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Guidemaker vs Trails
Short answer: Pick Guidemaker if you want AI-generated workflow guides; pick Trails if you want AI-generated video guides. Guidemaker has a free plan; Trails has a free plan, paid from $29/month.
Which to pick
Pick Guidemaker if you want…
- AI-generated workflow guides
- Integrations with Chrome or Edge (on Guidemaker's list, not Trails')
Pick Trails if you want…
- AI-generated video guides
- Manual process documentation
- Integrations with Chrome extension, Zendesk or Knowledge bases (on Trails' list, not Guidemaker's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Guidemaker:Guidemaker is a free AI-powered browser extension that records your workflow and creates step-by-step guides, SOPs and tutorials.
- Trails:Trails lets you record workflows and automatically creates step-by-step guides with annotated screenshots and AI-generated videos.
- Best for
- Guidemaker:AI-generated workflow guides
- Trails:AI-generated video guides
- Who it’s for
- Guidemaker:Teams and individuals who need quick, automated documentation of their processes.
- Trails:Product, support, HR, and engineering teams that need quick, visual documentation.
- Pricing
- Guidemaker:Freemium
- Trails:Freemium
- Starting price
- Guidemaker:—
- Trails:$29/month (Creator)
- Free plan or trial
- Guidemaker:Free plan (Basic) · Free trial
- Trails:Free trial
- Plans
- Guidemaker:Basic Free · Plus $10 per seat per year · Team $8 per seat per year
- Trails:Creator $29 per month · Team $49 per month
- Works with
- Guidemaker:Chrome, Edge
- Trails:Chrome extension, Zendesk, Knowledge bases
Guidemaker features
- Automatic workflow capture. Records actions in Chrome/Edge and on desktop apps without manual effort.
- AI-written guides. Generates polished step-by-step documentation from captured actions.
- Editable guides. Allows editing, annotation and manual redaction of screenshots.
- One-click sharing. Creates shareable links or embeds guides in knowledge bases, wikis and websites.
- Team workspaces. Provides private and multi-user workspaces for collaboration (Plus/Team plans).
- Export options. Exports guides to PDF, HTML, markdown and video formats.
Trails features
- Browser & Desktop Capture. Record processes via Chrome extension, desktop app, or upload videos.
- AI Video Generation. Automatically creates polished training videos with AI voiceover.
- Annotated Step-by-Step Guides. Turns recordings into searchable guides with highlighted screenshots.
- Export & Embed. Export guides to PDF/HTML/Markdown or embed in knowledge bases and help desks.
- Security Controls. SOC 2 Type II, SAML SSO, role-based permissions, on-device redaction.
- Collaboration. Private/team guides, version history, and role-based access for multiple users.
Guidemaker vs Trails FAQ
What is the difference between Guidemaker and Trails?+
Trails: Focuses on documenting processes without AI-generated guides.
Should I use Guidemaker or Trails?+
Pick Guidemaker if you want AI-generated workflow guides or integrations with Chrome or Edge (on Guidemaker's list, not Trails'). Pick Trails if you want AI-generated video guides, manual process documentation or integrations with Chrome extension, Zendesk or Knowledge bases (on Trails' list, not Guidemaker's).
Is Guidemaker or Trails free?+
Guidemaker has a free plan (Basic) and paid plans. Trails has a free plan; paid plans start at $29/month (Creator).
Do Guidemaker and Trails integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Guidemaker lists Chrome and Edge; Trails lists Chrome extension, Zendesk and Knowledge bases.
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