Public Roadmap Examples and a Simple Template for SaaS
June 27, 2026 · By Roadmaplane Editorial Team
The strongest public roadmaps are decision interfaces, not project plans. They tell customers what direction the product is moving while leaving teams room to learn.
A three-stage template
- Planned: validated problems the team intends to solve.
- In Progress: active work with a brief progress note.
- Shipped: completed work linked to documentation or release notes.
Write items around problems
A title such as 'Faster weekly reporting' gives the team more solution space than 'Add a PDF button.' Describe the outcome customers need before naming an implementation.
What to leave out
Do not publish every internal task, unvalidated idea, or precise delivery date. Keep sensitive work private and move stale items out of view instead of letting the board decay.
Explore a live public roadmap example or start with one board and three statuses.
Common questions
Frequently asked questions
What should be included in a public roadmap?
Include a small number of clear statuses, customer-centered titles, concise descriptions, request voting, and links to shipped release notes.
Should a public roadmap include exact dates?
Only when the date is a real commitment. Most small SaaS teams should use broad time horizons or status columns to avoid creating false certainty.
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