Manuals AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Documentation Browsers

The best Documentation Browser alternative to Manuals is DevDocs, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 10 alternatives to Manuals and eight of them are Documentation Browsers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Documentation Browser alternatives to Manuals are Zeal, Dash for macOS, Biblioteca and Zest.

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Manuals

Documentation Browser
Free • Open Source

Install, browse, and search developer documentation.

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Manuals alternatives page was last updated Jul 9, 2024

DevDocs
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.
12 DevDocs alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application types
- Documentation Browser
- Documentation Generator
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. Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
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Is DevDocs a good alternative to Manuals?
- DevDocs is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Manuals.
- DevDocs is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Manuals.
- DevDocs is Free and Open SourceManuals is also Free and Open Source

Zeal
Zeal is a simple offline API documentation browser inspired by Dash (OS X app), available for Linux and Windows.
13 Zeal alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Documentation Browser
Platforms
- Windows
- Linux
- Flathub
Zeal Features
1. Works Offline
2. Offline documentation
3. Search by tags
4. Tabbed interface
5. Portable
6. Offline
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Zeal VS Manuals
Is Zeal a good alternative to Manuals?
- Zeal is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Manuals.
- Zeal is Free and Open SourceManuals is also Free and Open Source

Dash for macOS
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 r...
19 Dash for macOS alternatives
License model
- Paid • Proprietary
Application type
- Documentation Browser
Platforms
- Mac
Dash for macOS Features
1. Works Offline
2. Syntax Highlighting
3. Sync with Dropbox
4. Snippets Manager
5. Programmers Documentation
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Dash for macOS VS Manuals
Is Dash for macOS a good alternative to Manuals?
- Dash for macOS is the most popular Mac alternative to Manuals.
- Dash for macOS is the most popular commercial alternative to Manuals.
- Dash for macOS is Paid and ProprietaryManuals is Free and Open Source

Biblioteca
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 of...
12 Biblioteca alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Documentation Browser
Platforms
- Linux
- Flathub
Biblioteca Features
Works Offline
Dark Mode
Fuzzy Finder
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Zest
Offline search tool for developers. Find what you need without the need for Internet access.
23 Zest alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Documentation Browser
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Zest Features
Full-Text Search
Works Offline
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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.
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Velocity
Velocity gives your Windows desktop offline access to over 150 API documentation sets provided by Dash for macOS for Mac OS X.
10 Velocity alternatives
License model
- Freemium • Proprietary
Application type
- Documentation Browser
Platforms
- Windows
Velocity Features
Works Offline
Portable
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Discontinued
It seems it hasn't been updated since 2015.
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dasht
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.
10 dasht alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Documentation Browser
Platforms
- Mac
- Linux
dasht Features
Works Offline
Vim plugin
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Docland
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.
12 Docland alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Documentation Browser
- Documentation Generator
Platforms
- Online
Docland Features
Ad-free
No registration required
No Tracking
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