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The private, local-first
Scribe alternative.

Built by a 30-year ERP & implementation consultant. Your client data never leaves your device — no account required, no cloud lock-in, no per-seat fees.

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FlowCapture vs Scribe

An honest, side-by-side look. [Scribe claims marked in brackets are placeholders — verify against Scribe's current pricing/feature pages before publishing.]

Feature
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Scribe
Data storage
Local-first — stays on your device. Nothing uploaded unless you publish a share link.
[Cloud by default — guides stored on Scribe servers. Update if changed.]
Account required to start
No account required
[Yes — account/login required. Update if changed.]
Capture modes
Screenshot, manual builder, screen recording, YouTube import (AI extraction)
[Screenshot/step capture. Update if changed.]
Export formats
PDF, HTML, Markdown, Word-RTF (Pro)
[PDF, HTML. Update if changed.]
Public share link + embed
Yes — shareable link and iframe embed
[Yes — shareable link. Update if changed.]
SOP & process templates
Yes — 25 templates across operations, HR, finance, and more
[Limited/no structured templates. Update if changed.]
AI step extraction
Yes — paste a YouTube URL and AI extracts steps
[AI-powered auto-capture. Update if changed.]
Pricing
Free (3 guides) · Pro $79/year — one flat price
[Free tier limited. Paid plans per seat/month. Update if changed.]
Built for regulated teams
Yes — local-first by design; no data leaves your device
[Cloud storage; check compliance docs. Update if changed.]

Why teams switch to FlowCapture

Three reasons that matter in regulated, process-driven teams.

Privacy & compliance first

In regulated industries — medical devices, oil & gas, manufacturing — sending client SOPs to a third-party cloud can be a compliance risk. FlowCapture keeps every guide in your browser. Nothing leaves your device unless you choose to publish a link.

One flat, affordable price

A single $79/year Pro license unlocks everything for one person — unlimited guides, all export formats, custom branding. No per-seat fees, no usage tiers, no surprise invoices.

Built for ERP, SOPs & regulated workflows

FlowCapture was built by a 30-year ERP and implementation consultant who needed a tool that fit real regulated workflows — not a generic screen recorder. Templates, branding, and export formats are all designed for serious process documentation.

When Scribe might be the better fit

Scribe is a strong product with a large user base and an excellent auto-capture experience — if you want to share guides across a large team using a fully cloud-based platform and don't have strict data-residency requirements, Scribe may suit you well. FlowCapture is purpose-built for people who need their data to stay local, want offline-capable export formats (PDF, Word), and work in regulated or ERP-heavy environments where cloud upload of process documentation is a concern.

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