Counting docs, SDKs, MCP servers, seats, projects, AI credits, and add-ons before they know whether the generated output works.
Pricing comparison
SDK generator pricing should be easy to understand.
Most tools price by SDK, language, generator, site, seat, or add-on. Bloom pricing is simpler: start free, then pay by API project.
Pricing table
Public pricing signals.
| Provider | Pricing signal | Bloom read | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless | Free generator tier; paid plans commonly evaluated per generator | Good DX, generator counting is harder to explain | Source |
| Fern | $0 docs hobby; $150/mo docs team; SDK pricing needs verification | Strong docs+SDK competitor | Source |
| Speakeasy | Free SDK tier; public comparison claims $600/mo per language | OpenAPI-native, strong generator | Source |
| APIMatic | $10-$15 starter; $300/mo/language basic | Long-running SDK + portal player | Source |
| ReadMe | $0 starter; $250/mo pro; $3000+/mo enterprise | Docs-first with add-ons | Source |
| Mintlify | $0 hobby; $250/mo pro; enterprise custom | Docs-first and AI-native positioning | Source |
| Bump.sh | $50/mo basic; $250/mo pro | API docs and changelog strength | Source |
| GitBook | $65/site premium; $249/site ultimate plus users | General docs platform | Source |
Pricing
Why pricing gets confusing
Pricing pages that hide the real migration cost behind sales calls.
Free tiers that generate something but do not help with release readiness.
Details
Bloom recommendation
Free report and preview generation.
$199/month per API project for hosted docs and two live SDK languages.
$99/month for each extra live SDK after it is published.
$499/month per API project for five live SDKs, repo sync, release checks, and publishing readiness.
Enterprise custom for private workers, SSO, SLAs, and migration help.
Example output
Bloom pricing is designed around API projects, not tool sprawl.
One API project with two live SDKs included.
Five live SDKs, repo sync, release checks, and publishing readiness.
Only charged after a live SDK is published, not during testing.
Pricing stays simple even when docs and SDKs grow.
| Example | Why it matters | Current result |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Combines live SDK cost basis with simpler per-API-project packaging. | Launch $199/mo, Scale $499/mo, extra live SDKs $99/mo. |
| Billing catalog | Defines Free, Launch, Scale, and Enterprise plans. | Checkout and customer portal wiring are part of the launch plan. |
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