Dewstack vs ReadMe

Looking for a ReadMe alternative? Here's an honest comparison to help you decide.

Overview

AspectDewstackReadMe
Best ForGeneral documentation, client portalsAPI documentation
Starting Price$39/mo$99/mo
API DocumentationBasicYes (core feature)
Interactive API TestingNoYes
AI CapabilitiesExtensiveLimited

Pricing Comparison

PlanDewstackReadMe
Entry Paid$39/mo (Starter)$99/mo (Startup)
Mid Tier$89/mo (Pro)$399/mo (Business)

ReadMe's pricing reflects its enterprise API documentation focus.

Feature Comparison

Content Creation

FeatureDewstackReadMe
Rich text editorYes (WYSIWYG)Yes (Markdown)
AI documentation creation (upload doc, get docs)YesNo
AI template creation (describe, get structure)YesNo
Page Assist (AI-powered editing)YesNo
Screen capture to docsYes (Doc Sync)No
Version historyYesYes

API Documentation

FeatureDewstackReadMe
OpenAPI/Swagger supportBasicYes (core feature)
Interactive API explorer ("Try It")NoYes
API usage metricsNoYes
SDK code generationNoYes
Personalized API keys in docsNoYes

Customer-Facing Features

FeatureDewstackReadMe
AI chatbot for usersYes (SmartDocs)No
User feedbackYes (with ratings)Yes
Page analyticsYesYes (API-focused)
Search analyticsYesYes

Access & Permissions

FeatureDewstackReadMe
Collection-level access controlYesLimited
Role-based permissionsYesYes
Custom domainYes (free SSL)Yes

Content Ingestion

FeatureDewstackReadMe
Browser extension (capture web content)YesNo
Bulk import (ZIP with PDF, DOCX, MD, HTML)YesNo
CSV/data file importYesNo
Import from NotionYesNo
Import from ConfluenceYesNo
AI structures imported contentYesNo
GitHub syncYesYes
Slack integrationYesNo

Customization

FeatureDewstackReadMe
Landing page customizationYes (full DIY)Yes
BrandingYesYes
Custom CSSLimitedYes

Analytics & Insights

FeatureDewstackReadMe
Page views & unique visitorsYesYes
Search analyticsYesYes
Content health scoring (AI)YesNo
Reader feedback trackingYesYes
AI content insightsYesNo
Historical data (up to 180 days)YesLimited
Zero-result search detectionYesNo

What Sets Dewstack Apart

For teams comparing against ReadMe specifically:

  • Ingest content from anywhere - Browser extension, CSV, PDF, Word, multiple platforms. Not limited to API specs.
  • AI makes sense of it - AI structures and organizes imported content into proper documentation.
  • Internal + external hosting - Same platform serves your team and your customers with collection-level access control.
  • General documentation focus - ReadMe is API-first. Dewstack handles all types of documentation equally well.
  • Lower entry price - Start at $39/mo vs $99/mo if you don't need specialized API features.

Where ReadMe Excels

  • API documentation - Built specifically for API docs. This is ReadMe's core strength.
  • Interactive API explorer - Users can test API calls directly in the documentation.
  • API metrics - Track which endpoints are used, error rates, and developer activity.
  • SDK generation - Auto-generate SDKs in multiple languages from your OpenAPI spec.
  • Developer hubs - Complete developer portals with API keys, usage tracking, and onboarding.

The Bottom Line

ReadMe is the gold standard for API documentation—with interactive testing, SDK generation, and API metrics. If you're building a developer hub around your API, ReadMe's specialized features are hard to beat. Dewstack takes a different approach: ingest content from anywhere (browser extension, CSV, documents), let AI structure it, and host it for internal teams or external customers. If API documentation is your sole focus, ReadMe delivers. If you want to aggregate content from multiple sources and serve both audiences, Dewstack offers that at a lower price point.

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