CompassDocs
8.3#1 in hr knowledge base softwareFrom $8 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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SOP Studio
6.2#19 in sop softwareFrom $99 a monthWeb
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| Fact | CompassDocs | SOP Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The product lists a Claude connector, Microsoft 365 and Entra sync, Google Workspace directory sync, and notifications through Webex, Teams, Slack, email, or webhooks. | The Enterprise plan includes custom integrations for HRIS and GRC systems; the maker does not name specific integrations on the pricing page. |
| Purpose | CompassDocs is a self-hosted team knowledge base for writing, organizing, and searching SOPs, technical documentation, policies, and internal knowledge. | SOP Studio provides a governed workflow for drafting, reviewing, approving, acknowledging, and producing evidence for standard operating procedures. |
| Support | The Community plan includes GitHub community support, while Enterprise offers optional dedicated support with a 48-hour response commitment for $3,000 per year. | The plans include email support on Starter, priority email support on Growth, and dedicated support with SLAs on Enterprise. |
CompassDocs plans
- CommunityFree
- Cloud$8 a month
- Enterprise$599 a year
- Enterprise dedicated support add-on$3,000 a year
SOP Studio plans
- Reader add-on$2 a month
- Starter$99 a month
- Growth$499 a month
- Enterprise$1,499 a month
Pick CompassDocs if…
It suits teams that want to host their own searchable knowledge base and manage document review and access by role. Organizations needing a managed cloud service should note that the listed Cloud plan has not launched.
Pick SOP Studio if…
SOP Studio is intended for teams of 50 to 500 people that need governed procedures and audit evidence without a heavyweight QMS. It also suits organizations mapping SOPs to compliance controls.