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Description

HelpSmith is a comprehensive help authoring tool that enables users to generate CHM HTML Help files, Web Help systems, printed manuals, Adobe PDF documents, Microsoft Word documents, and ePub eBooks from one source. For those in search of a solution to create a CHM help file, an online Web Help system, or a PDF manual, HelpSmith offers an extensive array of features, including a robust word processor for drafting help topics and a built-in screenshot utility that can automatically capture help for dialog windows. With HelpSmith, you can effortlessly produce a CHM help file, a responsive Web Help system that works seamlessly on both desktop and mobile devices, a printed manual, a PDF document, an ePub eBook, and a Microsoft Word document all from a single source project. Additionally, the included word processor has a spell checker and supports dictionaries in various languages, making it easier to write clear and accurate content. This versatility makes HelpSmith an ideal choice for anyone needing to create comprehensive help documentation in multiple formats.

Description

MadCap Flare is a comprehensive platform for technical writing, documentation management, and multi-channel publishing. It enables teams to create structured content that can be reused across documentation, help systems, websites, and printed materials. The platform supports importing existing content from a wide range of legacy tools, automatically converting files into reusable topics. With its XML foundation, Flare allows authors to manage modular content that can be assembled dynamically into different outputs. Built-in workflows support content authoring, review, localization, and publishing in one integrated system. This structure reduces duplication and simplifies the management of large documentation projects. Flare also provides advanced delivery flexibility, allowing organizations to publish responsive content across digital and print channels. Localization features help streamline translation workflows while reducing global publishing costs. Its machine-readable content structure makes documentation easier for search engines and AI systems to understand and process. By combining structured authoring with scalable publishing, MadCap Flare helps organizations modernize their technical documentation processes.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Adobe Document Cloud Yes 
C++Builder Yes 
Delphi Yes 
Disqus Yes 
Facebook Yes 
Gears No 
Git Yes 
Google Analytics Yes 
MadCap IXIA CCMS No 
MadCap Syndicate No 
Microsoft 365 Yes 
Microsoft Word Yes 
PushFeedback No 
RAD Studio Yes 
SearchUnify No 
Visual Studio Yes 

Integrations

Adobe Document Cloud No 
C++Builder No 
Delphi No 
Disqus No 
Facebook No 
Gears Yes 
Git No 
Google Analytics No 
MadCap IXIA CCMS Yes 
MadCap Syndicate Yes 
Microsoft 365 No 
Microsoft Word No 
PushFeedback Yes 
RAD Studio No 
SearchUnify Yes 
Visual Studio No 

Pricing Details

$199 one-time payment
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version Yes 

Pricing Details

$1799 Perpetual License
Includes 12 Months Bronze Maintenance and Support. Also includes:
Electronic Download
Free Product Upgrades and Updates
Unlimited Email Support
Knowledge Base Access
Forum Access
Web-based MadCap Flare Introductory Training
Free Licenses of MadCap Capture and MadCap Mimic for Rich Multimedia
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars Yes 
Live Training (Online) Yes 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

HelpSmith

Founded

2010

Country

Canada

Website

www.helpsmith.com

Vendor Details

Company Name

MadCap Software

Founded

2005

Country

United States

Website

www.madcapsoftware.com

Product Features

Help Authoring Tools

Collaboration Tools No 
Content Library No 
Drag & Drop Editing No 
Image Library No 
Import HTML / Word No 
Multi-Format Output No 
Offline Editing No 
Preview Output No 
Screenshot Tool No 
Search No 
Templates No 
Text Editor / Word Processor No 
Translation Tools No 
Version Control No 

Software Documentation

Access Roles / User Permissions No 
Automatic Documentation Generation No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Docs Web Hosting No 
Feedback Capture No 
Markdown Support No 
Multiple Formats Support No 
Multiple Versions Support No 
Version Control No 
WYSIWIG Editor No 
Webhooks No 
reStructured Text Support No 

Product Features

Course Authoring

Content Import / Export No 
Course Publishing No 
Gamification No 
Instructor-Led Courses No 
Interactive Content No 
PowerPoint Conversion No 
Self-Paced Courses No 
Storyboarding No 
Template Management No 
Test / Quiz Creation No 
Video Management No 

eLearning Authoring Tools

Content Import / Export No 
Course Publishing No 
Gamification No 
Instructor-Led Courses No 
Interactive Content No 
PowerPoint Conversion No 
Self-Paced Courses No 
Storyboarding No 
Template Management No 
Test / Quiz Creation No 
Video Management No 

Help Authoring Tools

Collaboration Tools No 
Content Library No 
Drag & Drop Editing No 
Image Library No 
Import HTML / Word No 
Multi-Format Output No 
Offline Editing No 
Preview Output No 
Screenshot Tool No 
Search No 
Templates No 
Text Editor / Word Processor No 
Translation Tools No 
Version Control No 

Software Documentation

Access Roles / User Permissions No 
Automatic Documentation Generation No 
Collaboration Tools No 
Docs Web Hosting No 
Feedback Capture No 
Markdown Support No 
Multiple Formats Support No 
Multiple Versions Support No 
Version Control No 
WYSIWIG Editor No 
Webhooks No 
reStructured Text Support No 

Training

Academic / Education No 
Asynchronous Learning No 
Blended Learning No 
Built-In Course Authoring No 
Built-in LMS No 
Certification Management No 
Corporate / Business No 
Learner Portal No 
Mobile Learning No 
Simulation No 
Synchronous Learning No 
Training Companies No 
eCommerce No 

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