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Docusaurus vs Mmhmm

Docusaurus logo

Docusaurus

Web Development

Static site generator from Meta for documentation sites

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Mmhmm logo

Mmhmm

Remote Work

Presentation platform for video calls

From
$10/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Docusaurus has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Docusaurus customisation past the config file assumes React knowledge, which not every docs team has; Mmhmm renamed to Airtime and split into four separate tools, Camera, Recorder, Creator and Stacks, rather than the single app the mmhmm name refers to
  • They diverge on capability: Docusaurus covers MDX authoring, Mmhmm covers Custom layouts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Docusaurus and Mmhmm actually diverge.

Attributes where Docusaurus and Mmhmm differ
AttributeDocusaurusMmhmm
Starting priceFree$10/month
Pricing modelOpen source, no licence fee; hosting billed separatelyfreemium
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsWeb, Self-hosted, Node.jsDesktop Mac, Desktop Windows
CategoryWeb DevelopmentRemote Work
FoundedUnknown2020

Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Docusaurus

  • MDX authoring
  • Docs versioning
  • Internationalisation
  • Algolia search
  • React theming
  • Plugin architecture

Only in Mmhmm

  • Custom layouts
  • Screen sharing
  • Virtual backgrounds
  • Picture-in-picture
  • Recording
  • Zoom
  • Google Meet
  • Microsoft Teams

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Docusaurus

  • Open-source project documentation that must track several released versionsnot Mmhmm
  • Docs sites needing translation workflows rather than a single languagenot Mmhmm
  • Teams already writing React who want to extend the docs theme directlynot Mmhmm
  • Replacing a hand-rolled docs site with something that handles search and versioningnot Mmhmm

Mmhmm

  • Putting a presenter on screen over slides during a video callnot Docusaurus
  • Recording a screen walkthrough up to an hournot Docusaurus
  • Adding effects and reactions to a webcam feednot Docusaurus
  • Collecting materials for a meeting in a shared stacknot Docusaurus

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Docusaurus

  • Customisation past the config file assumes React knowledge, which not every docs team has
  • Build times grow noticeably on very large sites, particularly with many versions and locales
  • Major version upgrades have required real migration work rather than a dependency bump
  • It generates a static site, so anything dynamic — gated content, per-user docs — needs a separate solution

Mmhmm

  • Renamed to Airtime and split into four separate tools, Camera, Recorder, Creator and Stacks, rather than the single app the mmhmm name refers to
  • Screen recordings are capped at one hour
  • Windows support requires Windows 10 or 11
  • Pricing is not shown on the product pages

Pricing, plan by plan

Docusaurus

Free
  • DocusaurusFree
    • Full generator
    • Versioning
    • Internationalisation

Mmhmm

$10/month
  • Individual$10/month
    • Single user
    • Unlimited meetings and recordings
    • No storage or time limits
  • Individual Annual$120/year
    • Single user
    • 17% savings vs monthly billing
  • Team$10/month
    • Per-seat billing
    • Admin dashboard
    • Centralized billing
  • Team Annual$120/year
    • Per-seat billing
    • 17% savings vs monthly

Which should you pick?

Choose Docusaurus if

  • You need mdx authoring.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Self-hosted, Node.js.
  • You also want docs versioning.
Docusaurus review

Choose Mmhmm if

  • You need custom layouts.
  • You work on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
  • You also want screen sharing.
Mmhmm review

Questions people ask

Is Docusaurus or Mmhmm better?
Neither clearly leads. Docusaurus starts at Free and Mmhmm at $10/month, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Docusaurus or Mmhmm?
Docusaurus has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Docusaurus and $10/month for Mmhmm.
Does Docusaurus or Mmhmm run on more platforms?
Docusaurus runs on Web, Self-hosted, Node.js. Mmhmm runs on Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows.
Can I use Docusaurus for free?
Yes. Docusaurus has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Mmhmm starts at $10/month.
What is Docusaurus best used for?
Docusaurus is most often used for open-source project documentation that must track several released versions, docs sites needing translation workflows rather than a single language, teams already writing react who want to extend the docs theme directly, replacing a hand-rolled docs site with something that handles search and versioning. Of those, open-source project documentation that must track several released versions and docs sites needing translation workflows rather than a single language are not what Mmhmm is typically brought in for.
What can Docusaurus do that Mmhmm cannot?
Docusaurus covers MDX authoring, Docs versioning, Internationalisation, Algolia search. Mmhmm covers Custom layouts, Screen sharing, Virtual backgrounds, Picture-in-picture.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Docusaurus: Is Docusaurus free?

Yes. Docusaurus is open source from Meta with no licence fee. You pay only for hosting, and static output can be served from free tiers on Netlify, Vercel or GitHub Pages.

Mmhmm: How much does Airtime cost?

Airtime (formerly mmhmm) costs 10 USD/month for Individual plan or 120 USD/year with annual billing providing 17% savings. Team plans also charge 10 USD per seat per month or 120 USD per seat per year.

Source
Docusaurus: What is Docusaurus built with?

React and MDX. Pages are authored in MDX — Markdown that can embed React components — and the theme layer is React, so layouts are extended with components.

Mmhmm: Is there a free trial?

Yes, a 14-day free trial is available with full access to Creator, Camera, and Stacks. Recorder feature is limited to 5 recordings of 5 minutes each during trial. No credit card required.

Source
Docusaurus: Does Docusaurus support multiple documentation versions?

Yes. Versioning is built in, so documentation for several released product versions can be maintained side by side, which is a main reason projects choose it.

Mmhmm: What are the seat limits?

Individual plan supports single user; Team plan uses per-seat billing with volume discounts available for 20+ users under Enterprise plan.

Source
Docusaurus: Does Docusaurus include search?

It integrates with Algolia DocSearch rather than shipping its own search index. Open-source projects can typically use Algolia’s free DocSearch programme.

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