Retype AlternativesDocumentation & Static Site Generators like Retype

Retype is described as '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)' and is a documentation generator in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Retype for a variety of platforms, including Self-Hosted, Linux, Mac, Web-based and Windows apps. The best Retype alternative is BookStack, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Retype are GitBook, Docusaurus, Code Hike and DocsHound.

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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...

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Retype alternatives page was last updated Oct 24, 2024
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  1. BookStack icon
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    BookStack is a free and open source knowledge management platform built on PHP. The system has been built around simplicity to ensure that adding information to it is not a chore. The content structure is built on the metaphors of Books, Chapters & Pages.

    78 BookStack alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron

    BookStack Features

    1.  Wiki
    2.  WYSIWYG Support
    3.  Knowledge base
    4.  Web-Based
    5.  Support for MarkDown
    6.  Ad-free
    7.  No Tracking
    8.  Dark Mode

    BookStack VS Retype

     
    Comments about BookStack as an Alternative to Retype
    Alexandre ZANNI
    Negative Feb 23, 2023
    0

    Bookstack is not a staticgen, it's a wiki.

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    • BookStack is the most popular Web-based, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Retype.

    • BookStack is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Retype.

    • BookStack is Free and Open SourceRetype is Free and Proprietary
  2. GitBook icon
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    GitBook is a tool for building beautiful books using Git and Markdown. It can generate your book into multiple formats:

    79 GitBook alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    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 VS Retype

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

    45 Docusaurus alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    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 VS Retype

     
  4. Code Hike icon
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    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

    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 VS Retype

     
  5. DocsHound icon
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    Knowledge base software, reimagined with AI. Create, publish and maintain sophisticated documentation that delivers a brand impression.

    15 DocsHound alternatives

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    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Firefox

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  WYSIWYG HTML Editor
    2.  Spell Checking
    3.  No Coding Required
    4.  Live Preview
    5.  WYSIWYG Support
    6.  Real time collaboration
    7.  Syntax Highlighting
    8.  Dark Mode
    9.  Ad-free
    10.  Support for MarkDown
    11.  Knowledge base
    12.  AI-Powered

    DocsHound VS Retype

     
    • DocsHound is the most popular SaaS alternative to Retype.

    • DocsHound is the most popular commercial alternative to Retype.

    • DocsHound is Paid and ProprietaryRetype is Free and Proprietary
    • DocsHound is LightweightRetype is not according to our users
  6. Hyperbook icon
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    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

    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 VS Retype

     
    • Hyperbook is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Retype.

    • Hyperbook is Free and Open SourceRetype is Free and Proprietary
    • Hyperbook is LightweightRetype is not according to our users
  7. VitePress icon
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    Simple, powerful, and fast. Meet the modern SSG framework you've always wanted.

    53 VitePress alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Node.JS
    • npm

    VitePress VS Retype

     
  8. MkDocs icon
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    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

    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 VS Retype

     
    Comments about MkDocs as an Alternative to Retype
    Sam Lander
    Positive Jul 27, 2024
    0

    Probably the most similar to Retype.

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    • MkDocs is Free and Open SourceRetype is Free and Proprietary
    • MkDocs is LightweightRetype is not according to our users
  9. mdBook icon
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    Gitbook alternative in Rust.

    53 mdBook alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Rust

    mdBook Features

    1.  Rust
    2.  Publishing

    mdBook VS Retype

     
  10. Sphinx icon
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    Sphinx is a tool that makes it easy to create intelligent and beautiful documentation, written by Georg Brandl and licensed under the BSD license.

    46 Sphinx alternatives

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • DE flagGermany
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python
    • Self-Hosted

    Sphinx VS Retype

     
  11. Notaku icon
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    Turn you Notion into documentation, knowledge base and blog websites.

    69 Notaku alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    Notaku Features

    1.  Knowledge base

    Notaku VS Retype

     
  12. 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.

    57 Vrite alternatives

    License model

    • FreemiumOpen Source

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • PL flagPoland
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Vrite Features

    1.  WYSIWYG Support
    2.  Headless CMS
    3.  API Integration
    4.  Rich text editing

    Vrite VS Retype

     
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