Sonat

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Skip the setup headaches and get straight to writing. Open Sonat, create a new space, pick a starter layout (manual, how‑to, FAQ, or runbook), and begin drafting. Add sections, steps, and callouts with a block-based editor that feels familiar. Drop in screenshots, short clips, or GIFs to make procedures obvious. Create reusable snippets for repeated warnings or legal text, and define variables (like product name or version) so updates cascade across pages. Cross-link related topics as you write and let the table of contents build itself. When a page is ready for review, switch its status to Draft, Request Review, or Publish so everyone knows what stage it’s in.

Work with your team without tripping over each other. Invite editors, reviewers, or readers and set page or space-level permissions. Use inline comments to ask questions right where they matter, @mention a teammate to pull them in, and resolve threads to keep momentum. Suggestion mode lets contributors propose changes you can accept or reject with a click. Version history tracks every edit, so rolling back is safe and predictable. Maintain consistency with style presets for headings, labels, and code samples; lock critical blocks to prevent accidental edits; and rely on search and tags to keep content organized as the library grows.

Turn scattered tribal knowledge into clear training paths. Outline an onboarding pack that links equipment setup, account provisioning, and first-week tasks. Convert rough notes into step-by-step checklists employees can follow on their first day. For customer education, assemble a troubleshooting guide that includes decision trees, short demo clips, and copy‑pastable commands. Build an internal SOP library for support or field teams, complete with prerequisites, estimated time, and escalation steps. When policies change, update a single source of truth and notify the right group so no one is working from outdated instructions.

Publish when you’re confident, not when you’re exhausted. Ship to a hosted site with one click, keep spaces private for internal use, or share read‑only links with partners. Brand the site with your logo and colors, and export selected pages to PDF or HTML for audits or offline use. If you manage multiple product lines or regions, duplicate a space as a template and localize page by page. Regular maintenance is simple: filter pages by last updated date, flag ones that need review, and batch-apply fixes to reused snippets. Sonat is free, so teams of any size can build a comprehensive manual or knowledge hub without budget approvals or training courses—just open, write, review, and publish.

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Features

  • Starter layouts for manuals, FAQs, runbooks, and tutorials
  • Block-based editor with images, video, GIFs, code, and callouts
  • Reusable snippets and variables for consistent, bulk updates
  • Automatic table of contents and easy cross-linking
  • Comments, mentions, and suggestion mode for reviews
  • Roles and permissions at page or space level
  • Version history with safe rollbacks
  • Draft, review, and publish workflows
  • Search, tags, and style presets for organization
  • Public, private, and share-link publishing options
  • Branding controls and export to PDF/HTML
  • Free to use for individuals and teams

How It’s Used

  • SaaS product manuals and release update guides
  • IT runbooks for deployments and incident response
  • HR onboarding handbooks and policy pages
  • Customer support FAQs and troubleshooting trees
  • Internal SOPs for finance, operations, or compliance
  • Field service instructions with media-rich steps
  • Implementation and integration playbooks for partners
  • Course tutorials and lab instructions for educators
  • Open-source project documentation and contribution guides

Plans & Pricing

Free

Free

40 Topics
1 GB Storage
1 Variant
1 manual
Custom Domain
SEO metrics
Readability metrics
Menu builder

Business

$8.00 per user / month

$40, $8 Per user Per month
2000 Topics, Private Manual
Includes Features of Free plan, plus
5 users included
Unlimited variant
Unlimited manuals
2000 Topics
5 GB Storage
Private Manuals

Enterprise

$25.00 per user / month

$375, $25 Per user Per month
Includes features of Business plan, plus
15 users included
Unlimited topics
20 GB Storage
SAML (SSO)
Custom workflow

Enterprise Plus

Custom

Unlimited users, Unlimited storage
Includes features of Enterprise plan, plus
Unlimited users
Unlimited storage
Dedicated Customer Success Manager
Customized viewer design

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