Fern vs Fumadocs
Fern
buildwithfern.comFumadocs
fumadocs.devSide by side
| Figure | Fern | Fumadocs |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | Free |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Open source | Yes | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | — |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Spec score · Technical Documentation Software | 8.8 (#3) | 7.7 (#26) |
| Spec score · Knowledge base software | 8.8 (#17) | 7.4 (#117) |
| Publishing audience | both | The maker presents Fumadocs as a framework for developers and highlights interactive component playgrounds for UI component libraries. |
| Support | The Enterprise plan includes dedicated support and an uptime SLA. | The quick start directs users with questions or confusing documentation to GitHub Discussions for feedback. |