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

Trainual

What it does

Trainual centralises every procedure, policy, and role into searchable, assignable documentation that new hires and existing teams can reference.

You will love this tool when

You're hiring fast, need onboarding to happen smoothly without constant hand-holding, and want a single place where "how we do things here" lives.

Pricing

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2988

/ year

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249

/ month

Use cases

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Build role-based onboarding programmes

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Document SOPs by department and function

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Track training completion with quizzes

Ideal for

Growing companies systematising operations, founders building scalable processes, and teams tired of knowledge living only in someone's head.

Alternatives for

Trainual

Looking for other options? These are tools I've personally used with clients or tested extensively. Some might better suit your budget, tech stack, or team size. Consider this a shortlist if you need alternatives.

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Coda
Tool

Coda

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

Notion
Tool

Notion

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

Process Street
Tool

Process Street

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

How to automate with

Trainual

Tools like Zapier, n8n and Make.com are incredibly powerful, but they can feel overwhelming when you’re just getting started. Since you can connect almost anything, it’s hard to know where to begin.

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Zapier
Tool

Zapier

No-code automation connecting 5,000+ apps to move data and trigger actions excellent for quick wins when you need integrations that just work.

n8n
Tool

n8n

Open-source automation with self-hosting ideal when you need complete control, want to own infrastructure, or have technical teams building workflows.

Make
Tool

Make

Visual automation platform with advanced logic and error handling more powerful than Zapier when you need control over complex, branching workflows.

Considerations before you buy

Trainual

Trainual is specifically for training and documentation not task management or workflows. Pricing starts around €99/month for small teams and rises with user count. Compared to Notion or Coda, Trainual is less flexible but purpose-built for onboarding and knowledge management with better permissions, search, and tracking. If you're growing fast and onboarding is painful, Trainual solves that problem. If you just need docs and wikis, Notion is cheaper and more flexible. Trainual works best for companies with 10+ employees who need standardised training and can't afford to lose knowledge when people leave. Overkill for tiny teams or slow-growing companies.

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Trainual

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Playbooks

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How to choose your growth tools

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