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Sideko vs y.gy

API SDK generation, not link shortening or QR codes.
SidekoYour API - easy to consume 😎. Generate and publish SDKs + Documentation in seconds.y.gyA modern Bitly alternative for your short links

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What it is
Sideko:Sideko generates and publishes SDKs, docs, and mock servers from OpenAPI specs in seconds.
y.gy:y.gy is a paid link shortener that also creates QR codes, provides analytics and bot protection.
Best for
Sideko:Auto-generated SDKs & docs from OpenAPI
y.gy:Full-featured paid link shortening with QR codes
Who it’s for
Sideko:API product teams and developers who need fast, reliable SDKs and docs.
y.gy:Marketers, engineers and power users who need branded short links and detailed tracking.
Pricing
Sideko:Freemium
y.gy:Paid
Plans
Sideko:Starter $0 per month · Pro $400 per month (billed annually)
y.gy:Basic $6/month per month · Advanced $15/month per month · Pro $60/month per month
Open source
Sideko:Yes, 1 GitHub stars
y.gy:—
Works with
Sideko:Python, Typescript, Ruby, Rust, Go
y.gy:Custom domains, Open Graph tags
DevHunt upvotes
Sideko:81
y.gy:13
Launched on DevHunt
Sideko:Jan 2024
y.gy:Jan 2023

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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y.gy features

  • Custom domains. Use your own domain for short links and QR codes.
  • QR code generation. Create customizable QR codes (color, background) for each link.
  • Analytics dashboard. View clicks, geography, devices, referrers and traffic history.
  • Bot & spam protection. Add preview pages, CAPTCHA or password protection to links.
  • Device-based redirects. Set different destination URLs for Android, iOS and desktop users.
  • API access. Create and retrieve links programmatically, including QR code SVG/PNG.
  • Multi-user teams. Pro plan adds team administration for collaborative link management.
  • Open Graph support. Add custom title, image and description for social media previews.
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