Read the Docs
Documentation hosting for you and your team.
Overview
Read the Docs simplifies software documentation by automating building, versioning, and hosting of your docs for you. It's widely used in the open-source community and offers a commercial version for private projects with additional features.
✨ Key Features
- Automated documentation builds from Git repositories
- Versioning (e.g., stable, latest, specific releases)
- Hosting for public and private documentation
- Support for Sphinx and MkDocs
- Custom domains
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deeply integrated into the open-source ecosystem
- Powerful versioning capabilities tied to Git branches and tags
Unique Value: Automates the process of building and hosting versioned technical documentation from your code repository.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Hosting documentation for open-source and commercial software projects
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- General team wikis
- Non-technical collaboration
🏆 Alternatives
More focused on automated builds from code than GitBook, which has a stronger emphasis on collaborative editing.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Business - Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: For open-source projects only
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