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The fast knowledge base for teams.

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Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate

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Key facts

Vendor
Outline
Pricing
Freemium — Free – $10/user/mo
Free tier
Yes
Platforms
Web, Self Hosted
Best for
Startups, Remote Teams
Editor rating
4.6 / 5
Founded
2016
Headquarters
Remote

What is Outline?

Outline is a knowledge base tool from Outline. Outline is an open-source team wiki and knowledge base with a great editor.

Outline uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free – $10/user/mo.

It's best suited to startups, remote-teams and runs on Web, Self Hosted.

Standout strengths include fast & clean, open source, great search. Worth weighing: self-host effort for free.

Outline pricing

Self-hosted (free)
Free
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Cloud
$10/user/mo
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Pros

  • Fast & clean
  • Open source
  • Great search

Cons

  • Self-host effort for free

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Frequently asked questions

What is Outline?

Outline is an open-source team wiki and knowledge base with a great editor.

How much does Outline cost?

Outline is freemium-priced. It has a free tier. Paid plans start at $10/user/mo.

Does Outline have a free trial?

Outline offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.

What platforms does Outline support?

Outline is available on Web, Self Hosted.