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Head-to-head · IT Knowledge Base Software

Hudu vs Runbook

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Hudu #3 in IT Knowledge Base Software 8.3/10 From $27/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Hudu
Runbook #8 in IT Knowledge Base Software 8.3/10 From $40/mo · 30-day trial ✓ 5 of 6 features Visit Runbook

Hudu leads on 1 check, Runbook on 1, and 5 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

Hudu and Runbook score identically on our rubric (8.3 out of 10) for it knowledge base software; Hudu sits at #3 and Runbook at #8 in our editorial ranking, so the choice comes down to fit.

Runbook offers internal employee portal; Hudu doesn't publish it. Hudu offers microsoft teams access; Runbook doesn't publish it.

Hudu is the better fit for MSPs needing IT documentation and assets. Runbook is the better fit for runbook-heavy operations teams.

  • Hudu fits best

    MSPs needing IT documentation and assets

  • Runbook fits best

    Runbook-heavy operations teams

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Side by side

Feature Hudu 8.3/10 Visit ↗ Runbook 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.3 8.3
Ranking #3 in IT Knowledge Base Software #8 in IT Knowledge Base Software
Best for MSPs needing IT documentation and assets Runbook-heavy operations teams
Pricing model Paid Paid
Starting price $27/user/mo Not published
Free plan — —
Free trial — —
Free trial length 14 days · no card needed 30 days · no card needed
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile, Browser extension Cloud, Browser extension
Platforms Web, iOS, Android, Chrome extension Web
Support Community, Docs · 24/7 Email
Compliance SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, HIPAA, PCI DSS, SSO/SAML, 2FA SSO/SAML
Integrations 65+ integrations 4 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Hudu 5/6 · Runbook 5/6
Internal employee portal Not published ✓ (best)
Runbook support ✓ ✓
AI-powered search ✓ ✓
Slack access ✓ ✓
Microsoft Teams access ✓ (best) Not published
Single sign-on ✓ ✓
Our review
Pros
  • Combines documentation, passwords, assets, IPAM, and SOPs
  • Supports portals, AI, SSO, MFA, and role-based permissions
  • Offers web, mobile, browser extension, API, and self-hosted access
  • Conditional branching supports detailed operational workflows
  • Branded help sites and internal manuals serve different audiences
  • MCP enables AI search, summaries, and process execution
Cons
  • No free plan is available
  • Hudu Radar is a separately priced add-on
  • Its broad scope may exceed teams seeking only a basic knowledge base
  • Access is limited to the web platform
  • No free plan is available
  • Enterprise pricing is not shown
Our verdict

Hudu is an IT documentation platform for managed service providers and internal IT teams. It brings structured documentation, dual knowledge bases, passwords, assets, IPAM, rack management, processes, and client sharing into one workspace.…

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Runbook is a browser-based platform for creating, organizing, sharing, and publishing manuals and standard operating procedures. It is designed for operations teams that need more than static documentation, particularly those managing…

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  1. HuduIT Knowledge Base Software 8.3From $27/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial
  2. RunbookIT Knowledge Base Software 8.3From $40/mo · 30-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Hudu — where it wins

    • Combines documentation, passwords, assets, IPAM, and SOPs
    • Supports portals, AI, SSO, MFA, and role-based permissions
    • Offers web, mobile, browser extension, API, and self-hosted access

    Where it doesn't

    • No free plan is available
    • Hudu Radar is a separately priced add-on
    • Its broad scope may exceed teams seeking only a basic knowledge base
  • Runbook — where it wins

    • Conditional branching supports detailed operational workflows
    • Branded help sites and internal manuals serve different audiences
    • MCP enables AI search, summaries, and process execution

    Where it doesn't

    • Access is limited to the web platform
    • No free plan is available
    • Enterprise pricing is not shown
  • Hudu8.3/10 · From $27/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial

    A broad IT documentation platform for MSPs that connects knowledge, assets, passwords, and workflows.

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  • Runbook8.3/10 · From $40/mo · 30-day trial

    A focused runbook workspace for teams that need structured procedures and process execution.

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026