DocFX Alternatives

DocFX is described as 'Generates Documentation directly from source code (.NET, RESTful API, JavaScript, Java, etc...) and Markdown files' and is a documentation generator in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to DocFX for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Windows, Mac, Self-Hosted and Node.JS apps. The best DocFX alternative is GitBook, which is free. Other great apps like DocFX are Hyperbook, MkDocs, Doxygen and Archivy.

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DocFX generates Documentation directly from source code (.NET, RESTful API, JavaScript, Java, etc...) and Markdown files.

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DocFX alternatives page was last updated Oct 30, 2023
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  1. Docsify.js icon
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    docsify generates your documentation website on the fly. Unlike GitBook, it does not generate static html files. Instead, it smartly loads and parses your Markdown files and displays them as website. All you need to do is create an index.

    46 Docsify.js alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    Docsify.js Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Client-side

    Docsify.js VS DocFX

     
  2. Docz icon
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    Zero config documentation static website generator.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Node.JS
    • npm

    Docz Features

    1.  Design System
    2.  Zero configuration
    3.  React

    Docz VS DocFX

     
  3. Daux.io icon
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    Daux.io is a documentation generator that uses a simple folder structure and Markdown files to create custom documentation on the fly. It helps you create great looking documentation in a developer friendly way.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP

    Daux.io Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown

    Daux.io VS DocFX

     
  4. SkyDocs icon
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    SkyDocs is a software that takes your MarkDown files and build a complete website with some magic tricks !

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java
    Discontinued

    This repository has been archived by the owner on Apr. 13, 2023. It is now read-only. Last update in August 2020.

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Portable

    SkyDocs VS DocFX

     
  5. MarkBind icon
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    A tool for generating static websites from Markdown-like syntax. Optimized for content-heavy instructional websites, e.g. course websites, tutorials, project/product documentation, textbooks. MarkBind source files can be as simple as basic Markdown, but you can also use a mix of...

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • SG flagSingapore

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Node.JS

    MarkBind VS DocFX

     
  6. Doxide icon
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    Doxide is a documentation generator for C++. It is an alternative to Doxygen that aims at a more modern look and feel, with responsive design for desktop and mobile devices.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux

    Doxide Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Ad-free
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  C++

    Doxide VS DocFX

     
  7. DocPad icon
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    DocPad is a dynamic static-site generator. That is a content management system that takes content from several sources, like files on your computer, and renders them into incredibly fast static output.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • AU flagAustralia

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Discontinued

    The developer announced that DocPad will be no longer updated and supported. Last version, 6.82.5, released in October 2018, can be still downloaded from the official website and GitHub.

    DocPad Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Content Templates

    DocPad VS DocFX

     
  8. Orchid icon
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    Orchid is a general-purpose static site generator with a focus on extensibility, and aimed at developers looking to improve their technical documentation. Orchid was born out of a desire for better-looking Javadocs and frustration with how difficult is it to manage large Jekyll...

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    Discontinued

    Last commit was in August 2021.

    Orchid VS DocFX

     
  9. Sandcastle icon
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    Sandcastle produces accurate, MSDN style, comprehensive documentation by reflecting over the source assemblies and optionally integrating XML Documentation Comments. Sandcastle has the following key features:

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • .NET Framework
    Discontinued

    Sandcastle is discontinued.

    Sandcastle Features

    1.  NET Framework

    Sandcastle VS DocFX

     
  10. Antora icon
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    A static site generator for creating documentation sites from AsciiDoc content aggregated from multiple repositories. Made by the creators of Asciidoctor.

    44 Antora alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux

    Antora Features

    1. Git icon  Git Support
    2.  AsciiDoc

    Antora VS DocFX

     
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    hexo-theme-doc is a documentation theme for Hexo, the fast and powerful blog framework powered by Node.js. It differs from other Hexo themes by allowing you to present documentation—especially REST API documentation.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • npm
    Discontinued

    Repository has been archived by the owner on Dec 5, 2022. It is now read-only.

    hexo-theme-doc VS DocFX

     
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    Jigsaw is a framework for rapidly building static sites using the same modern tooling that powers your web applications.

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP

    Jigsaw (Tighten) VS DocFX

     
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