Zuplo vs. AWS

Choosing the Right API Management Tool

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.

Why Zuplo over AWS API Gateway?#

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.

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!

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to waste time syncing your documentation with your actual implementation again - eliminating customer complaints about out-of-date docs.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.

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.

Detailed API management platform comparison: Zuplo vs. Amazon API Gateway#