Tango vs Glitter AI
Both tools create step-by-step guides automatically. But one captures screenshots only, while the other uses AI to capture everything you say and do. Here's how they compare.
The Bottom Line
Tango and Glitter AI both speed up process documentation by auto-generating step-by-step guides. But they go about it in pretty different ways.
Tango focuses on screenshot-based documentation. Click through your process once, and it grabs a screenshot of each action to build a text-based guide. Simple, quick, and it handles basic browser workflows well. Over 3 million guides have been created with Tango.
Glitter AI takes a different approach. Rather than just capturing clicks, it picks up everything you say and do. That includes voice narration, hover explanations, and the full context of what you're demonstrating. The AI then transforms all of that into a guide that's ready to publish, along with the original video recording. It runs on Chromium browsers only (Safari and Firefox aren't supported).
What's the real difference here? Tango produces screenshots you'll probably need to edit. Glitter AI gives you a finished product, both the written guide and video, from one recording session. Glitter is 11x faster than putting together guides by hand.
Platform Overview
Both platforms help you document processes, but they take pretty different approaches.
With Glitter AI, you get both video and written documentation from a single recording.
Glitter picks up everything. Not just clicks, but voice narration, hover actions, and the full context of what you're showing. The AI then puts together a complete guide that's ready to share. 11x faster than building guides manually.
You can also convert existing video recordings into guides with Glitter AI. Works on web and desktop (Chromium browsers only, no Safari or Firefox), and mobile through video-to-guide conversion, all on the free plan.
For enterprises, Glitter offers transparent, straightforward pricing with standard contracts (up to 5x cheaper than competitors like Scribe).
Tango handles basic screenshot capture well.
Click through a process, and Tango grabs screenshots of each step to create a text-based guide. Fast and straightforward for browser-based workflows.
That said, it only picks up clicks. No voice, no hover explanations. The desktop app is Pro-only, and there's no mobile app (you have to take screenshots manually on mobile and upload them). The free tier caps you at 15 workflows, which tends to push upgrades pretty quickly.
For enterprises, Tango offers browser automation agents for repetitive tasks, along with SOC 2 Type II compliance and advanced analytics. One thing to note: The "Guide Me" interactive overlay (Tango's flagship feature) doesn't work for desktop applications, only web-based workflows.
At a Glance
Quick comparison of the main differences between Tango and Glitter AI.
Core Features
See how Glitter AI and Tango compare on core features for creating and publishing guides.How does guide capture work?
Just work naturally.
Everything you say and do gets captured and turned into a guide that's ready to publish in seconds. That includes screenshots, voice narration, and hover explanations.
Click through your process.
Tango grabs screenshots as you click. Simple and fast, but only what you click becomes a step. No voice capture, no hover explanations.
What exactly is captured?
Everything you say and do!
Beyond screenshots and mouse clicks, Glitter picks up: what you explain while hovering, what you say out loud, and the original video of your entire workflow.
Screenshots of clicks only.
If you hover over something and explain it, that's not captured. No voice recording. No video output, just text and screenshots.
What is the output?
Written guide (SOP) and original video recording
You get both: a structured, step-by-step guide and the original video. Best of both worlds.
Written guide (SOP) only
Text-based guide with screenshots. No video output at all.
Does it do speech-to-text? (talk to create a guide)
Yes. Speak naturally, works in 99 languages.
Advanced AI transcription and analysis. Your natural spoken explanation automatically becomes structured steps. Works in 99 languages on all plans. (Note: AI voiceover/narration coming soon)
No speech-to-text feature.
Tango doesn't support voice capture or speech-to-text. You have to rely on the auto-generated text descriptions from your clicks. As one comparison noted: "Tango does not write out any text you type automatically. If any of your steps involve very specific text entry, you'll need to manually add the text." — Scribe Blog
Can I create guides from videos?
Yes! Drop in any video and get a guide, automatically.
Upload any video and get a fully structured, step-by-step guide. Works with screen recordings, meeting recordings, and even live footage!
No. Not supported at all.
This functionality isn't available. You have to use Tango's browser extension or desktop app to capture workflows in real-time.
Does it work on desktop, web, and mobile?
Yes! Supports all platforms, even on the free plan.
Glitter offers desktop and web capture on all plans, including the free plan. Chromium browsers only (no Safari or Firefox support). Mobile capture works through video-to-guide conversion (no dedicated mobile app).
Limited platform support.
