DocPlatform

DocPlatform is a documentation platform for teams that want a visual editor and published site without separating their work from Git. It suits teams that value that two-way workflow, especially those able to self-host; cloud teams should check the editor and page limits against their needs.

Overview

Web edits become Git commits, and pushes to a repository update the platform’s interface. That makes DocPlatform a practical fit for teams whose documentation belongs in Git but whose contributors benefit from editing in a browser. Its choice between self-hosting and managed cloud is central: the self-hosted Community Edition has no stated editor, workspace, or page caps, while cloud plans impose them.

Key features

The Tiptap-based WYSIWYG editor writes Markdown and supports tables, code blocks, image embeds, and callouts. Published sites offer themes, versioning, and SEO optimization. Full-text search runs on built-in FTS5, so it does not require an external search service.

Git sync works with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and other Git remotes. The MCP server connects with Claude, Cursor, VS Code, and other MCP clients over local stdio or cloud HTTPS. Security features include TLS 1.2+, AES-256-GCM for sensitive fields, and WebAuthn passkeys. Workspace permissions span Viewer, Commenter, Editor, Admin, and Super Admin; MCP tool invocations are logged with timestamps, user identity, and parameters.

Analytics cover page views, search queries, and reader engagement, and are described as GDPR-compliant and free of third-party cookies. Self-hosters get a single binary with no external dependencies, with installation options for Linux, macOS, Windows, and Docker. Users who get stuck are directed to open a GitHub issue; priority support is included with Team.

Pricing

Community Edition — free, billed forever: Self-hosted, with unlimited editors, workspaces, and pages. It includes the full editor, Git sync, search, publishing, and MCP server. This is the strongest fit for teams willing to operate their own installation and wanting to avoid cloud caps.

Free — free, billed forever: Cloud hosting includes 1 workspace, 3 editors, and 50 published pages. It is a reasonable starting point for a small team, but the editor and page limits constrain growth. There is no free trial; the pricing FAQ recommends starting on Free, with trial and annual billing described as coming soon.

Team — $29 a month, billed monthly: Cloud plan with 3 workspaces, 15 editors, 150 pages per workspace, custom domains, and priority support. It suits teams that need managed hosting and room beyond Free’s caps. The monthly price and per-workspace page ceiling are important considerations.

Business — $79 a month, billed monthly: Marked coming soon, with 10 workspaces, 50 editors, 500 pages per workspace, SSO / SAML, analytics dashboard, and audit logs. Its higher limits and controls target larger organizations, but it is not yet available.

Platforms

DocPlatform supports API, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web, and Windows. Self-hosted installation is available as a single binary and for Docker.

Who it's for

Choose DocPlatform if your team wants browser-based documentation editing that stays synchronized with Git, along with publishing, search, and MCP connections. The self-hosted edition is particularly compelling when unlimited editors, workspaces, and pages matter and your team can manage deployment. Teams that need managed cloud should match their expected contributors and published pages to the Free or Team caps; those requiring SSO / SAML should note that Business is coming soon.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Two-way Git sync connects web editing and repository workflows, supporting contributors who work in either place.
• Pro: The self-hosted Community Edition includes the full platform with unlimited editors, workspaces, and pages at no charge.
• Pro: Built-in search, publishing features, and MCP connections avoid making documentation just a repository editing task.
• Con: Cloud Free is limited to 3 editors and 50 published pages, so teams can outgrow it.
• Con: Team costs $29 a month and caps each workspace at 150 pages; no trial or annual billing is offered yet.
• Con: Business, including SSO / SAML and audit logs, is coming soon rather than available now.

Alternatives

For a broader comparison, browse Developer Documentation Software.

• Mintlify is worth considering for cloud-oriented teams: its free Starter plan includes 5 editor seats, a custom domain, web editor, authentication, MCP server, and API playground; it also offers a free trial.
• Sphinx is a free open-source option to install locally or self-host, if that model fits better than DocPlatform’s integrated editor and cloud plans.
• DocFX is a free open-source static site generator for teams prepared to use .NET SDK 8.0 or higher.
• MkDocs is a free option for teams seeking documentation software across Linux, macOS, self-hosted, and Windows platforms.
• Writerside offers a free JetBrains IDE plugin with all standalone-version functionality, a fit for teams working in JetBrains IDEs.
• GitBook offers a free plan for individuals with 1 free user, unlimited page views, and 10 GitBook Agent messages per week; it also has a free trial.
• Read the Docs offers free hosting for open-source projects’ public documentation with ads-supported hosting.
• Redocly offers a Pro plan at $10 a month, billed per seat/month and monthly, with 1 project and 100 pages; additional projects cost USD $49/month and extra pages USD $0.12/month.

Verdict

DocPlatform is a strong choice for teams that want Git-native documentation with a visual editor and a real publishing workflow. Its unlimited self-hosted Community Edition is the clearest reason to choose it; teams seeking managed cloud should consider the Free caps and Team’s monthly cost, while larger organizations needing SSO / SAML must wait for Business.