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Metatype vs Sideko

Sideko generates SDKs and docs for existing APIs; Metatype creates the APIs themselves via typegraphs.
MetatypeBuild backend components with WASM, Typescript and Python, no matter where and how your (legacy) systems are!SidekoYour API - easy to consume 😎. Generate and publish SDKs + Documentation in seconds.

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What it is
Metatype:Metatype is an open-source declarative platform to author and deploy APIs using TypeScript, Python, Rust and WASM.
Sideko:Sideko generates and publishes SDKs, docs, and mock servers from OpenAPI specs in seconds.
Best for
Metatype:Declarative API development with type-safe graphs
Sideko:Auto-generated SDKs & docs from OpenAPI
Who it’s for
Metatype:Developers building backend services, APIs, and integrations across legacy systems.
Sideko:API product teams and developers who need fast, reliable SDKs and docs.
Pricing
Metatype:Open source
Sideko:Freemium
Plans
Metatype:—
Sideko:Starter $0 per month · Pro $400 per month (billed annually)
Open source
Metatype:Yes, 407 GitHub stars
Sideko:Yes, 1 GitHub stars
Works with
Metatype:TypeScript, Python, Rust
Sideko:Python, Typescript, Ruby, Rust, Go
DevHunt upvotes
Metatype:37
Sideko:81
Launched on DevHunt
Metatype:Jun 2024
Sideko:Jan 2024

Metatype features

  • Typegraphs. Programmable virtual graphs that describe all stack components and enable type-safe API composition.
  • Typegate. GraphQL/REST composition engine that compiles, optimizes, caches queries and enforces auth policies.
  • Meta CLI. Live-reloading CLI for one-command deployment to Metatype cloud or self-hosted instances.
  • Multi-language support. Write backend components in TypeScript, Python or Rust and run them via WebAssembly.
  • Reusable components. Install third-party dependencies as reusable modules within typegraphs.
  • Open-source & extensible. Hosted on GitHub with community contributions and a permissive MPL-2.0 license.
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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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