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Envoy vs Maze

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Envoy

Software

An open source edge and service proxy, designed for cloud-native and AI-native applications

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Maze logo

Maze

Software

The continuous product discovery platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Envoy licensed under Apache License 2.0 per the project's GitHub repository (envoyproxy/envoy LICENSE); as a CNCF graduated project it has no paid tier or vendor price to compare; Maze maze publishes no prices on its pricing page; every plan routes to contact sales, so pricing is by quote only with no published rate or minimum

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Envoy and Maze actually diverge.

Attributes where Envoy and Maze differ
AttributeEnvoyMaze
Pricing modelopen-sourcesubscription
PlatformsWebWeb, Mobile, Api
FoundedUnknown2018

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Envoy

Nothing recorded that Maze does not also cover.

Only in Maze

  • Prototype testing
  • Usability testing
  • Card sorting
  • Tree testing
  • Surveys
  • 5-second tests
  • A/B testing
  • Analytics dashboard

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Envoy

No use cases recorded yet. See the Envoy review.

Maze

  • Unmoderated usability testing of prototypes before developmentnot Envoy
  • Running surveys and concept or copy validation with recruited participantsnot Envoy
  • Card sorting and tree testing to shape information architecturenot Envoy

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Envoy

  • Licensed under Apache License 2.0 per the project's GitHub repository (envoyproxy/envoy LICENSE); as a CNCF graduated project it has no paid tier or vendor price to compare
  • Envoy is a proxy that runs alongside each application instance, per envoyproxy.io, requiring a sidecar or edge deployment model rather than a single centralized install

Maze

  • Maze publishes no prices on its pricing page; every plan routes to contact sales, so pricing is by quote only with no published rate or minimum
  • The AI study builder, AI moderated interviews and moderated interview studies are Enterprise only
  • Mobile testing and testing through the Maze mobile app are Enterprise only
  • Interview scheduling, card sorting and information architecture testing are Enterprise only
  • Role-based access, SSO and compliance controls are Enterprise only
  • Panel recruitment is available on all plans but with stated limits, and prototype testing carries limits below Enterprise
  • Qualitative analysis of clip recordings, interview transcription and automated theme analysis are Enterprise only

Pricing, plan by plan

Envoy

Free

No published plan breakdown. See the Envoy review.

Maze

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 active project
    • Preview link testing
    • Basic analytics
  • Starter$75/month
    • 3 active projects
    • Unlimited responses
    • Advanced analytics
  • Team$150/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Team collaboration
    • Custom branding
  • Enterprise$undefined/month
    • Everything in Team
    • SSO
    • Dedicated CSM

Which should you pick?

Choose Envoy if

  • You want to start without paying.
Envoy review

Choose Maze if

  • You need prototype testing.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Mobile, Api.
  • You also want usability testing.
Maze review

Questions people ask

Is Envoy or Maze better?
Neither clearly leads. Envoy starts at Free and Maze at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Envoy or Maze?
Envoy starts at Free and Maze at Free.
Does Envoy or Maze run on more platforms?
Envoy runs on Web. Maze runs on Web, Mobile, Api.
Can I use Envoy for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What can Envoy do that Maze cannot?
Maze covers Prototype testing, Usability testing, Card sorting, Tree testing.
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