Asciidoctor
6.9#4 in documentation generatorsFree planFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
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TechWriter for Databases
6.2#13 in documentation generatorsFrom $49 a monthWindows
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| Fact | Asciidoctor | TechWriter for Databases |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 2012 | 2005 |
| Intended users | The project describes its toolchain as serving people who write and publish AsciiDoc content across platforms and runtimes. | The maker describes TechWriter as a tool for people documenting databases and other IT systems, with descriptions editable for different audiences. |
| Output formats | The core processor includes HTML 5, DocBook 5 and man page converters; PDF and EPUB 3 converters are provided separately. | It can generate PDF, Compiled Help (CHM), Word/RTF, HTML, XPS and XML documentation. |
| Purpose | Asciidoctor parses AsciiDoc source and converts it into publishable formats such as HTML 5 and PDF. | TechWriter for Databases uses database information to automatically produce reference documentation. |
| Support | The documentation directs users seeking real-time community support to the project chat’s #users stream. | The maker lists support requests, product updates and online documentation, with the first 12 months of support included with a license purchase. |
Asciidoctor plans
- AsciidoctorFree
TechWriter for Databases plans
- TechWriter for Databases$179, paid once
- TechWriter Complete subscription license$49 a month
Pick Asciidoctor if…
Asciidoctor suits writers and developers publishing AsciiDoc across different formats and runtimes. Its command-line, API, and build-tool integrations also fit documentation workflows that use Ruby, Java, or JavaScript.
Pick TechWriter for Databases if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.