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Swagger / OpenAPI Pricing

freemiumopen source · Apache-2.0last verified September 6, 2026official site ↗

At a glance

Freemium API specification and documentation platform (Open-source Apache-2.0 core + SmartBear SwaggerHub cloud/on-prem). Core tools (Swagger UI, Swagger Editor, Swagger Codegen, Swagger Core) are 100% free to self-host under Apache-2.0 ($0). Managed SwaggerHub offers a Free tier ($0/mo for 3 APIs), Team/Pro tiers starting at $24-$29/user/mo for unlimited APIs, Git synchronization, and API mocking, and Enterprise tiers ($49+/user/mo) providing SAML SSO, granular RBAC, audit logging, and on-premise deployments.

Self-hosting cost

Swagger / OpenAPI is open source under the Apache-2.0 license. Self-hosting does not add a software license fee, but you still pay for infrastructure, operations, and any external model or API usage. Any hosted, managed, or API plans remain separately priced.

Free & cheaper Documentation & Knowledge

same category, free plan or open-source license

GitDiagramopen source100% free hosted web service and open-source (MIT); private repository scanning and self-hosting utilize user-provided API keys.Scalaropen sourceFreemium open-source OpenAPI documentation platform and interactive API client (MIT licensed core). Open-source core is 100% free to self-host with zero licensing fees. Scalar Cloud Free tier ($0/mo) includes hosted subdomains, standard API reference rendering, and built-in themes. Scalar Pro starts at $72/mo ($24/seat/mo with 3-seat minimum) adding custom domains, bidirectional Git Sync with automated PR previews, and MDX guides. Enterprise tier offers custom pricing for SSO/SAML, granular RBAC, and dedicated 99.99% SLAs.FastGPTopen sourceOpen-core model under Apache-2.0 with commercial licensing terms for multi-tenant SaaS providers. The self-hosted Community Edition is free ($0) for internal enterprise use, private knowledge bases, and custom backend applications. FastGPT Cloud provides managed pay-as-you-go hosting on Sealos, while the Enterprise Edition offers commercial white-labeling, high-concurrency clustering, and dedicated technical support.ObsidianFree local-first Markdown knowledge base for personal and commercial use (100% offline, zero vendor lock-in). Optional paid add-ons include Obsidian Sync ($4/mo billed annually or $5/mo monthly for end-to-end encrypted multi-device sync and 1-year version history), Obsidian Publish ($8/mo/site billed annually or $10/mo monthly for custom domain web publishing), Commercial Support License ($50/user/year), and Catalyst ($25 one-time early-access beta tier). 40% discount available for education and non-profits. Extensive ecosystem with 1,500+ community plugins and local AI integrations.
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FAQ

How much does Swagger / OpenAPI cost?

Freemium API specification and documentation platform (Open-source Apache-2.0 core + SmartBear SwaggerHub cloud/on-prem). Core tools (Swagger UI, Swagger Editor, Swagger Codegen, Swagger Core) are 100% free to self-host under Apache-2.0 ($0). Managed SwaggerHub offers a Free tier ($0/mo for 3 APIs), Team/Pro tiers starting at $24-$29/user/mo for unlimited APIs, Git synchronization, and API mocking, and Enterprise tiers ($49+/user/mo) providing SAML SSO, granular RBAC, audit logging, and on-premise deployments. Paid pricing starts at $24/user/mo.

Does Swagger / OpenAPI have a free plan?

Yes — Swagger / OpenAPI has a free plan alongside its paid tiers.

Can you self-host Swagger / OpenAPI for free?

Swagger / OpenAPI is open source under the Apache-2.0 license. Self-hosting does not add a software license fee, but you still pay for infrastructure, operations, and any external model or API usage. Any hosted, managed, or API plans remain separately priced.

What are free or cheaper Swagger / OpenAPI alternatives?

GitDiagram, Scalar, FastGPT are in the same category with a free plan or open-source license.

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