Read the Docs Community

Documentation hosting that is free forever for open-source and public projects.

Read the DocsUpdated monthly · checked 2 wk ago

Read the Docs Community is a productivity and SaaS perk from Read the Docs, free, forever, with no funding required.

Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan
While you apply

Also useful for team productivity

Applying to Read the Docs takes a few minutes. Shown only because they fit what this page is about, and ordered by that fit (70%) and what a referral is expected to earn us (30%). We may earn a commission if you sign up through one of these, at no cost to you. They never change the ranking of this page.

What you get

Inside Read the Docs Community

Startups can host, build, and version public documentation free on Read the Docs Community, with Business plans available for private/commercial docs.

Source: The provider's official program page · as of Sep 29, 2026

Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
While eligible
How to claim

How to apply for Read the Docs Community

What to have ready
  • A company email on your own website domain (not a personal address)
Steps to apply
  1. 1Import a public repo on Read the Docs Community.
Good to know: Added 2026-08-27-p2 (measured 5x expansion); source on provider domain about.readthedocs.com.

Source: The provider's official program page · as of Sep 29, 2026

Value is the headline maximum Read the Docs advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. Independent comparison, not endorsed by the programs listed. A link labeled as a referral link may earn us a commission. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.
Questions

Read the Docs Community: common questions

Is Read the Docs free?

Yes, Read the Docs is free forever. As stated on Read the Docs' own page, linked on this page.

Who qualifies for Read the Docs Community?

Read the Docs Community is open to any startup, with no funding required.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Read the Docs Community?

No. Read the Docs Community is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Read the Docs Community?

Import a public repo on Read the Docs Community.

How long do I have to use Read the Docs Community, and does it expire?

While eligible

Is Read the Docs Community available outside the US?

Read the Docs Community is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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