Slab
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Knowledge management for modern teams
How to Replace SlabOverview
Features
43 features across 18 categories
AI Features(2)
Automatically generate summaries of long documents using AI.
AI-powered recommendations for related documents to improve knowledge discovery.
Accessibility(1)
iOS and Android apps for accessing and contributing to your knowledge base on the go.
Analytics(3)
Real-time updates showing who created, edited, or commented on documents.
Track document views, engagement metrics, and identify gaps in your knowledge base.
Visual representation of how documents are connected and related.
Collaboration(4)
See real-time presence of other users editing the same document.
Thread-based comments allow teams to discuss and resolve topics without disrupting main content.
Notify specific team members and receive updates on changes.
Multiple team members can edit documents simultaneously with live cursors.
Content Creation(4)
Quickly create copies of existing documents as templates for new content.
Write and edit content using Markdown syntax for technical documentation.
Advanced formatting options including embeds, tables, code blocks, and more.
Pre-built and custom templates to standardize documentation across your team.
Content Management(5)
Perform actions on multiple documents simultaneously for efficient management.
Plan and schedule content publication with a visual calendar view.
Assign document owners responsible for maintaining and updating content.
Save drafts and schedule content publication for specific times.
Track all changes to documents and restore previous versions instantly.
Customization(4)
White-label your knowledge base with custom logo, colors, and messaging.
Advanced customization of appearance with custom CSS styling.
Host your knowledge base on a custom domain for branding consistency.
Eye-friendly dark theme for comfortable reading and editing.
Data Management(1)
Export your entire knowledge base in multiple formats for backup and portability.
Developer Tools(2)
REST API for building custom integrations and automations.
Trigger automations and external workflows when specific events occur.
Integrations(1)
Search and share knowledge directly from Slack with instant previews.
Metadata(1)
Automatic calculation of estimated reading time for each document.
Notifications(1)
Customizable email alerts for document updates, mentions, and team activities.
Organization(3)
Organize knowledge into structured collections with hierarchical navigation.
Categorize and label documents with custom tags for flexible organization.
Create parent-child relationships between documents for organized structure.
Productivity(1)
Power-user shortcuts for faster navigation and document editing.
Search(2)
Natural language search powered by AI to find answers across your knowledge base.
Instantly search across all documents and attachments in your workspace.
Security(5)
Detailed logs of all system activities for compliance and security monitoring.
Granular permissions to control who can view, edit, and publish content.
Predefined roles like Admin, Editor, and Viewer for simplified permission management.
Enterprise SSO support via SAML and OAuth for secure access.
Additional security layer with 2FA support for protecting sensitive data.
Sharing(2)
Share documents with teams or individuals with customizable access levels.
Share select knowledge base pages publicly without requiring authentication.
Pricing
Free
- ✓Basic knowledge base with core features
Team
Popular- ✓Collaborative documentation for small teams
Business
- ✓Advanced features for growing organizations
Enterprise
- ✓Custom deployment with dedicated support
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Buying Slab saves ~$34,080 over 3 years vs building.
Estimates based on 43 features and a BuildScore of 5/5. Actual costs vary.
Integrations
30 known integrations