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See how DocStar stacks up against ReadMe cost, simplicity, and Time.

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DocStar

ReadMe

Cost

Free to start, very affordable pricing. Ideal for small teams and indie devs.

Starts at ~$99/month for Pro. Enterprise features cost much more.

Simplicity

No-code interface. Anyone (even non-devs) can create docs easily.

Requires some dev familiarity, especially with OpenAPI specs.

For Small Docs / APIs

Lightweight, fast setup. Great for quick, focused API or feature docs.

Feels heavy for smaller docs. More suited to large, complex platforms.

Learning Curve

Super easy onboarding. No OpenAPI files needed to get started.

Learning curve for customization, integrations, and spec management.

Blog + Docs in One

Has built-in blog, pages, changelogs—acts as a mini CMS.

Primarily focused on API docs; blog support not native.

Branding Simplicity

Pre-built themes, simple SEO optimization, no coding required.

Custom CSS needed for full branding.

Setup Time

<15 min to build & publish docs with search, structure, and styling.

Can take hours/days with theming, integrations, spec linking.

For Non-Developers

Designed with non-technical users in mind. Drag-and-drop experience.

Designed mainly for developers and technical writers.

Content Types Supported

Pages, APIs, blogs, changelogs, FAQs—all under one roof.

Primarily focuses on API Reference + Markdown content.

Onboarding Experience

Very beginner-friendly. You can write first doc without reading a guide.

Requires reading docs or prior OpenAPI familiarity.