[ compare ]
ArcDemo vs Scribe
Both build interactive product demos. Scribe is built for teams creating SOPs, training and onboarding documentation. ArcDemo includes every capture type, even desktop apps, on every plan including Free.
Facts checked on Scribe's own website on September 26, 2026.
[ short answer ]
Which should you choose?
Teams creating customer-facing interactive demos that capture leads and show buyer engagement.
Teams creating SOPs, training guides and process documentation.
[ feature by feature ]
ArcDemo and Scribe, side by side
22 features in five groups, including the ones where Scribe comes out ahead. Every Scribe cell comes from their own website.
| Feature | Scribe | |
|---|---|---|
| Capture | ||
| Screenshot demosBuild a demo from captured screens | Every plan | Browser extension, all plans |
| HTML captureSave the real page, so text stays editable | Every plan | Not listed |
| Sandbox demosConnected pages viewers explore freely | Every plan | Not listed |
| Video demosRecord and edit narrated walkthroughs | Tab, window or screen | Share guide as video (movie view) |
| Desktop app captureNative apps, not just the browser | macOS recorder | Desktop app, Pro and Enterprise |
| Editing and AI | ||
| AI copy editingAI writes or rewrites demo text | Editor agent, Pro and Team | Scribe AI, Pro and Enterprise |
| AI voiceoverNarration generated from scripts | Pro and Team | Text-to-speech for movie view |
| TranslationLocalized versions of a demo | Pro and Team | AI translation, Enterprise |
| PersonalizationTailor a demo per viewer or account | Audiences, Pro and Team | Not listed |
| Chapters and branchingViewers pick the path they need | Branching on Pro and Team | Not listed |
| Sharing | ||
| Links and embedsShare a link or embed on your site | Every plan | Link and embed, all plans |
| Demo hubsOne page that bundles several demos | Pro and Team | Not listed |
| Custom domainServe demos on your own domain | Pro and Team | URL whitelabeling, Enterprise |
| Analytics and leads | ||
| Step analyticsCompletion and drop-off per step | 7 days on Free, 90 on paid | Not listed |
| Account identificationWhich companies viewed | Pro and Team | Not listed |
| Lead capture formsCollect details inside the demo | Pro and Team | Not listed |
| HubSpotNative integration | Native OAuth sync | Not listed |
| SalesforceNative integration | Native OAuth sync | Not listed |
| AI agents and platform | ||
| AI demo agentAnswers viewer questions from your demos | Monthly allowance on every plan | Not listed |
| API or MCPAutomate or connect AI assistants | API on Team; MCP in early access | Search API and MCP server, Enterprise |
| SSO / SAMLSingle sign-on for your team | Enterprise SSO, early access | SAML SSO, Enterprise |
| SOC 2 reportIndependent security audit | No report yet | SOC 2 Type II |
[ pricing ]
What it costs to start
Free plan
Yes: 5 demos, 1 editor, every capture type
Basic: free, browser capture for web apps, shareable via link and embed.
Starting paid price
$29 per editor per month ($24 billed annually)
$25/seat/month billed yearly (Pro Personal; $35 billed monthly). Pro Team $13/seat/month yearly, starts at 5 seats.
Pricing model
Per editor; Team is $299/month with 5 editors
Per seat
[ key differences ]
What's actually different
- 1
Scribe is a documentation tool; ArcDemo is built for interactive product demos.
- 2
ArcDemo offers HTML and sandbox capture, branching, lead forms and account analytics.
[ fair's fair ]
Where Scribe is strong
Tool that automatically captures how work gets done and turns it into documentation and workflow context for teams and AI agents.
What Scribe highlights
- Automatic step-by-step guide capture
- Export to PDF, HTML, Markdown, Word
- Share as video
- Auto-redaction of PII and PHI (Enterprise)
- Confluence integration; MCP and API
- AI workflow analysis (Optimize)
Who it suits best
Teams creating SOPs, training guides and process documentation.
Best for: Teams creating SOPs, training and onboarding documentation.
[ switching ]
Moving from Scribe to ArcDemo
There's no import from other demo tools, so you re-capture. Most teams start with their three most-viewed demos.
Capture your key flows
Install the Chrome extension (or the macOS recorder) and click through the demos you use most. HTML capture keeps text editable, so you can fix names and numbers afterwards.
Rebuild the story
Add tooltips, chapters and forms in the editor, or ask the editor agent to draft the copy for you.
Swap the embeds
Replace the old embed codes and share links on your site, docs and sequences. Analytics start from the first view.
[ questions ]
Common questions
What is the difference between ArcDemo and Scribe?
Scribe: Tool that automatically captures how work gets done and turns it into documentation and workflow context for teams and AI agents. ArcDemo is an interactive demo platform with screenshot, HTML, sandbox and video capture on every plan, plus a macOS recorder. Scribe is a documentation tool; ArcDemo is built for interactive product demos.
Does Scribe have a free plan?
Yes. Basic: free, browser capture for web apps, shareable via link and embed. ArcDemo's free plan includes 5 demos, 1 editor, all capture types.
How much does Scribe cost compared with ArcDemo?
Scribe: $25/seat/month billed yearly (Pro Personal; $35 billed monthly). Pro Team $13/seat/month yearly, starts at 5 seats.. ArcDemo: $29 per editor per month ($24 billed annually), or a Team plan at $299 per month including 5 editors.
When should I choose Scribe instead of ArcDemo?
Teams creating SOPs, training guides and process documentation.
How we checked
Prices, plans and features were read on Scribe's own website on September 26, 2026. We make ArcDemo, so we list Scribe's facts as they publish them and mark anything we couldn't find as “Not listed”. Spotted something out of date? Email support@arcdemo.io.
Sources
- scribe.com
- scribe.com/pricing
- support.scribehow.com/hc/en-us/articles/10842126103965-Scribe-AI-Overview-and-FAQs
- scribe.com/security
- support.scribehow.com/hc/en-us/articles/30296125109149-Translating-Scribes-and-Pages-into-other-languages
- support.scribehow.com/hc/en-us/articles/35221245251485-Scribe-MCP-Server
Try ArcDemo alongside Scribe
Capture the same flow in both and compare the result. ArcDemo includes every capture type on every plan, including Free.