Theneo
Theneo: A collaborative API documentation platform with AI assistance, interactive references, and portal tooling. Ranked #5 of 28 in API Documentation Tools by our editors (8.6/10); pricing: Free plan; best for collaborative teams using AI-assisted documentation.
At a glance
- Editor score8.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forCollaborative teams using AI-assisted documentation
- Free planYes
- Paid from$120/mo
- OpenAPI importYes
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Interactive API Explorer, generated code samples, and API versioning
- AI-assisted descriptions, changelogs, and real-time web editing
- GitHub, Bitbucket, VS Code, Postman, Slack, and Teams integrations
Where it doesn't
- Starter is limited to one public project and two private projects
- Custom domains and advanced access controls start with Business
- Self-hosting, SAML SSO, and custom roles require Enterprise
Our verdict on Theneo
Theneo is an API documentation and developer portal platform for product, engineering, and developer-relations teams. It imports OpenAPI and other API specifications, then supports interactive references, guides, generated code samples, changelogs, versioning, search, collaboration, analytics, and access controls. Its documentation formats include OpenAPI, GraphQL, Postman, gRPC, SOAP, and AsyncAPI. Teams can publish branded portals on the web, while Enterprise also supports self-hosting.
The free Starter Package includes one public project, up to two private projects, up to 20 team members, an Advanced API Explorer, and automated changelog generation. Business costs $120 per workspace per month with annual billing or $150 monthly, adding up to seven projects, up to 50 team members, a custom domain, one developer portal or hub page, and advanced access controls. Growth costs $400 annually billed monthly or $450 monthly, adding custom CSS, analytics and tag management, up to 20 developer portals or hubs, advanced security controls, and Slack and Teams 1:1 support. Enterprise adds self-hosting, SAML SSO, OAuth 2.0, custom roles and permissions, custom integrations, and internal and public portals.
Theneo fits teams that want documentation generation and publishing in one collaborative workspace, especially when AI-assisted endpoint and parameter descriptions, changelog creation, and portal branding are priorities. Its integrations connect documentation workflows with GitHub, Bitbucket, VS Code, Postman, Okta, Microsoft Entra ID, Slack, and Microsoft Teams. Choose it when interactive API references, code samples, versioning, and collaboration matter together. Teams seeking self-hosting or deeper identity and permission controls should plan for Enterprise rather than the lower tiers.
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Theneo fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | $120/mo |
| OpenAPI import | Yes |
| Interactive API reference | Yes |
| Code samples | Yes |
| API versioning | Yes |
| Custom domain | Yes |
| Hosting model | Both |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | SOC 2, ISO 27001, GDPR, SSO/SAML, 2FA |
| Support | Email, Live chat, Docs |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 8 integrations: GitHub, Bitbucket, VS Code, Postman, Okta, Microsoft Entra ID … |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | theneo.io |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
Theneo integrations
Theneo lists 8 integrations on its own site.
- GitHub
- Bitbucket
- VS Code
- Postman
- Okta
- Microsoft Entra ID
- Slack
- Microsoft Teams
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