Scalar
8.4#1 in documentation generatorsFrom $150 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitScalar vs TypeDoc
What both publish
| Fact | Scalar | TypeDoc |
|---|---|---|
| Integrations | 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. | The GitHub Pages option generates a .nojekyll file, and source links can use GitHub or Bitbucket remotes. |
| Security | Scalar states that it has received a SOC 2 Type 1 report and maintains GDPR-compliant privacy practices. | The GitHub repository links to a security policy, but the opened repository page does not state specific security certifications or compliance claims. |
Scalar plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$150 a month
- Business$600 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
TypeDoc plans
- Free and open sourceFree
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.
Pick TypeDoc if…
TypeDoc suits TypeScript developers who want to generate documentation from code comments and project exports. Its plugins and monorepo support may also suit projects that need customized output or combined package documentation.