ReadMe alternatives

At a glance

We list 15 other docs and wikis tools as alternatives to ReadMe: AFFiNE, Archbee, BookStack, Coda, Confluence, GitBook, Guru, Mintlify, Notion, Nuclino, Outline, Slab, Slite, Tettra and Wiki.js.
AFFiNE, BookStack, Coda, Confluence, GitBook, Mintlify, Notion, Nuclino, Outline and Slab have a free plan.
Archbee, Coda, Guru, Mintlify, Notion, Nuclino, Outline, Slab, Slite and Tettra work with Slack, as ReadMe does.
Archbee, Coda, GitBook, Mintlify, Notion, Outline, Slab, Slite and Tettra work with GitHub, as ReadMe does.

From each tool's own website and from published reviews. Each tool's page says when its facts were checked.

15 alternatives

Listed alphabetically. A tool is ranked by its reviews once it has 3.

AFFiNE
A workspace with fully merged docs, whiteboards and databases.
No reviews yet
Choose it over ReadMe for: macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS or Android.
Free plan
Yes
Paid plans from
Pro, $6.75 per month (as of October 28, 2026)
Platforms
macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Web
Main features
Docs and wikis, AI assistant, Local-first privacy
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Archbee
Build beautiful knowledge portals that are easy to navigate, search, share and contribute to.
No reviews yet
Choose it over ReadMe for: macOS, Windows or Linux; integration with Bitbucket or Jira.
Paid plans from
Growing, $80 per month, starting price (as of October 28, 2026)
Free trial
14 days
Platforms
Web, macOS, Windows, Linux
Integrations shared with ReadMe
GitHub, GitLab, Slack, Zendesk
Main features
Native branches, Custom domain publishing, AI question answering
Security and compliance
SOC 2, GDPR, SSO
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BookStack
A simple, self-hosted, easy-to-use platform for organising and storing information
No reviews yet
Choose it over ReadMe for: API; integration with diagrams.net.
Free plan
Yes
Plans
Free: $0 (as of October 23, 2026)
Platforms
API
Integrations shared with ReadMe
None in common
Main features
Built-in diagrams.net, Optional Markdown editor, Integrated authentication
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Coda
Coda is a collaborative all-in-one platform that brings teams and tools together.
No reviews yet
Choose it over ReadMe for: Android or iOS; integration with Figma, Jira or Google Calendar; HIPAA.
Free plan
Yes
Plans
Free: $0 USD, Pro: $12 USD, Business: $33 USD, Enterprise: Custom (as of October 28, 2026)
Platforms
Android, iOS
Integrations shared with ReadMe
GitHub, Slack
Main features
Collaborative docs, Connected tables and views, Formulas and automations
Security and compliance
SOC 2, HIPAA, SSO
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Confluence
Confluence is your team workspace for creating and sharing knowledge.
No reviews yet
Choose it over ReadMe for: iOS or Android; integration with Jira or Loom.
Free plan
Yes
Paid plans from
Standard, $5.78 per user per month, as listed for 300 users (as of October 20, 2026)
Free trial
Yes
Platforms
Web, iOS, Android
Integrations shared with ReadMe
None in common
Main features
Pages and spaces, Whiteboards, Databases
Security and compliance
SSO
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GitBook
The docs platform that flags outdated content and keeps docs accurate for people and AI
No reviews yet
Choose it over ReadMe for: GitHub or GitLab; integration with Claude, ChatGPT or Cursor; ISO 27001.
Free plan
Yes
Paid plans from
Essential, $65 per site per month, billed annually, plus $12 per user (as of October 19, 2026)
Free trial
14 days
Platforms
Web, GitHub, GitLab
Integrations shared with ReadMe
GitHub, GitLab
Main features
Block-based editor, Git Sync, AI Assistant
Security and compliance
SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO
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Guru
Structures, governs, and continuously improves your company's knowledge
No reviews yet
Choose it over ReadMe for: Chrome extension, Slack, Microsoft Teams or API; integration with Microsoft Teams, Salesforce or Confluence; HIPAA.
Platforms
Chrome extension, Slack, Microsoft Teams, API
Integrations shared with ReadMe
Slack, Zendesk
Main features
Knowledge Agents, AI search grounded in governed knowledge, Verification workflows
Security and compliance
SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO
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Mintlify
Self-updating documentation for startups, enterprises, and agents.
No reviews yet
No checked fact sets it apart from ReadMe yet.
Free plan
Yes
Paid plans from
