API Management · pricing · Updated September 2026
Stoplight pricing (2026)
Stoplight's paid plans start at $56/mo (Basic) as checked on 2026-09-02, read from Stoplight's own pricing page; 5 plans. Best for API design-first teams. Every figure below links to its source and the date we captured it.
At a glance
- Entry price: $56/mo (Basic) · 21% off with annual billing
- Free tier: Yes · 14-day trial
- Compliance: HIPAA — · SOC 2 — · GDPR —
- Best for: API design-first teams; OpenAPI documentation; API governance and style guides; Small-to-mid API design programs
As of · every figure below links to its source STALE · 2026-09-02
Stoplight plans & pricing
| Plan | Monthly | Annual | Billing | Notes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free STALE · 2026-09-02 | $0 | — | Flat monthly | 1 user, 1 project. API editor, interactive docs, instant mock servers, OpenAPI export. | stoplight.io |
| Basic STALE · 2026-09-02 | $56 | −21% | Flat monthly | $56/month (monthly) or $44/month (annual). 3 users; additional users $14/mo (monthly) or $11/mo (annual). Unlimited projects, visual OpenAPI designer, interactive docs. | stoplight.io |
| Startup STALE · 2026-09-02 | $147 | −23% | Flat monthly | $147/month (monthly) or $113/month (annual). 8 users; additional users $14/mo (monthly) or $11/mo (annual). Private projects, multi-branch, custom domains, Google Analytics. | stoplight.io |
| Pro Team STALE · 2026-09-02 | $453 | −20% | Flat monthly | $453/month (monthly) or $362/month (annual). 15 users; additional users $27/mo (monthly) or $22/mo (annual). Up to 20 teams, shared style guides, SAML/LDAP SSO, branding removal. | stoplight.io |
| Enterprise STALE · 2026-09-02 | not priced monthly | — | Custom / quote | Custom pricing. Unlimited projects/teams/users, custom payment terms, invoicing, priority support. | stoplight.io |
Last verified 2026-09-02. STALE marks a plan we have not re-checked at its source in over 30 days. Every plan above is marked — we flag rather than silently retain. Fetched stoplight.io/pricing live 2026-06-15; all four published tiers plus Enterprise confirmed with both monthly and annual rates.
Price changes
Price on record
$56/moTracked since June 2026. No change record has cleared two sources yet, so nothing is published on the wire.
Capabilities
Integrations: GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, Google Analytics, Okta, LDAP.
Key features: Visual OpenAPI/JSON Schema designer (no YAML required); Instant mock servers from spec; Style guides and governance (Pro Team+); Git-native branching and version control for API specs.
Plan limits: Free: 1 user, 1 project only; Basic: 3 users included, unlimited projects; Startup: 8 users included; Pro Team: 15 users included, up to 20 teams.
Frequently asked questions
How much does Stoplight cost?
Stoplight's paid plans start at $56/mo (Basic), and it lists a $0 plan (Free); it has 5 published plans. Verified 2026-09-02.
Is Stoplight cheaper billed annually?
Yes. Stoplight publishes a 23% discount for paying annually (on the Startup plan). Verified 2026-09-02.
What are cheaper alternatives to Stoplight?
Cheaper API management than Stoplight (entry $56/mo) include Postman at $12/mo, Zuplo at $25/mo. Verified 2026-09-02.
Does Stoplight support HIPAA?
Stoplight's public pages do not say whether it supports HIPAA.
Does Stoplight have a free plan?
Yes — Stoplight publishes a free tier; it offers a 14-day free trial.
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