Just the Docs Alternatives

Just the Docs is described as 'Responsive Jekyll theme with built-in search that is easily customizable and hosted on GitHub Pages' and is an app. There are more than 25 alternatives to Just the Docs for a variety of platforms, including Self-Hosted, Linux, Mac, Windows and npm apps. The best Just the Docs alternative is GitBook, which is free. Other great apps like Just the Docs are Docusaurus, Code Hike, Archivy and MkDocs.

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Just the Docs alternatives are mainly Documentation Generators but may also be Static Site Generators or Blog Publishing Tools.  Filter by these or use the filter bar below if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of Just the Docs.
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Just the Docs is a responsive Jekyll theme with built-in search that is easily customizable and hosted on GitHub Pages.

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Just the Docs alternatives page was last updated Oct 24, 2024
  1. GitBook icon
     51 likes

    GitBook is a tool for building beautiful books using Git and Markdown. It can generate your book into multiple formats:

    79 GitBook alternatives
    GitBook screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1. Git icon  Git Support
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  AsciiDoc
    GitBook iconJust the Docs Icon

    GitBook VS Just the Docs

    Is GitBook a good alternative to Just the Docs?
     
    • GitBook is the most popular Web-based alternative to Just the Docs.

    • GitBook is the most popular free alternative to Just the Docs.

    • GitBook is Freemium and ProprietaryJust the Docs is Free and Open Source
    • GitBook is LightweightJust the Docs is not according to our users
  2. Docusaurus icon
     18 likes

    Docusaurus is a project for easily building, deploying, and maintaining open source project websites.

    45 Docusaurus alternatives
    Docusaurus screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  React
    4.  WYSIWYG Support
    5.  Ad-free
    6.  Works Offline
    7.  No Coding Required
    8.  Node.js hosting
    Docusaurus iconJust the Docs Icon

    Docusaurus VS Just the Docs

    Is Docusaurus a good alternative to Just the Docs?
     
    • Docusaurus is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Just the Docs.

    • Docusaurus is the most popular Open Source alternative to Just the Docs.

    • Docusaurus is Free and Open SourceJust the Docs is also Free and Open Source
    • Docusaurus is LightweightJust the Docs is not according to our users
  3. Code Hike icon
     4 likes

    Code Hike is an open-source library that bridges the gap between Markdown and React to help you create technical content that takes advantage of the modern web.

    47 Code Hike alternatives
    Code Hike screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Online

    Code Hike Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Syntax Highlighting
    3.  Headless
    4.  Rich Text Editor
    5.  React
    Code Hike iconJust the Docs Icon

    Code Hike VS Just the Docs

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  4. Archivy icon
     10 likes

    A self-hosted knowledge repository that allows you to safely preserve useful content that contributes to your own personal, searchable and extensible wiki.

    57 Archivy alternatives
    Archivy screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
    • Nix Package Manager
    • Docker

    Archivy Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Knowledge base
    5. Node.js icon  Support for Node.js
    6.  LaTeX Math
    7.  Knowledge Management
    8.  Wiki
    Archivy iconJust the Docs Icon

    Archivy VS Just the Docs

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  5. MkDocs icon
     20 likes

    MkDocs is static site generator that's geared towards building project documentation. Documentation source files are written in Markdown, and configured with a single YAML configuration file.

    63 MkDocs alternatives
    MkDocs screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Python

    Properties

    1.  Support for Themes
    2.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Works Offline
    4.  Ad-free
    MkDocs iconJust the Docs Icon

    MkDocs VS Just the Docs

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  6. Hyperbook icon
     3 likes

    Hyperbook is a quick and easy way to build interactive workbooks, that support modern standards and run superfast. It works by compiling markdown to static pages.

    37 Hyperbook alternatives
    Hyperbook screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  No Tracking
    2.  Live Preview
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  No Coding Required
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    Hyperbook iconJust the Docs Icon

    Hyperbook VS Just the Docs

    Is Hyperbook a good alternative to Just the Docs?
     
    • Hyperbook is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Just the Docs.

    • Hyperbook is Free and Open SourceJust the Docs is also Free and Open Source
    • Hyperbook is LightweightJust the Docs is not according to our users
  7. VitePress icon
     5 likes

    Simple, powerful, and fast. Meet the modern SSG framework you've always wanted.

    53 VitePress alternatives
    VitePress screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Node.JS
    • npm
    VitePress iconJust the Docs Icon

    VitePress VS Just the Docs

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  8. mdBook icon
     10 likes

    Gitbook alternative in Rust.

    53 mdBook alternatives
    mdBook screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Rust

    mdBook Features

    1.  Rust
    2.  Publishing
    mdBook iconJust the Docs Icon

    mdBook VS Just the Docs

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  9. Writerside icon
     4 likes

    The most powerful development environment – now adapted for writing documentation.

    52 Writerside alternatives
    Writerside screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac

    Writerside Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Programmers Documentation
    Writerside iconJust the Docs Icon

    Writerside VS Just the Docs

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  10. Retype icon
     7 likes

    A documentation generator that builds HTML output based on Markdown files. Supports Markdown specs and offers a wide set of custom components using Markdown-like syntax. Builds Reference Source documentation for .NET projects (more added soon).

    51 Retype alternatives
    Retype screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted

    Retype Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2. Git icon  Git Support
    3.  Integrated Search
    4.  Tagging
    Retype iconJust the Docs Icon

    Retype VS Just the Docs

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  11. Docsify.js icon
     15 likes

    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.

    47 Docsify.js alternatives
    light theme

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    Docsify.js Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Extensible by Plugins/Extensions
    3.  Client-side
    Docsify.js iconJust the Docs Icon

    Docsify.js VS Just the Docs

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  12. Docz icon
     Like this app

    Zero config documentation static website generator.

    49 Docz alternatives
    Docz screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Node.JS
    • npm

    Docz Features

    1.  Design System
    2.  Zero configuration
    3.  React
    Docz iconJust the Docs Icon

    Docz VS Just the Docs

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