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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..png?width=96)
y.gyA modern Bitly alternative for your short linksWhich to pick
Pick Sideko if you want…
- Auto-generated SDKs & docs from OpenAPI
- API documentation
- A free plan to start with (Starter)
- Integrations with Python, Typescript or Ruby (on Sideko's list, not y.gy's)
Pick y.gy if you want…
- Full-featured paid link shortening with QR codes
- The lower starting price: $6/month against $400/month
- Integrations with Custom domains or Open Graph tags (on y.gy's list, not Sideko's)
Side by side
- 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
- Works with
- Sideko:Python, Typescript, Ruby, Rust, Go
- y.gy:Custom domains, Open Graph tags
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.
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.
Sideko vs y.gy FAQ
Is Sideko or y.gy free?+
Sideko has a free plan (Starter); paid plans start at $400/month (Pro). y.gy is paid, from $6/month (Basic), with a free trial.
Which is cheaper, Sideko or y.gy?+
y.gy is cheaper to start with: y.gy's Basic plan ($6/month) against Sideko's Pro plan ($400/month).
Do Sideko and y.gy integrate with the same tools?+
Their integration lists don't overlap: Sideko lists Python, Typescript, Ruby, Rust and 1 more; y.gy lists Custom domains and Open Graph tags.
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