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ReadMe transforms static API documentation into interactive, personalized developer experiences that drive API adoption and reduce support burden through better documentation.

Last updated Jun 23, 2026 by the ATDb Editorial Team

Founded
2014
HQ
San Francisco, California, United States
Connections
7

At a glance

Employees
11-50
Funding
$12M
6integrations1competitors

About

Leading API documentation platform serving thousands of companies

ReadMe is a developer experience platform that specializes in creating interactive, user-friendly API documentation. The company provides tools that transform static API documentation into dynamic, personalized experiences for developers, featuring interactive API explorers, code examples in multiple languages, and real-time API metrics. ReadMe serves technology companies of all sizes, from startups to enterprises, helping them improve developer adoption and engagement with their APIs through better documentation experiences. The platform integrates with existing development workflows and supports OpenAPI specifications, allowing companies to automatically generate and maintain up-to-date documentation. ReadMe's solution includes features like API key management, user authentication, custom branding, and analytics that provide insights into how developers interact with documentation. The company operates as a subsidiary and continues to serve thousands of companies that rely on APIs as core components of their products and services. ReadMe has established itself as a leading solution in the developer tools space, competing with other documentation platforms by focusing specifically on API documentation needs. The platform emphasizes ease of use, beautiful design, and developer-centric features that reduce friction in API adoption and integration.

Business model

SaaS

Target market

SMB to Enterprise

What they offer

  • Interactive API Documentation

    Dynamic API documentation with interactive API explorers and code examples

  • API Metrics & Analytics

    Insights into how developers use and interact with API documentation

  • Developer Hub

    Centralized portal for all developer resources, guides, and API references

  • API Key Management

    Built-in authentication and API key management for personalized documentation

Key features

OpenAPI/Swagger specification supportInteractive API explorerMulti-language code examplesCustom branding and themingVersion control for documentationSearch functionalityUser authenticationAPI metrics and analyticsSuggested edits from usersChangelog management

Use cases

Creating interactive API documentation for external developersBuilding internal API documentation for engineering teamsImproving API adoption through better developer experienceReducing developer support tickets with comprehensive documentationTracking API usage and documentation engagement metrics

Customer segments

SaaS companies with public APIsFintech platformsE-commerce platformsPayment processorsTechnology startupsEnterprise software companies

Tech & specs

Technology stack

Node.jsReactOpenAPI/SwaggerMarkdownGit

Security & compliance

SOC 2GDPRCCPA

Deployment

Cloud

API

Yes

Corporate history
  1. 2014 · Founded
Connection details
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