Dewstack vs Tango

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

Overview

AspectDewstackTango
Best ForComplete documentation platformQuick screenshot guides
ScopeFull knowledge baseScreen capture focused
Free Tier7-day trialYes (generous)
AI ChatbotYes (SmartDocs)No
Public Doc SiteYes (custom domain)No (share links)

Pricing Comparison

PlanDewstackTango
Free Tier7-day trialYes (unlimited captures)
Entry Paid$39/mo (Starter)$16/user/mo (Pro)
5-Person Team$89/mo (Pro)$80/mo

Tango's free tier is generous for basic capture.

Feature Comparison

Screen Capture

FeatureDewstackTango
Screen recording to docsYes (Doc Sync)Yes (core feature)
Auto-generate stepsYesYes
Video recordingYesNo (screenshots only)
Edit captured stepsYesYes
Auto-blur sensitive dataLimitedYes (Pro)
AnnotationsLimitedYes
Browser extensionNoYes

Content Creation

FeatureDewstackTango
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 documentationYesNo
Version historyYesLimited

Customer-Facing Features

FeatureDewstackTango
AI chatbot for usersYes (SmartDocs)No
Public doc siteYes (custom domain)No (share links)
User feedbackYesNo
Search analyticsYesNo

Access & Permissions

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

Content Ingestion

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

Customization

FeatureDewstackTango
Landing page customizationYes (full DIY)No
BrandingYesYes

Analytics & Insights

FeatureDewstackTango
Page views & unique visitorsYesNo
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 Tango 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 - Tango captures screens. Dewstack is a full knowledge base with public sites and AI chatbot.
  • Custom domain hosting - Your docs live on your domain, branded as yours.

Where Tango Excels

  • Free tier - Unlimited captures on the free plan. Great for individuals and small teams starting out.
  • Browser extension - Lightweight, stays out of your way until you need it.
  • Auto-blur - Superior automatic detection and blurring of sensitive information.
  • Annotations - Add highlights, arrows, and callouts to screenshots easily.
  • Quick sharing - Generate a share link instantly without any setup.
  • Embeddable - Easily embed captured guides into other tools.

The Bottom Line

Tango excels at quick screenshot capture with a generous free tier—great for creating step-by-step guides that can be shared via links or embedded elsewhere. 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 need free, quick how-to guides with easy sharing, Tango delivers. If you want to aggregate content from multiple sources and serve both audiences, Dewstack offers the full platform.

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