Vidocu vs Scribe: from “captured steps” to complete video-based documentation
Scribe is strong for step-by-step workflow capture. Vidocu is built to turn one video into professional, publish-ready content: subtitles, voiceover, screenshots, and a structured help article—fast.
Trusted by product teams, support teams, and creators
If your main need is capturing on-screen workflows into step-by-step guides for internal teams, Scribe is a proven option. If you start from video (demos, walkthroughs, onboarding, YouTube) and want everything that comes after—subtitles, voiceover, screenshots/annotations, and a help-center-ready article—Vidocu is purpose-built for that workflow.
Vidocu turns one video into multiple outputs (subtitles + voiceover + help article + screenshots/annotations)
Vidocu supports 65+ languages for voiceover and multi-language documentation workflows
Vidocu includes built-in editors to polish the video and the generated documentation before publishing
Vidocu vs Scribe: Feature Comparison
See how Vidocu compares to Scribe across key features
| Feature | Vidocu | Scribe | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary input | Video-first: upload/record once, then generate documentation and localized versions | Workflow capture-first: focused on creating step-by-step guides from captured processes | Choose based on whether your source of truth is video or a captured workflow. |
| Outputs generated | Subtitles, AI voiceover, step-by-step help article, screenshots/annotations | Step-by-step guides and workflow documentation | Vidocu is designed for multi-format publishing from a single recording. |
| AI voiceover + localization | AI voiceover in 65+ languages; supports multi-language content workflows | Not highlighted as a core capability on the provided site content | Useful when you need the same tutorial for global audiences without re-recording. |
| Subtitle generation | Automatic subtitle generation with editing tools | Not highlighted as a core capability on the provided site content | Subtitles improve accessibility and reduce support load from “missed steps.” |
| Help-center ready article creation | Generates structured help articles with step-by-step instructions plus screenshots/annotations | Creates step-by-step guides; positioning emphasizes documentation and SOPs | Vidocu is optimized for publish-ready help articles from video content. |
| Editing & polish | Built-in editors to refine subtitles, voiceover, screenshots, and the article before sharing | Optimize workflows with AI (positioned as Workflow AI platform); editing details not specified in provided content | Vidocu focuses on reducing the “everything after recording” time. |
| Enterprise readiness & compliance | Not claimed here; evaluate based on your security/compliance requirements | Enterprise positioning with security and compliance mentions (SOC 2 Type II, HIPAA, CCPA) and sensitive data redaction | If strict compliance is a primary requirement, validate both vendors’ current security documentation. |
| Workflow optimization analytics | Not positioned as a workflow analytics platform; focused on content generation from video | Positions “Optimize” and AI-powered suggestions to improve workflows | Scribe is oriented toward documenting and improving processes; Vidocu is oriented toward producing publishable content from video. |
What Vidocu Does Differently
While Scribe focuses on video communication, Vidocu transforms videos into complete content ecosystems
One recording → multiple professional deliverables
Vidocu is designed around a simple reality: recording is fast, everything after is slow. It converts a single video into subtitles, voiceover, a step-by-step help article, and screenshots/annotations—so you can publish faster with fewer handoffs.
Video-first documentation (not just captured steps)
When your source content is a demo, walkthrough, onboarding video, or creator tutorial, Vidocu keeps video at the center and builds the written documentation around it—ideal for help centers and knowledge bases.
Built-in localization for global teams
Vidocu supports AI voiceover in 65+ languages and multi-language workflows, helping teams ship consistent training and support content across regions without re-recording.
Help-article structure that’s ready to publish
Vidocu focuses on producing a clear, step-by-step article with screenshots and annotations—so the output works in a help center, internal wiki, or training portal with minimal formatting work.
Editors built for finishing, not just generating
Generation is only half the job. Vidocu includes built-in editors so teams can quickly refine subtitles, voiceover pacing, screenshots, and the written steps before sharing externally or internally.
Great fit for creators and customer education
Vidocu is a practical choice when you need to repurpose content: turn one YouTube-style tutorial into a written guide, localized variants, and accessible subtitles—without rebuilding everything manually.
Best For
Vidocu is perfect for teams that need to turn videos into comprehensive content
Help centers & knowledge bases
Publish consistent, searchable support articles derived from your product videos—complete with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.
