox
Arcade covers Chrome extension, desktop app, Figma, uploads, and camera. Supademo matches all of those and adds full sandbox demos, a pixel-perfect HTML and CSS copy of your interface that prospects click through freely instead of following one recorded path.
Explore demo typesSupademo supports 6 of 6 recording formats: HTML, Sandbox, Screenshots, Video, Desktop and Figma. Arcade supports 4 of 6.
AI that reaches your whole demo library
Avery writes step copy while you record, and Arcade's MCP mainly builds brand kits and videos. AI Command and the MCP server share over 80 actions across demos, showcases, hubs, analytics, voiceovers, and translations, and hold every write for your approval.
Explore AI featuresAI capabilities. Supademo: Voiceovers, Translation, Voice clone, Text and Audit. Arcade: Text, Voiceovers, Video gen, Translation and Voice cloning (BYO key).
AI creates content
Arcade AI
Covers the full customer journey, not just one slice
Arcade focuses on marketing embeds and sales outreach. Supademo spans the full lifecycle: marketing, sales, onboarding, training, and support. One platform instead of stitching together multiple tools.
See use casesCoverage across the customer journey. Supademo covers Marketing, Sales, Onboarding, Training and Support. Arcade covers Marketing and Sales.
Customer journey coverage
What do users say about Supademo (vs. Arcade & others)?
Real feedback from G2 reviewers, Reddit users, and teams who use Supademo regularly.
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Why teams choose Supademo over Arcade
“I was on Arcade for a week. I looked at Storylane briefly. I looked at Vidyard. Within 90 minutes I was able to create a foundational demo.”
“Supademo is 1000x better than Loom or Arcade! The sandbox and HTML interactive demos are a killer feature. They're also working on AI features that can help create 10x more leverage for my marketing team.”
“I've tried almost all the demo tools out there. Storylane, Arcade, you name it. The interesting and essential features are mostly behind a giant enterprise paywall with those tools. Supademo is the most reasonable option for the value you get.”
“Supademo ended up delivering better value because we could build interactive, branching demos quickly and update them in minutes. It worked across marketing, presales, and onboarding, and actually improved demo-ready lead quality for us.”
Should you choose Supademo or Arcade?
Supademo spans the full customer lifecycle. Arcade covers a narrower slice of it.
Choose Supademo
Marketing
Embed a demo on the landing page so visitors try the product before booking anything, and capture the email at that moment
Sales
Send a personalized demo in an outbound sequence, then see which steps the account opened before the rep follows up
Presales
Run it live in the pitch, then leave the same walkthrough behind so the buying group can re-explore it without another call
Customer Success
Answer the repeat questions with a walkthrough in the help center, and keep it current as the product changes
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Start freeBest for polished marketing embeds
Choose Arcade only if...
- Arcade's output already looks the way you want it to on the marketing site, and that polish matters more than format range
- Your product runs in a browser, and a recorded click path is all a visitor needs before they book a call
- You publish AI-generated video and social visuals as often as interactive demos, and one credit pool for both suits you
- Your marketers are standardizing on Arcade's brand kits and templates so every embed on the site comes out looking identical
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What Supademo can do that Arcade can't
Sandbox environments, an AI audit before you publish, demo collections and Salesforce integration, with no Enterprise contract.
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Common questions about Supademo vs. Arcade
Common questions about how Supademo and Arcade stack up.
Is Supademo better than Arcade?
For most teams, yes. Supademo offers AI translation and branching from $38/mo, where Arcade gates both to its $50 per seat Growth plan. Supademo also adds sandbox demos, an AI audit, and a free plan with 5 published demos instead of 1.
How much does Supademo cost compared to Arcade?
Supademo starts at $38/mo for one creator and $190/mo for five. Arcade's Growth plan is $50 per seat per month, so five seats cost $250/mo, or roughly $212.50 billed yearly. See Supademo pricing or read our Arcade pricing breakdown.
Can Supademo create video demos like Arcade?
Yes. Supademo supports video recording, screen capture, and camera overlays, plus sandbox demos and an AI audit that Arcade does not offer, and demo collections without an Enterprise contract. Both support Figma and desktop recording.
What can Supademo do that Arcade can't?
Supademo adds sandbox environments and an AI audit that scores every demo, neither of which Arcade offers. It also includes conditional branching, demo collections, custom domains, and Salesforce integration from $38/mo, where Arcade gates them to Growth or an Enterprise contract.
Why do teams switch from Arcade to Supademo?
More demo formats, AI features on accessible tiers, a platform that works consistently, and broader coverage across the customer journey. Read about top Arcade alternatives or explore how teams use demo automation to scale their workflows.
Does Supademo offer a better free plan than Arcade?
Supademo's free plan includes 5 published demos with unlimited views and a Chrome extension. Arcade's free plan publishes 1 demo and 1 video on a single seat, with 200 AI credits a month for generated video and visuals. Both include unlimited views.
Is Supademo or Arcade better for customer onboarding and training?
Supademo covers onboarding, training, and support alongside marketing and sales demos. With demo hubs, AI-powered localization in 25+ languages, and completion tracking, Supademo fits the full customer lifecycle where Arcade focuses on website and sales use cases.