Engine.so Alternative Modern Actively Developed Help Center Solution

While Engine.so was built for Notion knowledge bases, it appears abandoned since 2022 with limited features. HelpKit provides active development, modern functionality, and comprehensive help center capabilities.

Common Engine.so Pain Points:

  • Engine.so appears to have been abandoned with no significant updates since 2022
  • Limited feature set beyond basic Notion content display
  • Lacks modern help center features like AI-powered search and advanced analytics
  • No ongoing development or feature improvements
  • Missing essential customer support tools like embeddable widgets and user feedback
HelpKit is the best alternative

The Best Companies Are Using HelpKit

Railway.app is using HelpKit ThomasJFrank.com is using HelpKit
Opalcamera.com is using HelpKit MIT Massachusetts Institute of Technology is using HelpKit
Versapay.com is using HelpKit Softr.io is using HelpKit
Arrows.to is using HelpKit

The ultimate alternative to Engine.so for customer support

Unlike Engine.so, HelpKit is specifically optimized for creating help centers and documentation sites and comes with everything you need to run a professional customer support operation: Search engines can easily find your help articles, full-text & AI search bar, article analytics, embeddable widget and much more.

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Your content stays in Notion

Creating content, answering questions, and adding tutorial videos has never been easier with Notion's amazing editor and block types. No coding or technical skills necessary. Just sign up and connect your Notion page to get started!
Your content stays in Notion
Blow away customers by how great it looks Professional Look

Blow away customers by how professional HelpKit looks

Your customers deserve a professional looking documentation site beyond Engine.so templates. Our platform has been built from the ground up to create a professional documentation site that's not just aesthetically pleasing but also functionally superior.

From an integrated table of contents to image previews, everything is designed to deliver an unmatched user experience. Unlike potentially unrefined pages with distracting URLs and links, HelpKit ensures a clean, professional interface that your customers will love.
Blow away customers by how great it looks
Connect your custom domain Custom Domain

Connect your custom domain

We have chosen our name for a reason. We host your project on a subdomain of our pretty helpkit.so domain such as piedpiper.helpkit.so

Make it match your brand by connecting your own subdomain so that it looks like support.piedpiper.com
Connect your custom domain
Get feedback in the form of comments and approvals Powerful Search

Comes with full-text search – supercharged by AI

HelpKit's search functionality surpasses that of Engine.so by incorporating full-text search with our optional HelpKit AI ↗️ enhancements, turning your help articles into an interactive, 24/7 AI-powered chatbot. This sophisticated search system is tailored to ensure your users find exactly what they need quickly and efficiently.
Sophisticated search
HelpKit supports multiple languages and versions Multi-Language & Versions

Present your knowledge base in multiple languages

Create localized versions of your knowledge base for different countries or maintain separate versions of your product documentation. Serve multiple versions via subpaths such as support.piedpiper.com/fr or support.piedpiper.com/v1
Serve multiple versions of your knowledge base
Receive Article Feedback Analytics

Optimize your help articles

With HelpKit, you gain deeper insights into how your content performs. Our analytics go beyond basic metrics to include user reactions and search intents, offering you actionable feedback to continually refine your articles. This is a level of detail you won't find with Engine.so's simpler analytics.
Easily rearrange your app screenshots and videos until satisfied
Optimized for Google, Bing and co SEO

Made for SEO

We cache your Notion data to serve your customers the fastest knowledge base site on earth and keep your site up even when Notion is down. Another amazing side benefit: Google, Bing and other search engines love to rank our fast websites.

Customize your app store preview
Receive Article Feedback Gated Content

Protect access to your knowledge base

HelpKit offers advanced content gating options, which Engine.so lack. Whether you're looking to monetize your knowledge base or provide exclusive access to certain users, HelpKit gives you the tools to secure your content effectively, from password protection to subscriber-only access.
Easily protect and sell your HelpKit Notion site via password protect, restricted email list and more
Customize app store preview Integrations

Integrate flawlessly with the systems you rely on

While Engine.so may offer limited integration options, HelpKit directly integrates with the tools you already use. Connect to Slack for notifications, embed your live chat widget from Intercom, Hubspot, Crisp and more. Need your app connected to HelpKit? We got you covered.
Customize your site experience
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I love using Notion to write articles and then HelpKit takes care of the rest. It’s easy and beautiful. The help widget and analytics works great and is worth the price all on its own. Even if you haven’t used Notion, you’ll pick it up super fast and you’ll love how easy it is to update your articles.

