ZBook supports multi-user management, allowing users with different roles to perform operations based on their permissions. Each user can independently create or manage their own repositories, edit personal information, view access analytics, and link third-party accounts (such as GitHub, GitLab, etc.). Administrators can assign different permission levels to ensure secure access and manage the core functions of the site. The flexible multi-user functionality is suitable for individual developers, team collaboration, and large organizations, providing an efficient management experience for users.
ZBook offers simple Markdown repository rendering, supports various theme styles, colors, multi-language support, night mode, and full-text search in multiple languages.
Comparison
Below is a comparison table between ZBook, MkDocs, and other similar platforms (such as GitBook and Docusaurus) to help you understand the features and differences of each platform:
Feature/Platform
ZBook
MkDocs
GitBook
Docusaurus
Open Source
Yes
Yes
No (Core features free)
Yes
Self-Hosted
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
Free to Use
Yes
Yes
Core features free
Yes
Multi-User Support
Yes
No
Yes (Paid users only)
No
Permission Management
Yes
No
Yes (Paid users only)
No
Multi-Language Support
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Plugin Extensions
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Markdown Support
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Search Functionality
Yes
Yes (Built-in)
Yes
Yes
Theme Customization
Yes
Yes
No (Limited in paid version)
Yes
Comment System
Yes
No
No
No
Sync Support
Yes (Manual & Automatic)
Yes (Manual)
Yes (Git integration)
Yes (Git integration)
Version Control
Yes
Yes
Yes
Yes
Integration
GitHub, GitLab, etc.
GitHub, GitLab
GitHub
GitHub, GitLab
Community Support
Yes,Limited
Active
Active
Active
Visitor Analytics
Yes
No
No
No
Deployment Complexity
Low
Low
Low
Medium
Suitable Scenarios
Multi-user, Permission Management, Self-hosted
Lightweight documentation projects
Small teams, individual projects
Large projects, community-driven
Summary
ZBook: Ideal for projects requiring self-hosting, permission management, and multi-user support, especially suitable for development teams and enterprises.
MkDocs: Lightweight and easy to use, suitable for individuals or small projects, focused on quick document generation.
GitBook: Suitable for small teams needing easy onboarding and hosted services, but advanced features require payment.
Docusaurus: A powerful documentation platform, ideal for large community projects with excellent plugin and theme extension capabilities.
