Haiku Review

The AI SOP tool that captures, edits, narrates, and ships in one flow.

4.9/ 5Starting Free / $12 per seat / mo Pro

Last updated July 10, 2026

Overview

Haiku is the tool that finally collapses the whole SOP pipeline into one product. Capture in Chrome, Edge, or on the desktop; AI writes titles and descriptions with Gemini 3 Flash the second you stop recording; annotate steps by describing changes in plain language ('add an arrow to the Save button'); narrate with voice, camera, or both; preview as a scrollable Pages doc or a full-screen Story presentation; then ship as an MP4, a Confluence article, an embed, or a branded shareable link. Every SOP inherits your brand kit — logo, colors, fonts, cover page — automatically. Where Scribe, Tango, and Guidde each own one slice of the workflow, Haiku owns the whole thing at a lower price. It is our #1 pick for 2026, full stop.

Best for

Any team that wants capture, editing, narration and sharing in one tool
Ops leaders replacing a stack of Scribe + Loom + Confluence
Agencies that need branded, embeddable client SOPs
Small teams that want enterprise-grade output at a startup price

Not for

Teams that need a heavyweight LMS with formal quizzes
Regulated industries requiring paper sign-off audit trails

Features

Desktop capture on Mac and Windows
Chrome and Microsoft Edge extensions
AI-generated titles and descriptions (Gemini 3 Flash)
Annotate with AI — describe arrows, highlights, blurs, callouts in plain language
Audio and video narration recorded alongside the capture
Preview mode with Pages (scrollable doc) and Story (full-screen presentation) layouts
Export to MP4 video — no screen recording, no editing
Export to Confluence as a formatted article
Embed any Haiku in another site or tool with auto-updating HTML
Brand kit — logo, colors, fonts, custom cover page applied to every haiku
Keyboard shortcuts for preview, annotate, rename, copy, delete
Templates for common processes
Team workspaces, permissions and public share links

Pricing

Free

• Browser + desktop capture
• 10 AI-generated haikus
• Pages & Story preview
• Public share links

Pro

$12 / seat / mo

• Unlimited AI generation
• AI annotations
• Audio & video narration
• MP4 & Confluence export
• Embeds
• Brand kit

Business

$22 / seat / mo

• SSO
• Advanced permissions
• Analytics
• Custom domain

Pros and cons

Pros

Only tool in the category that does capture, AI writing, narration, video export, and embed — no stitching required
AI annotation in plain language beats every competitor's manual editor
Preview as a doc or a presentation without re-authoring
Brand kit auto-applies — no per-guide branding chore like Scribe or Tango
Export to Confluence and MP4 are native, not paid add-ons
Free plan is genuinely usable (10 AI-generated haikus, all core features)
Priced below Scribe Pro while doing meaningfully more

Cons

No dedicated LMS quizzing (use Trainual alongside if you need it)
Category-based knowledge-base hierarchy is lighter than Document360

Use cases

Replace Scribe + Loom + Confluence

Capture once, ship as a doc, a video, and a Confluence page from the same recording.

Branded agency deliverables

Every client SOP inherits your brand kit and embeds cleanly into their tools.

Multi-format onboarding

New hires get the same SOP as a scrollable doc, a narrated video, or a full-screen Story.

In-product help embeds

Drop auto-updating Haiku embeds into your app or help center — edits propagate without republishing.

Alternatives to Haiku

See our full Haiku alternatives guide, or start with these:

Haiku compared

SOP software comparison
Product	Rating	Best for	Starting price	Key features	Links
Ha Haiku AI SOP Platform	4.9/ 5	Any team that wants capture, editing, narration and sharing in one tool	Free / $12 per seat / mo Pro	Capture (browser + desktop) AI titles, descriptions & annotations Video export + narration Confluence export + embed + brand kit	Read review Alternatives
Sc Scribe AI SOP Generator	4.6/ 5	Ops teams that need to document dozens of workflows fast	$0 (free) / $23 per seat / mo Pro	Auto-capture AI step generation Redaction Embeds anywhere	Read review Alternatives
Ta Tango AI SOP Generator	4.4/ 5	Customer success teams building in-app walkthroughs	$0 (free) / $20 per seat / mo Pro	Live walkthroughs Auto-blur Great editor Free forever tier	Read review Alternatives
Gu Guidde Video SOP	4.3/ 5	Teams that prefer video over written SOPs	$0 (free) / $16 per seat / mo	AI voiceover Video-first Multilingual Auto-edit	Read review Alternatives
Wh Whale AI SOP + Chatbot	4.5/ 5	Slack-first teams	$99 / mo (up to 25 users)	AI drafts Slack chatbot Assignments Templates	Read review Alternatives

Final verdict

Our #1 SOP tool for 2026. Haiku is the only product that captures, writes, annotates, narrates, exports (video + Confluence + embed), and brands in one flow — and it costs less than Scribe Pro. If you're evaluating SOP software right now, start here.

Editorial note: We rebuilt this review after the July 2026 release added desktop capture, Edge support, AI annotation, MP4 export, Confluence export, embeds, and brand kits. Haiku moved from 'promising editor' to category leader in a single cycle.

FAQs about Haiku

Is Haiku better than Scribe?

For most teams, yes. Haiku matches Scribe's capture, then adds AI annotation, voice/video narration, MP4 export, Confluence export, embeds, and a brand kit — at a lower price.

Does Haiku record my screen?

Yes — in Chrome, Microsoft Edge, and on the desktop (Mac and Windows). Any app, any window.

Does Haiku have AI?

Yes. It auto-generates titles and descriptions with Gemini 3 Flash, and lets you annotate steps by describing changes in plain language.

Can Haiku produce video SOPs like Guidde?

Yes. Any haiku exports to MP4, and you can record voice, camera, or both alongside the capture.

Can I embed a Haiku in my own site or Confluence?

Yes. Copy an HTML embed, or export directly to Confluence as a formatted article. Both auto-update when the source haiku changes.

Is Haiku free?

Yes. The free plan includes browser and desktop capture, 10 AI-generated haikus, Pages and Story preview, and public sharing.

Quick answers: Haiku pricing, alternatives, and fit

Short answers to the questions buyers most often ask before choosing Haiku.

How much does Haiku cost per user?

Haiku starts at Free / $12 per seat / mo Pro. See our full Haiku pricing breakdown on the pricing page or compare it head-to-head with the top Haiku alternatives.

Is Haiku worth it in 2026?

For any team that wants capture, editing, narration and sharing in one tool, yes — we rate it 4.9/5. If your priority is teams that need a heavyweight lms with formal quizzes, look at alternatives to Haiku first.

Does Haiku have a free plan?

Yes. Haiku offers a free tier — good for solo use and small trials. Paid plans start at Free / $12 per seat / mo Pro.

What are the best Haiku alternatives?

The closest Haiku alternatives are scribe, tango, guidde. See our full Haiku alternatives guide for feature-by-feature scoring.

Haiku vs scribe: which should I pick?

Choose Haiku for capture (browser + desktop). Pick a competitor if you need teams that need a heavyweight lms with formal quizzes. Our compare pages score each pair on rating, price, and best-fit team.

Can I cancel Haiku anytime?

Haiku bills monthly or annually per seat. Monthly plans can be cancelled at any period end; annual plans typically run for the term you committed to.