Fern vs Oxygen XML Author

Fern plans

• FreeFree
• Enterprise—
• EnterprisePriced on request

Oxygen XML Author plans

• User-based Professional — 12-month Subscription$28 a year
• User-based Enterprise — 12-month Subscription$41 a year
• User-based Professional — License & 1-year SMP$775, paid once
• User-based Professional — License & 2-year SMP$886, paid once
• User-based Enterprise — License & 1-year SMP$1,144, paid once
• User-based Enterprise — License & 2-year SMP$1,305, paid once

Pick Fern if…

Fern may suit teams producing API documentation and client libraries from specifications. The access controls, analytics, AI tools, and enterprise self-hosting options may also fit organizations with varied documentation needs.

Pick Oxygen XML Author if…

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.