Dokiel
8.1#1 in technical documentation softwareFrom €420 a yearFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
VisitDokiel vs Dr.Explain
Dr.Explain
7.0#5 in help authoring toolsFrom $290 a yearFree planWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Dokiel | Dr.Explain |
|---|---|---|
| Publishing formats | A single source can be published to PDF, web and SCORM formats. | Documentation can be exported as HTML, CHM, PDF, and DOCX. |
Dokiel plans
- DokielFree
- Dokiel hosting (Scenari Online)€420 a year
Dr.Explain plans
- FreeFree
- Business Temporary$290 a year
- Business Perpetual v.7$690, paid once
- Home Perpetual v.7$9,000, paid once
- Free Restricted LicenseFree
- Business License — Temporary$290 a year
Pick Dokiel if…
Dokiel is aimed at technical writers and trainers in software, manufacturing, IT management, and support services. It suits teams that need reusable content and multiple publishing formats.
Pick Dr.Explain if…
Dr.Explain suits technical writers, programmers and developers, business analysts and integrators, and technical support specialists creating structured documentation. It is also relevant to teams needing multi-author projects, context-sensitive help, or exports in several document formats.