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| Fact | OpenAPI Generator | Swagger Codegen |
|---|---|---|
| Customization | Users can replace templates with Mustache templates, provide additional files and extensions through configuration, or create custom generators. | Users can replace Mustache templates with their own directory and create custom generator modules using the meta command. |
| Installation | The CLI can be installed through npm, Homebrew, Scoop, PyPI, Docker, JAR, JBang, or a Bash launcher script. | Official installation options include downloading a JAR from Maven Central and installing through Homebrew. |
| Purpose | Generates clients, servers, and documentation from OpenAPI 2.0 and 3.x documents. | Swagger Codegen generates API client libraries, server stubs, and documentation from OpenAPI specifications. |
OpenAPI Generator plans
- OpenAPI GeneratorFree
Swagger Codegen plans
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Pick OpenAPI Generator if…
It suits developers and teams generating API clients, server stubs, or documentation from OpenAPI specifications. It is also useful where generated output needs custom templates or integration into a documented build or CI/CD workflow.
Pick Swagger Codegen if…
It suits API teams and developers who want to generate client libraries, server stubs or documentation from OpenAPI specifications. Teams should review specification files before using them for generation.