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Hudu vs IT Dock
Both stand on it documentation software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Choose Hudu if your IT team needs structured client documentation alongside asset tracking, knowledge guides, and repeatable processes. Its cloud and self-hosted options, security controls, integrations, and mobile access support different deployment and access needs. Consider the subscription cost and the limited editing access after a subscription ends.
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Choose IT Dock if you need a web-based way to manage client assets and document procedures, with a free tier for one technician. Look elsewhere if network discovery is a requirement.
Visit IT DockThe facts
| Hudu | IT Dock | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Hudu: $324 a year | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 8 | 4 |
| Maker | Hudu | Not published |
| Website | hudu.com | itdock.io |
| On it documentation software | #10 of 20 | #14 of 20 |
Hudu: what it does well
- Organizes documentation, passwords, assets, and infrastructure.
- Structured records cover client environments, devices, vendors, and systems.
- Includes a searchable knowledge base and process checklists.
- Offers cloud-hosted, self-hosted, and on-premise deployment.
- Lists 60+ integrations, a REST API, and webhooks.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- The pricing note starts at $27/user/mo with annual billing.
- Ended subscriptions move to limited access, where users can export but not edit data.
IT Dock: what it does well
- Asset inventory is included.
- Runbook templates help structure repeatable procedures.
- Free plan requires no card.
- Free plan includes 25 AI questions monthly.
- SSO support is available.
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to one technician and three clients.
- Free plan allows five screenshot-to-documentation uses monthly.
- Network discovery is not included.