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HelpScribble
Rawai, Phuket, Thailand
What it is
HelpScribble is a paid Windows desktop help-authoring tool that takes documentation from writing through publication. One project can produce WinHelp (.hlp), HTML Help (.chm), printed or manual output, and web help in HTML. Writers can import HPJ and RTF files made with another authoring tool, or reuse material with a help decompiler. Single-sourcing, version control, and translation support are available. A bundled HelpContext property editor maps topics to controls in Delphi and C++Builder. HelpScribble-generated files can be used with Windows applications made in .NET, Visual Basic, Office VBA, Delphi, C++Builder, or other development environments. The software runs on Windows versions from 98 through 11. The maker also describes Linux use through VMware or Win4Lin and HTML export for Linux applications. A free evaluation download is offered. Licenses include email support, updates, and bug fixes; purchases have a three-month unconditional money-back guarantee. A single-user license costs $99, paid once.
For and against
For
- Multiple help and documentation output formats
- Imports HPJ and RTF files
- Includes single-sourcing and version control
- Free evaluation download available
- Email support, updates, and bug fixes included
Against
- Windows desktop application
- No free plan
- One license required per author
- Single-user license costs $99, paid once
The verdict
HelpScribble focuses on creating and publishing help from one desktop project. Its broad outputs and development-tool integration are useful, but buyers must choose a paid Windows license for each person authoring content.
Who it suits
HelpScribble suits documentation writers and development teams producing Windows, print, or web help. It also fits users who need imports, reusable source content, or Delphi and C++Builder topic mapping.
Plans and prices
HelpScribble 100-user license
100 users · free email support · free updates and bug fixes
Read 8 Oct 2026 · helpscribble.com
HelpScribble single user license
1 user · free email support · free updates and bug fixes
Read 8 Oct 2026 · helpscribble.com
HelpScribble 5-user license
5 users · free email support · free updates and bug fixes
Read 8 Oct 2026 · helpscribble.com
HelpScribble 10-user license
10 users · free email support · free updates and bug fixes
Read 8 Oct 2026 · helpscribble.com
HelpScribble 20-user license
20 users · free email support · free updates and bug fixes
Read 8 Oct 2026 · helpscribble.com
HelpScribble 30-user license
30 users · free email support · free updates and bug fixes
Read 8 Oct 2026 · helpscribble.com
HelpScribble 50-user license
50 users · free email support · free updates and bug fixes
Read 8 Oct 2026 · helpscribble.com
HelpScribble 75-user license
75 users · free email support · free updates and bug fixes
Read 8 Oct 2026 · helpscribble.com
On the record
- Development tool integration
- A bundled HelpContext property editor integrates with Delphi and C++Builder for mapping help topics to controls.helpscribble.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Evaluation
- The maker offers a free evaluation version for download.helpscribble.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Guarantee
- Purchases have a three-month unconditional money-back guarantee.helpscribble.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Import
- Users can import HPJ and RTF files created with another help authoring tool or use a help decompiler to reuse existing work.helpscribble.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- License limit
- One license is required for each person who uses HelpScribble to write or edit help files; no license is needed to view the resulting help files.helpscribble.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Linux documentation
- HelpScribble is only available for Windows, but the maker says it runs under Linux using VMware or Win4Lin and can export HTML documentation for Linux applications.helpscribble.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Other development environments
- HelpScribble-generated help files can be used with Windows applications regardless of the development tool, and the maker gives examples for .NET, Visual Basic, Office VBA, Delphi, and C++Builder.helpscribble.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Output formats
- A single project can produce WinHelp files, HTML Help files, a printed manual, and online documentation.helpscribble.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Payment security
- The maker says card and other payment details are sent directly to PayPal or FastSpring and are not shared with it.helpscribble.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Privacy
- The maker says the free evaluation can be downloaded anonymously and collects no personally identifiable information when it is downloaded, installed, run, or uninstalled.helpscribble.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- HelpScribble is a help authoring tool for creating help files from start to finish.helpscribble.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Support
- Purchased licenses include free technical support by email; evaluators can receive support for problems that prevent proper evaluation.helpscribble.com · read 8 Oct 2026
- Windows compatibility
- HelpScribble runs on Windows 98, ME, NT4, 2000, XP, Vista, 7, 8, 8.1, 10, and 11.helpscribble.com · read 8 Oct 2026
