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BadgeRelay vs ApiNotes

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BadgeRelay compared with ApiNotes
DetailBadgeRelay logo BadgeRelayApiNotes logo ApiNotes
What it doesPublish directory badges without redeploying API documentation tool with automatic changelogs and breaking-change detection
StageNot given Not given
FoundedNot given Not given
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Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: $0/mo (1 website, 10 active badges, includes Powered by BadgeRelay attribution). Portfolio: $6/mo (10 websites, 100 active badges, removes attribution). Studio: $12/mo (50 websites, unlimited active badges, removes attribution). Yearly billing saves two months. Starter: Free (1 API, public only, up to 25 subscribers); Team: $19/month (5 APIs, unlimited subscribers)
Key features
  • Server-rendered embed for crawler visibility
  • Instant badge updates without redeployment
  • Multiple layout options (row, carousel, compact)
  • Works with Next.js and static sites
  • One-line code installation
  • Backlink preservation for directory verification
  • Attribution removal on paid plans
  • Automatic API Changelog Generation
  • Breaking-Change Detection & Diffs
  • Interactive REST API Documentation
  • OpenAPI 3.1, 3.0 & Swagger 2.0 Support
  • Code Examples in 10+ Languages
  • Custom Domain Support
  • GitHub Integration
  • OpenAPI Validator
  • Spec Diff Tool
  • cURL to OpenAPI Converter
What makes it different
  • Separate badges from codebase to avoid repeated footer edits
  • Manage all badges from one dashboard across multiple products
  • Changes go live instantly without site redeploy
  • Server-side rendering ensures crawlers see badges
  • Auto-written changelog with breaking-change alerts on every spec update
  • 80% cheaper than Stoplight and ReadMe
  • 5-minute setup with no complex configuration
  • Interactive API testing built into documentation
  • Automatic subscriber notifications on spec changes
Free planNot given Not given
Open sourceNot given Not given
PlatformsNot given Not given
Public APINot given Not given
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)26 no change since last check25 −1 (down) since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)910
Citation Flow (Majestic)1826
Referring domains (Majestic)4365

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