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Outline vs Waybook
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.
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Choose Outline if your team needs publishing for internal and external audiences, with single sign-on, version history, and content analytics. Teams seeking a free plan should look elsewhere; paid plans start at $10 a month for 1–10 team members, with a 30-day trial.
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Choose Waybook if your team needs a central home for procedures, onboarding, and training progress, with mobile access and integrations. Look elsewhere if you need a free plan or require SSO and audit logs on Core.
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| Outline | Waybook | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | A free trial |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web, Windows, Mac, iPhone, Android, Linux | Android, iPhone, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | 1–10 team members: $10 a month | Core: $99 a month |
| Plans published | 3 | 3 |
| Maker | Outline | Not published |
| Website | getoutline.com | waybook.com |
| On knowledge base software | #94 of 138 | #90 of 138 |
Outline: what it does well
- Supports web, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android, and Linux.
- Publishing audience includes internal and external readers.
- Custom domain support is available.
- Includes single sign-on support.
- Version history and content analytics are available.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- The listed plans cover up to 200 team members.
- The 30-day trial is time-limited.
Waybook: what it does well
- Build structured documents with templates, diagrams, and rich media.
- Create learning paths, tests, and assessments for teams.
- Track training completion by person or team.
- Connect with BambooHR, Google Workspace, Slack, and other listed tools.
- Mobile app access is included in every plan.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Core starts at $99 a month billed annually for 20 seats.
- Core charges $5 per additional member; Pro charges $10.
- SSO and audit logs are listed for Pro and Enterprise.
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