Compare All API Management Software 2026
Side-by-side comparison of 10 api management tools. Find the right fit for your team and budget.
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API Management software billed monthly typically runs Free to $150K per month in 2026. The average across 7 tools is $11K per month. 6 of 10 tools offer free tiers.
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| Product | Starting Price | Popular Tier | Enterprise | Free Tier | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AWS API Gateway | Free /month | $1 /month | $3.50 /month | Yes | New AWS customers exploring API Gateway, startups, and low-volume applications within free tier limits |
| Unkey | $5 /mo | $25 /mo | $50 /mo | No | - |
| Zuplo | Free /mo | $25 /mo | $25 /mo | Yes | - |
| Stoplight | Free /month | $181 /month | $362 /month | Yes | Individuals starting API design for free |
| Kong | Free /month | $200 /month | $500 /month | Yes | Developers and small teams wanting a free, self-hosted API gateway with core features |
| Apigee | Free /month | $1.5K /month | $3.4K /month | Yes | Teams evaluating Apigee at no cost for 60 days |
| MuleSoft Anypoint Platform | Free /month | $75K /month | $150K /month | Yes | Teams evaluating MuleSoft for their integration and API management needs |
Category Summary
10
Products
$11K
Avg /mo (7 tools)
6
Free Tiers