Pro, $450 per month billed annually (as of October 28, 2026)
Platforms
Web
Integrations shared with ReadMe
GitHub, GitLab, Slack
Main features
Web editor, AI assistant, Automations
Security and compliance
SOC 2, GDPR, SSO
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Notion
The AI workspace to build custom agents, search across your apps, and automate busywork
No reviews yet
Choose it over ReadMe for: macOS, Windows, iOS, Android or Chrome extension; integration with Google Drive, Figma or Jira.
Free plan
Yes
Paid plans from
Plus, $10 per member per month (as of October 19, 2026)
Free trial
Yes
Platforms
macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome extension
Integrations shared with ReadMe
GitHub, Slack
Main features
Custom agents, AI meeting notes, Search across connected apps
Security and compliance
SSO
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Nuclino
A simple, fast way to collaborate - bring knowledge, docs, and projects together in one place
No reviews yet
Choose it over ReadMe for: macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS or Android; integration with Microsoft Teams, Google Drive or Figma.
Free plan
Yes
Plans
Free: $0 (as of October 19, 2026)
Free trial
14 days
Platforms
macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android
Integrations shared with ReadMe
Slack
Main features
Knowledge and docs, Sidekick AI, Version history
Security and compliance
SSO
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Outline
Your team's knowledge base
No reviews yet
Choose it over ReadMe for: macOS, Windows or API; integration with Figma, Linear or Zapier.
Free plan
Yes
Plans
Community Edition: $0 (as of October 20, 2026)
Free trial
30 days
Platforms
macOS, Windows, API
Integrations shared with ReadMe
GitHub, GitLab, Slack
Main features
Realtime collaborative editing, AI question answering, Public sharing
Security and compliance
GDPR, SSO
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Slab
Easily create, organize, and discover knowledge for your entire organization
No reviews yet
Choose it over ReadMe for: macOS, Windows, Chrome extension or API; integration with Google Workspace, Asana or Okta.
Free plan
Yes
Paid plans from
Startup, $6.67 per user per month, billed annually (as of October 20, 2026)
Platforms
macOS, Windows, Chrome extension, API
Integrations shared with ReadMe
GitHub, Slack
Main features
Topics, Unified Search, Verification
Security and compliance
SOC 2, GDPR, SSO
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Slite
The self-maintaining AI knowledge base that stays accurate
No reviews yet
Choose it over ReadMe for: macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, Slack or API; integration with Linear; HIPAA.
Paid plans from
Basic, $10 per user per month, billed annually (as of October 19, 2026)
Free trial
14 days
Platforms
Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Chrome extension, Slack, API
Integrations shared with ReadMe
GitHub, Slack
Main features
Docs and knowledge base, AI search and answers, Doc verification
Security and compliance
SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, SSO
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Tettra
Stop answering repetitive questions in Slack with an AI-powered knowledge base
No reviews yet
Choose it over ReadMe for: Slack or API.
Paid plans from
Scaling, $8 per user per month, billed yearly (as of October 23, 2026)
Platforms
Slack, API
Integrations shared with ReadMe
GitHub, Slack
Main features
AI answers, Verification, Page requests
Security and compliance
SSO
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Wiki.js
The most powerful and extensible open source Wiki software.
No reviews yet
Choose it over ReadMe for: integration with Git, Algolia or Elasticsearch.
Integrations shared with ReadMe
None in common
Main features
Markdown and visual editors, Granular permissions, Multiple authentication options
Security and compliance
SSO
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At a glance

We list 15 other docs and wikis tools as alternatives to ReadMe: AFFiNE, Archbee, BookStack, Coda, Confluence, GitBook, Guru, Mintlify, Notion, Nuclino, Outline, Slab, Slite, Tettra and Wiki.js.

AFFiNE, BookStack, Coda, Confluence, GitBook, Mintlify, Notion, Nuclino, Outline and Slab have a free plan.

Archbee, Coda, Guru, Mintlify, Notion, Nuclino, Outline, Slab, Slite and Tettra work with Slack, as ReadMe does.

Archbee, Coda, GitBook, Mintlify, Notion, Outline, Slab, Slite and Tettra work with GitHub, as ReadMe does.

From each tool's own website and from published reviews. Each tool's page says when its facts were checked.