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Outline vs WTFM

Outline is a team knowledge base, not a code-driven doc generator like WTFM.
OutlineFast team knowledge base and wikiWTFMWrite the F***ing Manual. Your agent writes the user docs

Which to pick

Pick Outline if you want…

  • Realtime collaborative knowledge base
  • Team knowledge base
  • Open-source code (outline/outline on GitHub)
  • Integrations with Slack, Figma or Loom (on Outline's list, not WTFM's)

Pick WTFM if you want…

  • User guides with auto-generated screenshots
  • A free tool
  • Integrations with Claude Code, Codex or SupportPages.io (on WTFM's list, not Outline's)

Side by side

What it is
Outline:Outline is a fast, collaborative team knowledge base with markdown editing, real-time collaboration and AI-powered search.
WTFM:WTFM is a free open-source CLI plugin for Claude Code or Codex that generates end-user documentation with screenshots from your source code.
Best for
Outline:Realtime collaborative knowledge base
WTFM:User guides with auto-generated screenshots
Who it’s for
Outline:Teams that need internal documentation, wikis, and shared knowledge.
WTFM:Developers who want to auto-generate user guides for their apps without manual screenshots.
Pricing
Outline:Paid
WTFM:Free
Plans
Outline:1-10 members $10 per month per month · 11-100 members $79 per month per month · 101-200 members $249 per month per month
WTFM:—
Open source
Outline:Yes, 40,778 GitHub stars
WTFM:—
Works with
Outline:Slack, Figma, Loom, Zapier, Open API
WTFM:Claude Code, Codex, SupportPages.io, macOS, Linux, WSL on Windows

Outline features

  • Intuitive markdown editor. Blazing-fast editor with markdown, slash commands and interactive embeds.
  • Realtime collaboration. Multiple users can edit together with comments and threads.
  • AI question answering. Search across docs and ask questions to get direct AI answers.
  • Slack integration. Search, share and ask questions from Slack; receive update notifications.
  • Public & private sharing. Share docs via link or restrict access, with custom branding and domains.
  • Security & permissions. Granular read/write permissions, groups, guest users and audit logs.

WTFM features

  • Source-driven docs. Writes step-by-step guides by reading routes, templates and CSS from the code.
  • Screenshot rendering. Creates PNG screenshots from HTML mockups of the UI using a local headless Chromium.
  • Plain Markdown output. Exports each guide as an index.md with accompanying images for easy versioning.
  • Pre-save validation. Checks structure, copy and screenshot accuracy before saving the article.
  • Agent integration. Works with Claude Code or Codex using your existing subscription and model settings.
  • Local-first operation. Runs entirely on your machine; no account required unless you publish to SupportPages.io.

Outline vs WTFM FAQ

Is Outline or WTFM free?+

Outline is paid, from $10/month (1-10 members), with a free trial. WTFM is free.

Which is cheaper, Outline or WTFM?+

WTFM is free, so it costs less. Outline starts at $10/month (1-10 members).

Is Outline or WTFM open source?+

Outline is open source (outline/outline on GitHub). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for WTFM.

Do Outline and WTFM integrate with the same tools?+

Their integration lists don't overlap: Outline lists Slack, Figma, Loom, Zapier and 1 more; WTFM lists Claude Code, Codex, SupportPages.io, macOS and 2 more.

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WTFM

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