Productivity and organisation
Scribe: review, pricing, data and alternatives
Scribe turns procedures performed on screen into illustrated guides for people documenting their work. It writes procedure descriptions, combines guides, hides sensitive screenshot information, and supports sharing. A free tier exists; the first paid plan costs $23 per month. Access and transparency score: 68/100, #8 of 22 in its category.
What is Scribe?
Scribe turns procedures performed on screen into illustrated guides for people documenting their work. It writes procedure descriptions, combines guides, hides sensitive screenshot information, and supports sharing.
According to its documentation, Scribe lets you:
- turn a procedure performed on screen into an illustrated guide
- write procedure titles and descriptions
- combine several guides into one document
- hide sensitive information in screenshots
- share procedures with teams and agents
We file it under Productivity and organisation, the category of tools to save time every day, and it also overlaps with aI writing tools and note-taking and knowledge bases. The category lists 22 verified tools on this site.
The publisher is Colony Labs, Inc., based in United States.
Who is it for?
It is mostly useful to these profiles: project managers, recruiters and HR, customer support, and small business owners. The need it covers is simple to state: save time every day.
Scribe is a good candidate if:
- you want to try before paying
- you plan to connect it to your tools or automations through its API
The best test is a concrete case from your daily work: if the tool does not beat your current method within a week, move on to an alternative.
How much does Scribe cost?
Pricing model: freemium (limited free use, then paid). A free plan is offered, usually limited in volume or features.
The first paid plan costs $23 per month (Pro Personal, displayed per-user price for annual billing; monthly payment listed at USD 29), according to the pricing page, checked on October 24, 2026.
Per month, that is more expensive than the category median ($15.5 per month, based on tools with a published price).
To estimate what the same work would cost done directly with an AI model, use our API price calculator. Prices change often: always check the official site before subscribing.
Data and privacy
According to its privacy policy, data is processed in several regions depending on the plan.
Exporting your content: PDF, HTML, Markdown. Being able to get your data back makes switching tools easier later.
Three habits apply to every AI tool:
- turn off the use of your content for training if the option exists
- use a work account separate from your personal account
- review everything the tool produces before publishing or sending it
Platforms, languages and API
Scribe runs on: web browser, browser extension, Windows, macOS, and API.
Interface languages are not specified.
A public API lets you call it from your own programs or an automation tool, and plug it into an AI agent.
How we scored it
Our 68/100 score does not judge output quality: it measures what can be publicly verified about access to the tool, its openness and how far the publisher can be trusted.
| Criterion | Points | What counts |
|---|---|---|
| Access | 25/30 | free tier, published price, French interface |
| Openness | 20/30 | API, data export, open code |
| Trust | 23/40 | identified publisher, declared hosting, age, presence in reference lists |
The full calculation is explained on our method page.
Comparison with alternatives
Scribe against other tools in the productivity and organisation category:
| Tool | Free | Entry price | API | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scribe | Yes | $23 per month | Yes | 68 |
| Microsoft 365 Copilot | Yes | $9.99 per month | Yes | 83 |
| forms.app | Yes | $19 per month | Yes | 83 |
| Pieces | Yes | $18.99 per month | Yes | 78 |
| Tally | Yes | $24 per month | Yes | 78 |
| RescueTime | Yes | $84 per year | Yes | 73 |
| Todoist | Yes | $60 per year | Yes | 73 |
| Manus | Yes | $20 per month | Yes | 71 |
Verdict
Scribe is a decent option; compare its price and terms with the category leaders.
Strengths
- Free tier to try it
- Public API
- Available on many platforms
Limitations
- More expensive than its category median
Alternatives
- Microsoft 365 Copilotfree tier
- forms.appfree tier
- Piecesfree tier
- Tallyfree tier
- RescueTimefree tier
- Todoistfree tier
Categories and jobs
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Frequently asked questions
Is Scribe free?
Yes, a free plan exists, with usage limits. The first paid plan costs $23 per month.
Where is Scribe data stored?
According to the publisher, in several regions depending on the plan.
Does Scribe have an API?
Yes, a public API is documented.
What are the alternatives to Scribe?
In the same category: Microsoft 365 Copilot, forms.app, Pieces, and Tally.
Scribe or Microsoft 365 Copilot: which one to choose?
Scribe starts at $23 per month, Microsoft 365 Copilot at $9.99 per month and our score is 68/100 for Scribe and 83/100 for Microsoft 365 Copilot. Try both on the same task before paying.
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