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Compare Apiary and Stoplight 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.2% of reviews)
Small-Business (48.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Apiary
Star Rating
(23)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (68.2% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about ApiaryStoplight
Star Rating
(342)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (48.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Apiary excels in API Testing with a score of 9.3, highlighting its robust testing capabilities that allow for thorough validation of API functionality. In contrast, Stoplight's API Testing score is lower at 8.6, indicating it may not be as comprehensive in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Stoplight offers superior Data Security with a score of 8.3 compared to Apiary's 6.9. Users appreciate Stoplight's emphasis on security features, which are crucial for protecting sensitive data in API transactions.
- G2 users note that Stoplight shines in Orchestration with a score of 8.4, while Apiary lags behind at 6.7. This suggests that Stoplight provides better tools for managing and coordinating API workflows, which is essential for complex integrations.
- Users on G2 highlight that Apiary has a strong focus on API Contracts, scoring 9.0, which reviewers say is beneficial for teams needing clear and enforceable API specifications. Stoplight does not have a comparable feature that stands out in this area.
- Reviewers mention that Stoplight's Access Control features are rated at 8.6, significantly higher than Apiary's 7.4. This indicates that Stoplight provides more granular control over user permissions, which is vital for collaborative environments.
- Users say that Apiary's Design Management is rated at 9.3, making it a preferred choice for teams focused on the design aspect of APIs. Stoplight's Design Management score of 9.1 is also strong, but Apiary's higher rating suggests it may offer more intuitive design tools.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Apiary
No pricing availableStoplight
No pricing availableFree Trial
Apiary
No trial information availableStoplight
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.8
14
8.6
268
Ease of Use
9.0
14
8.5
270
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
8.8
143
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
8.5
144
Quality of Support
8.3
7
8.5
209
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.9
119
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
12
8.8
254
Features by Category
Development
9.3
7
8.6
132
6.9
7
8.3
105
6.7
6
8.4
108
8.3
7
8.4
109
Collaboration
9.3
7
9.1
145
7.4
7
8.6
138
8.8
7
8.9
146
Customization
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
8.7
14
Organization
Not enough data
8.2
14
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.7
14
Development - API Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Collaboration - API Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
API Management - API Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
API Construction
Not enough data
8.4
81
Not enough data
8.0
59
Not enough data
8.3
61
Not enough data
8.4
63
API Management
Not enough data
8.3
38
Not enough data
8.4
79
Not enough data
8.5
38
Not enough data
7.7
31
Not enough data
8.4
33
Data Integration
Not enough data
7.8
59
Not enough data
8.6
43
Not enough data
7.8
28
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Apiary and Stoplight are categorized as API Development
Unique Categories
Apiary has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Apiary
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Stoplight
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
31.8%
Information Technology and Services
22.7%
Telecommunications
9.1%
Internet
4.5%
Insurance
4.5%
Other
27.3%
Information Technology and Services
24.7%
Computer Software
23.8%
Financial Services
9.0%
Internet
2.7%
Logistics and Supply Chain
2.4%
Other
37.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Apiary
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
It's user interface is great, also API Documentation is quite easy. The best thing is that we can create teams to handle projects. Also Apiary is integrated with github which makes it great.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
People don't really know about this platform
Stoplight
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Rees M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The straightforward user interface makes creating mockups for API endpoints and database models a breeze. Having migrated from other platforms that force you to develop your API specs in YAML/JSON formats, I realized I was wasting more of my time figuring...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in E-Learning
I dislike the lack of "pull requests" before draft API becoming real APIs
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
It's user interface is great, also API Documentation is quite easy. The best thing is that we can create teams to handle projects. Also Apiary is integrated with github which makes it great.
Rees M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
The straightforward user interface makes creating mockups for API endpoints and database models a breeze. Having migrated from other platforms that force you to develop your API specs in YAML/JSON formats, I realized I was wasting more of my time figuring...
Verified User in Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
People don't really know about this platform
Verified User in E-Learning
I dislike the lack of "pull requests" before draft API becoming real APIs
Alternatives
Discussions
Apiary has no discussions with answers
What is stoplight API?
2 comments
AD
Stoplight is an API design, governance, and documentation platform. With Stoplight, you can develop quality APIs with collaborative API-first design.Read more
Is stoplight studio free?
2 comments
VF
It has a free version but you have to pay for more members in your projectRead more
Would it be possible to have plugins in StopLight?
1 comment
Official Response from Stoplight
Hey! What kind of plugins are you thinking? Read more
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