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Stonly alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Stonly alternative is Tango (2.4 GPA). It's also the best free one.
Stonly compared with 7 alternatives: Guru, Helpjuice, Document360, KnowledgeOwl, Tango and 2 more.
Stonly has a free plan. 3 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| StonlyThis tool | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Guru | Paid | No | Web, Browser extension |
| Helpjuice | Free trial · from $249/mo | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| Document360 | Free trial | Trial only | Web, Browser extension |
| KnowledgeOwl | Free trial · from $100/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Tango | Free plan · from $15/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
| Docsie | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web |
| Iorad | Free plan · from $200/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Browser extension |
How each one differs from Stonly
Guru
Verified company knowledge base with AI search and agents
- Guru has no free plan, unlike Stonly.
- Guru also lists a browser extension.
- Guru also covers AI search, wiki, templates and AI agents.
- Guru does not cover reports, help center and chatbots, which Stonly does.
Suits: Companies that want one verified source of answers for staff and AI tools
Helpjuice
Hosted knowledge base software with a design built for you
- Helpjuice starts at $249 per month for 30 users.
- Helpjuice has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Stonly.
- Helpjuice also lists a browser extension.
- Helpjuice also covers chat assistant, AI search and wiki.
- Helpjuice does not cover help center and chatbots, which Stonly does.
Suits: Support teams that want a branded customer help center
Document360
Hosted knowledge base software for public and private docs
- Document360 has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Stonly.
- Document360 also lists a browser extension.
- Document360 also covers AI search, Markdown, wiki and templates.
- Document360 does not cover reports, help center and chatbots, which Stonly does.
Suits: Software companies publishing a customer-facing help center
KnowledgeOwl
Knowledge base software with unlimited readers on every plan
- KnowledgeOwl starts at $100 per month for 1 author and 1 knowledge base.
- KnowledgeOwl has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Stonly.
- KnowledgeOwl also covers chat assistant, AI search and wiki.
- KnowledgeOwl does not cover help center and chatbots, which Stonly does.
Suits: Documentation teams that want migration and onboarding done with them
Tango
Captures workflows as step-by-step guides with screenshots
- Tango starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually (workspaces of 3+ users).
- Tango also lists macOS and Windows apps and a browser extension.
- Tango also covers screenshots and documents.
- Tango does not cover reports, help center and chatbots, which Stonly does.
Suits: Documenting how to do a task in a web app without writing it up
Docsie
Turns training videos into documentation and knowledge bases
- Docsie starts at $25 per month for 1 seat, billed annually ($29 billed monthly).
- Docsie is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Docsie also covers documents.
- Docsie does not cover reports, which Stonly does.
Suits: Teams that have training or screen-recorded videos to turn into written guides
Iorad
Captures software workflows as interactive step-by-step tutorials
- Iorad starts at $200 per month for 1 creator.
- Iorad also lists macOS and Windows apps and a browser extension.
- Iorad also covers screenshots and text to speech.
- Iorad does not cover reports and chatbots, which Stonly does.
Suits: Support and training teams documenting software steps
Limits worth knowing in Stonly
- No price is shown for Small Business; the pricing page points to a demo.
- Small Business is limited to 4,000 guide views, 5 team members and one knowledge base.
- AI agents, automations, SSO and private knowledge bases are listed under Enterprise.
- Passing the monthly view limit two months in a row moves the account to a larger plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Stonly?
The alternatives to Stonly in this directory are Guru, Helpjuice, Document360, KnowledgeOwl, Tango, Docsie and Iorad. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Stonly.
Is there a free alternative to Stonly?
Yes. Tango, Docsie and Iorad have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Stonly alternatives work on Windows?
The Stonly listing does not include a Windows app. Tango and Iorad list one.
Which Stonly alternatives work on macOS?
The Stonly listing does not include a macOS app. Tango and Iorad list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.