Choosing the right documentation tool is foundational to the success of your business. Invest in a long-term partner who does not only satisfies your needs now but years ahead as moving between partners is time consuming. See our comparison of two of the top-rated documentation platforms - DeveloperHub and Mintlify - to help you choose the platform that's right for you.
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Overview
While there are many documentation tools on the market, DeveloperHub and Mintlify take different approaches to documentation. DeveloperHub is designed with technical writers and non-technical team members in mind, while Mintlify is primarily focused on developers. This fundamental difference shapes how each platform approaches documentation creation, collaboration, and maintenance. This page will help you understand the key differences between DeveloperHub and Mintlify, so you can choose the right documentation tool for your team's needs.
What does DeveloperHub do?
DeveloperHub is a comprehensive documentation platform designed for technical writers and teams. It provides an intuitive WYSIWYG editor that makes documentation creation accessible to everyone, regardless of technical background. DeveloperHub helps businesses boost customer satisfaction, minimize onboarding time, and decrease support ticket volume by providing a self-service experience for their clients. With features like native OpenAPI editing, built-in comments, and advanced content management tools, DeveloperHub empowers teams to create and maintain high-quality documentation efficiently.
What does Mintlify do?
Mintlify is a developer-focused documentation platform that integrates with Git repositories. It's designed primarily for developers who are comfortable with Git workflows and advanced technical writing. To effectively use Mintlify, contributors need to master multiple technologies including markdown, frontmatter, MDX, and HTML. While it provides a clean, modern interface for creating documentation, its reliance on these technical requirements creates a significant barrier to entry for non-technical team members. While it offers a streamlined experience for developers, it may not be the best choice for teams that need broader participation in documentation creation and maintenance.
Capabilities
Your docs are the foundation of your clients' ability to use your products. As your product grows, your docs must be able to scale with it. See how DeveloperHub and Mintlify compare across some of the most critical documentation tool capabilities.
| DeveloperHub | Mintlify | |
|---|---|---|
| Page Editor | Modern WYSIWYG editor with markdown shortcuts enabled. This means that you already see the preview as you are typing, no need to switch to reader mode - just like it is on Google Docs. The editor can be used right away by anyone on the team: developers, marketing, product managers, technical writers, CEOs… Furthermore, we support tabs allowing pages to have more complex structures. For teams that prefer Git workflows, we offer bi-directional Git sync, allowing developers to work in their preferred environment while maintaining the ease of use for non-technical team members. | Requires knowledge of multiple technologies: markdown, frontmatter, MDX, and HTML. The editor is primarily designed for developers and requires significant technical expertise to operate effectively. Non-developers must learn Git, markdown, frontmatter, MDX, and HTML to contribute to documentation, creating a steep learning curve. |
| API Editor | Native OpenAPI editor that supports adding/modifying/removing paths, data types, operations, info, request parameters, response parameters... basically everything you need. | No native OpenAPI editor. Users must edit OpenAPI specifications manually in their Git repository. |
| Content Management | Built-in comments system for both editors and readers. Native support for video uploads and CDN-powered asset delivery. Advanced features like Glossary, Readability Metrics, and Related Pages help create comprehensive documentation. | Relies on GitHub's comment system for feedback. No native video upload support. Assets are not served over CDN, potentially affecting load times. No built-in Glossary, Readability Metrics, or Related Pages features. |
| Code Steps | Native code steps component that makes it easy to create step-by-step code tutorials and guides. | No native code steps component available. |
| Export Options | Enterprise users can export documentation as PDF, making it easy to share and archive documentation. | No PDF export functionality available. |
| Asset Management | All assets are served through a global CDN, ensuring fast loading times and optimal performance worldwide. | Assets are not served through a CDN, which may result in slower loading times depending on the user's location. |
| Team Collaboration | Built-in commenting system allows for seamless collaboration between team members. Technical writers and non-technical team members can easily contribute to documentation. | Collaboration is primarily through Git, which may be challenging for non-technical team members. Comments are handled through GitHub's system, requiring additional context switching. |
| Learning Curve | Intuitive WYSIWYG editor makes it easy for anyone to start creating documentation immediately. No technical knowledge required to get started. For teams that use Git, our bi-directional sync provides the best of both worlds: developers can work in their preferred environment while non-technical team members can contribute through our user-friendly interface. | Requires comprehensive knowledge of Git, markdown, frontmatter, MDX, and HTML, creating a significant barrier to entry for non-developers. The technical stack required makes it challenging for technical writers and other team members to contribute effectively. |
Both DeveloperHub and Mintlify provide the following features:
API References, Custom Domains, Versioning, Search, Multi-Project Support, API Playground, Custom JavaScript, Custom CSS
Pricing
To help you understand the difference in total monthly cost of ownership between DeveloperHub and Mintlify, we provide the following comparison:
| DeveloperHub | Mintlify | |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Plan | Choice between: Not whitelabelled: $59, Whitelabelled: $129 | $150 |
| Full Plan | $199 | $550 |
| Enterprise Plan | Starting from $499 | Custom pricing |
While Mintlify is priced significantly higher, DeveloperHub provides more comprehensive features at a fraction of the cost. DeveloperHub is designed for professional documentation teams who need powerful features without the technical complexity, while Mintlify targets developers who are comfortable with advanced technical writing. Our pricing structure makes professional documentation tools accessible to teams of all sizes.
Switching from Mintlify to DeveloperHub is straightforward. Since Mintlify uses markdown files in Git repositories, you can easily import your markdown content into DeveloperHub. Our team will help you migrate your content and set up your new documentation site.
Read MoreLots of time was saved for our customers and us internally. The ability for us to just send them the link, so they can easily navigate all of our documentation makes it all more cohesive, professional and put together. They can now find the answers they are looking for on their own. By doing that, we are avoiding having multiple calls to go through things. So we get a happy customer and time savings on our end.
Ronny Flaatten
Founder & CEO, CTIntegrations
DeveloperHub saves us a lot of time during the content creation process and simplifies documentation version management. Support for rich media, including videos on our documentation portal, is an added advantage. This makes it easy for customers and developers to quickly understand our product's value proposition and get started.
Anita CJ
Technical Writer, Infoworks
DeveloperHub provide a cloud-based authoring tool that is second to none. Multiple documentation areas with superb presentation from the get-go enable you to create the documentation you envision.
Adam Garrod
Technical Communications Manager
Relax Gaming Group
3 projects later, we do confirm that Developerhub is THE choice for API documentation sites. It helps us to effortlessly create (and more importantly keep it up-to-date!) our evolving API reference, backed by world-class support
Victor Martin
Chief Technology Officer, iBroker
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