Antora
6.2#11 in documentation generatorsFrom $14,000 a yearLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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Asciidoctor
6.9#4 in documentation generatorsFree planFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
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| Fact | Antora | Asciidoctor |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The documentation describes GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and other code hosting services as platforms for Git-based documentation workflows. | The project ecosystem includes Maven and Gradle plugins, browser extensions, an IntelliJ plugin, and tools such as Asciidoctor Diagram. |
| License | The Antora GitLab project states that it is licensed under the Mozilla Public License 2.0. | The processor is open source software available under the MIT license. |
| Purpose | Antora is a documentation site generator for technical writers working in AsciiDoc. | Asciidoctor parses AsciiDoc source and converts it into publishable formats such as HTML 5 and PDF. |
| Support | OpenDevise offers paid Pro and Premier support packages covering Antora configuration and deployment, Asciidoctor extensions, and AsciiDoc syntax. | The documentation directs users seeking real-time community support to the project chat’s #users stream. |
Antora plans
- Pro Support$14,000 a year
- Premier Support$30,000 a year
Asciidoctor plans
- AsciidoctorFree
Pick Antora if…
Antora suits technical writers who maintain AsciiDoc documentation across Git repositories and need versioned documentation sites. It can also fit teams that want to extend the generator or publish to different destinations.
Pick Asciidoctor if…
Asciidoctor suits writers and developers publishing AsciiDoc across different formats and runtimes. Its command-line, API, and build-tool integrations also fit documentation workflows that use Ruby, Java, or JavaScript.