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pdoc vs Sphinx
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| Fact | pdoc | Sphinx |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Python | Python |
| Licence | MIT-0 | Other |
| Stars | 2.5k | 8.1k |
| Latest | v16.0.0 | v9.1.0 |
| Last push | 2026-07-01 | 2026-10-19 |
| Release cadence | too few 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
pdoc replaces Sphinx. Alternatives to Sphinx →
PartialGenerates Python API docs straight from docstrings with no configuration, without cross-project docs or extensions.
pdoc
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Sphinx
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