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Self-hosted alternatives to MkDocs

The MkDocs listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 22 of the 86 other docs and wiki tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

MkDocs is free to use. 21 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to MkDocs

  1. 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

  2. Raneto

    Open-source Markdown knowledge base for Node.js

    • Raneto is free. MkDocs is free.
    • Raneto is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Raneto also covers wiki.
    Raneto pricing and details

  3. Outline

    Fast team knowledge base and wiki, cloud-hosted or self-hosted

    • Outline starts at $10 per month for a team of 1 to 10 members (cloud-hosted). MkDocs is free.
    • Only Outline lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Outline is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Outline also covers AI search and wiki.
    Outline pricing and details

  4. BookStack

    Free self-hosted wiki organized into books, chapters and pages

    • BookStack starts at £450 per year for an optional support plan; the software itself is free. MkDocs is free.
    • BookStack is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • BookStack also covers wiki, templates and diagrams.
    • MkDocs also covers documents.
    BookStack pricing and details

  5. Wiki.js

    Open-source wiki software built on Node.js with Git sync

    • Wiki.js is free. MkDocs is free.
    • Wiki.js is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Wiki.js also covers wiki and diagrams.
    • MkDocs also covers documents.
    Wiki.js pricing and details

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. CryptPad

    End-to-end encrypted, open-source collaborative office suite

    • CryptPad starts at €5 per month, or €55 per year, for the Personal plan on cryptpad.fr. MkDocs is free.
    • CryptPad is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • CryptPad also covers kanban boards and spreadsheets.
    • MkDocs also covers Markdown.
    CryptPad pricing and details

  9. 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

  10. HedgeDoc

    Open-source, self-hosted collaborative Markdown editor

    • HedgeDoc is free. MkDocs is free.
    • HedgeDoc is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • HedgeDoc also covers notes, diagrams and presentations.
    • MkDocs also covers documents.
    HedgeDoc pricing and details

  11. Documize

    Self-hosted knowledge base with approvals and analytics

    • Documize starts at $900 per year for up to 100 users. MkDocs is free.
    • Documize is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Documize also covers wiki, templates and reports.
    • MkDocs also covers Markdown.
    Documize pricing and details

  12. An Otter Wiki

    Minimal self-hosted wiki powered by Python, Markdown and Git

    • An Otter Wiki is free. MkDocs is free.
    • An Otter Wiki is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • An Otter Wiki also covers wiki.
    • MkDocs also covers documents.
    An Otter Wiki pricing and details

10 more that can be self-hosted

All 22 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to MkDocs?

Yes. Gramax, Raneto, Outline, BookStack, Wiki.js, ONLYOFFICE, Collabora Online, CryptPad and 14 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can MkDocs be self-hosted?

The MkDocs listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Nov 12, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these docs and wiki tools are free?

Gramax, Raneto, Outline, BookStack, Wiki.js, ONLYOFFICE, Collabora Online, CryptPad and 13 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.