shouldiuse.io

VERDICT

Should I use Whale?

Document SOPs and train your team, manage your knowledge and never miss a beat with Whale's AI SOP Software. Start for free, no cc needed. - usewhale.io

Depends. Reasonable pick for SMB ops teams wanting SOP documentation and onboarding, with a free tier to test first. Skip it if you need workflow automation or verified reliability — evidence is thin and Capterra sits at 3.7/5.

Confidence

Low. Based on ~12 usable public sources; most 'Whale' search hits matched unrelated products (2022 film, Naver browser, Triple Whale, fintechs) and were excluded.

Ratings

  • Value for money
  • Ease of use
  • Feature depth
  • Support qualityNo direct support evidence found
  • Security posture

Pricing

$0

Free

ModelNot disclosed
Monthly feesNot disclosed
HardwareNot disclosed
Free tierYes
Paid editionsNot published in reviewed sources

Best for

  • Docs-heavy SMB teams
  • Companies running EOS
  • Fast onboarding of new hires
  • Ops leads centralizing SOPs

Not for

  • Solo founders — a shared doc works fine
  • Teams needing automated workflow execution, not documents
  • Enterprises needing audit-grade process engines
  • Buyers demanding verified third-party security audits

Gotchas - check before you buy

medium

G2 lists only 2 pricing editions; seat and AI-usage limits not public — confirm before committing.

medium

A Capterra reviewer mentions requesting a refund; trial the free plan before annual commitment.

low

SOC 2/HIPAA claims are vendor self-reported; no independent audit evidence in reviewed sources.

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Free plan to start; no credit card required.
  • G2 users highlight how simple the tool is.
  • Officially SOC 2 compliant, GDPR compliant, HIPAA ready.
  • Tailored for EOS-style companies running SOPs and onboarding.

Cons

  • Modest 3.7/5 Capterra rating from only six reviews.
  • Not a process engine — documentation and training, no workflow automation.
  • At least one Capterra reviewer requested a refund.

Sources & method

Analyzed 9/21/2026 - 12 sources - No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed. Vendor self-reports SOC 2, GDPR compliance, HIPAA readiness.

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Key stats

  • Value for money: 3/5

    Rating

  • $0

    Starting price

  • 12

    Sources

  • Analyzed

  • Value for money: 3/5. Free tier helps; refund complaint clouds paid-plan value
  • Ease of use: 4/5. G2 reviewer praises simplicity
  • Feature depth: 3/5. EOS-friendly docs and training, not a process engine
  • Support quality. No direct support evidence found
  • Security posture: 4/5. Self-reported SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA-ready
  • 3.7/5 Capterra rating 6 reviews
  • 4.5/5 Research.com rating 1 review
  • Yes Free tier No credit card needed
  • 2 Pricing editions Listed on G2

Pricing

Free

$0

  • Start for free
  • No credit card needed

Paid editions

Not published in reviewed sources

  • G2 lists 2 pricing editions
  • Check vendor site for seat minimums

Security

No known vulnerabilities found in the sources reviewed.

Vendor self-reports SOC 2, GDPR compliance, HIPAA readiness.

What users say

Feedback is sparse: G2 users praise the tool's simplicity, while one Capterra reviewer mentions requesting a refund.

“I really like how simple”
G2 reviewer
“We requested a refund wi…”
Capterra (NZ) reviewer
Full analysis

Based on ~12 usable public sources; most 'Whale' search hits matched unrelated products (2022 film, Naver browser, Triple Whale, fintechs) and were excluded.

Decent SMB SOP tool with free tier, but thin evidence: 3.7/5 Capterra, no automation, refund complaint. Test before buying.

Methodology

Based on ~12 usable public sources; most 'Whale' search hits matched unrelated products (2022 film, Naver browser, Triple Whale, fintechs) and were excluded.

Sources

  1. Whale Reviews - G2g2.com
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  2. Whale Pricing - G2g2.com
    review
  3. Whale - Capterracapterra.com
    review
  4. Whale - Capterra NZ (refund complaint)capterra.co.nz
    review
  5. Whale Review - research.comresearch.com
    review
  6. Whale review: EOS-friendly SOPs, not a process engine - Tallyfytallyfy.com
    review
  7. Best Whale Alternative - Tallyfytallyfy.com
    review
  8. 5 Whale Alternatives - Document360document360.com
    review
  9. Whale Pricing & Review (Free Plan Available) - Workologymarketplace.workology.com
    review
  10. Whale Security - SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA Readyusewhale.io
    official
  11. Whale Pricing pageusewhale.io
    official
  12. Whale homepageusewhale.io
    official

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