Antora vs MkDocs
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted wikis & documentation options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Antora
Multi-repository documentation site generator
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MkDocs
Documentation site generator for technical teams
| Feature | Antora | MkDocs |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Wikis & Documentation | Wikis & Documentation |
| License | MPL-2.0 | BSD-2-Clause |
| Language | JavaScript | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 800 | ★ 22,317 |
| First released | 2017 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Confluence, GitBook | Confluence, GitBook |
Why pick each one
Frequently asked questions
Is Antora or MkDocs better?
MkDocs is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Antora if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Antora and MkDocs free and open-source?
Yes. Antora is licensed under MPL-2.0 and MkDocs under BSD-2-Clause. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Antora and MkDocs with Docker?
Antora: check the project docs for container support. MkDocs: check the project docs for container support.