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Material for MkDocs vs VitePress
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| Fact | Material for MkDocs | VitePress |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Stars | 28k | 18k |
| Latest | 9.7.7 | v2.0.0-alpha.20 |
| Last push | 2026-10-02 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 8 days between releases | about 40 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 3 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 29 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Docusaurus. Alternatives to Docusaurus →
Full replacementMaterial for MkDocsMarkdown and a YAML config instead of React and MDX.
Full replacementVitePressMarkdown first, built on Vue and Vite.
Both replace GitBook. Alternatives to GitBook →
Full replacementMaterial for MkDocsDocumentation site built from Markdown in your repository, with search.
Full replacementVitePressDocumentation from Markdown in your own repository, deployed as a static site.
Material for MkDocs
VitePress
- v2.0.0-alpha.202026-09-04Please refer to CHANGELOG.md for details.
- v2.0.0-alpha.192026-08-02Please refer to CHANGELOG.md for details.
- v2.0.0-alpha.182026-07-06Please refer to CHANGELOG.md for details.
- v2.0.0-alpha.172026-03-19Please refer to CHANGELOG.md for details.
- v2.0.0-alpha.162026-01-31Please refer to CHANGELOG.md for details.
Material for MkDocs
✓ signed The latest release, 9.7.7, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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VitePress
unsigned The latest release, v2.0.0-alpha.20, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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