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Dokka

Free#6 of 38 in Documentation GeneratorsApi Docs

Dokka: A flexible open-source choice for Kotlin and Java API documentation. Ranked #6 of 38 in Documentation Generators by our editors (8.7/10); pricing: Open source; best for kotlin and Java API documentation.

8.7/10Editor score
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At a glance

  • Editor score
    8.7 / 10
  • Pricing
    Open source
  • Best for
    Kotlin and Java API documentation
  • Paid from
    Free
  • Source inputs
    Kotlin source with KDoc, Java source with Javadoc, Markdown module and package documentation
  • Facts checked
    20 Sep 2026

  • Where it wins

    • Supports Kotlin KDoc and Java Javadoc in mixed-language projects
    • Outputs HTML, Javadoc HTML, GFM, and Jekyll-compatible Markdown
    • Runs with Gradle, Maven, CLI, and supports versioned documentation

  • Where it doesn't

    • Focused on API documentation rather than a broader documentation suite
    • Requires source comments such as KDoc or Javadoc for API content
    • Its workflow centers on Kotlin, Java, and listed Markdown inputs

Our verdict on Dokka

Dokka is an open-source API documentation engine from JetBrains for developers and library teams working with Kotlin, Java, Android, and multiplatform projects. It reads Kotlin KDoc and Java Javadoc comments, making it suitable for mixed-language codebases that need a shared reference layer. The tool can also process Markdown module and package documentation, so teams can place API reference material alongside supporting project information.

Output flexibility is one of Dokka’s clearest strengths. It generates HTML, Javadoc HTML, GitHub Flavored Markdown, and Jekyll-compatible Markdown, allowing documentation to fit different publishing workflows. Documentation from multiple subprojects can be aggregated, which is useful for projects organized as several modules. Gradle, Maven, and command-line execution provide several ways to place generation into an existing build process, while plugins extend the tool for versioning, Android documentation, diagrams, and other needs. The versioning plugin adds a version selector for projects that publish documentation across releases.

Dokka is a strong fit when the priority is structured Kotlin and Java API reference output with multiple publishing options and project-level aggregation. Its open-source model also suits teams that want to incorporate documentation generation into Gradle, Maven, or CLI workflows. The main trade-off is focus: Dokka is built around API documentation from Kotlin, Java, and supported Markdown inputs, rather than positioning itself as a general-purpose documentation suite. Teams should choose it when language-aware API reference, mixed-language support, and versioned output matter most; projects seeking a broader documentation system may need a different tool or additional components.

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Dokka pricing

Plans Open sourceFree Free to use — no paid tier required for the core job.
See plans on kotlinlang.org

Dokka fact sheet

Free planNot verified
Paid fromFree
Source inputsKotlin source with KDoc, Java source with Javadoc, Markdown module and package documentation
API reference generationYes
Versioned documentationYes
CI/CD integrationNot verified
Output formatsHTML, Javadoc HTML, GitHub Flavored Markdown, Jekyll-compatible Markdown
Programming languagesKotlin, Java
SupportCommunity, Docs
Built forSolo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations3 integrations: Gradle, Maven, Android
PricingOpen source
Websitekotlinlang.org
Facts checked20 Sep 2026

Dokka integrations

Dokka lists 3 integrations on its own site.

  • Gradle
  • Maven
  • Android

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