Oxygen XML Author
Oxygen XML Author is a structured authoring application for XML technologies.
What Oxygen XML Author is
Oxygen XML Author is a structured authoring application for XML technologies. It lets users edit XML content and publish one source to PDF, ePUB, HTML, and other formats through preset or configurable scenarios. Ready-to-use editing and publishing support covers DITA, DocBook, XHTML, and TEI. Built-in XML publishing frameworks can be customized, or users can create frameworks of their own. Oxygen connects with common XML databases, content management systems, and WebDAV. Collaboration tools include change tracking, a Subversion client, and compare-and-merge functions. SharePoint integration supports repository browsing, check-in and check-out, and opening, editing, and saving resources. The optional Oxygen AI Positron Assistant plugin provides tools for content creation, readability improvement, and content restructuring. Windows, macOS, and Linux distributions are available; the macOS release runs natively on Intel and Apple silicon. Linux use with bundled Java requires X.org, while Wayland is unsupported. There is no free plan, but a fully functional 30-day trial is available. User-based Professional subscription pricing is $28/month billed annually.
Good
- Publishes one source to multiple output formats
- Supports DITA, DocBook, XHTML, and TEI
- Connects to XML databases and WebDAV
- Includes tracking and compare-and-merge tools
- Offers a fully functional 30-day trial
Watch out
- No free plan is available
- Linux bundled Java requires X.org
- Wayland is not supported on Linux
- Floating licenses require Oxygen License Server
Who it suits
It suits XML authors, documentation teams, and publishers working with structured standards such as DITA, DocBook, XHTML, or TEI. It can also fit teams needing repository connections, collaboration tools, or SharePoint access.
Verdict
Oxygen XML Author combines structured XML editing, configurable publishing, repository connectivity, and collaboration features across major desktop platforms. Consider the Linux display requirement and paid licensing before choosing it.
Plans and prices
From Oxygen XML Author's own pricing page, checked 11 Oct 2001.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| User-based Professional — 12-month Subscription | $28 a year | Professional edition · user-based · $28/month billed annually |
| User-based Enterprise — 12-month Subscription | $41 a year | Enterprise edition · user-based · $41/month billed annually |
| User-based Professional — License & 1-year SMP | $775, paid once | Professional edition · user-based · License & 1-year SMP |
| User-based Professional — License & 2-year SMP | $886, paid once | Professional edition · user-based · License & 2-year SMP |
| User-based Enterprise — License & 1-year SMP | $1,144, paid once | Enterprise edition · user-based · License & 1-year SMP |
| User-based Enterprise — License & 2-year SMP | $1,305, paid once | Enterprise edition · user-based · License & 2-year SMP |
| Floating Professional — License & 1-year SMP | $2,321, paid once | Professional edition · floating · License & 1-year SMP |
| Floating Professional — License & 2-year SMP | $2,649, paid once | Professional edition · floating · License & 2-year SMP |
| Floating Enterprise — License & 1-year SMP | $3,433, paid once | Enterprise edition · floating · License & 1-year SMP |
| Floating Enterprise — License & 2-year SMP | $3,917, paid once | Enterprise edition · floating · License & 2-year SMP |
The facts
Each one read from Oxygen XML Author's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- AI add-on
- The Oxygen AI Positron Assistant plugin adds AI tools for content creation, readability improvement, and content restructuring.checked 11 Oct 2001
- CMS integration
- The product page describes SharePoint integration with repository browsing, check-in and check-out, and access to open, edit, and save resources.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Collaboration
- Collaboration features include tracking tools, a Subversion client, and compare and merge solutions.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Connectivity
- Oxygen supports connections to common XML databases, content management systems, and WebDAV.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Extensibility
- Users can customize built-in XML publishing frameworks or create their own frameworks.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Frameworks
- It includes ready-to-use editing and publishing support for DITA, DocBook, XHTML, and TEI.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Licensing limit
- Floating licenses require use of the Oxygen License Server, and the company recommends it for 20 or more user-based licenses.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Publishing
- It can publish one source to PDF, ePUB, HTML, and other formats using preset or configurable scenarios.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Purpose
- Oxygen XML Author is a structured content authoring application for XML technologies.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Support and maintenance
- The Support and Maintenance Pack renewal provides unlimited technical support and access to new versions released during its term at no additional cost.checked 11 Oct 2001
Where it runs
- Desktop platforms
- The download page provides Windows, macOS, and Linux distributions; the macOS release runs natively on Intel and Apple silicon Macs.checked 11 Oct 2001
- Platform limits
- The bundled Java version requires X.org on Linux, and Wayland is not supported.checked 11 Oct 2001
The company
- Founded
- 1998checked 28 Sep 2001
- Headquarters
- Craiova, Romaniachecked 28 Sep 2001
- Maker
- Syncro Soft is a privately held software company founded in 1998 and located at Remus 5A, Craiova 200082, Romania.checked 11 Oct 2001
Money
- Trial
- The fully functional product is available to evaluate free for 30 days with a trial license key.checked 11 Oct 2001
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