# GitBook

> A hosted place to write product and API docs.

- Open the app: https://www.gitbook.com
- Linkstore listing: https://www.linkstore.io/apps/gitbook-3433832408
- Category: Developer Tools
- Price: Free plan, paid upgrades
- Rating: Not rated yet
- Runs in: any web browser, nothing to install
- Made by: Linkstore Editors
- Listed on Linkstore: 2026-10-06
- Tags: Docs

## About

GitBook turns a set of pages into published documentation, with a Git sync if you want the source in a repo.

## Alternatives to GitBook

- [Postman](https://www.linkstore.io/apps/postman-1367826858): Design, test and document APIs.
- [DevDocs](https://www.linkstore.io/apps/devdocs-3317922682): Documentation for many languages in one fast, searchable page.
- [Mermaid Chart](https://www.linkstore.io/apps/mermaid-chart-9747498121): Write diagrams as text and see them drawn as you type.
- [Mintlify](https://www.linkstore.io/apps/mintlify-7014709891): Documentation sites that stay in sync with the repo.
- [MDN Web Docs](https://www.linkstore.io/apps/mdn-6958703612): The reference for HTML, CSS, JavaScript and web APIs.
- [getdesign.md](https://www.linkstore.io/apps/getdesign-md-4093496823): Design-system writeups you can drop into a coding agent.

## FAQ

### What is GitBook?

GitBook turns a set of pages into published documentation, with a Git sync if you want the source in a repo.

### Is GitBook free?

GitBook has a free plan. Paid plans add more.

### Do I need to download GitBook?

No. GitBook runs in your web browser at gitbook.com, so there's nothing to install. It works on any computer, and usually on phones too.

### Who makes GitBook?

Linkstore's editors added GitBook to the store. If you run it, you can claim the listing from its page.

### What are the best alternatives to GitBook?

Popular alternatives to GitBook include Postman, DevDocs and Mermaid Chart.