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Prim+RPC vs Sideko
Sideko generates SDKs/documentation, Prim+RPC provides runtime RPC without SDKs.
Prim+RPCA bridge between JavaScript environments.
SidekoYour API - easy to consume 😎. Generate and publish SDKs + Documentation in seconds.Which to pick
Pick Prim+RPC if you want…
- Transport-agnostic JavaScript RPC
- A free, open-source tool
- Integrations with Node, Deno or Bun (on Prim+RPC's list, not Sideko's)
Pick Sideko if you want…
- Auto-generated SDKs & docs from OpenAPI
- API SDK generation
- Integrations with Python, Typescript or Ruby (on Sideko's list, not Prim+RPC's)
Side by side
- What it is
- Prim+RPC:Prim+RPC provides type-safe, transport-agnostic RPC/IPC for JavaScript environments.
- Sideko:Sideko generates and publishes SDKs, docs, and mock servers from OpenAPI specs in seconds.
- Best for
- Prim+RPC:Transport-agnostic JavaScript RPC
- Sideko:Auto-generated SDKs & docs from OpenAPI
- Who it’s for
- Prim+RPC:JavaScript developers needing simple client-server function calls.
- Sideko:API product teams and developers who need fast, reliable SDKs and docs.
- Pricing
- Prim+RPC:Open source
- Sideko:Freemium
- Plans
- Prim+RPC:—
- Sideko:Starter $0 per month · Pro $400 per month (billed annually)
- Open source
- Prim+RPC:Yes, 110 GitHub stars
- Sideko:—
- Works with
- Prim+RPC:Node, Deno, Bun, Express, Fastify, Hono, Next.js, Remix
- Sideko:Python, Typescript, Ruby, Rust, Go
Prim+RPC features
- Type-safe calls. Full TypeScript or JSDoc typings are generated at runtime.
- Zero client generation. Functions are called directly without a build step.
- Transport agnostic. Works over HTTP, WebSocket, Web Workers, processes, etc.
- Framework agnostic. Integrates with Express, Fastify, Hono, Next.js, Deno, Bun and more.
- File & Blob support. Upload and download files without extra handling.
- Batching. Multiple RPC calls can be combined into a single request.
- Custom serialization. Plug-in JSON handlers for Dates, RegExps, Errors, etc.
- Error propagation. Server errors are thrown directly on the client.
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.
Prim+RPC vs Sideko FAQ
Is Prim+RPC or Sideko free?+
Prim+RPC is free and open source. Sideko has a free plan (Starter); paid plans start at $400/month (Pro).
Which is cheaper, Prim+RPC or Sideko?+
Prim+RPC is free, so it costs less. Sideko starts at $400/month (Pro).
Is Prim+RPC or Sideko open source?+
Prim+RPC is open source (doseofted/prim-rpc on GitHub, Apache-2.0 license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Sideko.
Do Prim+RPC and Sideko integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Prim+RPC lists Node, Deno, Bun, Express and 9 more; Sideko lists Python, Typescript, Ruby, Rust and 1 more.
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