The Modern ReadMe Alternative for API Documentation
Get ReadMe's best features—interactive API playgrounds, auto-generated code snippets, beautiful design—at half the price. Plus MDX support that ReadMe doesn't offer. Start at $49/mo instead of $99/mo.
Free tier forever · 5-minute setup · No credit card required
WHY SWITCH
Why Teams Switch from ReadMe to Dokly
ReadMe is great, but it comes at a premium. Here's why teams are choosing Dokly instead.
50% Cost Savings
ReadMe Startup plan starts at $99/month. Dokly Pro is just $49/month with similar features. Enterprise plans save even more—ReadMe charges $3,000+/month for enterprise features.
Full MDX Support
ReadMe uses basic Markdown. Dokly supports full MDX—embed React components, interactive examples, tabs, and custom UI directly in your API documentation.
Simpler Setup
Skip the complex configuration. Dokly's visual editor lets you create and publish API docs in minutes. Import your OpenAPI spec and start customizing immediately.
Same API Playground
Get the interactive 'Try It' API testing that ReadMe is famous for. Let developers test your endpoints directly from the docs with auto-generated code snippets.
COMPARISON
Dokly vs ReadMe: Side-by-Side
See how Dokly compares on the features that matter most.
| Feature |  Dokly | ReadMe |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | From $49/month | From $99/month |
| Free Tier | Yes (5 pages) | Limited trial |
| API PlaygroundTest endpoints directly | Interactive Try It | Interactive Try It |
| OpenAPI SupportImport OpenAPI/Swagger specs | ||
| GraphQL Support | Coming soon | |
| MDX SupportReact components in docs | Full MDX | Markdown only |
| Custom Domain | $49/mo | $99/mo |
| API Logs & MetricsTrack usage patterns | Analytics included | Full API logs |
| AI Chat (Owlbot) | Coming soon | GPT-4 powered |
| Custom Branding | $49/mo | $99/mo |
| Code SnippetsMultiple languages | Auto-generated | Auto-generated |
| Enterprise SSO | Scale plan | $3,000+/mo |
FEATURES
What Makes Dokly Different
Interactive API Playground
Import your OpenAPI or Swagger specs and give users an interactive playground to test your API. Just like ReadMe's Try It feature, but at half the price.
MDX-Powered Docs
Go beyond basic Markdown. Embed React components, interactive code examples, tabs, and custom UI directly in your documentation. ReadMe doesn't support this.
Beautiful by Default
Modern, clean design out of the box. Dark mode built-in. Mobile-responsive layouts that look great on any device. Full custom branding at $49/mo.
Transparent Pricing
No surprise fees for API logs or usage. ReadMe charges $100/mo for 5M logs plus $10 per additional 1M. Dokly keeps pricing simple and predictable.
Built for API-First Teams
API Playground
The same "Try It" experience that made ReadMe popular—test endpoints directly from your docs.
MDX Support
Full MDX support means you can embed React components, interactive examples, and custom UI. ReadMe can't do this.
Half the Price
Get premium API documentation features at $49/mo instead of ReadMe's $99/mo. Save $600/year.
MIGRATION
Migrate from ReadMe in 3 Easy Steps
Your OpenAPI specs work seamlessly with Dokly. Most teams migrate in 1-2 hours.
Export Your OpenAPI Spec
Download your OpenAPI/Swagger specification file from ReadMe. This contains all your API endpoint definitions.
Import to Dokly
Create a new Dokly project and import your OpenAPI spec. We'll auto-generate the API reference with interactive playgrounds.
Customize & Launch
Add your branding, migrate your guides to MDX for extra power, connect your custom domain, and publish.
Need help migrating?
Our team offers white-glove migration support for teams switching from ReadMe. We'll handle the entire process for you.
Contact Us for Migration SupportPRICING
Save 50% Compared to ReadMe
See how much you can save by switching from ReadMe to Dokly.
Dokly Pricing
Free
- 1 project
- 5 pages
- Instant search
- Dark mode
- Mobile responsive
Pro
Popular- 10 projects
- Unlimited pages
- Custom domain
- Custom branding
- API Playground
- Analytics dashboard
Scale
- 25 projects
- Unlimited pages
- Everything in Pro
- 5 team members
- 10 GB storage
- Dedicated support
ReadMe Pricing (2026)
Free Trial
- 14 days only
- Limited features
- No custom domain
- readme.io subdomain
Startup
Expensive- Custom domain
- Basic analytics
- Try It playground
- API logs extra
Enterprise
Expensive- SSO
- Staging environments
- Custom JS
- Role permissions
Calculate Your Savings
ReadMe Startup costs $99/month. With Dokly Pro, you'd pay $49/month — saving $600/year.
Frequently Asked Questions
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