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Daux.io

Free#29 of 38 in Documentation Generators

Daux.io: A free, open-source generator for publishing organized Markdown as HTML or Confluence docs. Ranked #29 of 38 in Documentation Generators by our editors (6.4/10); pricing: Free plan; best for small teams publishing docs from Markdown folders.

6.4/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
6.4 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Small teams publishing docs from Markdown folders
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
Free
Source inputs
Markdown files (.md and .markdown), arranged in folders
Facts checked
23 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Automatically creates navigation and page sorting from folder structure
- Outputs static HTML or a single-page HTML document
- Supports Confluence uploads, themes, languages, and diagrams
Where it doesn't
- Documentation inputs are limited to Markdown files in folders
- No versioned documentation or API reference support
- Support is community-based

Our verdict on Daux.io

Daux.io turns Markdown files arranged in folders into navigable project documentation. It is aimed at solo developers and small teams that want to work in Markdown and publish generated docs, rather than authoring in a separate documentation interface. The generator can run locally or on a web server, and its published options include static HTML, a single-page HTML document, and uploading documentation to Atlassian Confluence. It is open source and has a free plan, making it a fit for teams that prefer a self-hosted or locally run workflow.

Its output options are the main distinction. Daux.io automatically generates navigation and page sorting from the folder organization, adds syntax highlighting, and supports multiple languages. Built-in themes and custom themes provide presentation choices, while math, diagrams, and flowcharts extend Markdown documentation beyond prose and code. Confluence uploads offer a path for teams whose documentation destination is already Atlassian Confluence; Google Analytics and Piwik Analytics are also listed as integrations. Installation is available through PHP Composer or Docker, so teams should be comfortable with that kind of setup rather than expecting a hosted authoring service.

The trade-off is a focused scope: source material is Markdown files, and the listed outputs are HTML, single-page HTML, and Confluence. Daux.io does not provide versioned docs or API reference support, and support is community-based. That makes it a sensible choice for small teams seeking a free generator for folder-based Markdown, especially when generated HTML or Confluence publishing fits their workflow. Teams needing versioned documentation, API-reference generation, or a broader publishing workflow should consider another tool.

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Daux.io pricing

Plans Free planFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.

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Daux.io fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	Free
Source inputs	Markdown files (.md and .markdown), arranged in folders
API reference generation	No
Versioned documentation	No
CI/CD integration	Not verified
Output formats	HTML, single-page HTML, Atlassian Confluence
Programming languages	Not verified
Deployment	Self-hosted, Cloud
Platforms	Web, Linux, Windows, macOS
Support	Community
Built for	Solo, Small business (editorial estimate)
Integrations	3 integrations: Atlassian Confluence, Google Analytics, Piwik Analytics
Pricing	Free plan
Website	daux.io
Facts checked	23 Sep 2026

Daux.io integrations

Daux.io lists 3 integrations on its own site.

Atlassian Confluence
Google Analytics
Piwik Analytics

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