Stoplight

Design, document, and build APIs faster.

Freemium

Description

Stoplight is an advanced platform designed to help organizations create, document, and manage APIs efficiently. Featuring a modern, design-driven interface, it supports the complete API lifecycle from design and documentation to governance and collaboration, making it suitable for individuals, teams, and enterprises.

The platform leverages OpenAPI/JSON Schema standards, reusable models, mock servers, and comprehensive governance tools to ensure consistent API quality and streamlined workflows. By simplifying API development and enhancing team productivity, Stoplight empowers businesses to deliver robust digital experiences through well-architected APIs.

Key Features

OpenAPI/JSON Schema Visual Designer: Visually design and edit API schemas using industry standards.
Interactive Documentation: Generate interactive API documentation with try-it-out functionality.
Instant Mock Servers: Automatically spin up mock servers based on API designs.
Code-Based Editing: Support advanced editing with code view for schemas and definitions.
API Governance: Enforce style guides, track activity logs, and manage changelogs across the API portfolio.
Git Integration: Synchronize projects with popular cloud and self-hosted Git providers.
Custom Domains and Theming: Publish API documentation under custom domains with branding options.
Analytics Integration: Integrate with Google Analytics for documentation usage insights.
LDAP & SAML SSO: Offer enterprise-grade authentication and access management.
Reusable Component Libraries: Leverage component libraries for consistent API modeling.

Use Cases

Designing scalable APIs with OpenAPI standards
Maintaining consistent API documentation across teams
Enforcing API governance and style guides
Collaborating on API projects with distributed teams
Simulating APIs with instant mock servers for rapid development
Onboarding developers with interactive API docs
Managing large API portfolios in the enterprise
Integrating API lifecycle with Git workflows

Frequently Asked Questions

Which users count towards per-user pricing?

All users who can log in to your Stoplight workspace, including Admins, Owners, Makers, Viewers, and Guests, count towards per-user pricing. Anonymous users accessing publicly available documentation are not counted.

What is a project in Stoplight?

A Stoplight project represents a Git repository and can include multiple API descriptions, schemas, documentation, and related source code.

Which Git providers are supported by Stoplight?

Stoplight integrates with GitHub, GitLab, Azure DevOps, and Bitbucket.

What happens when adding users mid-billing cycle?

A one-time, prorated charge is applied for new user accounts for the rest of the current billing period, and regular monthly charges will reflect the updated organization size in the next billing cycle.

How secure is Stoplight Platform?

Stoplight Platform is monitored around the clock, runs on Google Kubernetes Engine with best practices, and all stored data is encrypted. The platform receives regular security patches.