XMetaL is an application that is so finest XML featured and focused on structured authoring that it boasts some robust support for DITA. It is so easy for technical novices to learn but still gives experienced users powerful tools.
Essential Features:
- Easy to use interface with modes for both visual and XML editing.
- Support for DITA among other XML standards.
- In-built features for content reuse and collaboration.
Best for: Teams looking for particularly structured authoring tools with templates that are easy to use.
Key Features:
- DITA Framework: Full Support by DITA: Easy-to-use templates form the basis of a customizable interface with which DITA courses can be more easily followed.
- WYSIWYG Editor: Offers a What-You-See-Is-What-You-Get interface for content authors making it easier for them to create, format and do different things with the content most of the time without any deep XML knowledge.
- Content Reuse: Content reuse made simple through conrefs and keyrefs.
- Collaboration and Workflow: Version control, document review and workflows for approval are both built-in and essential for any work done by a team.
- Integration: Integration with the content management systems and translation tools.
Best for: Organizations who would like to take advantage of a more straightforward, visual authoring tool by using both technical and non-technical authors.
Pricing: XMetaL has yet an additional quote-based pricing model based on your requirements.
