Scribe vs Tango vs Michii
All three record a workflow and turn it into a step-by-step guide. They differ on desktop capture, where live walkthroughs sit in the price list, export formats and how they charge teams.
- 14-day free trial
- No credit card
- Viewers never pay
- Works on any web app
The short answer
Scribe, Tango and Michii all capture a workflow as a step-by-step guide with screenshots. Scribe is the most complete, with desktop capture, many export formats and enterprise compliance. Tango offers a free plan and desktop capture, with full live walkthroughs on Enterprise. Michii is browser-only and focuses on playing guides on the live page, on every plan, with shortcuts and step analytics.
Scribe vs. Tango vs. Michii, feature by feature
| Scribe | Tango | Michii | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Desktop app capture | Yes, Pro and Enterprise | Yes, Pro | No, browser only |
| Live on-screen walkthrough | Guide Me, all plans | Guide Me and Pins on Enterprise; guidance to members on Pro | All plans |
| Exports | PDF, HTML, Markdown, Word | PDF, HTML, Markdown, video | PDF, video |
| Automatic redaction | Enterprise | Enterprise | All plans |
| Free option | Basic, no time limit | Free, 5 shared workflows | 14-day trial |
| Enterprise compliance | SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, SSO, SCIM | SOC 2 Type 2, SSO, SCIM | Contact us |
Pricing side by side
| Scribe | Tango | Michii | |
|---|---|---|---|
| One person, yearly | $25 a month | $22 a month | $15 a month |
| One person, monthly | $35 a month | $30 a month | $19 a month |
| Team of 5, yearly | $65 to $115 a month (Scribe shows $13 and $23 per seat) | $75 a month | $57.50 a month |
| Team of 5, monthly | $85 to $145 a month | $100 a month | $69 a month |
| Seat rules | 5-seat minimum on Pro Team; whole team on one plan | Whole workspace upgrades | 5 seats included; viewers never pay |
Prices are each vendor's published list prices in USD, checked 2026-10-20. Check their pricing pages before you buy; they change.
When Scribe or Tango is the better pick
Michii is not the right tool for everyone. Pick one of them if any of these describe you.
Pick Scribe for breadth
Desktop capture, Word and Confluence output, and the strongest enterprise compliance list.
Pick Tango for a free start
A free plan for up to 10 users, and desktop capture on Pro.
How to choose between them
The quickest fair test.
List your must-haves
Desktop capture, export format, live walkthroughs, compliance.
Cross off what fails a must-have
Use the table above.
Record your hardest workflow in what remains
Same workflow, same test data.
Replay it as a new hire
Fresh browser profile, no help.
Price your real team
Writers and readers counted separately.
Frequently asked questions
Which is best for live walkthroughs on a budget?
Scribe and Michii both include live walkthroughs on standard plans. Tango keeps full Guide Me and Pins on Enterprise.
Which works on desktop apps?
Scribe and Tango, on paid plans. Michii works in the browser only.
Which has a free plan?
Scribe Basic and Tango Free. Michii has a 14-day trial with every feature.
Where do these prices come from?
From scribe.com/pricing, tango.ai/pricing and Michii's pricing page, checked on 20 October 2026.
Put Michii in your shortlist test
Record the workflow once. Michii writes the steps, captures the screenshots, and gives you one link to share. 14 days free, no card.
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