TL;DR
Best VWO alternatives for SaaS: ExperimentHQ ($29/mo) for visual A/B testing, PostHog for product analytics + experiments, Statsig for feature flags. VWO costs $10,000+/year—most SaaS companies don't need that level of complexity.
Why SaaS Companies Leave VWO
$10,000+/year minimum
Too expensive for most SaaS startups
Annual contracts
Locked in even if you don't use it
Complex setup
Overkill for simple A/B tests
Heavy script
~150KB impacts page speed
Alternative Comparison
| Tool | Price | Visual Editor | SaaS Features | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ExperimentHQ | $29/mo | Best Overall | ||
| PostHog | Free - $450/mo | — | Best with Analytics | |
| Statsig | Free - Custom | — | Best for Product | |
| GrowthBook | Free (self-hosted) | — | Best Open Source |
Our Recommendation
For marketing site tests: ExperimentHQ. Visual editor, $29/month, no annual contract.
For product experiments: PostHog or Statsig with feature flags.