Google API Linter vs SpecLayer
| Google API Linter | SpecLayer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | $29/mo |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | self-hosted | api, Web |
| Style guide enforcement | Yes | Yes |
| API linting | Yes | Yes |
| Governed API formats | Protocol Buffers | OpenAPI |
| CI/CD integration | Yes | Yes |
| Free plan | — | Yes |
| Lifecycle controls | — | Yes |
| Access control level | — | enterprise |
Both are listed in Best API Governance Software. On Specifiction, SpecLayer scores higher on our published basis.