Mintlify
AI-native documentation platform that automatically generates 'slash commands' style API documentation with integrated hosting
Overview
Mintlify is a modern documentation platform that combines a WYSIWYG web editor with native AI generation to create professional API documentation or knowledge base without friction and without depending on complex static generators. The Starter plan (free forever) includes a full editor with markdown support, a custom domain, integrated authentication, a native conversational AI assistant and 5,000 AI credits to test automatic documentation generation. The Pro plan ($250/month) adds 5 simultaneous editor seats, 250 AI credits renewed each month, and overage charges at $0.25 per message beyond the included monthly allocation.
Separate AI credit packs exist: from $100/month (10,250 credits) up to $1,000/month (108,500 credits). Enterprise unlocks SAML SSO, granular role-based permissions, custom SLAs and dedicated support with pricing on request. The interface remains English only, with no official French localization announced. The main strength is a turnkey documentation experience without depending on Hugo, Docusaurus or other complex static generators to maintain. The weakness is that free AI credits (5,000) deplete quickly if you use automatic generation regularly to keep documentation up to date, forcing transition to a paid plan for active projects.
Our verdict
Best for product managers or lead developers wanting professional API documentation without going through Hugo, Docusaurus or other static generators: Mintlify handles hosting, design and AI generation in one place. Not for you if you have a very tight budget and your documentation changes infrequently: the free Starter plan suffices for many projects, but free AI credits deplete quickly once you explore automatic generation.