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CompassDocs vs KBPublisher
Both stand on hr knowledge base software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
CompassDocs brings document authoring, search, access controls, and publishing together for team knowledge bases. The free Community option is self-hosted, while the managed Cloud offering is not yet available.
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KBPublisher combines content creation, approval, search, and access controls, with deployment options that include web and self-hosting. The free Community Edition is on-premise only and lacks support and maintenance; paid service is listed from $33/mo (annual).
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| CompassDocs | KBPublisher | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Cloud: $8 per user a month | See the plans |
| Plans published | 4 | 10 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | compassdocs.io | kbpublisher.com |
| On hr knowledge base software | #1 of 50 | #5 of 50 |
CompassDocs: what it does well
- Rich text and Markdown editing
- Answers include inline document citations
- Roles and private spaces control access
- Scheduled backups and off-site mirroring
- Selected spaces can become a public read-only site
What to know first
- Cloud plan is not yet launched
- AI answers require an AI key
- Enterprise dedicated support costs $3,000 a year
KBPublisher: what it does well
- Approval workflows support article review and publishing
- Search offers full-text and partial-word recognition
- Includes LDAP, SAML, and remote authentication options
- HR solution includes onboarding and employee self-service
- Free Community Edition has unlimited users and content
What to know first
- Community Edition is on-premise only
- Community Edition includes no support or maintenance
- Licensed download installs on one web server
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