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Switching from other Demo tools to Chameleon

How to transition to Chameleon Demos if you're using a different Demo solution

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Written by Chameleon Team
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Create interactive Demos in minutes and embed them anywhere to showcase key features on your website, guide prospects through complex workflows, or help new users reach value faster after signup. Unlike traditional demo tools, Chameleon Demos are deeply connected to users' in-app experience, enabling you to track what drives adoption and engage viewers with relevant messages after signup.

You can create unlimited Demos for free, or transition to a paid Chameleon plan and add AI+ for enhanced Demos features.


Why teams choose Chameleon for interactive demos

Chameleon's free Demos enable teams to move fast without limits and drive awareness, increase conversions, or boost lead capture. Here's what you get for free:

  • No-code Demo recording with the Chrome Extension

  • Unlimited Demos

  • Unlimited seats

  • Email capture forms and basic analytics

  • Chapters, Pan & Zoom, Blur editing options

  • Mobile-responsive Demos

  • Custom styling options


Advanced capabilities available on a paid Chameleon plan with AI+ add-on

Chameleon Demos are deeply connected to your in-app efforts on a paid plan with the AI+ add-on. This enables you to generate in-apps from Demo recordings and engage Demo viewers with personalized in-app content based on preferences or behavior.

  • AI-powered Voice Commentary for recording Demos

  • Auto-generated Campaign Kits (with in-apps and copy)

  • Goal tracking for Demos

  • Viewer identification

  • Create in-app audiences based on Demo engagement

  • A/B testing for Demos


Use Chameleon Demos with your current demo solution

Teams use Chameleon Demos in different ways. Some teams use Chameleon in-apps combined with Demos, others choose to keep an existing demo solution for marketing or sales purposes, and add Chameleon Demos when tracking adoption goals is essential.

You can use Chameleon Demos alongside your current demo tool:

  • Keep your existing solution to create demos for your website or email campaigns

  • Use Chameleon specifically for product demos (e.g. new features, onboarding) to know what drives activation and retention.

If you're using a different adoption solution and want a unified approach for demos and in-app engagement, consider consolidating to Chameleon's full suite to:

  • Get unified analytics and enhanced segmentation capabilities

  • Create a seamless experience from website views to product adoption

  • See more insights across the entire user journey

  • Get access to Demo Goals and A/B testing


How to migrate to Chameleon Demos?

If you want to switch from a different demo tool to Chameleon's Demos, here's how you can recreate your existing Demos in Chameleon.

Plan your migration

1. Audit your current demos

  • Identify top performers: Focus on recreating your most effective demos first

  • Save your content: Export screenshots, videos, and copy your hotspots content in a document

  • Note demo flows: Document the user journey and key interaction points

  • Review analytics: Understand what made certain demos successful

2. Choose your approach

For teams with many demos:

  • Start with 2-3 high-impact demos

  • Use learnings to optimize your recreation process

  • Gradually migrate the remaining content

For teams with complex demos:

  • Consider using Voice Commentary (AI+ feature) for faster recreation

  • Break complex flows into multiple targeted demos


Recreate your demos in Chameleon

Getting started

  1. Sign up: Create your free account at chameleon.io

  2. Install browser extension: Required for recording new demos

  3. Pick a plan: use unlimited Demos for free or start a 30-day trial to try out Chameleon too

Methods

Method 1: Record Demos with 'Voice Commentary' (Fastest)

πŸ”’ Available with AI+ add-on, on a paid plan.

  • Record your screen while talking through the recording (you can use your old script as the voice-over)

  • AI automatically adds interactive hotspots and content

  • You also get a Campaign Kit (useful for new releases)

  • Perfect for complex workflows or when you have limited time

Method 2: Traditional recording

πŸ”’ Available on the free plan or without AI+ add-on.

  • Record only screen interactions

  • Add hotspots, copy, and chapters

  • Upload custom screenshots

  • You can copy/paste content in chapters and hotposts


Best practices for migration

Here are some tips to remember while recreating your Demos in Chameleon to help you optimize for higher engagement:

  • Shorten flows: Can you shorten a longer demo, or break it down into more sections with chapters?

  • Update copy: Refresh messaging where users used to drop off

  • Update visuals: Capture recent UI changes to make the user experience better

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