Best Developer Documentation Software in 2026
Updated
In short: DocPlatform is ranked #1 of 27 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of Mintlify and Sphinx. The best-ranked option with a free plan is Mintlify. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Redocly at $10/mo.
Documentation tools support the creation, publishing, and upkeep of product guides and technical references. DocPlatform and GitBook lead the ranked entries, followed by Read the Docs and Documentation.AI. Compare publishing models, versioning, custom domains, and analytics to understand how each tool supports documentation workflows. Team seats and single sign-on can help you assess fit for your organization, while free plans and paid starting prices provide useful cost context. Consider which combination of publishing controls and access features aligns with how your team plans to maintain its documentation.
27 developer documentation software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
#1 DocPlatform Top pick · 7.2 Free plan · $29/mo
#2 Mintlify Runner-up · 7.2 Free plan · $450/mo
#3 Sphinx Also great · 7.2 Free plan · Free
- Free plan apiLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 29 /mo
- Publishing model
- both
- Custom domain
- Yes
- Documentation versioning
- Yes
- Single sign-on
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$29/mofirst paid tier About DocPlatformVisit site - Free planFree trial LinuxmacOSWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 450 /mo
- Custom domain
- Yes
- Single sign-on
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$450/mofirst paid tier About MintlifyVisit site - Free plan apiLinuxmacOSself-hostedWebWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free planFree trial apiWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 65 /mo
- Custom domain
- Yes
- Single sign-on
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$65/mofirst paid tier About GitBookVisit site - Free plan apiLinuxmacOSself-hostedWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free planFree trial LinuxmacOSWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan extensionLinuxmacOSWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Publishing model
- both
- Custom domain
- Yes
- Documentation versioning
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Free plan apiWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 55 /mo
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$55/mofirst paid tier About Documentation.AIVisit site - Free plan Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 250 /mo
- Custom domain
- Yes
- Single sign-on
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$250/mofirst paid tier About ReadMeVisit site - Free plan Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Custom domain
- Yes
- Single sign-on
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatformsFree About FernVisit site - LinuxmacOSself-hostedWindows
- Free plan
- Yes
- Custom domain
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Paid from
- 50 /mo
- Custom domain
- Yes
- Single sign-on
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$50/mofirst paid tier About Read the DocsVisit site - Free trial apiextensionWeb
- Free plan
- No
- Custom domain
- Yes
- Single sign-on
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$10/mofirst paid tier About RedoclyVisit site - WebWindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- No
- Paid from
- 80 /mo
- Custom domain
- Yes
- Single sign-on
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms$80/mofirst paid tier About ArchbeeVisit site - self-hostedWeb
- Free plan
- Yes
- Publishing model
- self-hosted
- Custom domain
- Yes
- Documentation versioning
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WebWindowsmacOSLinux
- Free plan
- Yes
- Custom domain
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - WindowsmacOSLinux
- Custom domain
- Yes
- Documentation versioning
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Custom domain
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Publishing model
- self-hosted
- Documentation versioning
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- No
- Publishing model
- self-hosted
- Custom domain
- Yes
- Documentation versioning
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Documentation versioning
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Windows
- Free plan
- No
- Publishing model
- self-hosted
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
- Publishing model
- self-hosted
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Single sign-on
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms - Web
- Free plan
- Yes
RecognisedDocumentedFree planPlatforms
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Questions about this list
Which developer documentation software is ranked first on Everything Xiaomi?
DocPlatform is ranked #1 of 27 with a score of 7.2. Mintlify is second and Sphinx third.
How many of these have a free plan?
10 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Redocly has the lowest first paid tier we found: $10/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked on what each maker publishes: documentation depth, a free tier and the platforms it runs on. Paid placements never change a rank.