ReadMe Alternatives

ReadMe is described as 'Completely customizable and collaborative place for dynamic API and/or product documentation. Users can play around with the API right in the docs, automatically generated from a Swagger / OAS file. It also works as a knowledge base platform' and is a documentation generator in the development category. There are more than 25 alternatives to ReadMe, not only websites but also apps for a variety of platforms, including Mac, SaaS, Windows and Linux apps. The best ReadMe alternative is Insomnia REST Client, which is both free and Open Source. Other great sites and apps similar to ReadMe are GitBook, Wiki.js, Widget-Board and Archivy.

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  1. Document360 icon
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    AI-powered platform for efficiently creating, organizing, and managing knowledge bases, product documentation, user manuals, and SOPs, featuring customizable themes, real-time team collaboration, advanced version control, and multi-language support for global use.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Online
     
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    Document360 provides a structured platform for documentation, allowing you to organize your content into categories, sections, and articles. This makes it easier for users to navigate and find the information they need compared to a linear README file.

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    • Document360 is Paid and ProprietaryReadMe is also Paid and Proprietary
    • Document360 is Lightweight and Privacy focusedReadMe is not according to our users
  2. Docuie icon
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    Docuie provides affordable documentation for single developers all the way up to enterprise customers. Documentation is extremely easy to set up with only a few clicks required.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  3. A lightweight markdown-based webserver for online documentation with built-in themes. Easy to install and maintain.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  4. Self hosting any HTML documentation.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
     
  5. Bump.sh icon
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    Bump.sh helps you build a branded single source of truth, cataloging all your APIs. We’ve created the reference point for developers and product managers consuming and building APIs, no matter which technology they rely on (OpenAPI, AsyncAPI, and more soon).

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  6. Hello API icon
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    Turn your boring API docs into an interactive playground

    Hello API lets you create a public, interactive playground for your API in minutes. Easily add endpoints, publish the collection, and share the link so users can explore and test your API directly from their browser.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  7. DocsApp icon
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    Best platform power your awesome developer hub. Easiest way publish beautiful product documentation.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Chrome OS
     
  8. Doctave icon
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    Doctave lets you use docs-as-code without having to manage complicated tooling or infrastructure. Write your docs in Git, and Doctave will automatically publish your documentation site when you commit your changes.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Rust
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Homebrew
     
  9. ApiNotes icon
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    The API documentation tool that creates interactive REST API documentation and developer portals in minutes. Auto-generate from OpenAPI & Swagger specs—no coding required.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  10. Postkit icon
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    Postkit allows developers to quickly prototype API endpoints to use in their applications and websites. It’s great if you just need some JSON endpoints for your web app or to capture inputs from an HTML form.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Online
     
  11. Create powerful beautiful documentation, hassle-free. DeveloperHub is hosted documentation portals service for Product and API Docs. Write your user guides, knowledge base, API and product documentation.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  12. Apiboost icon
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    Apiboost is a SaaS API developer portal that helps enterprises productize and display APIs across multiple gateways under one branded portal.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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