Starlight AlternativesDocumentation & Static Site Generators like Starlight

Starlight is described as 'The web framework for building modern documentation websites. Comes with navigation, search, i18n, syntax highlighting, dark mode, and more included. Supports React, Svelte, Vue, Tailwind CSS, Markdown, and MDX. All free + open source!' and is a documentation generator in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to Starlight for a variety of platforms, including Self-Hosted, Linux, Mac, Windows and Web-based apps. The best Starlight alternative is GitBook, which is free. Other great apps like Starlight are Docusaurus, Code Hike, MkDocs and Hyperbook.

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Starlight is the web framework for building modern documentation websites. Comes with navigation, search, i18n, syntax highlighting, dark mode, and more included. Supports React, Svelte, Vue, Tailwind CSS, Markdown, and...

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Starlight alternatives page was last updated Oct 24, 2024
  1. GitBook icon
     49 likes

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

    78 GitBook alternatives
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    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    Properties

    1.  Lightweight

    Features

    1.  Git Support
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Ad-free
    4.  Command line interface
    5.  AsciiDoc
    GitBook iconStarlight Icon

    GitBook VS Starlight

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

    • GitBook is the most popular free alternative to Starlight.

    • GitBook is Freemium and ProprietaryStarlight is Free and Open Source
    • GitBook is LightweightStarlight is not according to our users
  2. Docusaurus icon
     16 likes

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

    44 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 iconStarlight Icon

    Docusaurus VS Starlight

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

    • Docusaurus is the most popular Open Source alternative to Starlight.

    • Docusaurus is Free and Open SourceStarlight is also Free and Open Source
    • Docusaurus is LightweightStarlight is not according to our users
  3. Code Hike icon
     3 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.

    46 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 iconStarlight Icon

    Code Hike VS Starlight

    Is Code Hike a good alternative to Starlight?
     
  4. 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.

    62 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 iconStarlight Icon

    MkDocs VS Starlight

    Is MkDocs a good alternative to Starlight?
     
  5. 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.

    36 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 iconStarlight Icon

    Hyperbook VS Starlight

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

    • Hyperbook is Free and Open SourceStarlight is also Free and Open Source
    • Hyperbook is LightweightStarlight is not according to our users
  6. Archivy icon
     11 likes

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

    55 Archivy alternatives
    Archivy screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

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

    Archivy Features

    1.  Syntax Highlighting
    2.  Support for MarkDown
    3.  Knowledge base
    4.  Support for Node.js
    5.  LaTeX Math
    6.  Knowledge Management
    7.  Wiki
    Archivy iconStarlight Icon

    Archivy VS Starlight

    Is Archivy a good alternative to Starlight?
     
  7. VitePress icon
     5 likes

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

    52 VitePress alternatives
    VitePress screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Node.JS
    • npm
    VitePress iconStarlight Icon

    VitePress VS Starlight

    Is VitePress a good alternative to Starlight?
     
  8. Writerside icon
     4 likes

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

    51 Writerside alternatives
    Writerside screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeProprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Mac

    Writerside Features

    1.  Support for MarkDown
    2.  Programmers Documentation
    Writerside iconStarlight Icon

    Writerside VS Starlight

    Is Writerside a good alternative to Starlight?
     
  9. mdBook icon
     10 likes

    Gitbook alternative in Rust.

    51 mdBook alternatives
    mdBook screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Rust

    mdBook Features

    1.  Rust
    2.  Publishing
    mdBook iconStarlight Icon

    mdBook VS Starlight

    Is mdBook a good alternative to Starlight?
     
  10. Notaku icon
     4 likes

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

    69 Notaku alternatives
    Notaku screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreemiumProprietary

    Platforms

    • Online

    Notaku Features

    1.  Knowledge base
    Notaku iconStarlight Icon

    Notaku VS Starlight

    Is Notaku a good alternative to Starlight?
     
  11. Vrite icon
     1 like

    Vrite is an open-source headless CMS intended for technical content like programming blogs or documentation. It aims to provide the best user and developer experience for creating, managing and delivering technical content, with features like:

    57 Vrite alternatives
    Vrite screenshot 1

    License model

    • FreeOpen Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    Vrite Features

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

    Vrite VS Starlight

    Is Vrite a good alternative to Starlight?
     
    • Vrite is the most popular SaaS alternative to Starlight.

    • Vrite is Free and Open SourceStarlight is also Free and Open Source
  12. 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.

    46 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 iconStarlight Icon

    Docsify.js VS Starlight

    Is Docsify.js a good alternative to Starlight?
     
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