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KnowledgeOwl alternatives with a Mac app

The KnowledgeOwl listing does not include a Mac app. 15 of the 51 other docs and wiki tools in this directory list a Mac app.

KnowledgeOwl is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $100 per month for 1 author and 1 knowledge base. 13 of them are free or have a free plan.

15 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to KnowledgeOwl

  1. Archbee

    Documentation platform for public and internal knowledge portals

    • Archbee starts at $80 per month, billed annually, with 5 team members (Growing). KnowledgeOwl starts at $100 per month for 1 author and 1 knowledge base.
    • Only Archbee lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Archbee also covers Markdown and documents.
    • KnowledgeOwl also covers chat assistant, AI search, wiki and reports.
    Archbee vs KnowledgeOwlArchbee pricing and details

  2. Slite

    Team knowledge base with doc verification and AI answers

    • Slite starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly. KnowledgeOwl starts at $100 per month for 1 author and 1 knowledge base.
    • Only Slite lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Slite lists a browser extension.
    • Slite also covers AI agents and documents.
    Slite pricing and details

  3. Slab

    Knowledge base and team wiki with search across connected tools

    • Slab starts at $6.67 per user / month, billed annually ($8 billed monthly). KnowledgeOwl starts at $100 per month for 1 author and 1 knowledge base.
    • Slab has a free plan. KnowledgeOwl does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Slab lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Slab lists a browser extension.
    Slab pricing and details

  4. Nuclino

    Lightweight team wiki with docs, boards and whiteboards

    • Nuclino starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly ($8 billed monthly). KnowledgeOwl starts at $100 per month for 1 author and 1 knowledge base.
    • Nuclino has a free plan. KnowledgeOwl does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Nuclino lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Nuclino also covers whiteboard, kanban boards and documents.
    Nuclino pricing and details

  5. Outline

    Fast team knowledge base and wiki, cloud-hosted or self-hosted

    • Outline starts at $10 per month for a team of 1 to 10 members (cloud-hosted). KnowledgeOwl starts at $100 per month for 1 author and 1 knowledge base.
    • Outline has a free plan. KnowledgeOwl does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Outline lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Outline is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Outline pricing and details

  6. Zoho Writer

    Free online word processor with AI and document automation

    • Zoho Writer starts at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho WorkDrive Starter). KnowledgeOwl starts at $100 per month for 1 author and 1 knowledge base.
    • Zoho Writer has a free plan. KnowledgeOwl does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zoho Writer lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Zoho Writer lists a browser extension.
    Zoho Writer pricing and details

  7. Guidde

    AI video documentation tool that turns screen captures into guides

    • Guidde starts at $19 per creator / month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). KnowledgeOwl starts at $100 per month for 1 author and 1 knowledge base.
    • Guidde has a free plan. KnowledgeOwl does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Guidde lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Guidde lists a browser extension.
    Guidde pricing and details

  8. Gramax

    Open-source knowledge base that stores Markdown in Git

    • Gramax starts at $20 per Editor license / month, minimum 10 licenses (Enterprise Server). KnowledgeOwl starts at $100 per month for 1 author and 1 knowledge base.
    • Gramax has a free plan. KnowledgeOwl does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Gramax lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Gramax is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Gramax pricing and details

  9. Scribe

    Step-by-step guides captured automatically as you work

    • Scribe starts at $13 per seat / month, billed yearly (Pro Team, 5-seat minimum). KnowledgeOwl starts at $100 per month for 1 author and 1 knowledge base.
    • Scribe has a free plan. KnowledgeOwl does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Scribe lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Scribe lists a browser extension.
    Scribe pricing and details

  10. Tango

    Captures workflows as step-by-step guides with screenshots

    • Tango starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually (workspaces of 3+ users). KnowledgeOwl starts at $100 per month for 1 author and 1 knowledge base.
    • Tango has a free plan. KnowledgeOwl does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tango lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only Tango lists a browser extension.
    Tango pricing and details

  11. ONLYOFFICE

    Open-source office suite for documents, sheets, slides and PDFs

    • ONLYOFFICE starts at $20 per admin / month for the DocSpace Business cloud plan. KnowledgeOwl starts at $100 per month for 1 author and 1 knowledge base.
    • ONLYOFFICE has a free plan. KnowledgeOwl does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ONLYOFFICE lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • ONLYOFFICE is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    ONLYOFFICE pricing and details

  12. Etherpad

    Open-source real-time collaborative editor you host yourself

    • Etherpad is free. KnowledgeOwl starts at $100 per month for 1 author and 1 knowledge base.
    • Etherpad has a free plan. KnowledgeOwl does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Etherpad lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Etherpad is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Etherpad pricing and details

3 more that list a Mac app

All 15 in one table

Common questions

Which KnowledgeOwl alternatives have a Mac app?

Archbee, Slite, Slab, Nuclino, Outline, Zoho Writer, Guidde, Gramax and 7 more list a Mac app.

Does KnowledgeOwl have a Mac app?

The KnowledgeOwl listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web.

Which of these docs and wiki tools are free?

Slab, Nuclino, Outline, Zoho Writer, Guidde, Gramax, Scribe, Tango and 5 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to KnowledgeOwl: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.