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Sidebox vs Whale

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Sidebox compared with Whale
DetailSidebox logo SideboxWhale logo Whale
What it doesA dashboard for indie hackers and solo founders running multiple products AI-powered SOP and process documentation platform for teams
StageStartup Established
FoundedNot given 2018
Based inNot given BE
Pricing modelFreemium Not given
PricingFree trial: 7 days, no card required. Starter: $12/month (or $120/year with annual billing) for 3 projects, 1 GB storage, 90 days metric history. Pro: $29/month (or $290/year with annual billing) for 10 projects, 10 GB storage, 365 days metric history, saved reports and views. Free plan: $0 forever (1 creator, up to 10 members, 20 Playbook items). Scale plan: $249/month billed yearly (3 creators included). Advance plan: $499/month billed yearly (5 creators included). Enterprise: Custom pricing billed yearly. Additional creators on Scale: $29/month billed yearly. Additiona
Key features
  • Store and organize project links, files, and brand details
  • Activity timeline across all projects
  • Search Console performance and rank tracking
  • Keyword research and tracking via DataForSEO
  • Saved performance reports and portfolio views (Pro)
  • MCP connection for AI context and metrics
  • AI assistant for answering questions about SOPs
  • Browser extension for contextual guidance
  • Integrations with CRM and productivity tools
What makes it different
  • All your apps and metrics in one unified dashboard
  • Never replaces existing tools, only summarizes key data
  • Optional integrations - start with links and files before connecting services
  • Designed specifically for indie developers and solo founders
  • Search and SEO tools built in with DataForSEO integration
  • Active integration into daily workflows via web app and browser extension, unlike static Google Docs
  • AI-first platform that automates documentation and turns SOPs into structured training
  • SOC 2 certified, GDPR compliant, and HIPAA ready for enterprise security
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)4 no change since last check60 +1 (up) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)910
Citation Flow (Majestic)2029
Referring domains (Majestic)14892

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