Fern
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VisitFern vs VitePress
What both publish
| Fact | Fern | VitePress |
|---|---|---|
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
Fern plans
- FreeFree
- EnterprisePriced on request
VitePress plans
- Free open-source softwareFree
- VitePressFree
Pick Fern if…
Fern may suit teams producing API documentation and client libraries from specifications. The access controls, analytics, AI tools, and enterprise self-hosting options may also fit organizations with varied documentation needs.
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.