Trainual vs. PlaybookBuilder

How does Trainual work?

All the features you need

Trainual is the flexible, powerful solution for growing businesses. Think onboarding, training, processes, policies, and knowledge management – all made easy!

Features

1K+ app integrations
Completion tracking
In-app AI that generates content
Surface content in physical spaces
Unlimited documentation
Email & live chat support
Custom branding
Bulk content assignment using groups
Reporting
700+ content embeds
Version history
Chrome extension
Mobile app
Content owners
Single sign-on (SSO)
Free how-to courses and webinars
Giphy & stock photos
AI-powered content enhancement tools
AI-generated content outlining
Tests and quizzes (with AI-generated options)
AI-powered searching (with Q&A capabilities)
Interactive role & org charts
Unlimited e-signatures
Assignment due dates
HRIS & ATS integrations
Time estimates
Responsibility delegation & planning
Flowchart creation
Train in other languages & translating
380+ fully built HR, compliance, & employee development courses

Our platform

Processes
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Turn best practices into standard operating procedures and ensure everyone gets trained consistently. Plus, update content whenever to keep everyone aligned on the latest way to do things.

Policies
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Turn best practices into standard operating procedures and ensure everyone gets trained consistently. Plus, update content whenever to keep everyone aligned on the latest way to do things.

People
See how it works in minutes

Turn best practices into standard operating procedures and ensure everyone gets trained consistently. Plus, update content whenever to keep everyone aligned on the latest way to do things.

Company
See how it works in minutes

Turn best practices into standard operating procedures and ensure everyone gets trained consistently. Plus, update content whenever to keep everyone aligned on the latest way to do things.

Better than the rest

Trainual is the best onboarding and training software.

Trainual has everything your small business needs – from an org chart and directory, to policies and processes, to powerful integrations – all with unrivaled support.

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Hear it from them

Rick M.
Simple to use, powerful, beautiful, and just a joy. Trainual is a piece of cake to use, and they appear to have catered for everything. The thing is just noice!
Rick M.
Business Analyst, Credit Sense Australia
Brittany F.
Save time and moneyβ€”give it a try! You will be amazed at how efficiently it can help onboard new people and keep processes working like clockwork!
Brittany F.
Fitness Studio Owner, Tone Barre
Scott Fritz
I recommend Trainual to any business owner who wants to work less and make more.
Scott Fritz
Greg Hickman
We’ve always been good with documenting processes in our business, but Trainual lets us track the usage and progress of each process and forces us to simplify and organize associated or complementary documents together.
Greg Hickman
Founder and CEO, Systemly

Getting started is easy

Streamline training, and turn all of your best practices into a searchable, trackable employee handbook – simply and quickly!

Build your playbook

Every process, policy, and SOP your business relies on, in one place.

Train your team

Take people from "just hired" to "fully productive" in daysβ€”and keep them there.

Scale your business

Grow your team from 5 to 500 without the growing pains of scaling up.

Easy Integrations

Trainual syncs seamlessly with tons of work apps you already use. Like your HR and payroll system, your favorite messaging app, and thousands more.

Trainual's corporate policy management software integrates with Google DriveTrainual's policy management system integrates with Zenefits
πŸš€ Β Find the right plan for your team
Better training, clearer processes, and fully aligned teams... starting now.
Every plan includes 10 seats to start.
Core
Ideal for those seeking a centralized place for documentation and simplified training.
$249
/month (billed annually).
Additional seats: $3/seat/month
  • Unlimited AI-assisted documentation
  • AI-powered knowledge search (with Q&A)
  • 500+ customizable templates
  • Built-in screen recording
  • Commenting & real-time collaboration
  • In-app language translation
  • Roles & responsibilities builder
  • Train by group (role, department, location, etc.)
  • Testing, tracking, & reporting
  • Interactive employee directory & profiles
  • Software & tools hub
  • HRIS/payroll & Slack integrations
  • Mobile app & Chrome extension
  • Version history (30 days)
  • On-demand chat & email support
  • Gamification (coming soon)
Pro
Most popular
Built for teams that value accountability, structure, and personalized training.
$319
/month (billed annually)
Additional seats: $4/seat/month
Everything in Core, plus:
  • Individual training paths
  • Training time estimates
  • Content quality feedback
  • Auto-generated, searchable video transcriptions
  • Hosted video storage (15GB)
  • E-signatures (300/yr)
  • Org chart
  • Accountability/role chart
  • The Delegation Plannerβ„’
  • Version history (90 days)
  • Customer Success Manager
  • SCORM storage (5 GB)
Premium
For companies that prefer additional customization, compliance, and streamlined training at scale.
$399
/month (billed annually)
Additional seats: $5/seat/month
Everything in Core & Pro, plus:
  • Unlimited hosted video storage
  • Unlimited version history
  • Unlimited e-signatures
  • Custom branding
  • Custom domain
  • Single sign-on (SSO)
  • SCORM storage (15 GB)
  • Training path templates
Enterprise
For organizations that need premium support, security, and complete scalability.
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/month (billed annually)
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Everything in Premium, plus:
  • API access & custom integration support
  • SOC2 security documentation access
  • Extended implementation & migration
  • Dedicated Customer Success Manager
  • Organizational rollout support
  • Quarterly account reviews
  • Priority support
  • SCORM storage (Talk to us)
One-time implementation fee required β€” ensuring expert guidance for a successful
launch and long-term results.