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Knowby vs Tango
Both stand on standard operating procedure 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 Knowby if your team needs shareable visual procedures, including offline access and workflow controls. It is available across Android, iOS, and web, with a 30-day trial. Teams seeking a free plan should look elsewhere.
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Tango combines process capture, shareable walkthroughs, and browser-based guidance. Consider its platform and capture limits if your workflows depend on unsupported browsers or app areas.
Visit TangoThe facts
| Knowby | Tango | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Android, API, Extension, iPhone, Web | Extension, Mac, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Early Adopter Special: $3 per user a month | Pro (1–2 users, annual): $22 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 10 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | knowby.co | tango.ai |
| On standard operating procedure software | #6 of 22 | #2 of 22 |
Knowby: what it does well
- Combines images or video with text in step-by-step instructions.
- Automatically translates knowbys into 140+ languages.
- AI Guide Creation turns a process into a step-by-step guide.
- Instructions can be accessed by QR code and work without Wi-Fi.
- Includes approval workflows, completion tracking, version history, and audit trail.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Public knowby views are billed at $0.02 per view.
- Troubleshooting support excludes training and installation unless agreed separately.
Tango: what it does well
- Captures browser workflows without code or flow builders.
- Walkthroughs support links, embeds, HTML, and PDF.
- Guide Me highlights where users should click.
- Blur and image-redaction controls address sensitive information.
- Free plan supports up to 10 workspace users.
What to know first
- No on-premises deployment.
- No Firefox or Safari extensions.
- Guide Me is unavailable for desktop-app workflows.
- Extension misses Chrome Settings and some Google Docs details.