Redocly
The Complete API Documentation Platform.
Overview
Redocly offers a suite of tools for the API documentation lifecycle. It is known for its open-source Redoc tool that generates a three-panel, responsive documentation site. Redocly's commercial offerings expand on this with a complete documentation platform that includes features for managing multiple API versions, a developer portal, and CI/CD workflows for docs-as-code.
✨ Key Features
- Generates beautiful, three-panel API documentation
- OpenAPI-based and highly configurable
- Developer Portal solution
- API registry for managing multiple API definitions
- Linting and bundling tools for OpenAPI
- Docs-as-code workflows with Git integration
- Enterprise-grade security and access control
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Best-in-class, highly readable documentation rendering (Redoc)
- Strong support for docs-as-code workflows
- Powerful CLI tools for validating and managing OpenAPI definitions
Unique Value: Delivers professional, beautiful, and highly usable API documentation that improves developer experience, powered by a robust docs-as-code workflow.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Generating readable, interactive documentation from OpenAPI specifications
- Managing documentation for teams with collaborative features
- Implementing a docs-as-code strategy for API documentation
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Users who need an integrated API client for sending requests and testing
- Teams looking for a visual, GUI-based API design tool
🏆 Alternatives
Offers superior documentation rendering and a stronger focus on docs-as-code principles compared to platforms like ReadMe or Stoplight, but with less emphasis on visual design or integrated testing.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Based on the open-source Redoc tool, which is free to use. Commercial platform has its own tiers.
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