Desktop app is Pro plan only ($26/mo or $22/mo annually). No native mobile app, so you have to manually take screenshots on mobile and upload them to Tango using the "Insert a Step" feature. One major limitation: The "Guide Me" interactive overlay doesn't work for desktop apps, only web-based workflows. As G2 reviewers note: "What I dislike about tango is you there is not much option for the user to edit the photo that is captured."
Security & Privacy
Can I redact sensitive information?
Yes. Both on-device and cloud-based redaction.
Glitter supports both on-device blur and cloud-based redaction to protect sensitive information in your guides. Available on paid plans only (not on free plan).
Yes. Manual blur on Pro, Auto-blur on Enterprise.
Tango offers manual blur tools on Pro plan ($26/mo) for redacting sensitive information. Automated PII detection ("Secure Blur") is gated to Enterprise tier only, which requires custom pricing negotiation.
Is it SOC 2 compliant?
Yes, SOC 2 Type II compliant.
Glitter AI is SOC 2 Type II compliant, meaning we meet rigorous security standards for data protection and privacy.
Take a look at our trust center, everything's there.
Yes, SOC 2 compliant.
Tango is SOC 2 compliant, meeting industry-standard security requirements for enterprise customers.
Does it ever use my data for AI training?
No. Never.
Your data is yours. We never have, and never will, use your content to train AI models, and we don't allow any third-parties to do so either. This is a core commitment we make to every customer.
Learn more about our AI security and privacy practices.
Yes - they have a clear policy.
Tango explicitly states: "Your data is never used to train, retrain, or enhance any OpenAI models, Microsoft Azure OpenAI, or Gemini foundation models" and "We never allow our AI providers to retain or use your data for training or fine-tuning."
Business & Support
How much does it cost?
$20/month, or $16/month annually.
Simple pricing: $20/month if you pay monthly, or $16/month with annual billing. One user, one price. No hidden fees. You can downgrade to free anytime with one click.
$26/month (or $22/month annually).
Tango Pro runs $26 per user/month (or $22/month billed annually). That's more expensive than Glitter AI, and you need Pro to access the desktop app. As analysts note: "The main issue with Tango's pricing is that costs scale up quickly as teams grow. The per-user pricing model means larger teams will pay significantly more."
What about enterprise pricing?
Transparent, straightforward, and competitive.
Standard contracts, consistent pricing, and a fast sales process. No haggling, no confusing pricing grids. A good fit if you value transparency and easy procurement.
Custom pricing available.
Tango offers custom Enterprise pricing with additional features like browser automation, advanced analytics, and team workspaces. Contact sales for details.
What kind of support do I get?
Chat support, direct access to the founder.
See the chat window at the bottom right? That goes directly to me, Yuval, the founder. No bots, no ticket queues. Real support from a real person.
Mixed support experiences reported.
While Tango offers support, some users report friction with the billing system. The prorated billing model can lead to "surprise" invoices when admins add users without realizing it triggers an immediate charge. G2 reviewers also note: "Users face editing difficulties with multiple saving steps and lack of an undo button, making the process frustrating."
Pricing & Plans
See how Glitter AI and Tango pricing plans stack up, from feature access to pricing transparency.
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Glitter AI – Pricing Takeaways:
- 23% cheaper than Tango for individual users ($20/mo vs $26/mo monthly).
- 27% cheaper than Tango for annual billing ($16/mo vs $22/mo).
- Full access to key features on the free plan, including desktop app and AI tools.
- Simple, transparent pricing: One price per user. No hidden fees.
- Video-to-guide conversion and speech-to-text on all plans.
- No custom contracts. Standard terms, even for enterprise.
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Tango – Pricing Takeaways:
- The free plan is limited to 15 workflows and browser-only (no desktop app).
- Desktop access requires upgrading to $26/month Pro plan ($22/mo annually).
- No mobile app, must manually upload mobile screenshots.
- "Guide Me" interactive overlay doesn't work for desktop apps, only web workflows.
- Strict per-seat pricing - cannot mix Free and Pro users in same workspace. "All users in a Pro Workspace must have a Tango Pro subscription."
- Key features like Auto-Blur PII detection and Guide Me gated to Enterprise tier.
- Custom pricing for enterprise, contact sales for details.
So... which one should you choose?
Both tools are good. But they're built for different people. Here's the honest breakdown:Choose Glitter AI if you...
Choose Glitter AI if you need AI that captures everything you say and do, not just clicks, and produces both video and written guides from a single recording. You'll get full platform support (web, desktop via Chromium browsers, mobile via video-to-guide) on all plans, video-to-guide conversion, speech-to-text in 99 languages, and transparent pricing that's 23-27% cheaper ($20/mo vs $26/mo, or $16/mo vs $22/mo annually). Plus: direct founder support and a clear commitment never to train AI on your data.
