AUTHORING

All-in-One Help Authoring Tool for
Developers & Technical Writers

Proper software documentation reduces support costs and increases user adoption of the software. HelpStudio Suite combines the former HelpStudio and Document! X into a single, fully customizable tool set that enables your team to create, manage, and publish every part of your documentation.
Start a Free Trial
EL-Education.png
HCP.png
IET.png
Jacam-Catalyst.png
JBJS.png
Macmillan.png
SAGE.png
Spalding.png
18.png
DeGruyter.png
Siemens.png
ACCS.png
Assa-Abloy.png
Cisco.png

Why Teams Choose HelpStudio SuiteTM for Documentation?

HelpStudio Suite lets your team create and manage all your technical documentation from one integrated tool. Unlike competing solutions that require multiple applications and separate tools for end-user help, API documentation, and database references, our all-in-one documentation suite offers a simplified workflow. 

Affordability

Our software is more affordable than competing products and replaces multiple open-source applications.

Consistent Output
Across Teams

Single-source your software user guides, developer documentation, and internal software support content under one consistent brand and content structure.

Faster Onboarding
and Adoption

Quality documentation reduces the training time for new users and developers and reduces support costs.

Simplified Workflow

By leveraging HelpStudio Suite, clients benefit from one authoring and publishing process for modern and legacy portals
(from CHM to HTML5).

Easy to Manage

Quality documentation reduces the training time for new users and developers and reduces support costs.

Translate Faster

Our solution has built-in localization, no extra licenses required.

Developers

HelpStudio Suite gives software developers a powerful way to automate and manage documentation without switching tools or relying on third-party plugins.

  • Generate API and code documentation automatically.
  • Integrate with CI/CD pipelines.
  • Sync with version control for accuracy.
  • Reduce manual effort for doc updates.
  • Leverage modern web stack frameworks.

Technical Writers

HelpStudio Suite is a complete authoring environment for writers who need to create structured, professional documentation without complex tools or extra overhead.

  • Use pre-built templates for faster publishing.
  • Collaborate seamlessly with developers & product teams.
  • Ensure consistency across all content types.
  • Publish to multiple channels from one source.
  • Reduce editing & formatting effort.

Content & Product Teams

HelpStudio Suite simplifies how cross-functional teams create and deliver product documentation at scale, without adding tech debt or extra tools.

  • Connect documentation across UI, APIs, and backend systems.
  • Ensure consistency and branding across all product and support content.
  • Reduce product support ticket volume with searchable, self-service online help.
  • Maintain regulatory compliance with version-controlled, auditable outputs.
  • Reduce IT burden by eliminating the need for separate platforms for user docs and dev docs.

What Our Customers Say About Us

“ Whether you’re new or experienced, this suite grows with you. I started small and now use it to drive full doc sets.“

– Technical Writer

“ No other tool comes close to the versatility and value of the HelpStudio Bundle. It’s my go-to solution.“

– Software Developer

“ Document! X helped me better understand the very systems I was documenting—schemas, databases, JavaScript libraries. That insight made me a better developer.“

– Independent Software Developer

“ As my HTML/CSS knowledge grew, I could easily replicate client branding in browser-based docs—something no other tool lets me do as easily.“

– Independent Software Developer

“ Over time I built a library of custom templates and widgets, combining features from past jobs into unified starter kits. It’s a massive time-saver.“

– HelpStudio User

Key HelpStudio SuiteTM Capabilities

Customize All Parts of Your Online Help

  • 4 out-of-the-box pre-built templates that can be used as-is or customized to your liking. 
  • Ability to create templates from scratch that employ the web framework of your choosing (for example, Bootstrap or Material). 
  • Ability to create custom page types and reusable components (scraps). 
  • Create metadata build rules to control content filtering and reusable content at the template, section, page type, topic, and element levels. 

Built-in Translation and Localization Tools

  • Export and import XLIFF packages for translation. 
  • Manage variants of images and content. 
  • Generate a Localization Report to see which parts of your project need to be translated. 

Generate Documentation from Code, Databases, and RESTful Web Services

  • Point HelpStudio Suite to a code base, database or web service and generate an online help system with few clicks. 
  • Supplement the generated documentation with text, images, and even video. 
  • Add scenarios, use cases, integration information, and tutorials to support the generated reference documentation. 

Add, Customize, and Create Content Widgets

  • Drive consistency between topics with over 30 standard widgets. 
  • Insert advanced web components like video, QR codes, and dynamic HTML. 
  • Pull in dynamic content using jQuery plugins and RSS feeds. 

What Makes HelpStudio SuiteTM Different?

FeatureHelpStudio SuiteTMMadCap FlareDocument360ReadMe
CHM/PDF Output✔✔✖✖
Create Content from Code✔✖✖REST API Only
Web/Mobile Help✔✔✔✔
Ability to CustomizeAdvancedIntermediateLimitedLimited
Total Cost of Ownership (TCO)💲 Low💲💲💲 High💲💲 Medium💲💲💲 High
Source ControlGit, Azure DevOps, SVN, VSSGit, TFS, SVN, PerforceGit✖
See Why Teams Switch from Flare - Request Demo

Frequently Asked Questions

Get answers to common questions about HelpStudio Suite

Can I buy HelpStudio or Document! X separately?

Yes, until December 31, 2025. Starting in 2026, the tools will only be available as a bundled suite. All existing clients will be automatically upgraded to HelpStudio Suite in 2026 at no additional cost.

No!  All the functionality is now available in the bundled suite.

Yes. You get the same outputs with no paid add-ons required. Information on migration from these legacy platforms is available on our Contiem Connect support portal.

Absolutely! Our software supports .NET, Java, JavaScript, REST/SOAP APIs, and SQL/Oracle databases.

Yes, including type libraries and compiled components.

Yes. It can generate documentation from XSD files or infer schemas from XML.

You can import Word, HTML, RoboHelp, Madcap Flare, CHM, and other legacy formats into the suite. Information on the migration of content is available on our Contiem Connect support portal. 

Every license includes documentation and support. Optional onboarding or training sessions are available at an additional cost.

Yes. The suite supports command-line builds and integrates with your release process.

Yes. Built-in XLIFF export/import, localization reports, and content variant handling are included.

Start a Free Trial

Why HelpStudio SuiteTM Works

HelpStudio Suite is the all-in-one Help Authoring Tool  that helps technical teams reduce cost, streamline workflows, and deliver content faster. 

  • Document everything in one place. Create user interfaces, APIs, databases, and developer workflows. One application to unite them all! 
  • Author once, publish everywhere. Publish to your platform of choice by creating HTML5, CHM, PDF, and mobile-friendly outputs.  
  • Customize every element. Make your content as unique as you want with layouts, templates, workflows, and localization tools that can all be customized.
  • Reduce support volume and training time.  Time to market is everything: content consumers need applications that create searchable, self-service documentation. 
  • Lower your total cost of ownership. Compared to Flare, RoboHelp, or cloud-based platforms, our software is significantly more affordable.  
iStock-1424168724-1-scaled.jpg

Ready to Get Serious About Your Content?

Let’s create something extraordinary together. Contact us to start your journey with Contiem.

Why Contiem?