Guru vs Zoho Learn

Guru9.0Visit Zoho Learn8.8Visit

Higher score Guru #3 in Knowledge Base Software 9.0/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Guru

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Zoho Learn #5 in Knowledge Base Software 8.8/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Zoho Learn

• Guru fits best

  Internal teams needing verified AI knowledge

• Zoho Learn fits best

  Teams combining shared knowledge and training

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Side by side

Feature	Guru 9.0/10 Visit ↗	Zoho Learn 8.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score	9.0	8.8
Ranking	#3 in Knowledge Base Software	#5 in Knowledge Base Software
Best for	Internal teams needing verified AI knowledge	Teams combining shared knowledge and training
Pricing model	Paid	Free plan + paid
Starting price	Pricing on request	—
Free plan	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
Free trial	—	—
Deployment	Cloud, Browser extension	Cloud, Mobile
Platforms	Web, Chrome extension	Web, iOS, Android
Support	Email, Live chat, Tickets, Docs · 24/7	Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs
Compliance	SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML	GDPR, ISO 27001
Built for	Mid-market, Enterprise	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Guru 3/4 · Zoho Learn 3/4
Custom domain	Not checked yet	✓ (best)
SSO support	✓ (best)	Not checked yet
Version history	✓	✓
Content analytics	✓	✓
Specs
Publishing audience	Internal	Both
Article limit	Not checked yet	Not checked yet
Our review
Pros	Permission-aware search with cited AI answers Review, approval, verification, and revision workflows Slack, Teams, browser, API, and business app integrations	Organizes articles into spaces, manuals, and hierarchies Combines multimedia courses, quizzes, assignments, and learning paths Offers version history, analytics, mobile apps, and an API
Cons	Pricing requires contacting sales No free plan is offered Designed for internal knowledge rather than public documentation	Free plan is limited to 5 users, 3 spaces, and 5 manuals External sharing and custom portals require Express or higher Verified integrations are absent
Our verdict	Guru is a knowledge management platform for companies that need to capture, organize, verify, and deliver internal information. Searchable Cards and Collections give teams a structured place for company knowledge, while collaborative… Read the review →	Zoho Learn brings internal and external documentation together with employee and customer training. Teams can organize articles into spaces and manuals, collaborate through authoring and internal comments, and build courses with multimedia… Read the review →

Strengths and trade-offs

• Guru — where it wins

  • Permission-aware search with cited AI answers
  • Review, approval, verification, and revision workflows
  • Slack, Teams, browser, API, and business app integrations

  Where it doesn't

  • Pricing requires contacting sales
  • No free plan is offered
  • Designed for internal knowledge rather than public documentation

• Zoho Learn — where it wins

  • Organizes articles into spaces, manuals, and hierarchies
  • Combines multimedia courses, quizzes, assignments, and learning paths
  • Offers version history, analytics, mobile apps, and an API

  Where it doesn't

  • Free plan is limited to 5 users, 3 spaces, and 5 manuals
  • External sharing and custom portals require Express or higher
  • Verified integrations are absent

• Guru9.0/10 · Pricing on request

  A governed internal knowledge hub with cited AI answers and verification workflows.

  Visit GuruFull verdict →
• Zoho Learn8.8/10 · Free plan

  A knowledge base with built-in courses, learning paths, and reporting.

  Visit Zoho LearnFull verdict →