Help+Manual
6.2#11 in help authoring tools€569 one-timeWindows
VisitHelp+Manual vs XMLmind XML Editor
XMLmind XML Editor
7.1#4 in help authoring tools$195 one-timeFree planWebLinuxmacOSWindows
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Help+Manual | XMLmind XML Editor |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | Salzburg, Austria | Rambouillet, France |
| Integrations | The feature matrix lists direct Confluence database import, RoboHelp and Author-It project import, and a DeepL automated translation plugin. | The editor integrates Saxon 6 and Saxon 9 for XSLT and provides FTP and WebDAV access to remote files. |
| Trial | The Help+Manual trial is fully functional for 30 days and includes the complete Professional Edition feature set. | Personal Edition includes Professional Edition conversion and DOCX import features in evaluation mode, which generate altered output. |
Help+Manual plans
- Help+Manual v10, Basic Edition€569, paid once
- Help+Manual v10, Professional Edition€899, paid once
- Help+Manual v10, Floating License€1,569, paid once
XMLmind XML Editor plans
- XMLmind XML Editor Personal EditionFree
- DocBook Editor User License (1–4 users)$195, paid once
- DITA Editor User License (1–4 users)$195, paid once
- XML Editor User License (1–4 users)$390, paid once
- XML Editor Web Edition License (1–2 xxeservers)$1,950, paid once
- XML Editor Site License$11,000, paid once
Pick Help+Manual if…
Professional suits professional authors, software developers, and small authoring teams. Basic is aimed at part-time authors, content contributors, and private users.
Pick XMLmind XML Editor if…
It is aimed at technical writers, engineers, and scholars editing complex, modular XML documents. The browser edition may suit users who do not want to install the editor locally.