MagicHow AlternativesScreen Recorders & Screenshot Capture Tools like MagicHow

MagicHow is described as 'Free step-by-step guide creation tool for automatic process documentation and creating instructional documents like how-to guides, manuals, tutorials, and standard operating procedures (SOPs)' and is a Screen Recorder in the photos & graphics category. There are more than 10 alternatives to MagicHow for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Google Chrome, Windows, SaaS and Mac apps. The best MagicHow alternative is Guidejar, which is free. Other great apps like MagicHow are Scribehow, Steps Recorder, BetterStepsRecorder and Folge.

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  1. Guidejar icon
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    Transform documentation with AI-powered guides and demos. Enjoy seamless workflow capture via the browser, embed online, and customize with branding. Optimize guide visibility with SEO and enhance engagement using no-code features like click targets and CTAs.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Guidejar is the most popular Web-based, Windows, Mac & SaaS alternative to MagicHow.

    • Guidejar is the most popular free alternative to MagicHow.

    • Guidejar is Freemium and ProprietaryMagicHow is also Freemium and Proprietary
    • Guidejar is LightweightMagicHow is not according to our users
  2. Scribehow icon
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    Automates guide creation with a recording feature, generating detailed instructional manuals from user actions complete with screenshots, ideal for training, onboarding, and knowledge sharing across professional or personal settings.

    24 Scribehow alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  3. Steps Recorder icon
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    Steps Recorder (called Problems Steps Recorder in Windows 7), is a program that helps you troubleshoot a problem on your device by recording the exact steps you took when the problem occurred.

    8 Steps Recorder alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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    The "Better Steps Recorder" is a modern alternative to the now-deprecated PSR.exe tool, offering enhanced functionality and ease of use. Designed to document user actions with precision, this application captures screenshots and metadata of every step, making it ideal...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
    • BetterStepsRecorder is the most popular Open Source alternative to MagicHow.

    • BetterStepsRecorder is Free and Open SourceMagicHow is Freemium and Proprietary
    • BetterStepsRecorder is Lightweight and Privacy focusedMagicHow is not according to our users
  5. Folge icon
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    The fastest tool for creating step-by-step guides. A desktop tool to capture steps with every click of the mouse, customize screenshots, create annotations, and generate the final guide in HTML, .doc, PDF, and more.

    25 Folge alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  6. Uphint icon
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    Uphint is the easiest way to document any workflow. Our Chrome extension turns any process into a step-by-step guide, instantly. Say good-bye to manual documentation.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. Dubble icon
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    Dubble watches how you work and translates your actions into written step-by-step guides, videos and screenshots - so you don’t have to.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. GuideToDocs icon
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    Tired of manually documenting processes? Guide to Docs is the ultimate Chrome extension that records your screen actions and instantly generates professional user guides — complete with screenshots and step-by-step instructions.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
     
  9. GuideMagic icon
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    Fastest way to create step-by-step guides. Perfect for automatic process documentation, screenshot instructions, how-to guides and SOP documents! Great free alternative to ScribeHow or Guidde.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Google Chrome
     
  10. ScreenSteps icon
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    Capture your company’s unique procedures with customizable, step-by-step guides that enhance employee performance.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
     
    • ScreenSteps is the most popular commercial alternative to MagicHow.

    • ScreenSteps is Paid and ProprietaryMagicHow is Freemium and Proprietary
  11. Instructio icon
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    Instructio allows you to create clear and beautiful step-by-step guides in minutes. You can use the editor to manually create and customize guides by adding images and videos, fonts and design styles. But you can also automate the process of creating instructions using an...

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
     
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