IT Documentation Comparison
Layer8 Systems vs Hudu
Hudu is a self-hosted or cloud IT documentation platform targeted at MSPs and internal IT teams. Layer8 offers a fully managed SaaS alternative with integrated network mapping and asset tracking.
Why teams leave Hudu
- Self-hosted Hudu requires your own infrastructure and maintenance overhead
- Cloud Hudu pricing is not publicly listed — requires a sales call
- No built-in network topology diagrams
- No integrated asset lifecycle management
- Limited AI features
Feature comparison
| Feature | Layer8 Systems | Hudu |
|---|---|---|
| Runbooks & SOPs | ||
| Network topology diagrams | ||
| IT asset management | Basic | |
| AI runbook generation | ||
| Credential storage | ||
| Fully managed SaaS | Cloud only — pricing hidden | |
| Free tier | 50 notes | Trial only |
| AES-256-GCM encryption | Varies |
Pricing
Layer8 Systems
Free tier · Pro $19 CAD/mo · Team $79 CAD/mo
Hudu
Pricing not public — contact sales
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