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Sideko vs Trails
Sideko generates SDKs and API docs, while Trails produces step-by-step UI guides with video.
SidekoYour API - easy to consume 😎. Generate and publish SDKs + Documentation in seconds.
TrailsThe easiest way to document your processSide by side
- What it is
- Sideko:Sideko generates and publishes SDKs, docs, and mock servers from OpenAPI specs in seconds.
- Trails:Trails lets you record workflows and automatically creates step-by-step guides with annotated screenshots and AI-generated videos.
- Best for
- Sideko:Auto-generated SDKs & docs from OpenAPI
- Trails:AI-generated video guides
- Who it’s for
- Sideko:API product teams and developers who need fast, reliable SDKs and docs.
- Trails:Product, support, HR, and engineering teams that need quick, visual documentation.
- Pricing
- Sideko:Freemium
- Trails:Freemium
- Plans
- Sideko:Starter $0 per month · Pro $400 per month (billed annually)
- Trails:Creator $29 per month · Team $49 per month
- Open source
- Sideko:Yes, 1 GitHub stars
- Trails:—
- Works with
- Sideko:Python, Typescript, Ruby, Rust, Go
- Trails:Chrome extension, Zendesk, Knowledge bases
- DevHunt upvotes
- Sideko:81
- Trails:5
- Launched on DevHunt
- Sideko:Jan 2024
- Trails:Aug 2025
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.
Trails features
- Browser & Desktop Capture. Record processes via Chrome extension, desktop app, or upload videos.
- AI Video Generation. Automatically creates polished training videos with AI voiceover.
- Annotated Step-by-Step Guides. Turns recordings into searchable guides with highlighted screenshots.
- Export & Embed. Export guides to PDF/HTML/Markdown or embed in knowledge bases and help desks.
- Security Controls. SOC 2 Type II, SAML SSO, role-based permissions, on-device redaction.
- Collaboration. Private/team guides, version history, and role-based access for multiple users.
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