MadCap Flare slowing your publishing cycles?
Ship updates instantly with Archbee
From complex authoring to slow publishing cycles, MadCap Flare makes documentation harder to keep aligned with fast-moving product teams. Archbee lets teams create, update, and publish documentation instantly.
“We moved from MadCap Flare so even non-technical writers could contribute content, and to better support modern API documentation. Archbee is nicely set up and very user-friendly.”
Yoni Palmer
Documentation Team Lead
Why teams are moving away
from Madcap Flare
“Customers still rely on us instead of finding answers themselves.”
Jake Anstadt
Sr. Enterprise Architect
“As the project gets bigger, with more variables & conditions, it becomes less nimble.”
Jana Cromer
Sr. Technical Writer
“There's a steep learning curve for new writers.”
Juan Cortes
Sr. Manager - Technical Communications
“Publishing takes too long and slows down our updates.”
Abhishek
Technical Documentation Manager
Why SaaS companies choose Archbee over Madcap Flare
Faster documentation workflows (no build cycles)
“We needed a documentation platform for our users that we could roll out fast and easily update. Archbee checked all the boxes.”
Nick Baldo
Co-founder
Simplified authoring experience (less syntax complexity)
“We chose Archbee because it is markdown-based, supports both internal and external sharing, and it has a good editor.”
Helge Hannisdal
Co-founder/CTO
Software and API documentation in one platform
“Archbee can integrate API Docs and other documentation into a single, common place!”
Mihnea Radu
Developer
Docs-as-code workflows with Git sync
“We enabled two-way sync between GitHub and Archbee, and it provided us with a simple way to keep the docs up to date.”
Vlad Luzin
VP Product
Translation workflows without extra tools or costs
“One of our biggest challenges with Flare was translation. With Archbee's AI translation, it automatically translates our content into the language of your choice.”
Athena Adkisson
Engineering Manager
Scalable documentation without losing control
“The ability to reuse content is very important for us. Archbee was able to provide that, whereas other alternatives did not, or did not meet the level we required.”
Alison Till
Technical Author
How Swimlane compares MadCap Flare and Archbee
Based on feedback from Pavan Kumar, Technical Communication Manager at Swimlane, after migrating to Archbee.
archbee- Authoring ExperienceDesktop-heavy authoring with a steep learning curveCloud-based editor that makes creating and publishing content simpler
- IntegrationsStruggled to fit into workflows like GitHub and OpenAPIFits naturally into the tools we already use, making docs-as-code practical
- Publishing SpeedCouldn't keep pace with our release cycleHelps us keep documentation aligned with releases and ship updates faster
Effortless migration.
We will do the heavy-lifting,
end-to-end!
Move away from MadCap Flare without breaking your workflows. We work with your team to plan, migrate, and simplify your documentation.
Guided content migration
We help bring your documentation from Flare and other tools into Archbee — without you having to rebuild everything from scratch.
Structured setup that actually scales
We don't just move content. We reorganize it into a clean structure (spaces, products, audiences) so it's easier to manage going forward.
Access, workflows, and reuse — set up correctly
From access control to versioning and reusable content, we ensure your key workflows are preserved without the complexity that slows teams down.
Phased rollout — no disruption to your team
Start with one product or team, validate the setup, and expand gradually — without interrupting your current workflows.
Hands-on support from start to finish
From planning to rollout, we work closely with your team to make sure everything is set up right — and nothing breaks along the way.
“For the migration, we provided all the source files. Archbee team did most of the heavy lifting of converting the HTML files to MD. Our existing HTML API files were copied and pasted bit-by-bit into the new MD. They were extremely responsive.”
Devra Ariel
Sr. Documentation Specialist, Cross River
Talk to our Migration Expert
We'll walk through your current setup and show you how it would look in Archbee — before you switch.
How Archbee compares to
MadCap Flare on G2
archbee- Meet Requirements9.08.6
- Ease of Use9.47.4
- Ease of Setup9.37.9
- Ease of Admin9.28.0
- Quality of Support9.28.6
- Has the product been a good partner in doing business?9.48.0
- Product Direction (% positive)9.37.6
Frequently asked questions
Have a different question and can't find the answer you're looking for? Reach out to our team at sales@archbee.com.
No. Your content doesn't disappear, it just changes format. Most teams bring their documentation into Archbee and restructure it as they go. Instead of doing a risky “big bang” migration, they usually move things step by step.
No. You won't lose them. But you also won't have to depend on them the same way. In Flare, a lot of your documentation structure is built around variables and conditions. In Archbee, you still have reusable content and display rules, but the system doesn't rely on them to function.
Not completely — but some rethinking is actually helpful. Most teams don't carry over their exact structure from Flare because it's tied to how Flare works. Instead, they reorganize around how people actually use the docs — by product, audience, or use case.
No. If anything, this is where teams usually gain more clarity. In Flare, access is often handled outside the documentation itself. In Archbee, access is part of how the content is structured — so you can decide what is public, what is private, and what is restricted, all within the same system.
No. But they will likely become simpler. Instead of managing large project builds and releases, teams move toward lighter workflows — drafting, reviewing, and publishing updates as needed.
Ready to leave Flare behind?
Dozens of teams have already made the switch. Start your migration conversation today. No commitment, just clarity.