Tech riderRev. 29 Sept 2026
MadCap Flare
- 1Runs onWeb, Windows
- 2Costsfree trial · paid from $262.50/mo
- 3Authoring modelhybrid
- 4Single-sourcingYes
- 5Version controlYes
- 6Translation supportYes
- 7Review workflowsYes
- 8Publishing outputsPDF, HTML5, WebHelp, portals, third-party platforms
8 lines stated Written from the maker's own pages: madcapsoftware.com
Overview
MadCap Flare is ranked #49 of 138 in knowledge base software on Specifiction. It runs on Web, Windows. There is no free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $262.50/mo.
MadCap Flare plans and pricing
All plansStarter — Flare Desktop Only $3,150/yr $3,150/Author/Year Topic-based and micro content authoring · Content import · Screen capture and image editing · Multi-channel publishing · Direct integration with Flare Online and MadCap Syndicate AI · Free introductory training madcapsoftware.com · 20 Sept 2026
Flare Online — Individual Not published 1-2 authors · 20 GB cloud storage · 1 review seat per author madcapsoftware.com · 20 Sept 2026
Flare Online — Team Not published 3-5 authors · 250 GB cloud storage · 2 reviewer seats per author madcapsoftware.com · 20 Sept 2026
Flare Online — Business Not published 6+ authors · 500 GB cloud storage · 5 reviewer seats per author madcapsoftware.com · 20 Sept 2026
Starter — Flare Desktop Only $3,150/yr per author, per year Desktop only · topic-based and micro content authoring · multi-channel publishing · introductory training · unlimited tech support madcapsoftware.com · 29 Sept 2026
Flare Online - Team Not published Per user; billed annually; 12-month commitment 3–5 authors · 2 reviewer seats per author · 250 GB cloud storage · onboarding madcapsoftware.com · 29 Sept 2026
Compared on knowledge base software
- Free plan
- Nomadcapsoftware.com
- Authoring model
- hybridmadcapsoftware.com
- Single-sourcing
- Yesmadcapsoftware.com
- Version control
- Yesmadcapsoftware.com
- Translation support
- Yesmadcapsoftware.com
- Review workflows
- Yesmadcapsoftware.com
- Publishing outputs
- PDF, HTML5, WebHelp, portals, third-party platformsmadcapsoftware.com
Facts
- Custom domain
- Yesmadcapsoftware.com · 20 Sept 2026
- Purpose
- MadCap Flare is an authoring and publishing platform for technical documentation, online help, knowledge bases, policies, training materials, and API documentation.madcapsoftware.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Reusable content
- Topic-based authoring and single-sourcing let teams reuse topics across different versions and output formats.madcapsoftware.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Publishing
- Flare publishes to multiple formats, including responsive HTML5, high-end print, Microsoft PowerPoint, PDF, Word, SCORM, and more.madcapsoftware.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Import
- Flare supports importing Word, Excel, Confluence, FrameMaker, RoboHelp, and DITA content, and Easy Sync can keep imported files linked to their sources.madcapsoftware.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Collaboration
- Flare Online supports browser-based content review by subject matter experts and non-Flare users, including concurrent authoring and real-time collaboration.madcapsoftware.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Integrations
- The product page says Flare can publish directly to Salesforce, Zendesk, and ServiceNow, and the pricing page lists ChatGPT integration for Flare Online authoring.madcapsoftware.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Localization
- Flare supports Unicode, double-byte, Cyrillic, and right-to-left languages, including Hebrew, Arabic, and Persian.madcapsoftware.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Analytics
- Flare Online analytics can track topic views, searches with no results, and user behavior.madcapsoftware.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Support and training
- The Desktop Starter plan lists free introductory training and unlimited technical support; Flare Online subscriptions include unlimited support and upgrades.madcapsoftware.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Trial
- MadCap offers a free 30-day Flare trial without requiring a credit card.madcapsoftware.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Platform requirement
- MadCap documentation states that Flare Desktop requires Microsoft Windows; Flare Online provides browser-based authoring and review.kb.madcapsoftware.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Security certification
- MadCap’s About page displays a SOC 2 Type II Certified designation.madcapsoftware.com · 29 Sept 2026
- Intended audience
- MadCap describes its audience as technical communicators, knowledge managers, documentation teams, and content developers.madcapsoftware.com · 29 Sept 2026
Company
- Founded
- 2005madcapsoftware.com · 28 Sept 2026
- Headquarters
- Denver, Colorado, USAmadcapsoftware.com · 28 Sept 2026
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Sources
- madcapsoftware.com/pricing/;· checked 20 Sept 2026
- madcapsoftware.com/free-trials/· checked 29 Sept 2026
- madcapsoftware.com/products/flare/· checked 29 Sept 2026
- madcapsoftware.com/pricing/flare/· checked 29 Sept 2026
- kb.madcapsoftware.com/knowledgebase/Content/Flare/Installatio· checked 29 Sept 2026
- madcapsoftware.com/company/about-us/· checked 29 Sept 2026
- madcapsoftware.com/products/create/· checked 28 Sept 2026
- madcapsoftware.com/pricing/· checked 20 Sept 2026