Retype AlternativesDocumentation & Static Site Generators like Retype

Retype is described as 'A documentation generator that builds HTML output based on Markdown files. Supports Markdown specs and offers a wide set of custom components using Markdown-like syntax. Builds Reference Source documentation for .NET projects (more added soon)' and is a documentation generator in the development category. There are more than 50 alternatives to Retype for a variety of platforms, including Linux, Self-Hosted, Mac, Web-based and Windows apps. The best Retype alternative is BookStack, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Retype are GitBook, Docusaurus, Code Hike and DocsHound.

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  1. BookStack icon

    BookStack

     129 likes

    BookStack is a free and open source knowledge management platform built on PHP. The system has been built around simplicity to ensure that adding information to it is not a chore. The content structure is built on the metaphors of Books, Chapters & Pages.

    107 BookStack alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • PHP
    • Cloudron
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    Comments about BookStack as an Alternative to Retype
    Alexandre ZANNI
    Negative
    0

    Bookstack is not a staticgen, it's a wiki.

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    • BookStack is the most popular Web-based, Linux & Self-Hosted alternative to Retype.

    • BookStack is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Retype.

    • BookStack is Free and Open SourceRetype is Free and Proprietary
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    Code Hike

     5 likes

    Code Hike is an open-source library that bridges the gap between Markdown and React to help you create technical content that takes advantage of the modern web.

    47 Code Hike alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Online
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    DocsHound

     7 likes

    Knowledge base software, reimagined with AI. Create, publish and maintain sophisticated documentation that delivers a brand impression.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Microsoft Edge
    • Google Chrome
    • Safari
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Firefox
    Documentation editor
     

    • DocsHound is the most popular SaaS alternative to Retype.

    • DocsHound is the most popular commercial alternative to Retype.

    • DocsHound is Paid and ProprietaryRetype is Free and Proprietary
    • DocsHound is LightweightRetype is not according to our users
  8. MkDocs icon

    MkDocs

     20 likes

    MkDocs is static site generator that's geared towards building project documentation. Documentation source files are written in Markdown, and configured with a single YAML configuration file.

    69 MkDocs alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Python
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    Comments about MkDocs as an Alternative to Retype
    Sam Lander
    Positive
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    Probably the most similar to Retype.

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    • MkDocs is Free and Open SourceRetype is Free and Proprietary
    • MkDocs is LightweightRetype is not according to our users
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    Hyperbook

     6 likes

    Hyperbook is a quick and easy way to build interactive workbooks, that support modern standards and run superfast. It works by compiling markdown to static pages.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Visual Studio Code
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    • Hyperbook is the most popular Windows & Mac alternative to Retype.

    • Hyperbook is Free and Open SourceRetype is Free and Proprietary
    • Hyperbook is LightweightRetype is not according to our users
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    Sphinx

     26 likes

    Sphinx is a tool that makes it easy to create intelligent and beautiful documentation, written by Georg Brandl and licensed under the BSD license.

    49 Sphinx alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Python
    • Self-Hosted
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    Notaku

     5 likes

    Turn you Notion into documentation, knowledge base and blog websites.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
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    Gramax

     2 likes

    With Gramax, you can quickly create a beautiful documentation site for your product or company. It’s fast, free, and works within your infrastructure.

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
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