Feature Deep Dive
Explore how Vidocu's features work and why they matter
From video to help article: what “publish-ready” means
Vidocu is built to output a structured, step-by-step article that reads like documentation—not just a transcript. It pairs written steps with screenshots/annotations so readers can follow along without rewinding a video.
- Clear step sequencing for faster comprehension
- Screenshots/annotations to reduce ambiguity and support tickets
Subtitles and voiceover: accessibility + reach without re-recording
For product education and training, subtitles improve accessibility and scannability. When you need localization, AI voiceover helps you ship multi-language versions quickly, while keeping the original recording as the source of truth.
- Automatic subtitles you can edit before publishing
- AI voiceover in 65+ languages for global audiences
Editing workflow: shorten the “everything after” phase
Most teams lose time after recording—cleaning up captions, rewriting steps, taking screenshots, and formatting. Vidocu’s built-in editors are designed to compress that finishing work into a single workflow.
- Edit the generated outputs in one place (video + doc artifacts)
- Fewer tools and fewer handoffs between teams
When Scribe is the better fit (and when Vidocu is)
Scribe’s positioning emphasizes capturing workflows and optimizing processes across teams, with strong enterprise messaging. Vidocu is the better fit when video is your starting point and you need multi-format, multi-language publishing.
- Choose Scribe for workflow capture + process optimization emphasis
- Choose Vidocu for video → subtitles/voiceover + article + screenshots
How to Switch from Scribe to Vidocu
Switching to Vidocu is straightforward. Here's how to get started.
Inventory your existing Scribe guides
List the guides that should become video-based tutorials, help-center articles, or localized training assets. Prioritize the most-viewed or most-requested topics.
Record or collect source videos for the top workflows
Use your existing walkthrough recordings (or record once) as the source of truth. Vidocu is optimized for starting from video rather than rebuilding steps manually.
Generate subtitles and correct terminology
Run automatic subtitle generation and quickly edit product names, UI labels, and acronyms so the output matches your style guide.
Create the step-by-step help article with screenshots
Generate the help article and review the step structure. Add or adjust screenshots/annotations where users typically get stuck.
Localize with AI voiceover (if needed)
Select the languages you support and generate voiceover versions. Use this for global onboarding, customer education, or region-specific help centers.
Publish to your help center or knowledge base
Move the finalized article and video assets into your documentation platform. Standardize templates so new content stays consistent.
Set a repeatable release workflow
For each new feature, record once and let Vidocu produce the full documentation package—so releases don’t create a documentation backlog.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Vidocu vs Scribe
It depends on your workflow. Scribe is positioned around capturing workflows into step-by-step guides and optimizing processes. Vidocu is built for video-first documentation: turning one video into subtitles, voiceover, a help article, and screenshots/annotations.
If your primary need is capturing internal processes as step-by-step guides and you value Scribe’s workflow optimization and enterprise positioning (including compliance and redaction mentions), Scribe may be a better fit.
Vidocu generates automatic subtitles, AI voiceover (65+ languages), a step-by-step help article, and screenshots/annotations—plus built-in editors to refine everything before publishing.
Yes. Vidocu supports AI voiceover in 65+ languages and multi-language workflows, which is useful for onboarding, training, and customer education across regions without re-recording.
Yes. Vidocu is designed to produce structured, step-by-step help articles with screenshots/annotations that can be published in help centers, knowledge bases, or internal wikis.
No. Vidocu’s built-in editors are designed for practical finishing work—fixing captions, adjusting steps, and polishing outputs—so non-editors can publish professional documentation.
Yes. Many teams start by keeping existing step guides and using Vidocu for new or high-impact topics where video plus a publish-ready article (and localization) provides better outcomes.
Scribe promotes a free option and offers Enterprise plans (with talk-to-sales positioning). Vidocu pricing depends on your usage and workflow needs. The practical approach is to compare based on outcomes: time saved producing subtitles, voiceover, and help articles from a single recording.
Explore Vidocu Features
Learn more about how Vidocu can transform your video content
Video to Documentation
Turn videos into comprehensive documentation
Video to SOP
Create standard operating procedures from videos
Help Article Generator
Generate help-center ready articles automatically
AI Knowledge Base Generator
Build knowledge bases from video content
Video Translation
Translate videos to 65+ languages
Turn one video into documentation your users can actually follow
Subtitles, voiceover, screenshots, and a step-by-step help article—without the slow work after recording.
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