--- description: Review of MadCap Flare Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs on Software Advice Ireland. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: MadCap Flare | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice IE --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Digital Magazine Software](/directory/4155/publishing-and-subscriptions/software) > [MadCap Flare](/software/458417/MadCap-Flare) # MadCap Flare Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/458417/MadCap-Flare Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/458417/MadCap-Flare?page=2) > MadCap Flare is a technical writing software designed to simplify the process of creating technical documentation and learning programs. This software provides advanced import capabilities, making it easy to transfer existing content from various formats such as Microsoft Word, Excel, RoboHelp, FrameMaker, and DITA. With Flare's user-friendly interface, content can be imported and reused efficiently. Additionally, it allows for the creation of interactive eLearning courses and quizzes from a single source, enhancing content reuse and fostering collaboration between technical writing and learning development teams. In terms of publishing, MadCap Flare supports a variety of output formats including responsive HTML5 websites, PDFs, Microsoft Word, Clean XHTML, and EPUB. It comes equipped with project analysis features that help identify and rectify potential issues before publishing. These issues could range from broken links and duplicate styles to accessibility problems. MadCap Flare offers real-time analytics on content usage after publishing. This feature provides valuable insights into how end users engage with the content, thereby aiding in improving content quality and customer satisfaction. > > Verdict: Rated **4.2/5** by 22 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.2/5** | 22 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 3.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 4.1/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 70% | (7/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: MadCap Software - **Founded**: 2005 ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: US$195.00 - **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: Billed annually. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based, Windows (Desktop), Windows (On-Premise) - **Supported Languages**: English, French, German, Japanese - **Available Countries**: Albania, Andorra, Australia, Austria, Belarus, Belgium, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar and 43 more ## Features - API - Access Controls/Permissions - Collaboration Tools - Content Management - Content Publishing Options - Customisable Templates - Document Classification - Document Management - Layout & Design - Text Editing - Workflow Management ## Integrations (1 total) - ServiceNow ## Support Options - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - Chat ## Category - [Digital Magazine Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4155/publishing-and-subscriptions/software) ## Related Categories - [Digital Magazine Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4155/publishing-and-subscriptions/software) - [Content Management Systems](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4543/cms/software) - [Records Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/1859/records-management/software) - [Web Content Management Tools](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4471/web-content-management/software) ## Alternatives 1. 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I love the principles and concepts behind the software - single sourcing means that you write once and build multiple outputs based on the same technical content. Source control means you can back up your repository and there are many configuration options that integrate seamlessly. Flare online makes it easy to publish and host your own online help sites. The licence fee is also reasonable considering the capabilities of the software. > > **Cons**: There is a steep learning curve at first, but as with most things in life and work, it is worth investing the effort because when you eventually master it you'll be a valuable professional. Some UI issues should be ironed out. Like an ability to customize the order of icons in the quick access toolbar. > > Flare is the best tool in the business. I've been using it for over a decade now and am proud to work with it daily. There is a steep learning curve at first, if you're lucky like I was you can get a senior writer to train you up early in your career. MadCap also put on online training courses for beginner, intermediate and advanced users to get up to speed on features you can use. These are excellent, I've done them all and as you might exect, the documentation and training material is also top notch, really handy for future reference. I find it to be user firendly, and there are different ways to use the editor view your work, either WYSIWYG or the text editor. You can even view both side by side. It makes it relatively easy to produce some impressive and gorgeous online help sites from the ground up in Flare, with complimentary PDFs based on the same content. I have done this and by no means do I have a coding background. As long as you plan ahead and work with discipline, this tool is invaluable for technical writers. ----- ### "A Transformative Tool for Technical Writers" — 4.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *6 November 2025* | Writing & Editing | Recommendation rating: 9.0/10 > > **Pros**: Features that give flexibility to single-source creation such as snippets, variables, and conditions and top-notch support. > > **Cons**: Fixing conflicts when multiple writers are working on the same project is difficult for users who do not have a coding background. > > MadCap Flare has given our organization the ability to increase the usability and effectiveness of our client documentation. We have transformed our static, linear manuals into living knowledge transfer with real-time updates distributed to multiple media outputs for information when and where the user needs it. While there may be a steep-ish learning curve for some, the payoff is having a powerful, multifaceted tool in your toolbox that makes output customization possibilities seem endless. The continued development of new features and capabilities for Flare and Flare Online, including refinements to ease-of-use and the fast, knowledgeable customer support make MadCap Flare well worth its price. ----- ### "Works well for simple use cases, but overpriced" — 3.0/5 > **Verified Reviewer** | *15 April 2023* | Computer & Network Security | Recommendation rating: 3.0/10 > > **Pros**: Flare makes publishing in various formats super easy and you have some flexibility on the page level for customizing content on the fly. > > **Cons**: Support is horrible, and you are charged for it. Git integration was bug ridden. Madcap central allows you to host a site on their platform, but its so overpriced and has limited functionality. It feels like that are working to make central cloud ready and we the customer are subsidizing the development of it. > > My experience with flare was initially great, but as time goes on and you want to add more features you risk introducing complexity into the product and it doesnt handle complexity very well. The bugs I encountered were random and the errors messages provided no useful information. So many times I had to publish content and was afraid what was going to break next. ----- ### "Learned it and never looked back" — 5.0/5 > **Anonymous User** | *19 November 2025* | Transportation/Trucking/Railroad | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10 > > **Pros**: Provides a professional, easy-to-use end product, provides a lot of options for features, functions, and navigation, tech support is awesome. > > **Cons**: It does have a steep learning curve, but that's worth it. Because it's a complex tool, you must used fairly often to remember how to use some of the features. > > I have used Flare for over 16 years - I was forced to learn it after barely knowing how to use RoboHelp... it was a steep learning curve for me for sure. But once I learned enough to be dangerous, I never looked back. I have brought Flare into every company I've worked at. ----- ### "My Positive Experience with Madcap Flare" — 5.0/5 > **Amanda** | *19 January 2021* | Oil & Energy | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10 > > **Pros**: MadCap Flare has made my job of creating videos with interactive content easier. It saves my content design templates. I can export my creations in different formats (e.g. WebM, MP4 and Adobe PDF). There is a large selection of visual effects available. They offer multilingual technical support to assist in solving any problems you may encounter. > > **Cons**: It is literally impossible to learn Madcap Flare by yourself, you will probably need to watch a lot of tutorials. Even after that you might need some assistance when it comes to complex projects but thankfully they have very helpful customer support. > > Madcap Flare helps me create interactive videos and simulations which I use as part of IT program tutorials that I make. ----- Page: 1 / 2\ Next: [Next page](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/458417/MadCap-Flare?page=2) ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/458417/MadCap-Flare) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data