> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://help.draftable.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# What kind of Draftable user are you?

> Find the right documentation path based on whether you're an end user or an administrator deploying Draftable.

Different people use Draftable in different ways. Whether you're here to learn how to compare documents or you're setting up Draftable for your whole team, we've got you covered.

Pick your path below and we'll point you in the right direction!

## Draftable Legal

Our enterprise solution for law firms and legal teams.

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  <Card title="I'm an end user and want to learn" icon="user" href="/hc/en-us/articles/How-to-use-this-academy" iconType="solid">
    **Lawyers, paralegals, and legal professionals.** Learn how to run comparisons, create redlines, and make the most of Draftable Legal in your daily work.
  </Card>

  <Card title="I'm an administrator and need to deploy/configure" icon="user-gear" href="/hc/en-us/articles/Complete-deployment-guide" iconType="solid">
    **IT admins and legal ops teams.** Get guidance on deploying Draftable Legal, configuring Group Policy, setting up DMS integrations, and managing your rollout.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Draftable Business

Our straightforward comparison tool for teams and individuals.

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  <Card title="I'm an end user and want to learn" icon="user" href="/hc/en-us/articles/10301668955673-Draftable-Business-Quick-Start-Guide" iconType="solid">
    **Business professionals and teams.** Get started quickly with our Quick Start Guide and learn how to compare documents in the side-by-side viewer.
  </Card>

  <Card title="I'm an administrator and need to deploy/configure" icon="user-gear" href="/hc/en-us/articles/6142316169625-Enterprise-deployment-options" iconType="solid">
    **IT admins and team leads.** Learn about enterprise deployment options, Group Policy configuration, and license management.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Draftable API

Our cloud-hosted REST API for developers who want to integrate document comparison into their applications.

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  <Card title="Documentation in our Knowledge base" icon="book" href="/hc/en-us/articles/43677873463705-Checking-Draftable-API-Status" iconType="solid">
    Check API status, learn about document privacy, and explore features within our knowledge base.
  </Card>

  <Card title="API Reference & Guides" icon="code" href="https://api.draftable.com/introduction" iconType="solid">
    Dive into our full API documentation with endpoint references, code examples, and integration guides.
  </Card>
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## Draftable API Self-Hosted

Our self-hosted comparison API for enterprises that need to keep document data within their own infrastructure.

<Note>
  **v3 is our latest version** with improved performance and easier deployment. **v2 is our legacy version** and remains available for existing deployments.
</Note>

### Understanding the API

Before deploying your own instance, we recommend exploring how the Draftable API works using our cloud-hosted documentation. The API workflow is similar enough between cloud and self-hosted that you can test your code and understand the API patterns before setting up your own infrastructure.

<Card title="API Reference & Guides" icon="code" href="https://api.draftable.com/introduction" iconType="solid" horizontal>
  Explore endpoint references, test API calls, and understand the comparison workflow. This applies to both v2 and v3 self-hosted deployments.
</Card>

### Deployment guides

Ready to deploy? Pick your version:

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  <Card title="v3 Quick Start Guide" icon="rocket" href="/hc/en-us/articles/51133475373465-API-Self-Hosted-v3-Quick-Start-Guide" iconType="solid">
    **Recommended for new deployments.** Get up and running with our latest self-hosted version using Docker.
  </Card>

  <Card title="v2 Overview & Requirements" icon="server" href="/hc/en-us/articles/7132278452249-New-to-Draftable-API-Self-hosted-Start-here" iconType="solid">
    **For legacy deployments.** Documentation for our v2 self-hosted instance, including system requirements and setup guides.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

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Still not sure where to start? Reach out to us at [support@draftable.com](mailto:support@draftable.com) and we'll help you find the right path! 🚀