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Savvy vs Trails
Short answer: Pick Savvy if you want AI-generated CLI runbooks; pick Trails if you want AI-generated video guides. Savvy has a free plan, paid from $25/month per user; Trails has a free plan, paid from $29/month.
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SavvyCreate and share runbooks directly from the terminal
TrailsThe easiest way to document your processWhich to pick
Pick Savvy if you want…
- AI-generated CLI runbooks
- Terminal runbooks
- Open-source code (getsavvyinc/savvy-cli on GitHub, MIT license)
- Integrations with Shell (on Savvy's list, not Trails')
Pick Trails if you want…
- AI-generated video guides
- Integrations with Zendesk or Knowledge bases (on Trails' list, not Savvy's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Savvy:Savvy creates AI-generated runbooks from your terminal commands and lets you share them via private links or markdown.
- Trails:Trails lets you record workflows and automatically creates step-by-step guides with annotated screenshots and AI-generated videos.
- Best for
- Savvy:AI-generated CLI runbooks
- Trails:AI-generated video guides
- Who it’s for
- Savvy:Developers who need to document, share, and reuse CLI workflows.
- Trails:Product, support, HR, and engineering teams that need quick, visual documentation.
- Pricing
- Savvy:Freemium
- Trails:Freemium
- Starting price
- Savvy:$25/month per user (Team)
- Trails:$29/month (Creator)
- Free plan or trial
- Savvy:Free plan (Free)
- Trails:Free trial
- Plans
- Savvy:Free $0/ per user per month · Team $25/ per user per month
- Trails:Creator $29 per month · Team $49 per month
- Open source
- Savvy:Yes, 464 GitHub stars
- Trails:—
- Works with
- Savvy:Shell, Chrome Extension
- Trails:Chrome extension, Zendesk, Knowledge bases
Savvy features
- Leverage Hindsight. Capture your command steps instantly and turn them into runbooks.
- Expand Aliases. Automatically expand shell aliases for portable workflows.
- Instant First Draft. Use LLMs to generate a draft runbook from raw commands.
- Run Locally. Step-by-step guidance while executing workflows on your machine.
- Redact Sensitive Data. Easily remove secrets, passwords, and keys before sharing.
- Secure by Design. Data encrypted at rest/in transit; never captures command output; BYO LLM for compliance.
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.
Savvy vs Trails FAQ
What is the difference between Savvy and Trails?+
Savvy focuses on terminal-based runbooks, while Trails provides visual video guides and UI screenshots.
Should I use Savvy or Trails?+
Pick Savvy if you want AI-generated CLI runbooks, terminal runbooks or open-source code (getsavvyinc/savvy-cli on GitHub, MIT license). Pick Trails if you want AI-generated video guides or integrations with Zendesk or Knowledge bases (on Trails' list, not Savvy's).
Is Savvy or Trails free?+
Savvy has a free plan; paid plans start at $25/month per user (Team). Trails has a free plan; paid plans start at $29/month (Creator).
Which is cheaper, Savvy or Trails?+
Savvy starts at $25/month per user (Team) and Trails starts at $29/month (Creator); the plans are billed differently, so compare what's included.
Is Savvy or Trails open source?+
Savvy is open source (getsavvyinc/savvy-cli on GitHub, MIT license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Trails.
Do Savvy and Trails integrate with the same tools?+
Partly. Both list Chrome Extension. Savvy also lists Shell; Trails also lists Zendesk and Knowledge bases.
On DevHunt
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