Docusaurus
6.3#16 in developer documentation softwareFree planFree planWebSelf-hosted
VisitDocusaurus vs VitePress
What both publish
| Fact | Docusaurus | VitePress |
|---|---|---|
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Search integrations | Docusaurus supports Algolia DocSearch, Typesense DocSearch, local search, and custom SearchBar components; Algolia is its official option. | Algolia DocSearch and community Pagefind, Typesense and Cloudflare AI search plugins can be used instead of local search. |
Docusaurus plans
- DocusaurusFree
VitePress plans
- Free open-source softwareFree
- VitePressFree
Pick Docusaurus if…
Docusaurus suits teams publishing documentation that needs versioning, localization, or custom React components. It can also serve people building personal sites, product sites, blogs, or marketing landing pages.
Pick VitePress if…
VitePress suits developers and site authors building documentation or other content-focused websites from Markdown. It is a fit for projects that can use Node.js 22 or higher and account for server-side rendering in custom themes.