Scalar
8.4#1 in documentation generatorsFrom $150 a monthFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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Widdershins
6.0#21 in documentation generatorsFree planFree planAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Scalar | Widdershins |
|---|---|---|
| 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 README describes using Widdershins with Slate, ReSlate, Shins, and ReSpec renderers. |
| Security | Scalar states that it has received a SOC 2 Type 1 report and maintains GDPR-compliant privacy practices. | The README documents generated Authorization headers in OpenAPI code samples and provides an option to customize the API key value. |
Scalar plans
- FreeFree
- Pro$150 a month
- Business$600 a month
- EnterprisePriced on request
Widdershins plans
- WiddershinsFree
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 Widdershins if…
It suits developers building self-hosted API documentation pipelines around supported definition formats. Teams using Slate, ReSlate, Shins or ReSpec can use its conversion and template options.