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What is the difference between Tango's free plan and its paid enterprise version?

March 6, 2026·1 min read·SOP Tools Compared

Tango's free plan lets you create a limited number of guides with basic features — browser capture, auto-screenshots, and step descriptions. The paid enterprise version adds unlimited guides, desktop app capture, team management, custom branding, advanced integrations (Confluence, Zendesk), and SSO. The biggest limitation of the free plan is the guide cap and restricted export options.

Feature comparison

FeatureTango FreeTango Pro/Enterprise
Guide limitLimited per monthUnlimited
Browser captureYesYes
Desktop captureNoYes
Auto-screenshotsYesYes
AI step descriptionsYesYes
Custom brandingNoYes
Team managementNoYes — roles, permissions
Confluence integrationNoYes
Zendesk integrationNoYes
SSONoYes
PDF exportLimitedYes
AnalyticsNoYes — guide views, usage

When does the free plan stop being enough?

SignalWhat It Means
Hitting the guide capYou are documenting frequently enough to justify a paid tool
Need desktop captureYour workflows involve native apps, not just browser
Team sharingMultiple people need to create and manage guides
Custom brandingClient-facing or professional documentation requirements
Confluence/ZendeskYour team relies on integrations the free plan lacks

Should you consider alternatives?

If you are outgrowing Tango's free plan, compare the paid pricing against Glyde and Scribe before upgrading. Glyde offers a competitive free tier without watermarks and strong Notion/Confluence export at a lower price point than Tango's enterprise plan.


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