MadCap Flare vs XMetaL Author
| MadCap Flare | XMetaL Author | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | $262.50/mo | |
| Platforms | Web, Windows | Windows |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Authoring model | hybrid | desktop |
| Single-sourcing | Yes | Yes |
| Version control | Yes | Yes |
| Translation support | Yes | Yes |
| Review workflows | Yes | Yes |
| Publishing outputs | PDF, HTML5, WebHelp, portals, third-party platforms | PDF, HTML/XHTML, CHM, WebHelp |
| Custom domain | Yes | |
| Content reuse | Yes | |
| Version history | Yes | |
| Learning standards | scorm_xapi | |
| Delivery channels | web_mobile | |
| Role permissions | Yes | |
| API access | Yes | |
| Private documentation | Yes | |
| Documentation versioning | Yes | |
| Full-text search | Yes | |
| Reader analytics | Yes |
Listed together in Best Help Authoring Tools