Help+Manual vs HelpNDoc
Help+Manual
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| Figure | Help+Manual | HelpNDoc |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | €99/mo |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 14 |
| Spec score · Help Authoring Tools | 7.9 (#10) | 8.9 (#2) |
| Intended users | The maker recommends Professional for professional authors, software developers and small authoring teams, and Basic for part-time authors, content contributors and private users. | IBE Software says it develops tools and software for developers and Windows users, including HelpNDoc. |
| Privacy | The maker says its public website does not use cookies and it does not sell, trade or rent personal information. | The site privacy policy says submitted personal information is used to fulfill the visitor’s request unless permission is given for another use, and says access is limited to authorized personnel bound to confidentiality. |
Plans
Help+Manual
- 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
HelpNDoc
- Standard Named€99 a month
- Professional Named€299 a month
- Ultimate Named€499 a month
- Standard Floating€249 a month
- Professional Floating€749 a month
- Ultimate Floating€1,249 a month
- Personal EditionFree
- Personal EditionFree
- Standard Named€99, paid once
- Standard Floating€249, paid once
In their own words
Help+Manual
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HelpNDoc
HelpNDoc is a Windows help-authoring tool for turning written or imported content into help files, websites, manuals, documents, Markdown, and eBooks. A single project can generate CHM, HTML, Word, PDF, Qt Help, Markdown, ePub, and Kindle outputs. Its authoring environment combines a table of contents editor, WYSIWYG topic editor, keywords editor, library, and word processor. The library stores reusable media and content, including pictures, videos, documents, HTML, variables, snippets, equations, QR codes, and counters. A script editor and API support project automation with Pascal commands, and generated help IDs and context numbers can be produced as source code for several programming languages. PDF output offers controls for compression, encryption, permissions, fonts, and viewer layout. The Ultimate edition includes an AI Assistant, AI Project Management Agent, and built-in MCP server. A free Personal Edition is available for personal use; commercial editions start at €99, with named and floating licenses. The listed prices exclude VAT.