ReDoc is a documentation general tool. It allows users to generate interactive documentation from OpenAPI definitions and protocols. Redoc comes in a three-panel layout with left, central and right panels. The panels provide scope for search, navigation, and documentation along with accepting requests and responses. ReDoc is available as a live demo for users.

ReDoc is known to provide several deployment options. It is also known for its highly responsive layout. ReDoc is designed to be SSR-ready. It provides scope for integration and comes with customization options as well.  It also allows users to launch a developer portal in a short period.

MkDocs is a widely used static site generator. It is mainly used to generate documentation for projects. It is known for its fast performance and simple usage. It is also preferred for its visual appeal. MkDocs is based on Markdown and offers ease of configuration through the YAML configuration file. It is suitable for use by beginners.

MkDocs also offers the benefit of extensibility i.e. it supports the use of a wide range of third-party themes, plugins and Markdown extensions as well. It welcomes questions and discussions on GitHub as well. It also has an introductory tutorial available for newcomers to get acquainted with its use.

Comparison ReDoc vs MkDocs