Help+Manual vs SCHEMA ST4
Help+Manual
helpandmanual.comSCHEMA ST4
quanos.comSide by side
| Figure | Help+Manual | SCHEMA ST4 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | — | — |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | — |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 3 | 1 |
| Spec score · Help Authoring Tools | 7.9 (#10) | 6.8 (#22) |
| Headquarters | Salzburg, Austria | Nuremberg, Germany |
| Integrations | The feature matrix lists direct Confluence database import, RoboHelp and Author-It project import, and a DeepL automated translation plugin. | The product page describes open interfaces for ERP, PLM, and translation memory systems, plus a standardized COTI-based interface for translation agencies. |
| Product | Help+Manual is an XML-based, single-source authoring environment for creating online help and PDF user manuals. | SCHEMA ST4 is a component content management system for creating and managing technical documentation. |
| Publishing | It publishes from one source to formats including Webhelp, HTML Help, PDF, Microsoft Word, ePUB, Kindle eBooks, Markdown and print manuals. | ST4 can publish content to PDF, HTML, Markdown, web, app, and machine control system outputs. |
| Support | Support options include user manuals, tutorials, public forums and direct email support. | Quanos provides ST4 support through a ticket system, with support hours Monday–Thursday 8 a.m.–5 p.m. and Friday 8 a.m.–4 p.m., excluding Bavarian public holidays. |
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
In their own words
Help+Manual
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