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Prim+RPC vs Sideko

Sideko generates SDKs/documentation, Prim+RPC provides runtime RPC without SDKs.

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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:Yes, 1 GitHub stars
Works with
Prim+RPC:Node, Deno, Bun, Express, Fastify, Hono, Next.js, Remix
Sideko:Python, Typescript, Ruby, Rust, Go
DevHunt upvotes
Prim+RPC:9
Sideko:81
Launched on DevHunt
Prim+RPC:Jan 2023
Sideko:Jan 2024

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.

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