Zest AlternativesDocumentation Browsers and other similar apps like Zest

Zest is described as 'Offline search tool for developers. Find what you need without the need for Internet access' and is a documentation browser in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Zest for a variety of platforms, including Mac, Linux, Windows, Flathub and Web-based apps. The best Zest alternative is DevDocs, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Zest are Zeal, Dash for macOS, Codespace and Biblioteca.

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Zest alternatives page was last updated Nov 13, 2023
  1. DevDocs icon
     115 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
    Welcome screen

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Google Chrome

    DevDocs Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Progressive Web App
    3.  Instant search
    4.  Offline documentation
    5.  Support for Keyboard Shortcuts
    DevDocs iconZest Icon

    DevDocs VS Zest

    Is DevDocs a good alternative to Zest?
     
    • DevDocs is the most popular Web-based & Self-Hosted alternative to Zest.

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

    • DevDocs is Free and Open SourceZest is also Free and Open Source
  2. Zeal icon
     117 likes

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

    13 Zeal alternatives
    Zeal screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Zeal Features

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

    Zeal VS Zest

    Is Zeal a good alternative to Zest?
     
    • Zeal is the most popular Windows & Linux alternative to Zest.

    • Zeal is Free and Open SourceZest is also Free and Open Source
  3. Dash for macOS icon
     113 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.

    17 Dash for macOS alternatives
    Dash for macOS screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Dash for macOS Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Syntax Highlighting
    3. Dropbox icon  Sync with Dropbox
    4.  Snippets Manager
    5.  Programmers Documentation
    Dash for macOS iconZest Icon

    Dash for macOS VS Zest

    Is Dash for macOS a good alternative to Zest?
     
    • Dash for macOS is the most popular Mac alternative to Zest.

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

    • Dash for macOS is Paid and ProprietaryZest is Free and Open Source
  4. Codespace icon
     12 likes

    Codespace is a beautiful desktop app that helps you build and organise your code snippet library, so that you can become a more efficient developer.

    13 Codespace alternatives
    Codespace screenshot 1

    License model

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Codespace Features

    1.  Code Formatting
    2.  Syntax Highlighting
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Cross-Platform
    5.  Tree view
    6.  Snippets Manager
    Codespace iconZest Icon

    Codespace VS Zest

    Is Codespace a good alternative to Zest?
     
  5. Biblioteca icon
     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
    Biblioteca screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub

    Biblioteca Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Dark Mode
    3.  Fuzzy Finder
    Biblioteca iconZest Icon

    Biblioteca VS Zest

    Is Biblioteca a good alternative to Zest?
     
  6. SnippetsLab icon
     9 likes

    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.

    39 SnippetsLab alternatives
    SnippetsLab screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac

    SnippetsLab Features

    1.  Snippets Manager
    SnippetsLab iconZest Icon

    SnippetsLab VS Zest

    Is SnippetsLab a good alternative to Zest?
     
  7. Velocity icon
     12 likes

    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
    Velocity screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows

    Velocity Features

    1.  Works Offline
    2.  Portable
    Discontinued

    It seems it hasn't been updated since 2015.

    Velocity iconZest Icon

    Velocity VS Zest

    Is Velocity a good alternative to Zest?
     
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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.

    10 dasht alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Linux

    dasht Features

    1.  Works Offline
    Zest Icon

    dasht VS Zest

    Is dasht a good alternative to Zest?
     
  9. CodeBox icon
     16 likes

    If you're looking for a fully-featured code snippet manager then CodeBox is exactly what you need!

    31 CodeBox alternatives
    CodeBox

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    CodeBox Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  Snippets Manager
    3.  Support for FTP
    4.  Tag based
    5. Dropbox icon  Dropbox integration
    CodeBox iconZest Icon

    CodeBox VS Zest

    Is CodeBox a good alternative to Zest?
     
  10. Reactgo icon
     3 likes

    It provides tutorials about JavaScript, react, Vue, and other things related to web development.

    64 Reactgo alternatives
    Reactgo screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted

    Reactgo Features

    1.  React
    Reactgo iconZest Icon

    Reactgo VS Zest

    Is Reactgo a good alternative to Zest?
     
  11. Devhelp icon
     5 likes

    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).

    9 Devhelp alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Flathub
    Devhelp iconZest Icon

    Devhelp VS Zest

    Is Devhelp a good alternative to Zest?
     
  12. Code Collector Pro icon
     6 likes

    When you spend all day writing code, it is only natural to start having feelings of déjà vu. Didnt you write that same few lines of code a few days ago, and again a few days before that? Why are you wasting time re-writing that code again and again?

    26 Code Collector Pro alternatives
    Code Collector Pro screenshot 1

    License model

    Platforms

    • Mac

    Code Collector Pro Features

    1.  Organization
    Code Collector Pro iconZest Icon

    Code Collector Pro VS Zest

    Is Code Collector Pro a good alternative to Zest?
     
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