Velocity AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Documentation Browsers

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

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Velocity

Documentation Browser
Freemium • Proprietary

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

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Velocity alternatives page was last updated Jun 6, 2024

DevDocs
114 likes
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
DevDocs VS Velocity
Is DevDocs a good alternative to Velocity?
- DevDocs is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Velocity.
- DevDocs is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Velocity.
- DevDocs is Free and Open SourceVelocity is Freemium and Proprietary

Zeal
115 likes
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
Zeal VS Velocity
Is Zeal a good alternative to Velocity?
- Zeal is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Velocity.
- Zeal is Free and Open SourceVelocity is Freemium and Proprietary

Dash for macOS
111 likes
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.
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
Dash for macOS VS Velocity
Is Dash for macOS a good alternative to Velocity?
- Dash for macOS is the most popular Mac alternative to Velocity.
- Dash for macOS is the most popular commercial alternative to Velocity.
- Dash for macOS is Paid and ProprietaryVelocity is Freemium and Proprietary

Biblioteca
3 likes
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
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Documentation Browser
Platforms
- Linux
- Flathub
Biblioteca Features
Works Offline
Dark Mode
Fuzzy Finder
Biblioteca VS Velocity
Is Biblioteca a good alternative to Velocity?

Zest
4 likes
Offline search tool for developers. Find what you need without the need for Internet access.
22 Zest alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Documentation Browser
Platforms
- Mac
- Windows
- Linux
Zest Features
Full-Text Search
Works Offline
+2
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 VS Velocity
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dasht
3 likes
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
dasht VS Velocity
Is dasht a good alternative to Velocity?

Manuals
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Install, browse, and search developer documentation.
12 Manuals alternatives
License model
- Free • Open Source
Application type
- Documentation Browser
Platforms
- Linux
- Flathub
- Flatpak
+2
Manuals Features
1. Ad-free
2. Dark Mode
3. Privacy focused
4. No Tracking
5. No registration required
Manuals VS Velocity
Is Manuals a good alternative to Velocity?

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.
12 Docland alternatives
License model
- Free • Proprietary
Application types
- Documentation Browser
- Documentation Generator
Platforms
- Online
Docland Features
Ad-free
No registration required
No Tracking
Docland VS Velocity
Is Docland a good alternative to Velocity?