Docsify
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VisitDocsify vs Scalar
What both publish
| Fact | Docsify | Scalar |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | The deployment guide documents deployment workflows for GitHub, GitLab, Firebase, Netlify, Vercel, AWS Amplify, and other hosting services. | Scalar documents more than 35 framework integrations, including Express, Fastify, Hono, NestJS, Next.js, FastAPI, Django, Rails, Laravel, ASP.NET Core, Spring Boot, Go and Rust. |
| Plugins | Docsify provides a plugin API and supports built in and external plugins. | API Reference and API Client expose plugin APIs for lifecycle hooks, custom UI and response-body handlers, including URL-loaded ESM plugins. |
| Security | The GitHub repository has a Security Policy page. | Scalar states that it has received a SOC 2 Type 1 report and maintains GDPR-compliant privacy practices. |
Docsify plans
No prices published.
Scalar plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$150 a month
- Business$600 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Pick Docsify if…
Docsify suits people creating Markdown-based documentation sites who want direct deployment without a build process. It also fits teams needing themes, search, plugins, and self-hosting options.
Pick Scalar if…
Scalar suits developers and teams that work with OpenAPI-based documentation, SDKs, or API registries. Its hosted and self-hosted options may suit teams with different deployment preferences.