Zeal AlternativesTop Documentation Browsers and other similar apps like Zeal

Zeal is described as 'Simple offline API documentation browser inspired by Dash (OS X app), available for Linux and Windows' and is a very popular documentation browser in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Zeal for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Mac, Windows, Flathub and Web-based apps. The best Zeal alternative is DevDocs, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Zeal are Dash for macOS, Code Wiki, Velocity and Zest.

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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

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome
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    • Almost everyone thinks DevDocs is a great Zeal alternative.

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

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

    • DevDocs is Free and Open SourceZeal 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.

    15 Dash for macOS alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    They are basically twins, since both find documentation by pressing on a keyboard shortcut.

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

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

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

    • Dash for macOS is Paid and ProprietaryZeal is Free and Open Source
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    Code Wiki

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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
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  5. Velocity icon

    Velocity

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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.

    10 Velocity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    • Some users think Velocity is a great Zeal alternative, some don't.

    • Velocity is the most popular Windows alternative to Zeal.

    • Velocity is Freemium and ProprietaryZeal is Free and Open Source
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    Zest

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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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    • Zest is the most popular Linux alternative to Zeal.

    • Zest is Free and Open SourceZeal is also Free and Open Source

  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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux
     
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    easy to deploy, has vim plugin

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • dasht is Free and Open SourceZeal is also 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...

    12 Biblioteca alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
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    Devhelp

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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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    Rust Search Extension

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    A handy browser extension to search Rust docs and crates, etc in the address bar instantly!

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
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    Manuals

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    Install, browse, and search developer documentation.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
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