askVela vs Canny

Feature requests happen in the conversation — not on a separate board

askVela collects feedback where your customers already talk to you: in support chat. You answer the question instantly and see which requests keep coming up — without a second tool.

Live chat + support AI · EU-hosted, GDPR & DPA · Free migration

The board problem

An extra board only fills up if customers go there

Most customers would rather message you directly than sign up for a public feedback portal. That means the most honest feedback stays buried in the inbox.

Only a few people vote

A public voting board usually reaches only the loudest power users. The quiet majority of your customers never shows up there.

Feedback gets lost in support

Requests and frustration land in chat and inbox — and are rarely collected or analyzed properly.

Another tool, another login

A separate board is yet another system to maintain — disconnected from where support actually happens.

A different approach

askVela vs Canny

Collect feedback in real conversations and respond instantly — compared with a separate public board with voting and a roadmap.

Feature askVelaCanny
ApproachFeedback from real support chatsSeparate public board
Feedback without a second tool or login
Replies to the customer directly in chat
Automatically detects recurring themes
Live chat + support AI that takes action
Public voting board
Public roadmap
Structured changelog
EU hosting / GDPR / DPA
Native German AI
Fair flat rate (unlimited agents & AI)
Free migration
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Why askVela

Feedback comes naturally — from every real chat

While askVela serves your customers instantly, it spots knowledge gaps and recurring requests and makes them visible for you.

Answers from your content

With source references — no hallucinations. Finds knowledge gaps and suggests ready-to-use articles.

Sells & protects your margin

Recommends the right products in chat and negotiates a fair partial refund before money changes hands.

EU-hosted, GDPR, DPA

Native German AI, self-hosting available. Your customer data stays in the EU.

€100 time guarantee

Switch with zero risk

We migrate your entire help center for free and build you a ready-to-use demo. Don’t like it at all? We’ll send you 100 € for your time.

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Frequently asked questions

Does askVela replace Canny?

Honestly, not one-to-one. askVela collects feedback and feature requests from real support conversations and replies to your customers instantly. A public voting board, public roadmap, and structured changelog are Canny’s specialty. The two work well together: askVela as the source of honest feedback, Canny for public prioritization — if you even need a public board.

Is askVela GDPR-compliant?

Yes. askVela is hosted in the EU, we sign a DPA, and we use native German AI. Self-hosting is also available on request. Your customer data stays in the EU.

How does askVela collect feature requests?

Automatically from your real support chats. askVela uses the knowledge gap queue to detect when a question can’t be answered and tracks recurring topics and requests. That way you see what your customers are really missing — without making them sign up for a separate board.

How much does askVela cost?

A fair flat rate with unlimited agents and unlimited AI — no tiers based on seats or tracked users. We’re happy to share specific pricing in a conversation. Migrating your help center is free, including the 100 € time guarantee.