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Scribe alternatives
Scribe compared with 9 alternatives: Tango, Guidde, Dubble, Folge, Trainual and 4 more.
Scribe has a free plan. Paid plans start at $13 per seat / month, billed yearly (Pro Team, 5-seat minimum). 5 of the 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ScribeThis tool | Free plan · from $13/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| Tango | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| Guidde | Free plan · from $19/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| Dubble | Free plan · from $18/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Browser extension |
| Folge | Free plan · from $89 one-time | Yes | macOS, Windows |
| Trainual | Paid | No | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| SweetProcess | Free trial · from $82.50/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Waybook | Free trial · from $99/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Whale | Free plan · from $249/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Camtasia Snagit | Free trial · from $39/yr | Trial only | macOS, Windows |
How each one differs from Scribe
- Free plan · from $15/mo
Tango
Captures workflows as step-by-step guides with screenshots
- Tango starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually (workspaces of 3+ users). Scribe starts at $13 per seat / month, billed yearly (Pro Team, 5-seat minimum).
Suits: Documenting how to do a task in a web app without writing it up
- Free plan · from $19/mo
Guidde
AI video documentation tool that turns screen captures into guides
- Guidde starts at $19 per creator / month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). Scribe starts at $13 per seat / month, billed yearly (Pro Team, 5-seat minimum).
- Guidde also covers AI search, screen recording and video editing.
- Scribe also covers screenshots and documents.
Suits: Support and enablement teams producing narrated software walkthroughs
- Free plan · from $18/mo
Dubble
Chrome extension that records clicks as step-by-step guides
- Dubble starts at $18 per month for 3 creators, billed annually ($24 billed monthly). Scribe starts at $13 per seat / month, billed yearly (Pro Team, 5-seat minimum).
- Only Scribe lists a Windows app.
- Dubble also covers screen recording.
- Scribe also covers documents.
Suits: Documenting browser-based processes as screenshot guides at no cost
- Free plan · from $89 one-time
Folge
Offline desktop app that turns clicks into step-by-step guides
- Folge starts at $89 one-time for a Personal license, excluding VAT. Scribe starts at $13 per seat / month, billed yearly (Pro Team, 5-seat minimum).
- Only Scribe lists a web app.
- Only Scribe lists a browser extension.
- Folge can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Scribe also covers documents.
Suits: People who want process documentation kept on their own computer
- Paid
Trainual
Training and SOP platform for onboarding and running teams
- Scribe has a free plan. Trainual does not.
- Only Trainual lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Scribe lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Trainual also covers AI search, templates and screen recording.
- Scribe also covers screenshots.
Suits: Companies of roughly 25 to 1,000 employees documenting how work gets done
- Free trial · from $82.50/mo
SweetProcess
SOP, process and policy documentation with task tracking
- SweetProcess starts at $82.50 per month for up to 10 members, billed yearly ($99 billed monthly). Scribe starts at $13 per seat / month, billed yearly (Pro Team, 5-seat minimum).
- Scribe has a free plan. SweetProcess does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Scribe lists macOS and Windows apps.
- SweetProcess also covers wiki, templates, tasks and diagrams.
- Scribe also covers screenshots and documents.
Suits: Small and mid-sized businesses writing down recurring procedures for staff
- Free trial · from $99/mo
Waybook
SOP, onboarding and training playbook for growing teams
- Waybook starts at $99 per month for 20 members, billed annually ($119 billed monthly). Scribe starts at $13 per seat / month, billed yearly (Pro Team, 5-seat minimum).
- Scribe has a free plan. Waybook does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Waybook lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Scribe lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Waybook also covers AI search, wiki, templates, diagrams and reports.
Suits: Companies of 20 or more documenting SOPs and onboarding new hires in one place
- Free plan · from $249/mo
Whale
SOP documentation and employee training platform with AI
- Whale starts at $249 per month, billed yearly ($399 billed monthly). Scribe starts at $13 per seat / month, billed yearly (Pro Team, 5-seat minimum).
- Only Whale lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Scribe lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Whale also covers AI search, wiki, templates, screen recording and reports.
- Scribe also covers screenshots and documents.
Suits: Companies documenting SOPs and training staff on them in one tool
- Free trial · from $39/yr
Camtasia Snagit
Screen capture and recording tool with annotation and step guides
- Camtasia Snagit starts at $39 per user / year, billed yearly. Scribe starts at $13 per seat / month, billed yearly (Pro Team, 5-seat minimum).
- Scribe has a free plan. Camtasia Snagit does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Scribe lists a web app.
- Only Scribe lists a browser extension.
- Camtasia Snagit also covers noise cancellation, templates and screen recording.
Suits: Technical writers and support teams documenting software
Limits worth knowing in Scribe
- The free Basic plan captures web apps only; the Mac and Windows desktop apps are a Pro and Enterprise feature.
- Basic leaves out unlimited guide creation, exports, custom branding and redaction; the pricing page does not state the guide limit.
- Pro Team starts at 5 seats, and every member of a team has to be on the same plan.
- SSO, SCIM, role-based access, translation and the Slack and Copilot integrations are Enterprise only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Scribe?
The alternatives to Scribe in this directory are Tango, Guidde, Dubble, Folge, Trainual, SweetProcess, Waybook, Whale and Camtasia Snagit. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Scribe.
Is there a free alternative to Scribe?
Yes. Tango, Guidde, Dubble, Folge and Whale have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Scribe alternatives work on Android?
The Scribe listing does not include an Android app. Trainual, Waybook and Whale list one.
Which Scribe alternatives work on iOS?
The Scribe listing does not include an iOS app. Trainual, Waybook and Whale list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.