The best alternative to Scribe
See how Tango and Scribe stack up, from capturing a process to putting it to work.
Tango vs. Scribe: Which is right for you?
See the key differences between Tango and Scribe in action.
Tango vs Scribe
Consider which advantages matter most.
Tango strengths
Scribe strengths
Capture multiple paths in a single guide without rebuilding separate workflows
Show users where to click with step-by-step in-app walkthroughs
Pin guides, tips, and links directly inside the software, right where people need them
Turn any workflow into an embeddable video that stays up to date without re-recording
Automate repetitive steps across web-based tools without APIs or integrations
Track process adoption with step-level analytics and see where people get stuck
Organize multiple guides and supporting content in one document with Scribe Pages
Review and approve guides before publishing with approval workflows
Create and use templates for consistent process documentation
Browse community-created guides for popular apps and processes
Turn captured steps into GIFs for quick visual instructions
Why Choose Tango?
You want process knowledge people can actually use.
Guide Me
Deliver interactive, in-app guidance so employees can complete each step in the tools where work happens.
Pins
Pin guides, tips, and resources right where employees get stuck, so help is always within reach.
Tango Agents
Automate repetitive processes so teams spend less time on routine work and more time on what matters.
No one wants to spend 15 minutes reading about a process when they could use that time to actually do the process.
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Why Choose Scribe?
You want to create and organize process documentation in one place.
Quickly capture step-by-step guides
Turn on-screen processes into visual, step-by-step documentation.
Add written context to captured steps
Include instructions and additional details alongside visual steps.
Key Differences
Tango and Scribe both make it easy to create step-by-step guides. Here's how they differ.
Complex workflows
How do you document processes with multiple paths?
Scribe
Document alternate paths across separate Scribes or sections and connect them with Pages or links.
Tango
Capture multiple paths and decision points in a single guide with Workflow Branching.
Process adoption
How do you know whether documented processes are actually being followed?
Scribe
Track views, engagement, and activity across Scribes and Pages with Scribe Insights.
Tango
Track step-level progress, completion, and drop-off to see how people move through a workflow and where they get stuck.
Governance
How do you control process documentation at scale?
Scribe
Review and approve documentation before publishing with approval workflows.
Tango
Control who can view, create, and edit process documentation with workspace roles and folder permissions.
In six months with Tango, we improved access
to knowledge by 20% and employee satisfaction by 25%.
to knowledge by 20% and employee satisfaction by 25%.
What do Tango and Scribe have in common?
Capturing Documentation
Automatically capture processes as step-by-step guides with screenshots as you work
Capture processes across web and desktop apps
Watch AI title your guide and add simple instructions for each step
Editing Tools
Advanced editing—update steps, annotate screenshots, and add tips and alerts
Automatically blur sensitive information (in one or many screenshots at a time)
Customize documentation to follow your brand guidelines
Sharing
Set file and folder permissions
Invite others to edit and collaborate easily in a shared workspace
Deliver interactive, step-by-step in-app walkthroughs
Surface relevant guides while employees work
Share knowledge via link, embed code, HTML, Markdown, or PDF
Integrate your guides with 100s of tools (Confluence, Notion, SharePoint, etc.)
Access analytics to see who has viewed and completed your processes
Streamline your end user experience with single sign-on (SSO)
Protect your data with SOC 2 Type II compliance
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Our newest sales reps are correctly adopting our HubSpot
processes on their first day with Tango—much faster than previous
cohorts without it.
processes on their first day with Tango—much faster than previous
cohorts without it.
The GPS for processes
Top performing companies use Tango to accelerate knowledge sharing, process adoption, and software ROI.
Frequently asked questions
What are the pricing differences between Tango and Scribe?
Tango and Scribe both offer free, paid, and custom Enterprise plans. When billed annually, Tango Pro starts at $22 per user/month for 1–2 users or $15 per user/month for teams of 3+, while Scribe Pro Personal starts at $25 per seat/month and Pro Team at $13 per seat/month for teams of 5+. Features and packaging vary by plan, so teams should also compare which capabilities are included at each tier.
Is Tango or Scribe better for internal SOPs?
Both Tango and Scribe can automatically create, edit, organize, and share internal SOPs. Scribe offers Pages, templates, and approval workflows for teams focused on building and managing process documentation. Tango is a strong choice for teams that want to create SOPs and help employees put that knowledge into practice with Workflow Branching, in-app guidance, contextual help, and process adoption analytics.
Can Tango and Scribe both capture desktop workflows?
Yes. Tango and Scribe can both capture processes across web and desktop applications and automatically turn them into step-by-step guides with screenshots. This allows teams to document processes that span multiple applications, including workflows that don't happen entirely in the browser.
Which is better for enterprise teams, Tango or Scribe?
Both Tango and Scribe support enterprise teams with security, administration, permissions, and process documentation capabilities. Tango is a strong choice for organizations that want to manage process knowledge and help employees put it into practice with multi-path workflows, in-app guidance, contextual support, and process adoption analytics. The best fit depends on your organization's workflows, governance requirements, and how employees will use process knowledge.
With Tango, I get to make learning software feel like the Cadillac experience.
Chad, Customer Success Leader
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