Devhelp Alternatives

Devhelp is described as 'GTK+/GNOME browser for API documentation; it works natively with gtk-doc (which the API reference format for GTK+/GNOME documentation)' and is an app in the development category. There are nine alternatives to Devhelp for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Flathub, Google Chrome and Windows apps. The best Devhelp alternative is DevDocs, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Devhelp are Zeal, Dash for macOS, Biblioteca and Zest.

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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...

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Devhelp alternatives page was last updated Jul 15, 2024
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  1. DevDocs icon

    DevDocs

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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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application types

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
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    DevDocs Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Progressive Web App
    3.  Instant search
    4.  Offline documentation
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts

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    Positive Aug 29, 2017
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    Open source, nice interface with dark variant, offline documentation, good search engine and many languages documentation.

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    • DevDocs is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Devhelp.

    • DevDocs is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Devhelp.

    • DevDocs is Free and Open SourceDevhelp is also Free and Open Source
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    Zeal

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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

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Zeal screenshot 1

    Zeal Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Offline documentation
    3.  Search by tags
    4.  Tabbed interface
    5.  Portable
    6.  Offline

    Zeal VS Devhelp

     

    • Zeal is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Devhelp.

    • Zeal is Free and Open SourceDevhelp is also Free and Open Source
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    Dash for macOS

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    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.

    16 Dash for macOS alternatives

    License model

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • RO flagRomania
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    Dash for macOS screenshot 1

    Dash for macOS Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Syntax Highlighting
    3. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox
    4.  Snippets Manager
    5.  Programmers Documentation

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

    • Dash for macOS is the most popular commercial alternative to Devhelp.

    • Dash for macOS is Paid and ProprietaryDevhelp is Free and Open Source
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    Biblioteca

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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...

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Biblioteca screenshot 1

    Biblioteca Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Fuzzy Finder

    Biblioteca VS Devhelp

     
  6. Zest icon

    Zest

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    Offline search tool for developers. Find what you need without the need for Internet access.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Zest screenshot 1
    Discontinued

    The project is no longer maintaned since May 2016. Last version, 0.1.1, released in March 2016, can be still downloaded from GitHub.

    Zest Features

    1.  Full-Text Search
    2.  Works Offline

    Zest VS Devhelp

     

  7. dasht

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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.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux

    dasht Features

    1.  Works Offline

    dasht VS Devhelp

     
  9. Tada - API Docs Search icon

    Tada - API Docs Search

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

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Google Chrome
    Tada - API Docs Search screenshot 1

    Tada - API Docs Search Features

    1.  References

    Tada - API Docs Search VS Devhelp

     
  10. Manuals icon

    Manuals

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    Install, browse, and search developer documentation.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
    Manuals screenshot 1

    Properties

    1.  Privacy focused

    Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  No Tracking
    4.  No registration required

    Manuals VS Devhelp

     
  11. Docland icon

    Docland

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    Docland is a modern documentation generator and browser for open-source libraries. We create and host high-quality API documentations with smooth navigation, fast search and elegant UI.

    License model

    • Free • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    Docland screenshot 1

    Docland Features

    1.  Ad-free
    2.  No registration required
    3.  No Tracking

    Docland VS Devhelp

     
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