Changelog Tools Compared: ShipRelay vs Beamer vs LaunchNotes vs ShipNotes [2026]
Compare changelog tools by what they automate and how they deliver. See which tools generate from commits, deliver via email/widget, and at what price.
Changelog tools fall into two categories — generation-first (connect to Git, auto-generate, stop at hosted page) and delivery-first (push via email/widget but require manual writing).
Feature comparison
| Feature | ShipRelay | Beamer | LaunchNotes | ShipNotes | git-cliff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auto-generate from Git commits | |||||
| Audience-specific outputs | 4 modes | segments | 5 formats | ||
| Hosted changelog page | |||||
| Email delivery | |||||
| In-app widget | |||||
| Engagement analytics | |||||
| GitHub Marketplace | |||||
| Entry price | $19/mo | $99/mo | $249+/mo | $15/mo | Free |
Who should use what
ShipRelay
Best for teams who want AI-generated changelogs from commits with full delivery (email, widget, hosted page) and analytics.
Beamer
Best for product teams focused on in-app announcements and email newsletters who write content manually.
LaunchNotes
Best for enterprise product teams with complex release processes and dedicated product management resources.
ShipNotes
Best for open-source projects or developers who want simple changelog generation in multiple formats without delivery features.
git-cliff
Best for developers who want a free, CLI-based changelog generator for CI/CD pipelines with no hosted delivery.