Don't choose Glitter AI if you...
Don't choose Glitter AI if you need browser automation for repetitive tasks (available in Tango's Enterprise plan), or if you require Safari/Firefox support (Glitter only works on Chromium browsers). Our focus is on AI-powered documentation, not task automation or cross-browser compatibility.
Choose Tango if you...
Choose Tango if you need basic screenshot-based documentation and are comfortable with click-only capture. Tango is trusted by companies like Salesforce and Gusto, with over 3 million guides created. The Enterprise plan offers browser automation for repetitive tasks across apps. It's likely a solid fit if you primarily work in the browser and don't need video output or voice capture.
Don't choose Tango if you...
Don't choose Tango if you need video documentation, speech-to-text, or the ability to convert existing videos into guides. Also skip it if you need mobile capture (no native app), want desktop access on the free plan (Pro-only at $26/mo), or require the interactive 'Guide Me' overlay for desktop applications (only works for web workflows). The free plan's 15-workflow limit tends to force quick upgrades. G2 reviewers report 'screenshot issues, such as missing captures and inconsistent auto zoom' and note the lack of advanced editing options. The strict per-seat billing also means costs add up quickly for growing teams.
Real customer reviews
Genuine feedback from real customers ❤️
This software is mind-blowing! After 2+ months, it's an invaluable asset to my company. The transcription quality is out of this world, and the new image editing tools are so fluid and better than [competitor name redacted]. ...you've saved me so much time; I'm elated and highly anticipate subscribing for another year!
Tim M.
May 3, 2025
Our company has asked each department to use AI tools to increase productivity, and this has made a huge difference. One of our leaders had originally sent a link to check out Glitter AI, and we love it! We're now using it for clients as well as internal staff.
Kim W.
December 18, 2024
This is exactly the documentation solution that we've been looking for. Every software system requires operating instructions, and you make them so easy to create! It's perfect for employee training purposes.
Erez A.
January 9, 2025
Glitter is really cool! The step-by-step guide it created was exactly what we needed for our corporate Salesforce setup, which was a literal mess. Just having a video isn't great because it's a nightmare to update all the fields for billing. This tool is saving us so much time!
Dustin R.
March 8, 2025
This is amazing! I just used the desktop app to make a quick guide for a Photoshop tool that I can use in my class. It would have taken me at least 30 minutes before and I just did it in about 5 minutes. Thanks for such a great tool!
Sarah
January 28, 2025
I tested 2 products today to solve the problem of rapidly creating 60+ articles to onboard our customers, and Glitter AI is excellent! It's really easy to use and edit. The output is so easy to import into our CMS for our Knowledge Hub; it's fantastic.
Emily W.
February 15, 2025
Really love this product! We use Guru for documentation at our company. With Glitter, I can do a quick walkthrough, and it creates a guide that can be pasted right into Guru, which saves us from undocumented tasks.
Jens A.
April 12, 2025
So far, I'm liking Glitter a great deal; it's very intuitive and useful. Our school district has an old method for online help for our student information system. Glitter is a great way to save many, MANY, person-hours of work, and our IT person is excited about it too!
John
January 9, 2025
This software is mind-blowing! After 2+ months, it's an invaluable asset to my company. The transcription quality is out of this world, and the new image editing tools are so fluid and better than [competitor name redacted]. ...you've saved me so much time; I'm elated and highly anticipate subscribing for another year!
Tim M.
May 3, 2025
Our company has asked each department to use AI tools to increase productivity, and this has made a huge difference. One of our leaders had originally sent a link to check out Glitter AI, and we love it! We're now using it for clients as well as internal staff.
Kim W.
December 18, 2024
This is exactly the documentation solution that we've been looking for. Every software system requires operating instructions, and you make them so easy to create! It's perfect for employee training purposes.
Erez A.
January 9, 2025
Glitter is really cool! The step-by-step guide it created was exactly what we needed for our corporate Salesforce setup, which was a literal mess. Just having a video isn't great because it's a nightmare to update all the fields for billing. This tool is saving us so much time!
Dustin R.
March 8, 2025
This is amazing! I just used the desktop app to make a quick guide for a Photoshop tool that I can use in my class. It would have taken me at least 30 minutes before and I just did it in about 5 minutes. Thanks for such a great tool!
Sarah
January 28, 2025
I tested 2 products today to solve the problem of rapidly creating 60+ articles to onboard our customers, and Glitter AI is excellent! It's really easy to use and edit. The output is so easy to import into our CMS for our Knowledge Hub; it's fantastic.
