SOP Rocket
SOP Rocket is a free Windows desktop app for creating standard operating procedures with screenshots and annotations.
What SOP Rocket is
SOP Rocket is a free Windows desktop app for creating standard operating procedures with screenshots and annotations. Users can drag in, paste, or record screenshots for each step, then mark them with arrows, circles, ellipses, blur regions, and notes. Procedures can be exported to PDF, DOCX, HTML, or Markdown; PDF exports can include brand colors and a logo. The app works offline without an account or login, and saves SOP files in a folder chosen by the user rather than uploading them to the cloud. SOP Rocket is open source under the MIT license, with no subscription or paid tier listed. Pre-built Windows installers are available, and the project also describes building from source. The maker says the Windows installer is not code-signed, so Windows SmartScreen may display a warning. The app is described for small businesses, freelancers, and agencies documenting processes. Support requests are directed to GitHub issues. The website uses PostHog for anonymous usage events and browser metadata; the privacy policy says this does not affect downloading or using the app.
Good
- Free with no paid tier listed
- Works offline without an account
- Saves files to a chosen local folder
- Exports to PDF, DOCX, HTML, or Markdown
- Open source under the MIT license
Watch out
- Windows installer is not code-signed
- Available installers are for Windows
- Support requests go through GitHub issues
Who it suits
SOP Rocket suits small businesses, freelancers, and agencies that need to document processes with annotated screenshots. It is for Windows users who prefer offline, local file storage and do not need an account.
Verdict
SOP Rocket covers screenshot-based procedure writing with local storage and several export formats. Windows SmartScreen may warn about the unsigned installer, so users should account for that when installing.
Plans and prices
From SOP Rocket's own pricing page, checked 9 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Free | Free | Windows desktop app · MIT licensed · No account required · Free; no subscription or paid tier |
The facts
Each one read from SOP Rocket's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Annotations
- Screenshots can be marked up with arrows, circles, ellipses, blur regions, and notes.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Download
- Pre-built installers are available for Windows, and the repository describes building the app from source.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Exports
- SOPs can be exported to PDF, DOCX, HTML, or Markdown, with brand colors and a logo available in PDF exports.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Installer notice
- The maker says the Windows installer is not code-signed, so Windows SmartScreen may show a warning.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The maker pages reviewed describe local file storage and exports but do not state any third-party product integrations.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker describes it as built for small businesses, freelancers, and agencies documenting processes without enterprise SOP platform costs.checked 9 Oct 2026
- License
- SOP Rocket is open source under the MIT license.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Local storage
- SOP files are stored in a folder the user chooses on their computer, and the app does not upload them to the cloud.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Offline and account use
- The app runs offline and requires no account or login.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The desktop app does not collect, transmit, or store SOP data on a server and has no built-in telemetry.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- SOP Rocket is a desktop app for creating standard operating procedures with screenshots and annotations.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Support
- The maker directs support requests to GitHub issues.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Website analytics
- The website uses PostHog for anonymous usage events and browser metadata; the privacy policy says this analytics does not affect downloading or using the app.checked 9 Oct 2026
- Workflow capture
- Users can drag in, paste, or record screenshots for each step.checked 9 Oct 2026
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