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GitBook

by GitBook · Lyon, France · Since 2014

Documentation platform.

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Starting price
Free plan
Free trial / plan
Free plan
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Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.4
transparency & India fit

What is GitBook?

GitBook is developer tools & apis from GitBook, based in Lyon, France and has been building software since 2014. Documentation platform.

Developer tools range from editors and API clients to testing platforms, backend-as-a-service and AI coding assistants. Several category leaders are Indian-built, including Postman, BrowserStack, Hasura and Appsmith.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.

What works well

  • +Free plan available
  • +14-day free trial
  • +Prices published openly on the official pricing page
  • +Developer API documented on the official site
  • +Integrations directory on the official site
  • +States GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001 compliance

What to watch out for

  • −Prices listed in USD, not Indian rupees

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

GitBook at a glance

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GitBook features

As listed on GitBook's official website.

  • Your new docs-as-code workflow
  • Edit anywhere. Update everywhere
  • No more context-switching
  • Use the Git workflow your team already knows
  • Smarter collaboration
  • Write and export in Markdown
  • No limits. Sync away
  • Custom redirects and commit messages
  • Advanced permissions
  • Never start from scratch

What customers say about GitBook

Testimonials published on GitBook's own website, selected by the vendor. These are not independent reviews.

“Our documentation was not keeping up with the modern consumer’s expectations, and we wanted to change that. We saw an opportunity to elevate our documentation to reflect the level of excellence that FreedomPay is known for.” Source
“On aesthetics, capability, usability, pricing, and AI features, GitBook was the clear winner. The team was collaborative and able to support all of our needs.” Source
“I’d paste in raw content, prompt the Agent to restructure it, and it would just work. That was a huge time saver.” Source
“The GitBook MCP is our programmatic handshake to the world — and it's going to greatly compress time to market for our partners and integrators as they build the future of commerce with FreedomPay.” Source

GitBook pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How GitBook charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on gitbook.com.

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Specifications

Category
Developer tools & APIs
Vendor
GitBook
Headquarters
Lyon, France
Founded
2014
Pricing model
Freemium
Starting price
Free plan
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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GitBook — frequently asked questions

Where is the GitBook login page?+

GitBook's login is at https://app.gitbook.com/, linked from its official website.

How do I sign up for GitBook?+

New accounts are created at https://app.gitbook.com/join?auth=github on GitBook's official site.

How much does GitBook cost?+

GitBook publishes its plans at https://www.gitbook.com/pricing. It offers a free plan. Check that page for current prices, as plans change.

Does GitBook have a free trial?+

Yes. GitBook's official site offers a free trial of 14 days.

Is GitBook secure and compliant?+

GitBook's official site states GDPR, SOC 2, ISO 27001 compliance.

What is GitBook?+

GitBook is developer tools & apis by GitBook. Documentation platform.

How much does GitBook cost?+

GitBook has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does GitBook offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — GitBook offers a free plan you can start with.

Is GitBook made in India?+

No. GitBook is developed by GitBook in Lyon, France.

Who is GitBook best suited for?+

GitBook suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for developer tools & apis.

What are the best alternatives to GitBook?+

Popular alternatives in developer tools & apis include BrowserStack, DronaHQ, TestMu AI. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is GitBook deployed?+

GitBook is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

About GitBook

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