Best API Documentation Tools · pricing · Updated June 2026
Scalar pricing (2026)
Scalar starts at $0/mo (Free), across 3 plans. Best for open-source-API-docs. Every figure links to Scalar's own page and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $0/mo (Free)
- Free tier: Yes
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 Yes · GDPR Yes
- Best for: open-source-API-docs; API-documentation; developer-portals; MCP-server-hosting
Scalar plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | — | flat | Hosted OpenAPI docs, built-in API client, 50 Agent Scalar credits, unlimited viewer seats, 1 editor seat. Max 3 APIs. No custom domains or subdomains. Open-source core on GitHub. | scalar.com |
| Pro | $72 | — | flat | $72/month. Custom domains/subdomains, Git Sync, Markdown/MDX support, hosted MCP servers, automated GitHub workflows, unlimited editor and viewer seats, 500 Agent Scalar credits. SDKs in multiple languages available as add-ons (+$100 each per language). | scalar.com |
| Enterprise | Quote-only | — | custom | Custom pricing. Full developer portals, SSO/SAML, RBAC, priority support with SLAs, SDK/MCP migration services, dedicated Slack/Teams channel, custom Agent Scalar credits. | scalar.com |
Last verified 2026-06-15. Pricing re-fetched from scalar.com/pricing on 2026-06-15 (Pro $72/mo; SDK add-ons +$100/language). SOC1 + SOC2 Type II confirmed via trust.scalar.com; GDPR per trust center.
Capabilities
Integrations: GitHub, GitLab, OpenAPI, MCP servers, TypeScript SDK, Python SDK, Go SDK.
Key features: Open-source core freely self-hostable on GitHub; Hosted MCP server support on Pro; Multi-language SDK generation as add-on; Built-in API client (Scalar Client).
Plan limits: Free: 3 APIs max, 1 editor seat, no custom domain; Pro: SDK add-ons $100 each per language; SSO/RBAC only on Enterprise.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Scalar cost?
Scalar starts at $0/mo (Free); it has 3 published plans. Verified 2026-06-15.
What are cheaper alternatives to Scalar?
Cheaper api documentation tools than Scalar (entry $0/mo) include Redocly at $10/mo, Apidog at $12/mo, Bump.sh at $50/mo. Verified 2026-06-15.
Does Scalar support HIPAA?
Scalar HIPAA support: —. SOC 2: Yes. GDPR: Yes.
Does Scalar have a free plan?
Scalar free tier: Yes.