SOPX
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SOPX vs Scribe
SOPX builds SOPs from video of real physical work: hands, machines, and floor operations. Scribe auto-captures on-screen clicks in your browser into screenshot guides. The split is where the work happens, off-screen or in a browser.
Last reviewed: June 16, 2026 · Reviewed by Gregor Obreza
, Co-founder and CEO Comparison Summary
The main difference: SOPX documents physical work on video, and Scribe documents on-screen clicks. SOPX turns a phone or screen recording of a floor, line, or machine into a structured, step-by-step SOP, with AI writing each step, translation into 50+ languages on every plan, and self-serve public pricing. Scribe auto-captures browser and desktop clicks into screenshot guides, which is fast and polished for software tasks; it now also translates into 10 languages and imports PDFs, though both sit on higher tiers. SOPX has no browser extension that auto-records clicks, so for pure software documentation Scribe is faster. Pick SOPX when your processes happen off-screen, Scribe when they live in a browser.
Feature Comparison
Side-by-side comparison of SOPX and competitor capabilities.
| Feature | SOPX | Scribe |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Physical process documentation | YES. Upload any video of a physical process and the AI generates a structured SOP automatically. | NO. Scribe captures software workflows only via browser or desktop screen recording. |
| Software workflow documentation | Partial. You can upload a screen recording and AI builds an SOP, but there is no browser extension that auto-captures clicks. | YES. This is Scribe's core use case. The browser and desktop apps auto-capture clicks into step-by-step guides in seconds. |
| Content capture method | Upload any existing process video. No re-recording required. | Record live in the browser or desktop app. Has to be performed in real time. |
| AI generation | AI segments the video into structured steps with descriptions. The full SOP is generated automatically. | AI helps write text descriptions based on recorded clicks. The structure is screenshot-driven. |
| Output format | Structured SOP document with discrete steps, video clips, images, and text. Exportable to PDF or Word. | Screenshot-based guide with annotated steps. Shareable via link or PDF. |
| Step-level editing | Replace any individual step with new video, an image, or an image carousel. The rest of the SOP stays untouched. | Edit individual steps and screenshots within the guide. |
| Annotations on steps | YES. Mark up step thumbnails and video frames with arrows, rectangles, ellipses, text, and callouts. Annotations show on the thumbnail and can stay visible during video playback. | YES. Annotate captured screenshots with arrows, shapes, and text. Annotations apply to static images only since Scribe has no video clips. |
| PDF/document import | YES. Upload an existing PDF and the AI converts it into a structured, editable SOP with extracted text, images, and translations. | YES, added March 2026. Imports PDF and Word into a Scribe guide. Pro plans are capped at 20 imports total across the team. |
| Version control | Built-in version history for every SOP. Previous versions can be restored (restore is available on paid plans). | Draft and publish model: edits stay private until published, then apply to all shared links. A detailed version history is not clearly documented. |
| Multi-language support | AI translation into 50+ languages on every plan, editable after generation. | AI translation into 10 languages, added September 2025. Limited to Pro Team and Enterprise, and it does not translate text baked into screenshots. |
| Public sharing (no viewer account) | YES. Share any SOP via public link or QR code. Viewers access it instantly without creating an account. | Guides are shareable via link. Viewers may need to create a free Scribe account depending on the settings. |
| API access | Available on the Enterprise plan as a paid add-on, on request. | Enterprise only. Scribe also offers an MCP integration for connecting to AI tools. |
| Approval workflow | Live on Pro and Enterprise. Approvals require a reviewer to sign off before a version publishes: draft, submit for review, then approve or request changes with a reason, with an optional four-eyes rule. A read-only procedure history logs who did what and when. Off by default. | YES. Customizable approval workflows on the Enterprise plan, so guides are reviewed before they publish. |
| Usage | ||
| Rollout time | Self-serve. Sign up and publish your first SOP the same day. | Self-serve. Free plan available and the browser extension installs in seconds. |
| Free plan | Free trial with up to 5 AI-generated SOPs and 3 AI translations. No credit card required. | YES. Free plan covers web apps only. Desktop capture requires a paid plan. |
| Pricing model | Per user per month, publicly listed, with a free trial and no minimum seat requirement. Enterprise is custom by operation size. | Per creator seat. Pro Team needs a 5-seat minimum, roughly $65 per month at entry (annual, June 2026). Enterprise is quote-only. |
| Pricing transparency | Pro is publicly listed on the pricing page. Enterprise is a custom quote. | Pro tiers are listed publicly. Enterprise pricing requires a sales call; small teams have anecdotally reported around $18,000 per year, which Scribe does not publish. |
| Best fit industry | Manufacturing, food production, logistics, field service, and other teams documenting physical work. | Software, IT, support, and operations teams documenting on-screen workflows, increasingly at enterprise scale. |
Pricing model
How each tool prices and packages access.
