RapidAPI vs Stoplight comparison

RapidAPI and Stoplight are both solutions in the API Management category. RapidAPI is ranked #36, while Stoplight is ranked #44. RapidAPI holds a 0.6% mindshare in APIM, compared to Stoplight’s 0.3% mindshare.

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between RapidAPI and Stoplight based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

RapidAPI

Ranking in API Management

36th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Stoplight

Ranking in API Management

44th

Average Rating

0.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the API Management category, the mindshare of RapidAPI is 0.6%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Stoplight is 0.3%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

API Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
RapidAPI	0.6%
Stoplight	0.3%
Other	99.1%

API Management

Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

20%

Outsourcing Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

14%

Government

No data available

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

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Overview

RapidAPI is the world’s largest API marketplace where over half a million developers find and connect to thousands of public APIs.

RapidAPI

We're the platform to design, test, mock, & document APIs. Leading with a design-first approach saves time, saves money, & promotes creativity.

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Sample Customers

Hyatt, Cisco, Delta, SAP, NYU, Reddit

Chargify, Tivo, Telus, Arkea, Amadeus

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