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At a Glance
Dr. Explain
Dr. Explain
Star Rating
(29)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (75.9% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
350 USD
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MadCap Flare
MadCap Flare
Star Rating
(430)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.1% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,333.00 Per Year
Free Trial is available
Learn more about MadCap Flare
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Dr. Explain excels in ease of use with a score of 9.2, making it a preferred choice for small businesses looking for straightforward content authoring, while MadCap Flare, with a score of 7.4, is noted for its steeper learning curve.
  • Reviewers mention that Dr. Explain's rich text editor, rated at 9.3, allows for seamless content creation, whereas users on G2 highlight that MadCap Flare's editor, while functional, lacks some of the intuitive features that make editing as efficient.
  • G2 users indicate that Dr. Explain's content scheduling feature, rated at 8.6, is particularly beneficial for teams needing to manage deadlines effectively, while MadCap Flare's scheduling capabilities are seen as less user-friendly, scoring lower in this area.
  • Reviewers say that Dr. Explain's asset management system, with a score of 8.3, is straightforward and effective for small teams, while MadCap Flare's more complex asset management features, although powerful, can overwhelm new users.
  • Users report that MadCap Flare shines in its API and integrations, scoring 7.7, which is crucial for larger organizations needing to connect with other software, while Dr. Explain, with a lower score in this area, may not meet the integration needs of larger enterprises.
  • Reviewers mention that Dr. Explain's web publishing capabilities, rated at 9.2, are highly praised for their simplicity and effectiveness, while MadCap Flare, despite its robust features, is noted for a more complicated publishing process that can deter users.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Dr. Explain
Advanced License
350
USD
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MadCap Flare
Subscription
$2,333.00
Per Year
Learn more about MadCap Flare
Free Trial
Dr. Explain
Free Trial is available
MadCap Flare
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
27
8.7
358
Ease of Use
9.2
28
7.4
358
Ease of Setup
9.4
16
7.9
261
Ease of Admin
9.3
15
8.0
252
Quality of Support
8.3
21
8.5
335
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
15
8.9
253
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
28
7.7
333
Features by Category
Web Content ManagementHide 23 FeaturesShow 23 Features
Not enough data
8.4
59
Content
Not enough data
9.3
54
Not enough data
9.3
50
Not enough data
8.9
45
Not enough data
8.6
25
Not enough data
8.5
24
Not enough data
8.6
20
Not enough data
8.3
35
Not enough data
8.1
49
Not enough data
8.9
49
Design
Not enough data
7.8
49
Not enough data
7.8
28
Not enough data
7.9
41
Not enough data
8.5
48
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
43
Not enough data
8.3
26
Not enough data
8.6
45
Not enough data
8.5
32
Not enough data
8.7
33
Not enough data
8.5
25
Not enough data
7.9
26
Not enough data
7.7
22
Agentic AI - Web Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.4
108
Design
Not enough data
7.5
87
Not enough data
8.0
86
Not enough data
7.8
72
Collaboration
Not enough data
7.9
74
Not enough data
7.2
60
File Types
Not enough data
8.8
96
Not enough data
7.5
90
Not enough data
9.2
86
Edit & Revise
Not enough data
8.5
76
Not enough data
8.1
58
Not enough data
8.7
95
Integrate & Embed
Not enough data
6.7
30
Not enough data
8.8
56
Not enough data
8.3
43
Operating System
Not enough data
8.8
100
Not enough data
4.4
16
Not enough data
4.0
12
Generative AI
Not enough data
6.1
6
Not enough data
5.6
6
Not enough data
5.6
6
Not enough data
5.8
6
Not enough data
5.8
6
Agentic AI - Document Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Dr. Explain
Dr. Explain
MadCap Flare
MadCap Flare
Dr. Explain and MadCap Flare are categorized as Help Authoring Tool (HAT)
Unique Categories
Dr. Explain
Dr. Explain has no unique categories
MadCap Flare
MadCap Flare is categorized as Document Creation and Web Content Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Dr. Explain
Dr. Explain
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
75.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
24.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
0%
MadCap Flare
MadCap Flare
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
17.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
52.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
30.0%
Reviewers' Industry
Dr. Explain
Dr. Explain
Computer Software
31.0%
Information Technology and Services
13.8%
Wireless
3.4%
Wholesale
3.4%
Telecommunications
3.4%
Other
44.8%
MadCap Flare
MadCap Flare
Computer Software
38.1%
Information Technology and Services
15.5%
Writing and Editing
3.6%
Financial Services
2.6%
Computer & Network Security
2.4%
Other
37.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Dr. Explain
Dr. Explain
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Victor W.
VW
Victor W.
Verified User in Computer Software

Help file production is very fast and high quality. Well-chosen default settings mean that I can get a technical document produced quickly, yet it permits deep access for customizations of document appearance, styles, etc. One of the exciting aspects of...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Internet
GI
Verified User in Internet

difficulty exporting not the same shortcuts i knew.

MadCap Flare
MadCap Flare
Most Helpful Favorable Review
BW
Bonnie W.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

I was the only technical writer at my company for a couple of years and at that time I was using Word, converting to HTML and 'massaging' it in Dreamweaver to post it on our website via Joomla/K2. Let's not forget, saving as a PDF, as well. Anyone that...

Most Helpful Critical Review
PC
Philo C.
Verified User in E-Learning

The program is one of the more buggy ones I've owned over the past ten years, and deficiencies will carry over for multiple updates. Tech support is only fair, and not that good unless you purchase the more expensive platinum plan.

Alternatives
Dr. Explain
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MadCap Flare
MadCap Flare Alternatives
ClickHelp
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Discussions
Dr. Explain
Dr. Explain Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
Dr. Explain has no discussions with answers
MadCap Flare
MadCap Flare Discussions
How long does it take to learn how to use MadCap Flare?
1 comment
MM
For the very basic features like moving around the interface, adding topics, and creating targets (i.e., output), you can be productive within a couple of...Read more
What does the output from Flare look like? Are there any examples I can see?
1 comment
John C.
JC
There are tons of examples, and, if I showed anything in particular, it wouldn't give it justice. That said, they have lots and lots of examples on their...Read more
If our team uses Flare, what can we expect in terms of the return on investment?
1 comment
Eric W.
EW
In the early 1990's I was using 3 programs to manage just the learning content of a U.S. Navy training department . Over the last 30 years I have seen...Read more