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Scalar pricing, compared for API teams.

Scalar is now a direct docs + SDK + API client + MCP entrant. Sourced is narrower around migration-safe SDK/docs previews, free hosted docs review sites, and release readiness. On this page: where each pricing model fits.

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Unlimited previews and up to 2 hosted docs review sites. No credit card required.

  • SourcePublic pricing
  • SourcedAPI-project pricing
  • UpdateVerified Aug 2026
  • AffiliationIndependent

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What it actually costs to ship

Pricing verified August 2026. Scalar moves quickly; verify add-on and credit limits before quoting.

Sourced

Sourced Free + Launch

$0 -> $99free previews, then per API project

Unlimited previews and up to 2 hosted docs review sites free; Launch adds two live SDKs and production release workflows.

  • Up to 2 hosted noindex docs review sites free
  • Two live SDKs on Launch
  • Compatibility report vs current SDK
  • Release readiness before registry or domain writes
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Scalar

Scalar

$0 docsSDK languages listed as paid add-ons

Modern docs, API client, SDK generator, and MCP platform with public add-on pricing.

  • Hosted OpenAPI docs on Free
  • Built-in API client
  • SDK language add-ons
  • Agent/MCP credit model
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Where Scalar is strong

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Polished OpenAPI docs and API client surface.

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Publicly visible SDK language add-on pricing.

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MCP and agent positioning are first-class.

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Where Sourced is different

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Sourced includes hosted docs review sites free before any payment.

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Compatibility reports and Stainless migration import are built around switching risk.

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Pricing is by API project for docs + SDKs + go-live checks, not by each generated target.