How to choose documentation tools

Build a knowledge base that captures processes and decisions. Prevent institutional knowledge from living only in people's heads.

How to choose documentation tools

Introduction

Documentation prevents re-explaining the same processes, redoing solved problems, and losing knowledge when people leave. Notion works for startups. Confluence scales for enterprises. Google Docs is simple but unstructured. Coda bridges docs and databases. This chapter helps you choose documentation platforms that fit your team's writing style, integrate with your workflow, and actually get maintained instead of becoming stale wikis no one reads.

Assess your documentation needs thoroughly

Compare wiki, doc, and database tools carefully

Set up clear structure and reusable templates

Build a documentation culture across teams

Conclusion

Tools

Relevant tools

Notion
Tool

Notion

Flexible workspace for docs, wikis, and lightweight databases ideal when you need custom systems without heavy project management overhead.

Coda
Tool

Coda

Document platform that combines text, tables, and automation like Notion but with stronger formulas and buttons for interactive playbooks.

Trainual
Tool

Trainual

Training platform that organises SOPs, processes, and role documentation so teams know what to do and how to do it great for scaling companies.

Process Street
Tool

Process Street

Workflow tool that turns SOPs into interactive checklists with forms and automation excellent for repeatable processes that need consistency.

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How to choose automation tools

Connect your growth tools with automation platforms. Handle data flow, trigger workflows, and eliminate repetitive manual busywork.

Playbook

How to choose your growth tools

The wrong tools waste money and create friction. The right tools compound productivity. Avoid vendor promises and feature bloat. Choose what actually fits your workflow, integrates cleanly, and grows with you.

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How to choose your growth tools
Growth wiki

Growth concepts explained in simple language

Wiki

Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)

Document your repeatable processes in clear, step-by-step instructions that ensure consistency, enable delegation, and capture institutional knowledge.

Wiki

Braindump

Clear mental clutter by transferring all thoughts, tasks, and ideas onto paper or screen, creating space for focused work.