Zuplo vs AWS API Gateway
Learn how Zuplo's modern architecture and developer experience compares to AWS API Gateway and why it is the best choice for your API management needs.
Why choose Zuplo over AWS API Gateway?
Zuplo isn't just another API Management tool; We're what happens when you get tired of using expensive legacy products like AWS API Gateway… You know the ones that aren't innovating to optimize your API development journey. Zuplo has done things differently by supporting multi-cloud environments, making API security a breeze automating developer documentation, and helping you monetize your APIs.
Lower Cost
Significantly lower total cost of ownership, even at hyper-scale, with transparent pricing.
Developer Experience
Stripe-quality developer portals and tools designed for modern API-first workflows.
Fast Implementation
Deploy in minutes, not months, with a fully managed platform that scales automatically.
Compare Features
See how Zuplo's modern API management solution stacks up against AWS API Gateway's traditional approach. Here are the key feature differences.
| Feature | Zuplo | AWS API Gateway |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Cloud Support | Deploy across any cloud provider with 300+ edge locations, unlike AWS API Gateway | AWS-only approach limits your flexibility |
| Always Free Tier | Free for up to 1M requests/month permanently, not just for 12 months | Free tier only for 12 months |
| Developer Experience | Git-based workflows and TypeScript customization, compared to complex CloudFormation | Complex CloudFormation templates and limited customization |
No Environment Limitation: When Multi-Cloud is a Must#
As organizations grow and scale, 98% choose to embrace a multi-cloud strategy with its inherent flexibility and adaptability. While AWS API Gateway is deeply integrated with the AWS ecosystem, it limits you to its environment, potentially hindering your growth and flexibility. Zuplo supports proxying your APIs wherever they may live, be it AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or beyond. You can then add policies for API security in minutes, and deploy these proxies to 300+ datacenters around the world in <30 seconds with a simple git push.
“I've been using AWS API Gateway for as long as I can remember, Zuplo feels light years ahead in enhancing developer productivity. Thanks for building this.”
Secure Your APIs Faster: Keep it Simple#
With API attacks up 400% in 2023, security is a must when building best-in-class APIs. AWS lacks built-in support for API key authentication for public APIs, requiring the setup of either Amazon Cognito or a Lambda authorizer. This not only complicates the process but also ties you down to using multiple AWS services, with unpredictable costs. Zuplo allows you to add authentication/authorization to your API in minutes.. It supports API key and JWT management, along with integrations for external identity providers, making it a breeze to secure your APIs.Moreover, Zuplo lets your customers manage their own keys through our autogenerated developer portal - say goodbye to support tickets!
“Amazon has a decent product (API Gateway) but it falls short with user-friendliness and ease of deployment and management particularly when compared with other competing platforms.”
Documenting APIs: Automate Syncing, So You Can Focus On Building#
Amazon API Gateway offers a Serverless Developer Portal which has not been updated significantly since early 2022 … enter "maintenance mode". Documentation is often the first interaction a developer has with your API, and a seamless experience can make a big difference. Zuplo's Developer Portal is autogenerated from your OpenAPI spec and includes built-in API key management and usage analytics for your users. You'll never have to waste time syncing your documentation with your actual implementation again - eliminating customer complaints about out-of-date docs. Zuplo also supports self-serve monetization hosted directly from your developer portal.
“I have a very high bar when it comes to dev-tooling, and Zuplo has exceeded my expectations. I have had countless 'aha' moments while setting this up, and I could go on about each and every one of them, but there are simply too many to mention.”
Monetization: Your API$$$#
Monetizing APIs is a direct way to generate value from your digital assets, expected to generate businesses $72.6B by 2033. Unfortunately, AWS falls short and does not support monetizing your APIs, forcing you to use expensive third-party vendors that handle your organization's financial data and customer's sensitive information. Zuplo seamlessly integrates with Stripe to monetize your APIs - enabling a straightforward and secure path to revenue generation. The combination of Zuplo's superior DevX & performance and Stripe's secure and flexible monetization offerings makes Zuplo the most configurable and affordable solution for API monetization.
Still considering AWS API Gateway?
Try Zuplo instead and experience a modern API management platform built for today's API-first development workflows.
