Freedom251 › Technical Documentation Software
Oxygen XML Author
What Oxygen XML Author is
Oxygen XML Author is a structured content authoring application for XML technologies. It supports editing and publishing for DITA, DocBook, XHTML, and TEI, and can turn one source into PDF, ePUB, HTML, and other formats through preset or configurable scenarios. Users can adapt its built-in publishing frameworks or create their own. The application connects to XML databases, content management systems, and WebDAV; collaboration features include tracking tools, a Subversion client, and compare-and-merge options. SharePoint integration supports repository browsing and opening, editing, saving, and checking resources in or out. An optional Oxygen AI Positron Assistant plugin adds tools for content creation, readability, and restructuring. It runs on Windows, macOS, and Linux, though Linux use with the bundled Java requires X.org and does not support Wayland. There is no free plan, but a fully functional 30-day trial is available. User-based Professional subscriptions start at $28/month billed annually; other subscription and license options are listed at different prices.
Who it suits
It suits XML content teams that need structured editing, publishing, or connections to content repositories. Windows, macOS, and Linux users can run it, subject to the Linux X.org requirement.
What it does well
- Publishes one source to PDF, ePUB, HTML, and other formats.
- Includes support for DITA, DocBook, XHTML, and TEI.
- Connects to XML databases, CMSs, and WebDAV.
- Offers a fully functional 30-day trial.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Wayland is not supported with bundled Java on Linux.
- Floating licenses require the Oxygen License Server.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| User-based Enterprise — License & 1-year SMP | License & 1-year SMP · Enterprise edition · user-based | $1,144, paid once |
| User-based Enterprise — License & 2-year SMP | License & 2-year SMP · Enterprise edition · user-based | $1,305, paid once |
| Floating Professional — License & 1-year SMP | License & 1-year SMP · Professional edition · floating | $2,321, paid once |
| Floating Professional — License & 2-year SMP | License & 2-year SMP · Professional edition · floating | $2,649, paid once |
| User-based Professional — 12-month Subscription | $28/month billed annually · Professional edition · user-based | $28 a month |
| Floating Enterprise — License & 1-year SMP | License & 1-year SMP · Enterprise edition · floating | $3,433, paid once |
| Floating Enterprise — License & 2-year SMP | License & 2-year SMP · Enterprise edition · floating | $3,917, paid once |
| User-based Enterprise — 12-month Subscription | $41/month billed annually · Enterprise edition · user-based | $41 a month |
The first 8 of 10 plans, as oxygenxml.com lists them, read 11 Oct 2026. The maker's own page has the final word. Every plan
Verdict
Oxygen XML Author combines XML authoring, publishing, integrations, and collaboration tools across three desktop platforms. Check the Linux display requirement and the available licensing options before choosing a plan.
Facts from Oxygen XML Author's own pages
- AI add-on
- The Oxygen AI Positron Assistant plugin adds AI tools for content creation, readability improvement, and content restructuring. · oxygenxml.com, 11 Oct 2026
- CMS integration
- The product page describes SharePoint integration with repository browsing, check-in and check-out, and access to open, edit, and save resources. · oxygenxml.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Collaboration
- Collaboration features include tracking tools, a Subversion client, and compare and merge solutions. · oxygenxml.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Connectivity
- Oxygen supports connections to common XML databases, content management systems, and WebDAV. · oxygenxml.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Desktop platforms
- The download page provides Windows, macOS, and Linux distributions; the macOS release runs natively on Intel and Apple silicon Macs. · oxygenxml.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Extensibility
- Users can customize built-in XML publishing frameworks or create their own frameworks. · oxygenxml.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 1998 · oxygenxml.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Frameworks
- It includes ready-to-use editing and publishing support for DITA, DocBook, XHTML, and TEI. · oxygenxml.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Headquarters
- Craiova, Romania · oxygenxml.com, 28 Sept 2026
- Licensing limit
- Floating licenses require use of the Oxygen License Server, and the company recommends it for 20 or more user-based licenses. · oxygenxml.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Maker
- Syncro Soft is a privately held software company founded in 1998 and located at Remus 5A, Craiova 200082, Romania. · oxygenxml.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Platform limits
- The bundled Java version requires X.org on Linux, and Wayland is not supported. · oxygenxml.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Publishing
- It can publish one source to PDF, ePUB, HTML, and other formats using preset or configurable scenarios. · oxygenxml.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Oxygen XML Author is a structured content authoring application for XML technologies. · oxygenxml.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Support and maintenance
- The Support and Maintenance Pack renewal provides unlimited technical support and access to new versions released during its term at no additional cost. · oxygenxml.com, 11 Oct 2026
- Trial
- The fully functional product is available to evaluate free for 30 days with a trial license key. · oxygenxml.com, 11 Oct 2026
Where Oxygen XML Author stands on Freedom251
- Technical Documentation Software#28 of 37