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The original was posted on /r/selfhosted by /u/Huge_Young_1356 on 2025-05-14 15:18:13+00:00.
I've been using GitBook for documentation in some of my projects, but I'm increasingly running into limitations with their free tier, and I'm not a fan of relying on their cloud service. I'd prefer to self-host a similar solution for better control and customization.
Ideally, I'm looking for a self-hosted alternative that offers:
- Markdown support
- Clean, modern UI like GitBook
- Easy navigation/sidebar structure
- Version control integration (Git preferably)
- Good search functionality
Ability to collaborate with others
I know there are options like BookStack, DokuWiki, and MDBook out there, but I'd love to hear from anyone who's made the switch from GitBook to a self-hosted solution. What worked well for you? Any implementation challenges I should be aware of?
Thanks in advance!