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Material for MkDocs vs Sphinx
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| Fact | Material for MkDocs | Sphinx |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | MIT | Other |
| Stars | 28k | 8.1k |
| Latest | 9.7.7 | v9.1.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 8 days between releases | about 14 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 3 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 replacementMaterial for MkDocsDocumentation site built from Markdown in your repository, with search.
Full replacementSphinxDocumentation from reStructuredText or Markdown in your repository, with API reference from docstrings and PDF output.
Material for MkDocs
Material for MkDocs
✓ signed The latest release, 9.7.7, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Sphinx
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