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Baklava vs Sideko

Sideko generates SDKs and docs from code, not from test suites.
BaklavaAPI Docs That Can't LieSidekoYour API - easy to consume 😎. Generate and publish SDKs + Documentation in seconds.

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What it is
Baklava:Baklava generates API documentation directly from your routing tests, ensuring docs stay in sync with code.
Sideko:Sideko generates and publishes SDKs, docs, and mock servers from OpenAPI specs in seconds.
Best for
Baklava:Test-driven API documentation
Sideko:Auto-generated SDKs & docs from OpenAPI
Who it’s for
Baklava:Scala backend developers using Pekko HTTP or http4s.
Sideko:API product teams and developers who need fast, reliable SDKs and docs.
Pricing
Baklava:Open source
Sideko:Freemium
Plans
Baklava:—
Sideko:Starter $0 per month · Pro $400 per month (billed annually)
Open source
Baklava:Yes, 11 GitHub stars
Sideko:Yes, 1 GitHub stars
Works with
Baklava:Pekko HTTP, http4s, ScalaTest, Specs2, MUnit, Scala 2.13
Sideko:Python, Typescript, Ruby, Rust, Go
DevHunt upvotes
Baklava:3
Sideko:81
Launched on DevHunt
Baklava:Sep 2026
Sideko:Jan 2024

Baklava features

  • Docs from tests. Capture paths, methods, params, security and responses from your test suite to auto-generate docs.
  • Multiple output formats. Export OpenAPI 3.0, SwaggerUI, HTML, TypeScript contracts (ts-rest, Zod), Postman, sttp and more.
  • Zero-config integration. Add a dependency and Baklava discovers the format automatically, no separate spec files needed.
  • Works with popular Scala stacks. Supports Pekko HTTP, http4s, ScalaTest, Specs2 and MUnit on Scala 2.13 or 3.
  • SBT plugin. Run `sbt test` and documentation is generated in `target/baklava/`.
  • Open source license. Released under Apache 2.0, free to use and modify.
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Sideko features

  • SDK Generator. Creates production-ready SDKs in supported languages with tests and error handling.
  • Automatic Maintenance. Detects OpenAPI changes and regenerates SDKs, docs, and tests automatically.
  • API Documentation Builder. Builds interactive docs with MDX components, content spaces, and custom themes.
  • Instant Mock Servers. Provides mock servers for rapid API prototyping and testing.
  • OpenAPI Linting & Validation. Validates specs and reports linting issues to ensure quality.
  • Enterprise Features. Includes private APIs, SSO, SOC 2 Type II compliance, and generated CLIs.
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