Read the Docs
6.5#11 in developer documentation softwareFrom $50 a monthWeb
VisitRead the Docs vs VitePress
What both publish
| Fact | Read the Docs | VitePress |
|---|---|---|
| Custom domain | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
Read the Docs plans
- CommunityFree
- Basic$50 a month
- Advanced$150 a month
- Pro$250 a month
- Enterprise$10,000 a year
VitePress plans
- Free open-source softwareFree
- VitePressFree
Pick Read the Docs if…
Read the Docs suits open-source projects and teams publishing versioned documentation. Teams that need private repositories, access controls, or SSO can consider its paid plans.
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.