Side by side
Antora vs Scalar
Both stand on documentation generators. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
Choose Antora if you need an open-source generator for AsciiDoc documentation sourced from Git and organized by repository branches. Its static-site workflow and publishing flexibility are useful for varied destinations; teams seeking vendor assistance can opt for its separately priced support packages.
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Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
Scalar brings several API documentation and management tools together, with hosted and self-hosted options. Check the free plan's API and seat limits, and note that Agent Scalar credits do not carry forward between billing periods.
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| Antora | Scalar | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Yes |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Pro: $150 a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | antora.org | scalar.com |
| On documentation generators | #2 of 37 | #1 of 37 |
Antora: what it does well
- Aggregates content from local, remote, and private Git repositories.
- Uses branches to assemble versioned documentation collections.
- Supports AsciiDoc tables, media, navigation, and source highlighting.
- Custom extensions and generator pipelines extend its open architecture.
- Publishes to local or remote destinations.
What to know first
- Requires Node.js to run.
- Paid Pro and Premier support packages cost 14000.00 USD and $30,000 a year.
Scalar: what it does well
- Interactive API references generated from OpenAPI documents
- Supports Markdown, MDX, and GitHub workflows
- API Client works offline
- Open-source tooling can run in a customer environment
What to know first
- Free plan is limited to three APIs
- Free plan includes one editor seat
- Agent Scalar credits reset and do not roll over
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