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Standalone Center

Create a public or internal protected help center or documentation site with your own domain, custom appearance and SEO optimization

HelpKit Public Help Center or Documentation powered by Notion

Embeddable Widget

Install our widget on your web/mobile app so users can get their answers quickly in context. Learn more about our embeddable widget and mobile app SDKs

Help Kit Knowledge Base Widget powered by Notion

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HelpKit vs Engine.so

Let's have a look how HelpKit outperforms Engine.so feature by feature.

Features HelpKit Engine.so
Development Status Actively developed with regular updates Appears abandoned since 2022
Feature Set Comprehensive help center features Basic content display only
AI Capabilities AI-powered search and assistance No AI features
Analytics Depth Advanced support analytics Basic analytics support
Customer Support Tools Embeddable widgets, user feedback No customer support tools
Modern Features Contemporary help center functionality Outdated feature set
Platform Support Active customer support Limited support for inactive project
Feature Roadmap Regular feature improvements No apparent roadmap or updates
Integration Ecosystem Modern tool integrations Limited integration options
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"With Helpkit we literally went from 0 to fully functional knowledge-base in 1 hour! The best thing about Helpkit is it allows my non-technical co-founder to do 95% of the work and manage our knowledge-base. We signed up because of how beautiful and well-designed the product is!"

Testimonial from Dan Kelly, CEO at Adjust Square.

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🚀 Stop wasting time with outdated help center software

Watch Dominik create a full help article using Notion + ChatGPT in under 5 minutes. No clunky and bloated help center software. No formatting headaches. Just a fast, clean workflow that actually works.

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Turn ChatGPT + Notion into a help center powerhouse
Use markdown from ChatGPT directly in Notion
Sync everything instantly with HelpKit
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Frequently asked questions

You have questions about how HelpKit compares as a Engine.so alternative? 🤔 We have the answers. If you can't find the answer you are looking for simply reach out.

Why choose HelpKit over Engine.so for Notion knowledge bases?
HelpKit is actively developed with regular feature updates, while Engine.so appears to have been abandoned since 2022. HelpKit provides modern help center features like AI-powered search, advanced analytics, embeddable widgets, and comprehensive customer support tools that Engine.so lacks.
How does HelpKit's development compare to Engine.so's status?
HelpKit receives regular updates with new features and improvements, while Engine.so appears to be an abandoned project with no significant development since 2022. Choosing an actively maintained platform ensures you'll receive ongoing improvements and support.
What modern features does HelpKit provide that Engine.so lacks?
HelpKit includes AI-powered search, advanced analytics, embeddable widgets for in-context help, user feedback systems, search intent tracking, and comprehensive customer support integrations. Engine.so was limited to basic Notion content display without these modern help center features.
Is HelpKit more reliable than Engine.so for business use?
Yes! HelpKit is actively maintained with ongoing support and regular updates, while Engine.so appears to be an abandoned project that could have reliability issues or stop working entirely. For business-critical help centers, choosing an actively supported platform is essential.
How does customer support compare between HelpKit and Engine.so?
HelpKit provides active customer support and regular communication about updates and improvements. Engine.so, being an apparently abandoned project, offers limited or no customer support. This makes HelpKit much more suitable for business use.
Can HelpKit provide the same basic functionality as Engine.so?
Absolutely! HelpKit provides all the basic Notion-to-website functionality that Engine.so offered, plus comprehensive modern features like AI search, analytics, custom domains, and professional design options. You get everything Engine.so provided and much more.
What about migration from Engine.so to HelpKit?
Migration is straightforward since both platforms work with Notion content. Simply connect your existing Notion workspace to HelpKit and you'll immediately gain access to modern features, active development, and reliable support that Engine.so no longer provides.

About HelpKit

I want you to deal with less support and make your knowledge base work for you

Hey 👋
I’m Dominik, the founder of HelpKit.

There are already a couple of knowledge base softwares out there to help you improve your customer support. And while most of them are certainly doing a good job, are they actually making use of the best content management system in the world?

I have been using Notion for a few years now. It's an amazing tool for storing and organizing all of my company's knowledge and documentation. After a while, I realized that I need something that I can expose to my customers. I didn't want to leave Notion. Furthermore, it should feel similiar to tools such as Intercom or Zendesk.

Since I couldn't find the right solution – I built HelpKit. Sure, you can publish your Notion page on its own but it might come across as unprofessional. The messy Notion url, distracting links pointing to Notion and the lack of customizability are just a few disadvantages...

HelpKit is solving all of this. It is for businesses who need an easy way to create a reliable knowledge base powered by Notion.

— Dominik Sobe, Founder

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