IT Documentation Comparison
Layer8 Systems vs Hudu
Hudu is an excellent documentation platform, but it stops at the wiki — you still bolt on network diagramming, asset lifecycle, and topology. Layer8 Systems ships maps, assets, docs, and a zero-knowledge credential vault as one linked system, fully managed, with public pricing.
Why teams leave Hudu
- Self-hosted Hudu requires your own infrastructure and maintenance overhead
- Cloud Hudu is $27–30 USD/user/month — Layer8 Systems Pro is $19 CAD with no seat minimum
- No built-in network topology diagrams
- No integrated asset lifecycle management
- Documentation and passwords are stored server-side — no client-side zero-knowledge vault
Feature comparison
| Feature | Layer8 Systems | Hudu |
|---|---|---|
| Runbooks & SOPs | ||
| Network topology diagrams | ||
| IT asset management | Basic | |
| Zero-knowledge credential vaults | ||
| Linked map ↔ asset ↔ note ↔ credential | Partial | |
| Credential storage | ||
| Fully managed SaaS | Cloud or self-host | |
| One-click full-account export | ||
| Public pricing |
Pricing
Layer8 Systems
Free tier · Pro $19 CAD/mo · Team $79 CAD/mo · no seat minimum
Hudu
$27–30 USD/user/mo (cloud or self-hosted)
Switching from Hudu?
Import Bitwarden/LastPass/KeePass credential exports, asset CSVs, and Markdown docs from one auto-detecting import button — then seed your first network map from a subnet scan.
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