SpecLayer vs Stoplight Elements
| SpecLayer | Stoplight Elements | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | $29/mo | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Web | self-hosted, Web |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Style guide enforcement | Yes | — |
| API linting | Yes | — |
| Governed API formats | OpenAPI | — |
| Lifecycle controls | Yes | — |
| CI/CD integration | Yes | — |
| Access control level | enterprise | — |
Both are listed in Best API Governance Software. On Samsung Mobile US Press, SpecLayer scores higher on our published basis.