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Top 10 ReadMe Alternatives & Competitors

By README.IO
(41)4.5 out of 5

The API Documentation Management Software solutions below are the most common alternatives that users and reviewers compare with ReadMe. Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to ReadMe include features and content. The best overall ReadMe alternative is Document360. Other similar apps like ReadMe are MadCap Flare, Stoplight, Confluence, and Guru. ReadMe alternatives can be found in API Documentation Management Software but may also be in Knowledge Base Software or Help Authoring Tools (HAT).

Best Paid & Free Alternatives to ReadMe

  • Document360
  • MadCap Flare
  • Stoplight
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Top 10 Alternatives to ReadMe Recently Reviewed By G2 Community

Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how ReadMe stacks up to the competition, check reviews from current & previous users in industries like Computer Software, Financial Services, and Information Technology and Services, and find the best product for your business.
    #1

  1. Document360

    By Kovai Limited
    (437)4.7 out of 5

    2. Document360 helps your team create, collaborate, and publish a self-service knowledge base for your software with ease

    Categories in common with ReadMe:

    Reviewers say compared to ReadMe, Document360 is:

    Slower to reach roi
    Better at support
    Better at meeting requirements
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    #2

  2. MadCap Flare

    By MadCap Software
    (430)4.4 out of 5

    3. MadCap Flare allows you to create, manage and publish content to a variety of formats, including print, online, desktop and mobile.

    Categories in common with ReadMe:

    Reviewers say compared to ReadMe, MadCap Flare is:

    Slower to reach roi
    Better at support
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    HelpSmith
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    HelpSmith

    (16)4.8 out of 5

    4. HelpSmith is a help authoring tool that you can use to create HTML Help (CHM), Web Help, Printed Manuals, Adobe PDF, MS Word, ePub eBooks, and Markdown documentation from a single source. HelpSmith includes a rich feature set combined with an easy-to-use user interface with a slight learning curve. Among the advanced features available in HelpSmith is the built-in Image Tool that significantly simplifies the way of writing documentation for user interfaces. For example, you can easily capture screenshots, create various annotations for images (balloons, arrows, ellipses, text labels, etc.), add clickable hotspots, and also use control annotations for UI elements that can be exported into the help topic where you can provide a detailed description for each control.

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    Reviewers say compared to ReadMe, HelpSmith is:

    Better at meeting requirements
    Easier to do business with
    More usable
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    #3

  4. Stoplight

    By SmartBear
    (342)4.4 out of 5

    5. Stoplight leverages your OpenAPI (Swagger) specifications to drive the entire API development process.

    Categories in common with ReadMe:

    Reviewers say compared to ReadMe, Stoplight is:

    Slower to reach roi
    Better at support
    See all Stoplight reviews
    #4

  5. Confluence

    By Atlassian
    (3,795)4.1 out of 5

    6. Give your team one place to share, find, and collaborate on information they need to get work done.

    Categories in common with ReadMe:

    Reviewers say compared to ReadMe, Confluence is:

    Slower to reach roi
    See all Confluence reviews
    #5

  6. Guru

    By Guru
    (2,112)4.7 out of 5

    7. Guru is the wiki, intranet, and knowledge base in one that brings your teams together by centralizing essential information. Powered by AI, it gets smarter the more you use it. Experience streamlined information sharing and effortless implementation with Guru.

    Categories in common with ReadMe:

    Reviewers say compared to ReadMe, Guru is:

    Slower to reach roi
    Better at support
    Better at meeting requirements
    See all Guru reviews
    #6

  7. Notion

    By Notion
    (6,044)4.7 out of 5

    8. Notion is a unified workspace for teams. Notion is a connected workspace where your team can create docs, take notes, manage tasks, and organize your work – all in one place. And now, with Notion AI, you can augment your capabilities in new and unexpected ways. Leverage the power of AI right inside Notion, across all your notes and docs, without the need to jump between your work and a separate AI-powered tool.

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    Reviewers say compared to ReadMe, Notion is:

    Slower to reach roi
    Better at meeting requirements
    Better at support
    See all Notion reviews
    #7

  8. ClickUp

    By ClickUp
    (10,041)4.7 out of 5

    9. ClickUp is one app to replace them all. It's the future of work. More than just task management - ClickUp offers docs, reminders, goals, calendars, and even an inbox. Fully customizable, ClickUp works for every type of team, so all teams can use the same app to plan, organize, and collaborate.

    Categories in common with ReadMe:

    Reviewers say compared to ReadMe, ClickUp is:

    Slower to reach roi
    Better at support
    Better at meeting requirements
    See all ClickUp reviews
    #8

  9. Bloomfire

    By Bloomfire
    (451)4.6 out of 5

    10. Bloomfire is a searchable and secure hub for your company knowledge. Bloomfire helps teams find knowledge fast so everyone has information when and where they need it.

    Categories in common with ReadMe:

    Reviewers say compared to ReadMe, Bloomfire is:

    Slower to reach roi
    Better at support
    Better at meeting requirements
    See all Bloomfire reviews
    #9

  10. Conga Composer

    By Conga
    (801)4.4 out of 5

    11. Conga Composer makes it easy for Salesforce.com users to create sophisticated documents and reports using their data in Salesforce CRM with just a few clicks.

    Categories in common with ReadMe:
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    Reviewers say compared to ReadMe, Conga Composer is:

    Slower to reach roi
    Better at support
    Better at meeting requirements
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    #10

  11. Stack Overflow for Teams

    By Stack Overflow
    (721)4.5 out of 5

    12. Stack Overflow for Teams is a knowledge sharing and collaboration platform that helps teams solve challenges at each stage of the development lifecycle. Access the knowledge you need, when you need it, to build better products.

    Categories in common with ReadMe:

    Reviewers say compared to ReadMe, Stack Overflow for Teams is:

    Slower to reach roi
    Better at support
    Better at meeting requirements
    See all Stack Overflow for Teams reviews
    HelpSmith
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    HelpSmith

    (16)4.8 out of 5

    13. HelpSmith is a help authoring tool that you can use to create HTML Help (CHM), Web Help, Printed Manuals, Adobe PDF, MS Word, ePub eBooks, and Markdown documentation from a single source. HelpSmith includes a rich feature set combined with an easy-to-use user interface with a slight learning curve. Among the advanced features available in HelpSmith is the built-in Image Tool that significantly simplifies the way of writing documentation for user interfaces. For example, you can easily capture screenshots, create various annotations for images (balloons, arrows, ellipses, text labels, etc.), add clickable hotspots, and also use control annotations for UI elements that can be exported into the help topic where you can provide a detailed description for each control.

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    Reviewers say compared to ReadMe, HelpSmith is:

    Better at meeting requirements
    Easier to do business with
    More usable
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