Kairoo vs GitBook
Developer docs platform that charges per-site and per-user. Kairoo gives you AI-powered help centers, live chat, and an AI agent — starting free, from $29/mo instead of $65/site/mo.
Kairoo
Free plan included. Pro from $29/mo, Business $49/mo. No per-seat pricing.
Up to 80% less than GitBook
GitBook
Premium plan + $12/user/mo. AI Assistant is a separate add-on.
Total cost: $780+/yr per site + $144/yr per user
Feature comparison
| Feature | Kairoo | GitBook |
|---|---|---|
| Knowledge base | ||
| AI chatbot | Premium+ ($149/mo add-on) | |
| AI article generation | ||
| Live chat | ||
| Email inbox | ||
| Custom branding | ||
| Embeddable widget | ||
| Analytics dashboard | ||
| Content gap detection | ||
| Article translations | ||
| Team collaboration | ||
| Custom CSS | ||
| Import from other tools | ||
| Webhook integrations | ||
| Self-hosted option |
Why teams switch from GitBook
Double-billing model: pay per site AND per user, costs stack fast
No live chat, email inbox, or customer support features — docs only
AI Assistant add-on costs $149/mo on top of the $249/mo Ultimate plan
Free plan limited to a single user with no collaborators
Ready to switch?
Import your existing articles from GitBookin one click. Start free — upgrade to Pro or Business when you're ready.
No credit card required. Import from GitBook supported.