Emily W.
February 15, 2025
Really love this product! We use Guru for documentation at our company. With Glitter, I can do a quick walkthrough, and it creates a guide that can be pasted right into Guru, which saves us from undocumented tasks.
Jens A.
April 12, 2025
So far, I'm liking Glitter a great deal; it's very intuitive and useful. Our school district has an old method for online help for our student information system. Glitter is a great way to save many, MANY, person-hours of work, and our IT person is excited about it too!
John
January 9, 2025
This software is mind-blowing! After 2+ months, it's an invaluable asset to my company. The transcription quality is out of this world, and the new image editing tools are so fluid and better than [competitor name redacted]. ...you've saved me so much time; I'm elated and highly anticipate subscribing for another year!
Tim M.
May 3, 2025
Our company has asked each department to use AI tools to increase productivity, and this has made a huge difference. One of our leaders had originally sent a link to check out Glitter AI, and we love it! We're now using it for clients as well as internal staff.
Kim W.
December 18, 2024
This is exactly the documentation solution that we've been looking for. Every software system requires operating instructions, and you make them so easy to create! It's perfect for employee training purposes.
Erez A.
January 9, 2025
Glitter is really cool! The step-by-step guide it created was exactly what we needed for our corporate Salesforce setup, which was a literal mess. Just having a video isn't great because it's a nightmare to update all the fields for billing. This tool is saving us so much time!
Dustin R.
March 8, 2025
This is amazing! I just used the desktop app to make a quick guide for a Photoshop tool that I can use in my class. It would have taken me at least 30 minutes before and I just did it in about 5 minutes. Thanks for such a great tool!
Sarah
January 28, 2025
I tested 2 products today to solve the problem of rapidly creating 60+ articles to onboard our customers, and Glitter AI is excellent! It's really easy to use and edit. The output is so easy to import into our CMS for our Knowledge Hub; it's fantastic.
Emily W.
February 15, 2025
Really love this product! We use Guru for documentation at our company. With Glitter, I can do a quick walkthrough, and it creates a guide that can be pasted right into Guru, which saves us from undocumented tasks.
Jens A.
April 12, 2025
So far, I'm liking Glitter a great deal; it's very intuitive and useful. Our school district has an old method for online help for our student information system. Glitter is a great way to save many, MANY, person-hours of work, and our IT person is excited about it too!
John
January 9, 2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Glitter AI and how does it work?
Glitter AI helps you create step-by-step guides, SOPs, and documentation effortlessly. Simply record yourself carrying out a process and Glitter AI will automatically transform it into a step-by-step guide complete with screenshots and text based on what you said while recording.
Glitter provides apps for both desktop and browser to capture your screen and microphone, or you can upload an existing video of anything – even of a real-life process like assembling a product or operating a machine.
Glitter AI automatically captures screenshots and uses AI to transform your spoken explanation into a professional written guide. What normally takes hours or days now takes just a few minutes!
Can I upload existing videos to create guides?
Yes! Our new video-to-guide feature lets you convert ANY video into a step-by-step guide - including:
- Zoom and Microsoft Teams recordings
- Screen recordings from any source
- Live footage (not just software!)
- Mobile screen recordings
Just upload your video and our AI intelligently identifies each step and creates professional documentation automatically.
Do you have a desktop app and browser extension?
Yes to both! And they're included in the free plan:
• Desktop App (Mac/Windows) - Capture ANY application on your computer (Excel, Photoshop, SAP, etc.)
• Chrome Extension - Perfect for web-based processes and SaaS tools or any website.
Works with Chrome, Edge, Arc, Brave, and other Chromium browsers.
Does Glitter AI support mobile?
Yes! Through our video-to-guide feature:
- Record your mobile screen (iOS or Android)
- Upload the recording to Glitter AI
- Our AI converts it into step-by-step documentation
Perfect for mobile app tutorials and processes!
What languages does Glitter AI support?
