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Mintlify vs WTFM
Mintlify is a hosted documentation platform, while WTFM is a local CLI that auto-generates docs from code with screenshots.
MintlifyDeveloper documentation platform
WTFMWrite the F***ing Manual. Your agent writes the user docsWhich to pick
Pick Mintlify if you want…
- Self-updating AI-native docs
- Hosted docs platform
- Integrations with OAuth, JWT or SSO (on Mintlify's list, not WTFM's)
Pick WTFM if you want…
- User guides with auto-generated screenshots
- A free tool
- Integrations with Claude Code, Codex or SupportPages.io (on WTFM's list, not Mintlify's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Mintlify:Mintlify is a developer documentation platform that auto-updates docs with AI and supports agent-native features.
- WTFM:WTFM is a free open-source CLI plugin for Claude Code or Codex that generates end-user documentation with screenshots from your source code.
- Best for
- Mintlify:Self-updating AI-native docs
- WTFM:User guides with auto-generated screenshots
- Who it’s for
- Mintlify:Product teams, developers, and enterprises building AI agents.
- WTFM:Developers who want to auto-generate user guides for their apps without manual screenshots.
- Pricing
- Mintlify:Freemium
- WTFM:Free
- Plans
- Mintlify:Starter $0 · Pro $45 per month
- WTFM:—
- Works with
- Mintlify:OAuth, JWT, SSO, API playground, Git sync
- WTFM:Claude Code, Codex, SupportPages.io, macOS, Linux, WSL on Windows
Mintlify features
- Self-updating knowledge. AI keeps documentation current as code changes.
- Agent-native platform. Docs can be queried by AI agents via built-in assistant.
- Collaborative web editor. Team members edit docs together in a browser.
- Custom domain & SEO. Publish docs on your own domain with SEO optimizations.
- Authentication & SSO. Supports password, OAuth, JWT and enterprise SSO.
- Analytics & insights. Track usage, search, and agent interactions.
- Integrations & webhooks. Connect docs to external systems via APIs and webhooks.
- Automations & preview deployments. Automate updates and preview changes before publishing.
WTFM features
- Source-driven docs. Writes step-by-step guides by reading routes, templates and CSS from the code.
- Screenshot rendering. Creates PNG screenshots from HTML mockups of the UI using a local headless Chromium.
- Plain Markdown output. Exports each guide as an index.md with accompanying images for easy versioning.
- Pre-save validation. Checks structure, copy and screenshot accuracy before saving the article.
- Agent integration. Works with Claude Code or Codex using your existing subscription and model settings.
- Local-first operation. Runs entirely on your machine; no account required unless you publish to SupportPages.io.
Mintlify vs WTFM FAQ
Is Mintlify or WTFM free?+
Mintlify has a free plan (Starter); paid plans start at $45/month (Pro). WTFM is free.
Which is cheaper, Mintlify or WTFM?+
WTFM is free, so it costs less. Mintlify starts at $45/month (Pro).
Do Mintlify and WTFM integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Mintlify lists OAuth, JWT, SSO, API playground and 1 more; WTFM lists Claude Code, Codex, SupportPages.io, macOS and 2 more.
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