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ReadyAPI vs Stoplight Elements
Both stand on apis. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free trial APILinuxMac+3
ReadyAPI covers several API testing needs, with distinct plans for testing, performance, and virtualization.
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Free plan Self-hostedWeb
Stoplight Elements covers core interactive API documentation needs with OpenAPI support, code examples, and an embedded console. Check whether its missing DevPortal features, such as search or multiple API listings, matter for your documentation setup.
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| ReadyAPI | Stoplight Elements | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | A free trial | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 13 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | smartbear.com | stoplight.io |
| On apis | #20 of 26 | #16 of 26 |
ReadyAPI: what it does well
- Supports both SOAP and GraphQL.
- Includes contract testing and mock servers.
- Supports CI/CD integration and scheduled runs.
- Can be self-hosted with a self-hosted runner.
- A 14-day trial is available.
What to know first
- There is no free plan.
- Parallel runs are limited to three.
Stoplight Elements: what it does well
- Free, open-source API documentation components
- Supports OpenAPI 3.1 and JSON Schema
- Interactive console for requests and responses
- Works with any framework or HTML project
- Can be hosted anywhere, including S3 or GitHub
What to know first
- Does not list multiple API listings
- Does not list mocking or Markdown articles
- Does not list branch version selection or search
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