DocPlatform
7.7#3 in developer documentation softwareFrom $29 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitDocPlatform vs GitBook
What both publish
| Fact | DocPlatform | GitBook |
|---|---|---|
| Access control | The platform defines Viewer, Commenter, Editor, Admin and Super Admin roles with workspace-level permissions. | Tiered roles and permissions control who can view and edit content. |
| Integrations | Git remotes can be GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket or another SSH/HTTPS Git host. | Built-in integrations include GitHub, GitLab, Slack, Intercom, analytics services, authentication providers, feature-flag tools, and support tools. |
| Product | DocPlatform is a git-native documentation platform available as self-hosted software or a managed cloud service. | GitBook is a collaborative, AI-native documentation platform for creating, reviewing, and publishing branded documentation websites. |
| Publishing | Published sites provide seven themes, SEO metadata, syntax highlighting, custom domains with automatic TLS and static HTML export. | Published sites support custom domains, responsive layouts, built-in SEO, preview deployments, and site variants. |
| Security | The security page states that connections use TLS 1.2+, sensitive fields use AES-256-GCM, and authentication supports WebAuthn passkeys. | GitBook's Trust Center lists SOC 2 Type II and ISO 27001:2022 compliance. |
| Support | The Team plan includes priority support, and the install page directs users who remain stuck to open a GitHub issue. | GitBook provides product support through [email protected] and offers sales contact and demos. |
DocPlatform plans
- Community EditionFree
- FreeFree
- Team$29 a month
- Business$79 a month
GitBook plans
- FreeFree
- Premium$65 a month
- Ultimate$249 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick DocPlatform if…
DocPlatform suits teams that want documentation editing linked to git, with a choice between self-hosting and managed cloud. The free cloud tier may fit a small workspace, while Team adds more editors, workspaces, and pages.
Pick GitBook if…
GitBook suits teams that need to write and publish product documentation, especially those using Git-based review workflows or needing different access levels for readers. Its individual Free plan is limited to one user.