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# ReadMe

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> ReadMe is an interactive developer hub that transforms API documentation into live resources that help developers succeed. ReadMe caters to engineering teams who want to provide excellent developer experiences for their API users. 

With ReadMe, teams can create public or private hubs where developers have access to everything they need in one place. Interactive documentation guides users through getting started while a Try It API playground allows making test calls right in the browser. When issues arise, developers can troubleshoot together by sharing API logs and metrics that ReadMe captures in real-time. Ongoing community engagement is enabled through discussion forums and changelogs that keep users updated on the latest API changes and features. 

ReadMe supports both OpenAPI and GraphQL to auto-generate documentation. The platform also includes powerful customization with branding, content widgets, and markdown. For larger teams, ReadMe Enterprise offers robust permissions, management capabilities, and premium support. The focus is providing developer hubs tailored to users' needs at every step. ReadMe aims to help engineering teams build great experiences that turn documentation into a product developers enjoy using.
> 
> Verdict: Rated **4.3/5** by 4 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**.

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## Quick Stats & Ratings

| Metric | Rating | Detail |
| **Overall** | **4.3/5** | 4 Reviews |
| Ease of Use | 4.3/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Customer Support | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Value for Money | 3.7/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Features | 3.8/5 | Based on overall reviews |
| Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) |

## About the vendor

- **Company**: ReadMe

## Commercial Context

- **Starting Price**: US$99.00
- **Pricing model**: Flat Rate (Free version available) (Free Trial)
- **Pricing Details**: Free Plan: Kick off your hub with only an API Reference. $0/month. 
Startup Plan: Build out your hub and get more out of Metrics. $99/project/month. 
Business Plan: Get complete design control and whitelabeling. $399/project/month. 
Enterprise Plan: Scalable hubs for more complex deployments. $2000+/month.
- **Target Audience**: 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+
- **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based
- **Supported Languages**: English
- **Available Countries**: United States

## Features

- API Lifecycle Management
- Access Controls/Permissions
- Activity Tracking
- Dashboard
- Developer Portal
- Drag & Drop
- Real-Time Data
- Reporting/Analytics
- Search/Filter
- Self Service Portal
- Third-Party Integrations
- Usage Tracking/Analytics
- User Management
- Version Control

## Support Options

- Email/Help Desk
- Knowledge Base
- Chat

## Category

- [API Management Software](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/directory/4343/api-management/software)

## Alternatives

1. [Microsoft Azure](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/397793/microsoft-azure) — 4.6/5 (1947 reviews)
2. [Postman](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/289838/postman) — 4.7/5 (507 reviews)
3. [Albato](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/362860/albato) — 4.8/5 (403 reviews)
4. [Amazon API Gateway](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/391126/amazon-api-gateway) — 4.7/5 (14 reviews)
5. [APPSeCONNECT](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/51517/appseconnect) — 4.7/5 (180 reviews)

## Reviews

### "Best documentation for developers" — 4.0/5

> **Verified Reviewer** | *1 September 2022* | Financial Services | Recommendation rating: 8.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: ReadMe has one of the best API reference tools I've ever used. API consumers can interact with the API from the documentation page directly without further setup. The dashboard also helps give insights into how the API is used.
> 
> **Cons**: Not fully supporting OpenAPI 3.0, we have to write some script to workaround the issue.

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### "Readme un outil de partage de documentation facile d'utilisation et intuitif" — 5.0/5

> **bastien** | *21 May 2023* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Le produit est simple à utiliser et prendre en main. la gestion des versions permet de stocké vos anciennes version. Cela fait maintenant plus de 2 ans que nous utilisons Readme en starter et il répond au besoin de notre entreprise.
> 
> **Cons**: Dans les 1er offres, il manque certaines fonctionnalités sympa comme l'export en PDF. La traduction de la doc n'est pas possible il faut passer par un autre outil...
> 
> Avant readme, nous avions nos documentation produit sur des words que nous mettions en pdf pour partager à nos clients. Aujourd'hui l'ensemble des docs est publier en ligne simple de lecture. Nos clients peuvent faire des sugestions quand la doc n'est pas claire et il y a aussi un forum...

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### "Extremely Basic Software" — 3.0/5

> **Yossi** | *14 March 2022* | Information Services | Recommendation rating: 2.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: The Suggest Edits feature is really good. Users can send suggested edits which you can merge directly into the documentation.
> 
> **Cons**: Very basic features, no image library, buggy search, proprietary Markdown (tables, images, code blocks, etc.), very basic branding, almost unusable on mobile, PDF feature doesn't work, very limited account types (either Admin or Reader, but nothing in between), etc.
> 
> It's fine if you only want a very basic doc site. If you want anything more, this is not for you. Support is also very laggy.

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### "Great software an amazing team" — 5.0/5

> **Nic** | *13 May 2022* | Computer Software | Recommendation rating: 10.0/10
> 
> **Pros**: Documentating APIs, both for OpenAPI specs and custom ones,  was really easy to do. The CMS system is simple and easy to use, and never had an issue with loosing work. Fast and responsing.
> 
> **Cons**: I wish they had a dark mode (apparently it is coming soon) and more preset themes, however they do allow for custom CSS.
> 
> We ran into an issue and the team was extremely responsive, including the 
\[SENSITIVE CONTENT\] himself. Very impressed.

## Links

- [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/259198/readme)

## This page is available in the following languages

| Locale | URL |
| en | <https://www.softwareadvice.com/api-management/readme-profile/> |
| en-AU | <https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/259198/readme> |
| en-GB | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.uk/software/259198/readme> |
| en-IE | <https://www.softwareadvice.ie/software/259198/readme> |
| en-NZ | <https://www.softwareadvice.co.nz/software/259198/readme> |

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