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Nextra vs Sphinx
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| Fact | Nextra | Sphinx |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | Python |
| Licence | MIT | Other |
| Stars | 14k | 8.1k |
| Latest | nextra-theme-docs@4.6.1 | v9.1.0 |
| Last push | 2026-07-31 | 2026-10-05 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | about 14 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 0 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 replacementNextraDocumentation from Markdown and MDX in your own repository, built with Next.js.
Full replacementSphinxDocumentation from reStructuredText or Markdown in your repository, with API reference from docstrings and PDF output.
Nextra
- nextra-theme-docs@4.6.12025-12-04261fcdc: - update zod to v4 stable
- nextra@4.6.12025-12-04261fcdc: - update zod to v4 stable
- nextra-theme-blog@4.6.12025-12-04261fcdc: - update zod to v4 stable
- nextra@4.6.02025-10-02
- nextra-theme-docs@4.6.02025-10-02e1d0ebd: Support disabling the "Copy Page" button through the theme.copyPage
Nextra
unsigned The latest release, nextra-theme-docs@4.6.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Sphinx
unsigned The latest release, v9.1.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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