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Ellie Docs vs Deft

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Ellie Docs compared with Deft
DetailEllie Docs logo Ellie DocsDeft logo Deft
What it doesHelp docs that write themselves from your code AI writing that doesn't sound like AI
StageNot given Not given
Founded2023 Not given
Based inNot given Not given
Pricing modelFreemium Freemium
PricingFree: $0 forever. Starter: $39 per month ($468 billed yearly). Growth: $99 per month ($1,188 billed yearly). Scale: $279 per month ($3,348 billed yearly). All paid plans include a 14-day free trial of Growth. Founding customers: 50% off first year on paid plans. Free plan with 2 requests per day; Basic $15/mo (200 generations/month); Pro $49/mo (800 generations/month); Premium $99/mo (2,000 generations/month); API: $2.50 per million input tokens, $12 per million output and thinking tokens, rounded up to nearest cent with 1 cent minimum per request.
Key features
  • Drafts help centre articles from code
  • Flags stale articles on merged pull requests
  • Generates changelog from merged PRs
  • Publishes API reference without OpenAPI spec
  • AI answers on help centre
  • Imports existing documentation
  • Integrates with Claude and Cursor via MCP
  • Links claims back to source code
  • Draft review before publishing
  • Distribution fine-tuning for natural writing output
  • Browser-based console for generating and rewriting
  • Server-to-server API with /v1/generate endpoint
  • Specialized agents for SEO, rewriting, and copyediting
  • Custom model training on company style
  • Generation history and public share links
  • AI advising for AI transformation and strategy
  • Lightweight metrics and checking tools in editor
What makes it different
  • Writes documentation directly from your code, not manual files
  • Keeps docs accurate by flagging stale articles on each merged PR
  • Captures real screenshots of your app rather than generic mockups
  • Generates API reference automatically without an OpenAPI spec
  • Works with apps built using no-code tools like Lovable, Bolt or v0
  • Trained on human prose to eliminate repetitive AI patterns and 'LLM slop'
  • More creative and varied output than general-purpose AI assistants
  • Custom models trained on your company's specific writing style
  • Preserves author's intent and voice without hallucinations
  • Usage-based API pricing with no charges for failed generations
Community votes00
DR (Domain Rating by Ahrefs)37 no change since last check9 no change since last check
Trust Flow (Majestic)97
Citation Flow (Majestic)3724
Referring domains (Majestic)60340

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