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MkDocs alternatives with a Linux app

The MkDocs listing does not include a Linux app. 10 of the 86 other docs and wiki tools in this directory list a Linux app.

MkDocs is free to use. 9 of them are free or have a free plan.

10 tools · Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from

How each one differs from MkDocs

  1. Sphinx

    Documentation generator for Python projects and beyond

    • Sphinx is free. MkDocs is free.
    • Only Sphinx lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only MkDocs lists a web app.
    Sphinx vs MkDocsSphinx pricing and details

  2. Gramax

    Open-source knowledge base that stores Markdown in Git

    • Gramax starts at $17 per editor / month, billed yearly ($20 billed monthly) (Cloud Business). MkDocs is free.
    • Only Gramax lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Gramax is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Gramax also covers AI search, wiki and diagrams.
    Gramax vs MkDocsGramax pricing and details

  3. mdBook

    Command-line tool that builds books from Markdown

    • mdBook is free. MkDocs is free.
    • Only mdBook lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only MkDocs lists a web app.
    mdBook vs MkDocsmdBook pricing and details

  4. Archbee

    Documentation platform for public and internal knowledge portals

    • Archbee starts at $80 per month, billed annually, with 5 team members (Growing). MkDocs is free.
    • MkDocs has a free plan. Archbee does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Archbee lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • MkDocs is open source, according to its own site.
    Archbee pricing and details

  5. ONLYOFFICE

    Open-source office suite for documents, sheets, slides and PDFs

    • ONLYOFFICE starts at $20 per admin / month for the DocSpace Business cloud plan. MkDocs is free.
    • Only ONLYOFFICE lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • ONLYOFFICE is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • ONLYOFFICE also covers spreadsheets and presentations.
    ONLYOFFICE pricing and details

  6. Collabora Online

    Self-hosted, open-source office suite based on LibreOffice

    • Collabora Online starts at $3.40 per user / month on a yearly subscription (up to 99 users). MkDocs is free.
    • Only Collabora Online lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Collabora Online is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Collabora Online also covers spreadsheets and presentations.
    Collabora Online pricing and details

  7. Etherpad

    Open-source real-time collaborative editor you host yourself

    • Etherpad is free. MkDocs is free.
    • Only Etherpad lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Etherpad is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • MkDocs also covers Markdown.
    Etherpad pricing and details

  8. Nuclino

    Lightweight team wiki with docs, boards and whiteboards

    • Nuclino starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly ($8 billed monthly). MkDocs is free.
    • Only Nuclino lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • MkDocs is open source, according to its own site.
    • Nuclino also covers wiki, whiteboard and kanban boards.
    Nuclino pricing and details

  9. Zoho Writer

    Free online word processor with AI and document automation

    • Zoho Writer starts at $2.50 per user / month, billed annually (Zoho WorkDrive Starter). MkDocs is free.
    • Only Zoho Writer lists Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Zoho Writer lists a browser extension.
    • MkDocs is open source, according to its own site.
    Zoho Writer pricing and details

  10. Trilium Notes

    Open-source hierarchical note-taking and personal knowledge base

    • Trilium Notes is free. MkDocs is free.
    • Only Trilium Notes lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Trilium Notes is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Trilium Notes also covers notes, wiki and web clipper.
    Trilium Notes pricing and details

Common questions

Which MkDocs alternatives have a Linux app?

Sphinx, Gramax, mdBook, Archbee, ONLYOFFICE, Collabora Online, Etherpad, Nuclino and 2 more list a Linux app.

Does MkDocs have a Linux app?

The MkDocs listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Web.

Which of these docs and wiki tools are free?

Sphinx, Gramax, mdBook, ONLYOFFICE, Collabora Online, Etherpad, Nuclino, Zoho Writer and 1 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to MkDocs: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.