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Stoplight Elements vs Zudoku
Both stand on api docs. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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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Free plan Self-hostedWeb
Pick Zudoku if you need free, open-source API documentation or a developer portal built around OpenAPI, with an interactive playground and room for customization. It is best suited to teams comfortable with the Node.js prerequisite and managing a self-hosted deployment.
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| Stoplight Elements | Zudoku | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Self-hosted, Web | Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 1 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | stoplight.io | zudoku.dev |
| On api docs | #13 of 19 | #17 of 19 |
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
Zudoku: what it does well
- Generates documentation from one or multiple OpenAPI schemas
- Interactive playground supports authenticated API calls
- Supports MDX pages for additional documentation
- Custom themes, colors, CSS, and plugins
- MIT licensed and free to use
What to know first
- Getting started requires a supported Node.js version
- Self-hosting and deployment require users to manage their site
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