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VisitFern vs ShipDocs
What both publish
| Fact | Fern | ShipDocs |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | Listed integrations include PostHog, Google Analytics, Segment, Mixpanel, FullStory, Intercom, Postman, and Context7. | Advanced and Ultra include a project-scoped MCP endpoint for Cursor, Claude Code, and other MCP clients. |
Fern plans
- FreeFree
- EnterprisePriced on request
ShipDocs plans
- Advanced$29 a month
- Pro$29 a month
- Ultra$199 a month
Pick Fern if…
Fern may suit teams producing API documentation and client libraries from specifications. The access controls, analytics, AI tools, and enterprise self-hosting options may also fit organizations with varied documentation needs.
Pick ShipDocs if…
ShipDocs suits indie hackers, small teams, and agencies that want codebase documentation and AI chat grounded in their projects. It may also fit builders using coding agents who want those agents to work from living documentation.