The Best Dash for macOS AlternativesTop Documentation Browsers and other similar apps like Dash for macOS

Dash for macOS is described as 'Dash is an API Documentation Browser and Code Snippet Manager. Dash stores snippets of code and instantly searches offline documentation sets for almost any API you might use. You can even generate your own docsets or request docsets to be included' and is a very popular documentation browser in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Dash for macOS for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Web-based, Mac, Windows and Flathub apps. The best Dash for macOS alternative is Zeal, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Dash for macOS are DevDocs, Code Wiki, Velocity and SnippetsLab.

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  1. Zeal icon
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    Zeal is a simple offline API documentation browser inspired by Dash (OS X app), available for Linux and Windows.

    12 Zeal alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
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    rabbit5
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    It even supports dash docset files!

    Ningyu Shi
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    Only alternative to Dash on windows with multi-tab support

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    • Almost everyone thinks Zeal is a great Dash for macOS alternative.

    • Zeal is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Dash for macOS.

    • Zeal is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Dash for macOS.

    • Zeal is Free and Open SourceDash for macOS is Paid and Proprietary
  2. DevDocs icon
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    DevDocs combines multiple developer documentations in a clean and organized web UI with instant search, offline support, mobile version, dark theme, keyboard shortcuts, and more.

    11 DevDocs alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
     
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    Comments about DevDocs as an Alternative to Dash for macOS
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    DevDocs is the best choice for MacOS users as a 100% FREE alternative to Dash.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Almost everyone thinks DevDocs is a great Dash for macOS alternative.

    • DevDocs is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Dash for macOS.

    • DevDocs is Free and Open SourceDash for macOS is Paid and Proprietary
  3. Code Wiki icon
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    AI powers interactive knowledge bases that update with every code change, generate diagrams, offer instant navigation from docs to source, allow natural language questions, and simplify architectural understanding by linking every section and update in real-time.

    15 Code Wiki alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  4. Velocity icon
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    Velocity gives your Windows desktop offline access to over 150 API documentation sets provided by Dash for macOS for Mac OS X.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
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  5. SnippetsLab icon
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    SnippetsLab is an easy-to-use snippets manager. It helps you to collect and organize valuable code snippets, and makes sure that you have easy access to them whenever you want.

    47 SnippetsLab alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Comments about SnippetsLab as an Alternative to Dash for macOS
    mbirth
    Negative
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    SnippetsLab - as the name implies - is a snippets manager, not a documentation browser.

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    • SnippetsLab is the most popular Mac alternative to Dash for macOS.

    • SnippetsLab is Free and ProprietaryDash for macOS is Paid and Proprietary
  6. Biblioteca icon
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    Biblioteca is a software that provides a platform for users to access and read GNOME documentation. The software includes a range of features that enhance its functionality and user experience. These features include offline documentation, which allows users to access the...

    12 Biblioteca alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
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    The Linux man-pages project documents the Linux kernel and C library interfaces that are employed by user-space programs. This package contains over 1,900 man pages.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
     
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    A collection of shell scripts for searching, browsing, and managing API documentation (in the form of 150+ offline documentation sets, courtesy of Dash for OS X) from the terminal or browser.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  9. Devhelp icon
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    Devhelp is a GTK+/GNOME browser for API documentation; it works natively with gtk-doc (which is the API reference format for GTK+/GNOME documentation).

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
     
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    All in one tool for blazing first API doc / reference search in your search bar.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
     
  11. Manuals icon
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    Install, browse, and search developer documentation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
  12. Zest icon
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    Offline search tool for developers. Find what you need without the need for Internet access.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
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