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Choose GitBook if…

• you need full‑text search across all docs
• you need real‑time markdown collaboration
• you need simple version history without API tooling
• you need public and private publishing on a custom domain
• you already use Slack or Notion for documentation workflows

Choose Mintlify if…

• you need authentication‑aware documentation
• you want AI agents to query your docs via MCP
• you prefer a modern editor with a generous free tier
• you need docs that auto‑sync with PRs without manual steps

Choose Swagger UI if…

• you need zero licensing cost
• you already manage your own hosting infrastructure
• you want to embed docs in an existing static site
• you prefer full control over UI theming and CSS

Choose Stoplight if…

• you need a visual OpenAPI editor for contract design
• you want instant mock servers for parallel front‑end work
• you enforce shared style guides across multiple API teams
• you rely on open‑source Spectral linting outside the

Choose Apidog if…

• you need built‑in mock servers generated from your spec
• you need automated test suites with scheduled runs
• you need both design‑first and request‑debugging workflows
• you need per‑seat pricing with a free tier for small teams
• you need SSO and private‑cloud mocking for regulated