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HelpKit
What HelpKit is
HelpKit turns Notion documents into public or protected help centers, knowledge bases, and documentation sites without coding. Teams write articles in Notion and sync them to HelpKit for publication using help-center, product-documentation, API-documentation, or internal-wiki layouts. Full-text search, customizable meta tags, and cached Notion content support discovery and availability when Notion is down. Knowledge bases can be localized or versioned and served through subpaths. Passwords or restricted email lists can control access, while custom domains, SSO, and content analytics are available. Analytics include article reactions and search intents. Integrations named by the site include Slack notifications, Intercom, HubSpot, Crisp, and an MCP server for Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor. HelpKit AI uses OpenAI to index content and answer with source links. Plans start at $19 a month, with a 7-day trial and no free plan.
Who it suits
HelpKit suits businesses that want to publish public, internal, or protected knowledge bases while keeping article authoring in Notion. It also fits teams needing custom domains, SSO, analytics, or localized documentation.
What it does well
- Publishes Notion content without coding
- Supports public and protected knowledge bases
- Includes custom domains and SSO
- Offers search, analytics, and cached content
- Provides Android, iOS, web, and API access
What to know first
- No free plan
- Paid plans start at $19 a month
- Calendars and databases are still being worked on
- HelpKit AI sends content to OpenAI
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | billed monthly · 1 seat | $19 a month |
| Business | billed monthly · 5 seats | $39 a month |
| Professional | billed monthly · Advanced knowledge base features | $79 a month |
| HelpKit AI Chatbot | + $49 / m; add-on to any subscription plan · AI chatbot trained on knowledge base · works on knowledge base site and embeddable widget · customizable UI · MCP server included | $49 a month |
| Custom plan | Contact us for a custom plan · More articles · more languages · more seats · more knowledge bases | On request |
As helpkit.so lists them, read 20 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Verdict
HelpKit is a Notion-centered publishing layer for documentation and knowledge bases. Its access controls, analytics, integrations, and mobile SDK broaden its use, while pricing and Notion block limitations matter for some teams.
Facts from HelpKit's own pages
- Access controls
- HelpKit says content access can be protected by password or restricted email list. · helpkit.so, 11 Oct 2026
- AI
- HelpKit AI uses OpenAI to index knowledge base content and returns answers with clickable references to source articles. · helpkit.so, 11 Oct 2026
- AI data processing
- For HelpKit AI, the site says content is sent to OpenAI through its API for indexing and processing, and OpenAI does not use it for service improvements including model training. · helpkit.so, 11 Oct 2026
- Analytics
- Article reactions and search intents provide insight into how help articles perform. · helpkit.so, 11 Oct 2026
- Publishing audience
- both · helpkit.so, 20 Sept 2026
- Content analytics
- Yes · helpkit.so, 20 Sept 2026
- Content workflow
- Help articles are written in Notion and synced to HelpKit for publishing. · helpkit.so, 11 Oct 2026
- Custom domain
- Yes · helpkit.so, 20 Sept 2026
- Free plan
- No · helpkit.so, 20 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The site names Slack notifications, embedded Intercom, HubSpot and Crisp live chat widgets, and the HelpKit MCP server for Claude, ChatGPT and Cursor. · helpkit.so, 11 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The founder describes HelpKit as for businesses seeking an easy way to create a reliable knowledge base powered by Notion. · helpkit.so, 11 Oct 2026
- Layouts
- HelpKit offers help center and documentation layouts, including product documentation, API docs, and internal wikis. · helpkit.so, 11 Oct 2026
- Localization
- Users can create localized or versioned knowledge bases and serve them through subpaths. · helpkit.so, 11 Oct 2026
- Mobile SDK
- HelpKit provides a React Native SDK for adding a Notion-powered help center to mobile apps. · helpkit.so, 11 Oct 2026
- Notion block limitation
- HelpKit supports most Notion blocks, while calendars and databases are listed as complex block types still being worked on. · helpkit.so, 11 Oct 2026
- Product
- HelpKit turns Notion documents into a no-code public or protected help center, knowledge base, or documentation site. · helpkit.so, 11 Oct 2026
- Search and SEO
- Features include full-text search, customizable meta tags, and cached Notion content intended to keep the site available when Notion is down. · helpkit.so, 11 Oct 2026
- Security and data
- The pricing FAQ says knowledge base content is hosted in the customer's Notion workspace and that HelpKit does not disclose or share customer data with outside parties. · helpkit.so, 11 Oct 2026
- SSO support
- Yes · helpkit.so, 20 Sept 2026
- Paid from
- 19 · helpkit.so, 20 Sept 2026
- Support
- The homepage advertises 24/7 support. · helpkit.so, 11 Oct 2026
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