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HelpDocs alternatives with a Mac app

The HelpDocs listing does not include a Mac app. 19 of the 86 other docs and wiki tools in this directory list a Mac app.

HelpDocs is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $99 per month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly). 17 of them are free or have a free plan.

19 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to HelpDocs

  1. Archbee

    Documentation platform for public and internal knowledge portals

    • Archbee starts at $80 per month, billed annually, with 5 team members (Growing). HelpDocs starts at $99 per month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly).
    • Only Archbee lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only HelpDocs lists a browser extension.
    • Archbee also covers Markdown and documents.
    Archbee vs HelpDocsArchbee pricing and details

  2. Slab

    Knowledge base and team wiki with search across connected tools

    • Slab starts at $6.67 per user / month, billed annually ($8 billed monthly). HelpDocs starts at $99 per month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly).
    • Slab has a free plan. HelpDocs does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Slab lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Slab also covers AI search and documents.
    Slab pricing and details

  3. Slite

    Team knowledge base with doc verification and AI answers

    • Slite starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly. HelpDocs starts at $99 per month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly).
    • Only Slite lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Slite also covers AI search, AI agents and documents.
    • HelpDocs also covers templates and reports.
    Slite pricing and details

  4. Nuclino

    Lightweight team wiki with docs, boards and whiteboards

    • Nuclino starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly ($8 billed monthly). HelpDocs starts at $99 per month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly).
    • Nuclino has a free plan. HelpDocs does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Nuclino lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only HelpDocs lists a browser extension.
    Nuclino pricing and details

  5. Zoho Writer

    Free online word processor with AI and document automation

    • Zoho Writer starts at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho WorkDrive Starter). HelpDocs starts at $99 per month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly).
    • Zoho Writer has a free plan. HelpDocs does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zoho Writer lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Zoho Writer also covers documents and grammar & style.
    Zoho Writer pricing and details

  6. Outline

    Fast team knowledge base and wiki, cloud-hosted or self-hosted

    • Outline starts at $10 per month for a team of 1 to 10 members (cloud-hosted). HelpDocs starts at $99 per month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly).
    • Outline has a free plan. HelpDocs does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Outline lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Only HelpDocs lists a browser extension.
    Outline pricing and details

  7. Trilium Notes

    Open-source hierarchical note-taking and personal knowledge base

    • Trilium Notes is free. HelpDocs starts at $99 per month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly).
    • Trilium Notes has a free plan. HelpDocs does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only HelpDocs lists a browser extension.
    Trilium Notes pricing and details

  8. Scribe

    Step-by-step guides captured automatically as you work

    • Scribe starts at $13 per seat / month, billed yearly (Pro Team, 5-seat minimum). HelpDocs starts at $99 per month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly).
    • Scribe has a free plan. HelpDocs does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Scribe lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Scribe also covers screenshots and documents.
    Scribe pricing and details

  9. Tango

    Captures workflows as step-by-step guides with screenshots

    • Tango starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually (workspaces of 3+ users). HelpDocs starts at $99 per month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly).
    • Tango has a free plan. HelpDocs does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Tango lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Tango also covers screenshots and documents.
    Tango pricing and details

  10. ONLYOFFICE

    Open-source office suite for documents, sheets, slides and PDFs

    • ONLYOFFICE starts at $20 per admin / month for the DocSpace Business cloud plan. HelpDocs starts at $99 per month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly).
    • ONLYOFFICE has a free plan. HelpDocs does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ONLYOFFICE lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only HelpDocs lists a browser extension.
    ONLYOFFICE pricing and details

  11. Etherpad

    Open-source real-time collaborative editor you host yourself

    • Etherpad is free. HelpDocs starts at $99 per month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly).
    • Etherpad has a free plan. HelpDocs does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Etherpad lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only HelpDocs lists a browser extension.
    Etherpad pricing and details

  12. Guidde

    AI video documentation tool that turns screen captures into guides

    • Guidde starts at $19 per creator / month, billed annually ($29 billed monthly). HelpDocs starts at $99 per month, billed annually ($129 billed monthly).
    • Guidde has a free plan. HelpDocs does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Guidde lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Guidde also covers AI search, screen recording and video editing.
    Guidde pricing and details

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Common questions

Which HelpDocs alternatives have a Mac app?

Archbee, Slab, Slite, Nuclino, Zoho Writer, Outline, Trilium Notes, Scribe and 11 more list a Mac app.

Does HelpDocs have a Mac app?

The HelpDocs listing does not include a Mac app. It lists Web and Browser extension.

Which of these docs and wiki tools are free?

Slab, Nuclino, Zoho Writer, Outline, Trilium Notes, Scribe, Tango, ONLYOFFICE and 9 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to HelpDocs: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.