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Nuclino vs Scalar
Both stand on knowledge base software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Choose Nuclino if your team wants shared documents, several ways to organize work, and a canvas for diagrams or whiteboards. The Free plan has clear item, canvas, and storage caps. Teams needing unlimited items, more storage, or Business features can consider paid tiers, though their prices are not provided.
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Scalar brings several API documentation and management tools together, with hosted and self-hosted options. Check the free plan's API and seat limits, and note that Agent Scalar credits do not carry forward between billing periods.
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| Nuclino | Scalar | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Pro: $150 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 4 |
| Maker | Nuclino | Not published |
| Website | nuclino.com | scalar.com |
| On knowledge base software | #8 of 138 | #4 of 138 |
Nuclino: what it does well
- Shared items hold notes, tasks, flowcharts, and embedded files.
- Four views organize knowledge and work.
- An infinite canvas supports whiteboards and diagrams.
- Sidekick drafts content, generates images, and summarizes notes.
- API supports content updates, Markdown, search, items, and users.
What to know first
- Free plan caps workspaces at 50 items and three canvases.
- Free plan includes 2GB of total storage.
- Starter and Business prices are not provided.
Scalar: what it does well
- Interactive API references generated from OpenAPI documents
- Supports Markdown, MDX, and GitHub workflows
- API Client works offline
- Open-source tooling can run in a customer environment
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to three APIs
- Free plan includes one editor seat
- Agent Scalar credits reset and do not roll over
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