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DotMD vs Mintlify

Mintlify builds full documentation sites; DotMD is a local Markdown reviewer/editor.
DotMDReview your AI agent's Markdown specs like a pull requestMintlifyDeveloper documentation platform

Which to pick

Pick DotMD if you want…

  • Pull-request style review of AI-written Markdown
  • Integrations with Claude Code, Codex or Cursor (on DotMD's list, not Mintlify's)

Pick Mintlify if you want…

  • Self-updating AI-native docs
  • Doc site generation
  • Integrations with OAuth, JWT or SSO (on Mintlify's list, not DotMD's)

Side by side

What it is
DotMD:DotMD is a native macOS Markdown viewer/editor that lets you review AI-generated docs with pull-request-style comments.
Mintlify:Mintlify is a developer documentation platform that auto-updates docs with AI and supports agent-native features.
Best for
DotMD:Pull-request style review of AI-written Markdown
Mintlify:Self-updating AI-native docs
Who it’s for
DotMD:Developers and teams using AI agents to write specs, plans or READMEs on macOS.
Mintlify:Product teams, developers, and enterprises building AI agents.
Pricing
DotMD:Freemium
Mintlify:Freemium
Plans
DotMD:—
Mintlify:Starter $0 · Pro $45 per month
Works with
DotMD:Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Visual Studio Code, any MCP client
Mintlify:OAuth, JWT, SSO, API playground, Git sync

DotMD features

  • AI-driven comment workflow. Select a passage, comment, send to an agent and see its fix inline with diff colors.
  • Live preview editor. Edit Markdown with side-by-side live rendering, Mermaid, KaTeX and code highlighting.
  • Version history & restore. Every change is saved; compare, revert blocks or restore whole files.
  • Local-only MCP server. Runs on localhost; no cloud, no account, all data stays on your Mac.
  • Search & PDF export. Search across folders and export rendered files to PDF or HTML.
  • AI actions on device. Run AI prompts with Apple Intelligence or your own API keys without leaving the Mac.

Mintlify features

  • Self-updating knowledge. AI keeps documentation current as code changes.
  • Agent-native platform. Docs can be queried by AI agents via built-in assistant.
  • Collaborative web editor. Team members edit docs together in a browser.
  • Custom domain & SEO. Publish docs on your own domain with SEO optimizations.
  • Authentication & SSO. Supports password, OAuth, JWT and enterprise SSO.
  • Analytics & insights. Track usage, search, and agent interactions.
  • Integrations & webhooks. Connect docs to external systems via APIs and webhooks.
  • Automations & preview deployments. Automate updates and preview changes before publishing.

DotMD vs Mintlify FAQ

Is DotMD or Mintlify free?+

DotMD has a free plan and paid plans. Mintlify has a free plan (Starter); paid plans start at $45/month (Pro).

Do DotMD and Mintlify integrate with the same tools?+

Their integration lists don't overlap: DotMD lists Claude Code, Codex, Cursor, Visual Studio Code and 1 more; Mintlify lists OAuth, JWT, SSO, API playground and 1 more.

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