Glitter AI supports 99 languages:
- Create guides in any language - Speak in your native language while recording
- Output in any language - Guides can be written in virtually any language
- Auto-translation - Record in one language and automatically translate to another
The complete list of languages: English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Hindi, Arabic, Bengali, Portuguese, Russian, Japanese, Marathi, Telugu, Punjabi, Turkish, Korean, Malay, French, German, Vietnamese, Tamil, Cantonese, Urdu, Javanese, Italian, Gujarati, Hausa, Persian, Polish, Kannada, Indonesian, Pashto, Malayalam, Odia, Burmese, Uzbek, Sindhi, Ukrainian, Kurdish, Nepali, Filipino, Fulah, Romanian, Amharic, Igbo, Azerbaijani, Dutch, Cebuano, Somali, Thai, Khmer, Swahili, Assamese, Lingala, Greek, Hungarian, Kazakh, Chichewa, Shona, Czech, Swedish, Hebrew, Catalan, Serbian, Xhosa, Belarusian, Bulgarian, Tajik, Afrikaans, Armenian, Ganda, Danish, Mongolian, Croatian, Northern Sotho, Finnish, Norwegian, Slovak, Luo, Wolof, Kyrgyz, Umbundu, Georgian, Lao, Lithuanian, Bosnian, Slovenian, Galician, Macedonian, Occitan, Latvian, Irish, Estonian, Welsh, Maltese, Kabuverdianu, Luxembourgish, Icelandic, Asturian, Māori and Zulu.
How can I share or export my guides?
You have complete control over your content:
- Share via link - Send to anyone, no account needed
- Export formats - PDF, HTML, Markdown, Smart Copy-to-Clipboard (Pro plan and above)
- Privacy controls - Keep private, share with specific people, or make public
- Embed anywhere - Add to your website, knowledge base, or LMS
- Copy to clipboard - Paste into any platform
Does Glitter AI integrate with other tools?
Yes! Glitter AI works with your existing tools:
Available Now:
- Export to any platform - Use PDF, HTML, or Markdown formats
- Embed anywhere - Add guides to any website or tool that supports embeds
- Copy & paste - Transfer content to any documentation platform
You can export or embed to a variety of platforms:
- Confluence
- Intercom
- Notion
- Zendesk
- And hundreds more!
What export formats do you support?
You can easily export your Glitter guides to a variety of platforms:
- HTML
- Markdown
- Smart Copy-to-Clipboard
Smart Copy-to-Clipboard is a feature that automatically converts dynamic content into static images which makes it easy to copy and paste into any platform.
What's included in the free plan?
Our generous free plan includes:
- 10 guides
- Desktop app and Chrome extension
- Basic editing features
- Share via link
- Perfect for trying Glitter AI
Pro Plan and above add:
- Unlimited guides
- 60 minutes time limit per guide
- Convert videos to guides
- On-device blur / redact for sensitive information
- Advanced exports (PDF, Markdown, HTML, etc.)
- Secure embed guides without making them public
- Advanced screenshot editing
- Priority support
Is my data secure?
Yes. Here's how we keep your data secure:
- SOC 2 Type II compliant - We meet rigorous security standards for data protection and privacy. Request SOC 2 reports and learn more about how we handle privacy and security at our trust center
- Enterprise-grade security - AES-256 encryption at transit and at rest
- Your data stays yours - Not used for AI training or sold to third parties
- Guides are private by default - Only you can access your guides unless you share them
- On-device blurring / redaction - on desktop, so no sensitive data is sent to the cloud
Does Glitter AI use my data to train AI models?
No. Never.
Your data is yours. We never have, and never will, use your content to train AI models. This is a core commitment we make to every customer and is legally binding in our terms.
We also opt out of allowing any third-party AI providers to use customer data for training, and require that all customer data is deleted within 30 days of processing.
Learn more on our AI Security & Privacy page and trust center.
How is Glitter AI different from other documentation tools?
Glitter AI offers several unique capabilities that set it apart:
Magic Article: Automatic Speech-to-Text + AI:
- Transcribes what you say AS you record and includes it in the guide
- AI cleans up your speech, removing filler words and creating professional text
- No need to add text after recording - it's all done automatically (you can edit everything)
Advanced Video-to-Guide Conversion:
- Uses cutting-edge large language models to understand video contents
- Automatically identifies steps, actions, and important information
- Works with any video - screen recordings, meetings, or live footage
Desktop Support on Free Tier:
- Full desktop app included in our free plan (many competitors charge for this)
- Capture ANY application, not just web browsers
- On-device blurring / redaction of sensitive information
Other screen recorders just output videos. Other guide creation tools capture clicks. Glitter AI combines: video (+ clicks and keyboard events), voice narration, and smart AI to create professional documentation - fast.
Who uses Glitter AI?
Thousands of teams across industries:
- IT Departments - Document software procedures and technical processes
- Operations Teams - Create SOPs and standardize workflows
- Customer Success - Build help articles and onboarding guides
- HR Teams - Document employee training and processes
- Educators - Develop course materials and tutorials
- Consultants - Deliver professional documentation to clients
- Anyone who's tired of spending hours on documentation!