Scribe
Scribe charges per creator seat. Pro Team is about $13 per seat per month annually but needs a 5-seat minimum, roughly $65 per month to start (June 2026). Enterprise is quote-only; small teams have anecdotally reported around $18,000 per year, which Scribe does not publish. The free plan covers web apps only.
SOPX is best for:
- Manufacturing, food production, and operations teams documenting physical processes a browser extension cannot capture
- Teams with existing process videos who want to convert them into published SOPs without re-recording anything
- Multilingual floor teams that need SOPs in many languages on every plan, not just on higher tiers
- Teams moving from paper or static PDFs to video-based SOPs they can keep current as processes change
Scribe might be better if:
- Software, IT, and support teams documenting on-screen workflows quickly from a browser or desktop app
- Onboarding and L&D teams creating screenshot guides for web applications
- Enterprises that need SSO, approval workflows, and process-intelligence tooling for digital work
- Individuals or small teams that want lightweight, fast software documentation
Ready to see SOPX in your workflow?
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Migrating to SOPX
Two self-serve paths. Both run in your browser, no IT involvement needed.
Bring your existing PDFs
Export work instructions as PDF from your current tool, then drop them into SOPX. The AI extracts text, pulls images, translates if needed, and rebuilds them as structured SOPs in minutes.
Bring your existing process videos
Re-use any video you have already recorded. SOPX generates step-by-step SOPs from raw footage automatically. No re-recording, no manual editing.
Need API-based migration or a managed switch (for example, bulk export from a competitor's API)? We handle custom enterprise migrations on request.
Talk to us about migrationWhere SOPX fits next to Scribe
Teams comparing the two usually pick SOPX for video to sop , multilingual sops , or document import . These are workflows where Scribe's strengths sit in a different lane.
The pattern shows up most in manufacturing and food production , where the work happens off the screen and consistency across shifts and sites matters more than the documentation tool itself.
Frequently Asked Questions
Quick answers to common questions for this comparison.
Can Scribe document physical processes like manufacturing or equipment setup?
No. Scribe is a browser and desktop screen recorder. It captures software workflows only. If your process happens on a factory floor, in a warehouse, or involves physical equipment, Scribe cannot capture it. SOPX works from any process video, including phone recordings of physical work.
What is the main difference between SOPX and Scribe?
Scribe auto-captures on-screen clicks through a browser or desktop app and produces screenshot guides for software tasks. SOPX builds structured, editable SOPs from video of physical work on a floor, line, or machine. The split is environment: Scribe documents what happens in a browser, SOPX documents what happens off-screen.
Does Scribe support multiple languages?
Yes, since September 2025 Scribe translates into 10 languages, but only on Pro Team and Enterprise, and it does not translate text baked into screenshots. SOPX translates into 50+ languages on every plan, which matters for floor teams with non-English-speaking workers.
We document both software workflows and physical processes. Which tool handles both?
SOPX handles both: upload a screen recording or a phone video of physical work and AI builds an SOP from either. But SOPX has no extension that auto-records clicks, so for pure software documentation Scribe is faster. If physical work dominates, SOPX fits better.
How does SOPX handle process changes compared to Scribe?
In SOPX you update only the affected step, replacing it with a new clip, image, or text while the rest stays intact, and a new version is saved. Scribe uses a draft-and-publish model where edits stay private until published, then apply to all shared links.
Is Scribe good for factory-floor SOPs?
Not really. Scribe records a browser or desktop screen, so it works for software tasks but cannot capture a machine, a line, or a person's hands. For factory-floor SOPs, film the work on a phone and SOPX turns that video into a structured SOP with a clip on each step. Scribe fits the software side of a plant (ERP, MES screens), not the shop floor itself.
What is the best Scribe alternative for video work instructions?
SOPX is the closest fit when you need video-based work instructions rather than screenshot guides. Upload an existing process video and AI writes each step with a trimmed clip, title, and description, translates into 50+ languages, and shares by link or QR at the machine. Scribe stays the better choice for pure on-screen software walkthroughs, which is what its click-capture is built for.
How does Scribe pricing compare to SOPX?
Scribe charges per creator seat: Pro Team is about $13 per seat per month annually but needs a 5-seat minimum, roughly $65 per month to start (June 2026). Enterprise is quote-only. SOPX Pro is publicly priced per seat with a free trial and no minimum; see the pricing page for current numbers. If you work at Scribe and anything here is wrong, email [email protected] and we will correct it.
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