Folge

A professional desktop application for creating step-by-step guides with a focus on privacy and a lifetime license model.

Founded: 2020
Company: Folge.me
Platform: Windows & Mac (Desktop)
★★★★★
4.9 / 5 for privacy, annotation tools, and value for money

AI Output Example

“Folge captured every mouse click on my internal Windows ERP software, generated 25 high-res screenshots, and allowed me to export a 15-page branded PDF manual—all while keeping the sensitive company data 100% offline.”

Screenshot Preview

Folge desktop editor showing screenshot annotations and step management
Folge’s powerful desktop editor provides granular control over screenshot cropping, blurring, and multi-format exporting.

Key Features

  • Offline Functionality: All captures and data stay on your machine—ideal for high-security environments.
  • Lifetime License: Pay once, own forever. Say goodbye to recurring monthly subscriptions.
  • Multi-Format Export: Export to 7+ formats including PDF, Word, PowerPoint, HTML, Markdown, and JSON.
  • Rich Annotations: Advanced blurring, arrows, text boxes, and step icons for professional-looking guides.
  • Desktop Native: Seamlessly captures native Windows and Mac applications where browser extensions fail.

Pricing (2026 Official)

*Folge offers a one-time payment model with no recurring subscription fees.

Free

$0
  • Unlimited steps per guide
  • Up to 3 total guides
  • PDF Export only

Business License

$130/seat

(One-time payment)

  • Commercial use license
  • User management
  • Native Confluence Export
  • Priority Support

Milestones & Recognition

  • The highest-rated “Privacy-First” documentation tool by IT security professionals.
  • Recognized as the closest modern alternative to the deprecated Microsoft Steps Recorder.
  • Maintained a 4.9/5 user rating on G2 for three consecutive years.