Dr.Explain
7.0#5 in help authoring toolsFrom $290 a yearFree planWindows
VisitDr.Explain vs HelpNDoc
What both publish
| Fact | Dr.Explain | HelpNDoc |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Intended users | The maker identifies technical writers, programmers and developers, business analysts and integrators, and technical support specialists as intended users. | IBE Software says it develops tools and software for developers and Windows users, including HelpNDoc. |
| Publishing audience | both | both |
Dr.Explain plans
- FreeFree
- Business Temporary$290 a year
- Business Perpetual v.7$690 a month
- Home Perpetual v.7$9,000 a month
- Free Restricted LicenseFree
- Business License — Temporary$290 a year
HelpNDoc plans
- Personal EditionFree
- Standard Named€99, paid once
- Standard Floating€249, paid once
- Professional Named€299, paid once
- Ultimate Named€499, paid once
- Professional Floating€749, paid once
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.
Pick HelpNDoc if…
HelpNDoc suits Windows users who need to create documentation for personal or commercial use. Its named and floating paid plans provide different publishing formats, while the free Personal Edition excludes commercial use.