Dewstack vs Scribe

Looking for a Scribe alternative? Here's an honest comparison to help you decide.

Overview

AspectDewstackScribe
Best ForComplete documentation platformQuick step-by-step guides
ScopeFull knowledge baseScreen capture focused
Public Documentation SiteYes (custom domain)No (share links only)
AI ChatbotYes (SmartDocs)No
Screen CaptureYes (Doc Sync)Yes (core feature)

Pricing Comparison

PlanDewstackScribe
Entry Paid$39/mo (Starter)$23/user/mo (Pro)
5-Person Team$89/mo (Pro)$115/mo

Scribe charges per user. Dewstack offers flat team pricing.

Feature Comparison

Screen Capture

FeatureDewstackScribe
Screen recording to docsYes (Doc Sync)Yes (core feature)
Auto-generate stepsYesYes
Video recordingYesNo (screenshots only)
Edit captured stepsYesYes
Blur sensitive infoLimitedYes (advanced)
AnnotationsLimitedYes
Browser extensionNoYes

Content Creation

FeatureDewstackScribe
Rich text editorYes (WYSIWYG)Basic
AI documentation creation (upload doc, get docs)YesNo
AI template creation (describe, get structure)YesNo
Page Assist (AI-powered editing)YesLimited
Full knowledge baseYesNo
Nested documentationYesLimited

Customer-Facing Features

FeatureDewstackScribe
AI chatbot for usersYes (SmartDocs)No
Public doc siteYes (custom domain)No (share links)
User feedbackYesNo
Page analyticsYesLimited

Access & Permissions

FeatureDewstackScribe
Collection-level access controlYesNo
Password protectionYesLimited
Custom domainYes (free SSL)No

Content Ingestion

FeatureDewstackScribe
Browser extension (capture web content)YesYes (screen capture)
Bulk import (ZIP with PDF, DOCX, MD, HTML)YesNo
CSV/data file importYesNo
Import from NotionYesNo
Import from ConfluenceYesExport only
AI structures imported contentYesNo
Embed in other toolsLimitedYes
Slack integrationYesLimited

Customization

FeatureDewstackScribe
Landing page customizationYes (full DIY)No
BrandingYesYes

Analytics & Insights

FeatureDewstackScribe
Page views & unique visitorsYesLimited
Search analyticsYesNo
Content health scoring (AI)YesNo
Reader feedback trackingYesNo
AI content insightsYesNo
Historical data (up to 180 days)YesNo
Zero-result search detectionYesNo

What Sets Dewstack Apart

For teams comparing against Scribe specifically:

  • Ingest content from anywhere - Browser extension, CSV, PDF, Word, multiple platforms. Not just screen capture.
  • AI makes sense of it - AI structures and organizes all imported content into proper documentation.
  • Internal + external hosting - Same platform serves your team and your customers with collection-level access.
  • Complete platform - Scribe captures screens. Dewstack is a full knowledge base with public sites and AI chatbot.
  • Custom domain hosting - Your docs live on your domain, not shared via Scribe links.

Where Scribe Excels

  • Screen capture focus - Scribe does one thing extremely well: capture your screen and create step-by-step guides instantly.
  • Browser extension - Lightweight capture without leaving your workflow.
  • Advanced redaction - Superior auto-blur and sensitive data handling.
  • Annotations - Add arrows, highlights, and callouts to screenshots.
  • Embeddable guides - Easily embed captured guides into other tools like Notion, Confluence, or your wiki.

The Bottom Line

Scribe excels at one thing: capturing your screen and turning it into step-by-step guides instantly. Its browser extension and annotation tools make quick process documentation effortless. Dewstack takes a broader approach: ingest content from anywhere (browser extension, CSV, documents, screen capture), let AI structure it, and host it for internal teams or external customers. If you only need quick how-to guides that can be embedded elsewhere, Scribe is laser-focused on that. If you want to aggregate content from multiple sources and serve both audiences, Dewstack offers the full platform.

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