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Docusaurus vs Sphinx
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| Fact | Docusaurus | Sphinx |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Licence | MIT | Other |
| Stars | 66k | 8.1k |
| Latest | v3.10.2 | v9.1.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-05 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 47 days between releases | about 14 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 35 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 4 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace GitBook. Alternatives to GitBook →
Full replacementDocusaurusDocumentation from Markdown in your own repository, deployed as a static site.
Full replacementSphinxDocumentation from reStructuredText or Markdown in your repository, with API reference from docstrings and PDF output.
Docusaurus
Docusaurus
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Sphinx
unsigned The latest release, v9.1.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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