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. 4 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 | $1.75 /month | $3.50 /month | Yes | New AWS customers exploring API Gateway, startups, and low-volume applications within free tier limits |
| Kong | Free /month | $25 /month | $25 /month | Yes | Developers and small teams wanting a free, self-hosted API gateway with core features |
| Unkey | $5 /month | $25 /month | $50 /month | No | - |
| Stoplight | $56 /month | $147 /month | $453 /month | No | Individuals designing an API |
| Zuplo | Free /month | $512.50 /month | $1K /month | Yes | Individuals evaluating Zuplo or shipping a side project |
| Apigee | $365 /month | $1.5K /month | $3.4K /month | No | Onboarding with a few low-complexity APIs at the lowest entry price |
| MuleSoft Anypoint Platform | Free /month | $75K /month | $150K /month | No | Growing businesses starting their integration journey with essential API management and integration capabilities |
Category Summary
10
Products
$11K
Avg /mo (7 tools)
4
Free Tiers