Mintlify Starter plan

Mintlify is a documentation platform for product and API docs. Its Starter plan is free forever, with hosting, a custom domain and up to 5 editor seats.

MintlifyUpdated monthly · checked 24 h ago

Mintlify Starter plan is a developer tools perk from Mintlify, offering a free Starter plan (5 editor seats), with no funding required.

Value
Free
Who qualifies
No funding needed
Benefit type
Free plan

Get new Developer Tools programs by email

Get an email if Mintlify Starter plan closes, changes its offer or sets a deadline. Also every new Developer Tools program as it opens. Unsubscribe in one click.

While you apply

Also useful for building and shipping apps

Applying to Mintlify takes a few minutes. Referral links, picked for fit and ordered by fit (70%) and what a signup earns us (30%), at no cost to you. They never change this page's ranking.

What you get

Inside Mintlify Starter plan

  • The Starter plan is free forever and includes hosting, a custom domain, the web editor, authentication, an MCP server, the API playground, and up to 5 editor seats.
  • Pro, with unlimited editor seats and the AI features, is $450 a month billed annually or $540 a month billed monthly.
  • Venture-backed startups that qualify can apply to the Startup Program for 50% off Pro for 12 months.
Eligibility

Who it's for

Funding / backing
No funding needed
Geography
Global
Recurring / expiry
Free plan with no time limit.
Other requirements
The Starter plan has up to 5 editor seats. AI features are part of Pro and Enterprise, not Starter.
How to claim

How to apply for Mintlify Starter plan

Steps to apply
  1. 1Sign up free on mintlify.com.
  2. 2No application is needed.
Good to know: Plans read on mintlify.com/pricing on October 28, 2026.
Value is the headline maximum Mintlify advertises. What your company actually receives depends on your eligibility and how you use the program, and terms can change. A comparison, not endorsed by the programs listed. A link labeled as a referral link may earn us a commission, and a program labeled Same owner comes from the company that runs StartupPerks. Confirm current terms on the provider's page.
Through your bank or card

Other ways to get a deal on Mintlify

Ramp gives its customers a deal on Mintlify. It is separate from Mintlify Starter plan, with its own conditions, and partners usually allow one startup deal per company, so compare who qualifies before you apply.

Read from each platform's own perks page on or after October 28, 2026.

Questions

Mintlify Starter plan: common questions

Is Mintlify free?

Yes, Mintlify can be used for free. Free Starter plan (5 editor seats). As stated on Mintlify's own page, linked on this page.

Who qualifies for Mintlify Starter plan?

Mintlify Starter plan is open to any startup, with no funding required. The Starter plan has up to 5 editor seats. AI features are part of Pro and Enterprise, not Starter.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Mintlify Starter plan?

No. Mintlify Starter plan is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Mintlify Starter plan?

Sign up free on mintlify.com. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use Mintlify Starter plan, and does it expire?

Free plan with no time limit.

Is Mintlify Starter plan available outside the US?

Mintlify Starter plan is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

Free documentation tools, comparedMintlify's free plan next to every other free docs toolWhat each docs tool gives you free today, its main limit and what the first paid plan costs, read from each provider's own page.
Related

Programs like Mintlify Starter plan

Compared side by side in Best Developer Tools for Startups.

Are you from Mintlify, or did you spot something out of date? Send us an update or show it to more founders.

Show this listing on your own site with a badge.