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Routebase

Ch 027.9of 22 API Governance Software
  1. 1Runs onAPI, Linux, Mac, Web, Windows
  2. 2CostsFree plan · free trial · paid from $9/mo
  3. 3Style guide enforcementYes
  4. 4API lintingYes
  5. 5Governed API formatsOpenAPI
  6. 6Lifecycle controlsYes
  7. 7Design review workflowsYes
  8. 8CI/CD integrationYes
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Overview

Routebase is ranked #2 of 22 in API governance software on Specifiction. It runs on API, Linux, macOS, Web, Windows. There is a free plan. A free trial is offered. Paid plans start at $9/mo.

Routebase plans and pricing

All plans
Free Free 1 user · 2 projects · 1,000 mock requests/mo · auto-generated docs portal · OpenAPI import & export routebase.dev · 1 Oct 2026
Starter $9/mo billed annually unlimited users · 10 projects · 10,000 mock requests/mo · scheduled test runs · email support routebase.dev · 1 Oct 2026
Pro $19/mo billed annually unlimited projects & specs · 100,000 mock requests/mo · Git branching & merge requests · governance & security scanning · monitoring & alerts · custom docs domain routebase.dev · 1 Oct 2026
Enterprise $39/mo billed annually 25 seats minimum · SAML SSO & SCIM provisioning · unlimited mock requests & monitors · audit log export · dedicated support & SLA routebase.dev · 1 Oct 2026

Compared on API governance software

Free plan
Yesroutebase.dev
Style guide enforcement
Yesroutebase.dev
API linting
Yesroutebase.dev
Governed API formats
OpenAPIroutebase.dev
Lifecycle controls
Yesroutebase.dev
Design review workflows
Yesroutebase.dev
CI/CD integration
Yesroutebase.dev
Access control level
enterpriseroutebase.dev

Facts

API lifecycle
Routebase provides API design, mocking, testing, documentation, monitoring and MCP capabilities from one living specification.routebase.dev · 1 Oct 2026
API design
Its visual editor supports designing OpenAPI specifications with endpoints, schemas and versions.routebase.dev · 1 Oct 2026
Generated artifacts
Publishing a specification version generates the documentation portal and mock server, while tests and monitors validate that version.routebase.dev · 1 Oct 2026
Monitoring
Scheduled monitors validate live API responses against the specification and flag divergences with field-level differences.routebase.dev · 1 Oct 2026
MCP server
Routebase includes a native Model Context Protocol server so agents can design, lint and test APIs through the same interface.routebase.dev · 1 Oct 2026
Integrations
Integrations include event-driven webhooks, Slack and Microsoft Teams alerts, scoped API keys and MCP access for AI agents.docs.routebase.dev · 1 Oct 2026
Security scanning
The Pro plan includes governance and security scanning, and Routebase documentation describes scanning against the OWASP API Security Top 10.routebase.dev · 1 Oct 2026
Data residency
Workspace data can be hosted in either the European Union or the United States, selected when the workspace is created.routebase.dev · 1 Oct 2026
Hosting model
Routebase is a hosted service in the EU or US and does not offer an on-premise or self-hosted edition.routebase.dev · 1 Oct 2026
Desktop and CLI
A native desktop app is available for macOS 10.15+ and Windows 10 or later, and the MCP CLI provides macOS, Windows and Linux builds.routebase.dev · 1 Oct 2026
Supported customers
The terms state that the service is directed exclusively at businesses, self-employed persons and freelancers acting commercially.routebase.dev · 1 Oct 2026
Availability
The production service provides an average availability of 99% per calendar year under the terms.routebase.dev · 1 Oct 2026
Support
Starter includes email support, while Enterprise includes dedicated support and an SLA.routebase.dev · 1 Oct 2026
OpenAPI migration
The Free plan includes OpenAPI import and export, and Routebase documentation describes importing OpenAPI YAML or JSON files.routebase.dev · 1 Oct 2026

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