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About Routebase
What is Routebase?
Routebase is an API lifecycle management platform that lets you design, mock, test, document, and govern your APIs from a single OpenAPI spec. Instead of juggling separate tools and keeping docs in sync, Routebase makes the spec the single source of truth. It includes a visual editor, automatic mock server, test suites, docs portal, and a built-in MCP server for AI agents.
Problem it solves
APIs get messy: specs drift, docs go stale, tests break, and agents can't access your endpoints safely. Routebase solves this by tying everything to one living spec. When you change the contract, mocks, tests, and docs update automatically. This removes manual sync work and lets frontend and backend teams build in parallel from day one.
Who is it for?
Routebase is for API-first product teams, platform engineers, and developer experience leads who want to operationalize the whole API lifecycle. It's also useful for teams adopting AI agents because each workspace ships an MCP server with 80+ tools, letting agents discover, call, and test APIs under team permissions. It's not for individuals who just need a simple REST client or a one-off mock.
Real use cases
Teams use Routebase to design a new API contract before writing code, spin up mocked endpoints so frontend and backend work in parallel, run scheduled test suites against dev and production environments, publish developer docs that never drift, and let AI agents interact with their APIs safely. Pricing starts at $9 per user per month (annual billing), with a free tier and a 14-day Pro trial.
Key features
- Visual API designer — Build OpenAPI specs via a visual editor with reusable schemas, spec branches, and governance rules.
- Auto-generated mock server — Spin up a realistic mock from your spec with custom rules and proxy mode; frontend and backend build in parallel.
- Test suites & scheduled runs — Define assertions and run automated tests against any environment; the spec defines what passing means.
- Docs portal that never drifts — Publish multi-language docs (cURL, JavaScript, Python, C#, etc.) generated from the spec; custom domains supported.
- Built-in MCP server — Every workspace ships an MCP server with 80+ lifecycle tools; AI agents can design, lint, and test your APIs under team-scoped permissions.
- Governance & security scanning — Analyze spec quality, security, test coverage, and architecture metrics from one dashboard.
- Git branching & merge requests — Manage spec changes like code with branching and merge requests (Pro plan).
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Routebase Pricing
Routebase pricing: from $9/user/mo.
Free
$0 forever. 1 user, 2 projects, 1,000 mock requests/mo, auto-generated docs portal, OpenAPI import/export.
Starter
$9 per user/month (annual billing). Unlimited users, 10 projects, 10,000 mock requests/mo, scheduled test runs, email support. Start 14-day trial.
Pro (Most popular)
$19 per user/month (annual billing). Unlimited projects & specs, 100,000 mock requests/mo, Git branching & merge requests, governance & security scanning, monitoring & alerts, custom domain for docs portal. Start 14-day trial.
Enterprise
$39 per user/month (annual billing). 25 seats minimum, self-service, no sales call. Includes SAML SSO & SCIM provisioning, unlimited mock requests & monitors, audit log export, dedicated support & SLA.
All plans come with a 14-day Pro trial — no credit card required. Prices exclude VAT.
Frequently asked questions
What is Routebase used for?
Routebase is an API lifecycle management platform. It helps teams design OpenAPI specs, generate mocks, run tests, publish docs, and enable AI agents to work with their APIs — all from one source of truth.
How much does Routebase cost?
Routebase has a free forever plan (1 user, 2 projects, 1,000 mock requests/mo). Paid plans start at $9 per user/month (Starter, billed annually) and scale to $19 (Pro) and $39 (Enterprise) per user/month. A 14-day Pro trial is available without a credit card.
Does Routebase offer a free trial?
Yes. Every account starts with a 14-day Pro trial — no credit card required. After the trial, you can continue with the free plan or choose a paid tier.
Is Routebase good for AI agents?
Yes. Routebase ships a built-in MCP server with 80+ tools covering design, mock, test, docs, and governance. Agents can discover, call, and test your APIs under your team's permissions without writing glue code.
What are the top alternatives to Routebase?
Common alternatives include Postman (API testing and collaboration), Stoplight (design-first API tooling), ReadMe (API docs), and SwaggerHub (API design and governance). Routebase differentiates with a unified lifecycle and built-in MCP server for AI agents.
What are Routebase's main limitations?
The free plan is limited to 2 projects and 1,000 mock requests per month. The Starter plan lacks some advanced features like Git branching, security scanning, and custom domains — those come with the Pro plan. Also, the Enterprise plan requires a 25-seat minimum.
