Compare software

AsciidocFX vs HonKit: catalog facts
AsciidocFX	HonKit
Free Free to download, with development supported by backers and sponsors.	Free Free and open source.
Windows, macOS, Linux	Windows, macOS, Linux, Command line
Exports PDF, HTML, EPUB, Mobi and DocBook from one source Live preview while editing	Builds HTML, PDF and EPUB from one Markdown source Continues the open-source GitBook format
Built on JavaFX, so it is heavier than a plain text editor Mermaid support is marked experimental	Command line only Requires a Node.js setup
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Closed source	Open source
License not stated	License: Apache-2.0
No account needed	No account needed
Works offline	Works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked October 2, 2026

Catalog facts only. Anything “not stated” is unconfirmed. Check full listings for details.