Free forever up to 5 guides • $89 one-time for unlimited • Works offline
How Folge stacks up against popular alternatives
| Feature | Folge | Scribe | Tango | iorad | ScreenSteps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing Model | $89 one-time | $23/mo/user | $16/mo/user | $200/mo | $239/mo/user |
| Desktop App | ✓ Mac & Windows | Paid plans only | Paid plans only | ✗ Browser only | ✓ |
| Works Offline | ✓ 100% local | ✗ Cloud only | ✗ Cloud only | ✗ Cloud only | ✗ Cloud required |
| Export Formats | 7 formats | PDF, HTML | PDF, HTML | HTML only | PDF, HTML |
| Notion Integration | ✓ Native | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ |
| Confluence Integration | ✓ Native | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| Free Version | ✓ Up to 5 guides | ✓ Limited | ✓ Generous | ✗ Trial only | ✗ Trial only |
Compare Folge with popular browser-based documentation tools. Some offer desktop apps on paid plans only, but all require cloud storage and lack true offline capability.
Browser extension with desktop app on paid plans only. All data stored in cloud. No offline access.
Chrome extension with generous free tier. Desktop app on paid plans only. Cloud-only. No offline access.
Browser extension for interactive tutorials. Very expensive at $200/month individual pricing.
Enterprise knowledge base builder. Extremely expensive. Not suitable for individuals or small teams.
Windows-only desktop app. No Mac support. Limited customization in basic plan. No free version.
Many popular documentation tools have been discontinued. Folge is the modern replacement with active development and regular updates.
Microsoft officially deprecated PSR in 2024. Removed from newest Windows versions. No longer available.
Beloved Mac app discontinued in 2018. No longer compatible with modern macOS. Many users migrated to Folge.
No longer developed. Not available for download. Support discontinued. Website offline.
The most common reasons users migrate from other tools
No more monthly fees. Pay $89 once, own forever. Teams save thousands per year vs. Scribe, Tango, or ScreenSteps.
100% local storage. No cloud uploads required. GDPR compliant. Perfect for sensitive workflows, healthcare, and finance.
Works offline. Faster performance. More features than browser extensions. Native Mac (M1/M2) and Windows support.
Native Notion, Confluence, and WordPress integrations. Export to 7 formats. One click, no copy-paste.
Free forever up to 5 guides • $89 one-time for unlimited • All future updates included
Folge is a desktop application. Download and use it for free forever or upgrade for lifetime features and support.
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