Compare MadCap Flare and Scrivener
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (82.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Year
No pricing available
MadCap Flare
Star Rating
(486)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (52.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us Per Year
Free Trial is available
Learn more about MadCap Flare
Scrivener
Star Rating
(87)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (82.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Scrivener
Summary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that MadCap Flare excels in providing a robust set of features for technical documentation, with users highlighting its topic-based authoring and conditional settings as industry-leading tools that allow for highly customizable outputs. This makes it a strong choice for teams needing detailed documentation capabilities.
- Users say that Scrivener shines in its ability to help writers organize complex projects, with features that allow for easy manipulation of text and tracking of progress. Reviewers appreciate how it keeps their manuscripts structured, making it ideal for creative writers and educators alike.
- According to verified reviews, MadCap Flare's collaborative features are particularly praised, with users noting its intuitive interface that facilitates teamwork and integration with various file formats. This is a significant advantage for teams working on documentation together.
- Reviewers mention that while Scrivener is excellent for individual projects, it faces challenges in multi-user collaboration, with some users expressing a desire for improved real-time communication features. This could be a limitation for teams looking for a collaborative writing environment.
- Users highlight that both products offer strong support, but MadCap Flare stands out with its dedicated customer service, which users describe as helpful and friendly. This can be crucial for teams needing assistance during implementation and ongoing use.
- G2 reviewers note that while Scrivener has a slightly higher star rating, MadCap Flare's overall user satisfaction is bolstered by a larger number of reviews, indicating a more established presence in the market. This suggests that users may find more reliable insights and experiences with MadCap Flare.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
MadCap Flare
Subscription
Contact Us
Per Year
Includes Maintenance and Support
- Free Product Upgrades and Updates
- Unlimited Email and Phone Support
- Free Web-based MadCap Flare Introductory Training
Scrivener
No pricing availableFree Trial
MadCap Flare
Free Trial is available
Scrivener
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.6
402
9.3
69
Ease of Use
7.4
402
7.9
71
Ease of Setup
7.9
300
7.9
15
Ease of Admin
8.0
288
9.2
8
Quality of Support
8.6
376
8.6
45
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
290
8.6
6
Product Direction (% positive)
7.6
370
8.5
70
Features by Category
Content
9.3
57
Not enough data
9.2
52
Not enough data
8.8
47
Not enough data
8.5
26
Not enough data
8.2
26
Not enough data
8.5
21
Not enough data
8.3
37
Not enough data
8.1
51
Not enough data
8.9
51
Not enough data
Design
7.8
50
Not enough data
7.8
29
Not enough data
7.9
42
Not enough data
8.4
50
Not enough data
Platform
8.3
45
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.5
47
Not enough data
8.4
33
Not enough data
8.7
35
Not enough data
8.4
26
Not enough data
7.8
27
Not enough data
7.6
23
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Web Content Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Document Creation
Not enough data
7.9
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.5
8
Not enough data
9.4
6
Workflow
Not enough data
6.4
6
Not enough data
6.9
8
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.9
6
Agentic AI - Screenwriting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Design
7.5
88
8.5
12
8.0
87
8.1
13
7.8
73
6.8
12
Collaboration
7.9
75
5.3
6
7.2
61
4.8
7
File Types
8.7
97
9.2
13
7.5
91
8.9
12
9.1
87
4.3
7
Edit & Revise
8.5
77
8.3
11
8.1
59
5.9
11
8.7
96
9.4
13
Integrate & Embed
6.7
31
5.2
8
8.7
57
5.5
7
8.3
44
5.0
7
Operating System
8.7
101
9.8
11
4.5
17
9.8
9
4.2
13
Not enough data
Generative AI
5.7
7
Not enough data
5.2
7
Not enough data
5.2
7
Not enough data
5.5
7
Not enough data
5.5
7
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Document Creation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
MadCap Flare and Scrivener are categorized as Document Creation
Unique Categories
MadCap Flare is categorized as Help Authoring Tool (HAT) and Web Content Management
Scrivener is categorized as Screenwriting
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
MadCap Flare
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Scrivener
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
36.6%
Information Technology and Services
15.2%
Writing and Editing
3.4%
Computer & Network Security
3.4%
Financial Services
2.5%
Other
38.9%
Writing and Editing
31.4%
Higher Education
8.1%
Publishing
7.0%
Information Technology and Services
4.7%
Libraries
3.5%
Other
45.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
Is MadCap Flare cloud-based?
2 Comments
MM
MadCap Flare is not cloud-based per se. However, MadCap Central recently enabled cloud-based authoring that syncs up with Flare. Here's the link to their...Read more
How much is MadCap Central?
2 Comments
MM
MadCap is pretty transparent about their pricing plans, which you can find on there site at https://www.madcapsoftware.com/pricing/. The current rate for an...Read more
How do i integrate this application with Google Drive?
2 Comments
MG
Here's a great tutorial on how to sync scrivener with google drive. https://simonkjones.com/how-to-sync-scrivener-with-a-chromebook/Read more
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