DocPlatform

DocPlatform is a git-native documentation platform offered as self-hosted software or managed cloud service. Web edits create git commits, and repository pushes update the interface, keeping documentation and a git remote synchronized in both directions. Its Tiptap-based visual editor writes Markdown and supports tables, code blocks, image embeds, and callouts. Users can publish themed documentation sites with versioning and SEO optimization; built-in FTS5 provides full-text search without an external search service. Git connections work with GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, or other remotes. A built-in MCP server connects to clients such as Claude, Cursor, and VS Code through local stdio or cloud HTTPS. The self-hosted Community Edition is free and includes unlimited editors, workspaces, and pages. The free cloud tier includes one workspace, three editors, and 50 published pages. Cloud Team costs $29 a month and includes three workspaces, 15 editors, and 150 pages per workspace. Business is listed at $79 a month as coming soon. The self-hosted app is a single binary for Linux, macOS, Windows, and Docker.

DocPlatform pairs documentation publishing with two-way git synchronization and options for self-hosting or managed cloud use. The free editions have different limits, and cloud Team starts at $29 a month.

DocPlatform may suit teams that want documentation edits synchronized with git, whether self-hosting or using a managed cloud plan. Its free self-hosted edition is described as having unlimited editors, workspaces, and pages.

Overview

DocPlatform is a documentation publishing platform that keeps a Git repository and a web editor in two-way sync. It is best suited to teams that want collaborative editing while retaining repository-based workflows. Its clearest advantage is a free, unlimited self-hosted edition; cloud plans trade those unlimited limits for managed hosting and defined quotas.

Key features

Web edits become Git commits, and repository pushes update the interface, so developers can work in Git while other contributors use the editor. It connects to GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, and any Git remote. The Tiptap-based editor produces Markdown and supports tables, code blocks, image embeds, and callouts; this makes it useful for structured technical content without giving up portable source files.

Published documentation can use themes, versioning, and SEO optimization. Search uses a built-in FTS5 engine rather than requiring an external service. An MCP server connects to Claude, Cursor, VS Code, and other MCP clients over local stdio or cloud HTTPS, which gives teams using those clients a route into documentation workflows.

Security features include TLS 1.2+ connections, AES-256-GCM for sensitive fields, and WebAuthn passkey authentication. 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; the stated approach is GDPR-compliant and uses no third-party cookies.

Pricing

The Community Edition costs nothing, billed forever, and is self-hosted. It includes unlimited editors, workspaces, and pages, plus the full editor, Git sync, search, publishing, and MCP server. This is the strongest fit for teams comfortable operating their own installation, and its unlimited quotas avoid the cloud tiers’ ceilings.

The cloud Free plan costs nothing, billed forever, and allows 1 workspace, 3 editors, and 50 published pages. It is a practical way to start without self-hosting, but those caps make it a constrained choice for growing documentation programs.

Team costs $29 a month, billed monthly. It includes 3 workspaces, 15 editors, 150 pages per workspace, custom domains, and priority support. The additional capacity and custom domains suit a team publishing a larger site, though page limits remain relevant across each workspace.

Business costs $79 a month, billed monthly, and is marked coming soon. Its planned package includes 10 workspaces, 50 editors, 500 pages per workspace, SSO / SAML, analytics dashboard, and audit logs. It targets larger organizations needing those controls, but it is not a current option while marked coming soon. There is no free trial; trial periods and annual billing are described as coming soon, with the Free tier recommended in the meantime.

Platforms

DocPlatform supports API, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web, and Windows. The self-hosted app is a single binary with no external dependencies, and installation is listed for Linux, macOS, Windows, and Docker. Users who need help after following the installation guidance are directed to open a GitHub issue.

Who it's for

Choose DocPlatform if your team wants a visual Markdown editor and published documentation while keeping Git as a live source of truth. Self-hosting is especially compelling for teams that can manage deployment and want unlimited editors, workspaces, and pages at no charge. Cloud Team is better suited to groups that value managed use, custom domains, and priority support and can work within its quotas. It is a weaker fit for teams that require an available enterprise tier now or need a free cloud plan beyond 3 editors and 50 published pages.

Pros and cons

• Pro: Two-way Git sync supports both repository and web editing, keeping contributors with different workflows on the same documentation.
• Pro: The free self-hosted edition has unlimited editors, workspaces, and pages, alongside the full editor, search, publishing, and MCP server.
• Pro: Built-in search avoids reliance on an external search service, while publishing includes versioning and SEO optimization.
• Con: The free cloud tier is limited to 1 workspace, 3 editors, and 50 published pages, so a team may outgrow it quickly.
• Con: Team sets a 150-page limit per workspace, and the higher-capacity Business tier is marked coming soon.
• Con: There is no free trial, and annual billing is not yet offered.

Alternatives

Developer Documentation Software is a broader category to explore when comparing documentation tools.

Pick GitBook instead if an individual needs a free hosted site with one free user, unlimited page views, and 10 GitBook Agent messages per week; its free plan is per site/month and it also offers a free trial.

Pick 0docs if you want a free, MIT-licensed self-hosted documentation platform.

Pick Fern if its free plan’s 10 team members, 1,000 pages, 250 AI credits per month, 2,000 page generations per month, and 1 site better match your needs.

Pick Mintlify if you want a free Starter plan with 5 editor seats, a custom domain, web editor, authentication, MCP server, and API playground; it also offers a free trial.

Pick Sphinx if you prefer free open-source software under a BSD 2-Clause license that can be installed locally or self-hosted.

Pick Typemill if its free Community plan, including the full core, free plugins and themes, customization, and community support, is a better fit.

Pick Documentation.AI if you want a free Starter plan with 5 editor seats, 1 documentation project, and 10,000 one-time AI credits.

Docusaurus is another free option.

Verdict

DocPlatform is a strong choice for teams that want web-based documentation editing without surrendering Git control, especially when they can self-host and benefit from its unlimited free edition. Its built-in search, publishing tools, and MCP connections add practical depth to that workflow. Look elsewhere if you need more cloud capacity than Free provides but cannot wait for Business, or if a free trial is important before committing to a hosted plan.