Redoc
Redoc is an open-source OpenAPI renderer: drop a spec on the three-column page (menu, description, code) and host the HTML.
OUR TAKE
Pick Redoc for teams who will host one HTML reference next to the spec. You host the HTML.
Good fit
Teams who will host one HTML reference next to the spec.
Poor fit
Teams who need Git previews, MCP, and seats-unlimited SaaS (Redocly) or docs-as-code MDX (Mintlify).
Redoc · Redocly platform $249
USD, before tax · Checked 2026-10-28 · redocly.com/pricing
Compare:
OUR TAKE
Pick Redoc for teams who will host one HTML reference next to the spec. You host the HTML. No SLA from the MIT repo.
Good fit
Teams who will host one HTML reference next to the spec.
Poor fit
Teams who need Git previews, MCP, and seats-unlimited SaaS (Redocly) or docs-as-code MDX (Mintlify).
Redoc · Redocly platform $249
USD, before tax · Checked 2026-10-28 · redocly.com/pricing
Compare:
What it costs
USD, before tax · Checked 2026-10-28 · redocly.com/pricing
Redoc
MIT renderer. Host it yourself
$0
Redocly platform
separate product. Pro annual on redocly.com/pricing. That $ is not Redoc CE
Lowest paid
$249
Checked 2026-10-28·redocly.com/pricing
Before you pay
Good fit
Teams who will host one HTML reference next to the spec.
Poor fit
Teams who need Git previews, MCP, and seats-unlimited SaaS (Redocly) or docs-as-code MDX (Mintlify).
Watch out
You host the HTML. No SLA from the MIT repo.
Instead, try
Redocly if hosted Pro $249 annual when you want the platform, not CE; Scalar if Free $0 docs + client
Compare Redoc with
Limits, in full
- 01
You host the HTML. No SLA from the MIT repo.
- 02
One spec renderer, not a portal CMS. For guides + Git see Redocly or Docusaurus.
- 03
Do not quote Redocly Pro on this page as if it were Redoc
If Redoc isn't it
Why: hosted Pro $249 annual when you want the platform, not CE.
Paid only$249/mo yearly
No public $0 planChecked 2026-10-28·redocly.com/pricing
vs Redoc
Why: Free $0 docs + client.
Free· paid from$150/mo yearly
After the 7-day trial, publishing Docs is paidChecked 2026-10-22·scalar.com/pricing
vs Redoc
Limits & alternatives3 limits · Redocly, Scalar, Zudoku instead
Limits, in full
- 01
You host the HTML. No SLA from the MIT repo.
- 02
One spec renderer, not a portal CMS. For guides + Git see Redocly or Docusaurus.
- 03
Do not quote Redocly Pro on this page as if it were Redoc
If Redoc isn't it
Why: hosted Pro $249 annual when you want the platform, not CE.
Paid only$249/mo yearly
No public $0 planChecked 2026-10-28·redocly.com/pricing
vs RedocWhy: Free $0 docs + client.
Free· paid from$150/mo yearly
After the 7-day trial, publishing Docs is paidChecked 2026-10-22·scalar.com/pricing
vs Redoc