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, Archivy, VitePress and Doxygen.

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  1. Vrite icon
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    Open-source headless CMS ideal for programming blogs, offering a modern WYSIWYG editor, Markdown, code formatting, real-time collaboration, Kanban dashboard, and versatile API for content delivery.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

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    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  2. 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.

    52 Docsify.js alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. Docz icon
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    Zero config documentation static website generator.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Node.JS
    • npm
     
  4. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  5. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
     
  6. SkyDocs icon
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    SkyDocs is a software that takes your MarkDown files and build a complete website with some magic tricks !

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Java
     
  7. 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:

    16 Sandcastle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • .NET Framework
     
  8. 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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
    • Node.JS
     
  9. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  10. 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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. 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...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
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