Migrate from Apigee to a modern API gateway
Apigee Edge is reaching end of life. Instead of spending months migrating to Apigee X, move to Zuplo and get edge-native performance, TypeScript policies, and GitOps workflows in days.
The clock is ticking
Apigee end-of-life timeline
Apigee Classic UI shut down
Already happenedApigee Edge v4.53 end of life
Happening nowApigee Edge v4.53.01 (final version) end of life
The problem
Migrating to Apigee X is not an upgrade
Google recommends migrating from Apigee Edge to Apigee X. But Apigee X is a fundamentally different platform with different infrastructure, different APIs, and different deployment models. It's not an in-place upgrade.
- Rebuild all API proxies and shared flows
- Recreate environment configurations and KVMs
- Migrate Drupal-based developer portal content
- Update all CI/CD pipelines and deployment scripts
- Re-validate security policies and traffic rules
- Still locked into Google Cloud at $1,500+/month
The better path
If you're rebuilding anyway, build on something modern
The migration to Apigee X takes months and leaves you on the same architectural foundations from 2016. Migrating to Zuplo takes days and gives you:
- 300+ global edge locations or dedicated in your cloud
- TypeScript policies (not XML)
- GitOps-native deployment (not bolted-on)
- Auto-generated developer portal (not Drupal)
- Competitive, transparent pricing that scales (not $1,500/mo minimum)
Deploy your way
Keep your gateway where your data lives
Many Apigee customers chose on-premises deployment for data sovereignty and compliance. With Zuplo, you get the same fully managed experience whether you deploy to our global edge or to a dedicated instance in your own cloud.
Managed Edge
Deploy across 300+ global edge locations. Zero infrastructure to manage. Automatic scaling. Requests route to the nearest point of presence worldwide.
Available on all plansManaged Dedicated
Zuplo runs a dedicated, isolated instance on the cloud provider of your choice: AWS, Azure, GCP, Akamai, Equinix, or others. You choose the regions. Private networking (PrivateLink, Private Service Connect) supported. Still fully managed by Zuplo -- zero infrastructure for you to operate.
Popular with Apigee customersBoth options are fully managed by Zuplo. Same features, same policies, same APIs, same developer experience. Your code works identically on either deployment model.
How it works
Migrate in days, not months
Because Zuplo uses standard tools and formats (Git, TypeScript, OpenAPI), your existing team can handle the migration without Apigee specialists or consulting partners.
Export your OpenAPI specs
Download your API definitions from the Apigee console. Most Apigee proxies have OpenAPI specs or can generate them.
Import into Zuplo
Import your OpenAPI spec to create routes automatically. Your API definitions become your gateway configuration.
Replace XML policies with TypeScript
Swap Apigee's XML policies for Zuplo's built-in equivalents. Rate limiting, API key auth, and request validation work out of the box.
Set up your developer portal
Zuplo auto-generates a developer portal from your OpenAPI spec with interactive docs and self-serve API key management. No Drupal required.
Deploy and cut over
Push to Git, get a preview environment, validate everything works. Update DNS to point traffic to Zuplo's edge network.
Policy translation
Your Apigee policies have Zuplo equivalents
No proprietary XML. No Java callouts. Every common Apigee policy maps to a Zuplo built-in policy or standard TypeScript.
| Apigee Policy | Zuplo Equivalent |
|---|---|
| SpikeArrest | Rate Limiting |
| Quota | Quota |
| VerifyAPIKey | API Key Authentication |
| OAuthV2 | JWT Authentication |
| BasicAuthentication | Basic Auth |
| AssignMessage | Set Headers / Set Body |
| AccessControl | IP Restriction |
| XMLToJSON / JSONToXML | XML to JSON |
| JavaScript callout | Custom Code Policy |
| ServiceCallout | Custom Code with fetch() |
| ResponseCache | Caching Policy |
| CORS | Built-in CORS |
Zuplo vs Apigee: feature comparison
| Feature | Zuplo | Apigee |
|---|---|---|
| Fraction of the Cost | Transparent pricing that scales with usage, no six-figure minimums | $1,500/month minimum for just 100K requests with complex pricing |
| Multi-Cloud Support | Deploy to 300+ edge locations across any cloud | Google Cloud Platform only |
| Developer Experience | TypeScript-based programmability with git integration | XML-based policies with steep learning curve |
| GitOps Support | Native GitHub integration with all config in version control | Limited version control options |
| Developer Portal | Automatic builds from OpenAPI spec with self-serve API keys | Manual setup and configuration required |
| Rate Limiting | One-click per API, per user, or per API key rate limits | Available but requires complex configuration |
| High Availability | Built-in across all tiers at no extra cost | Available with additional configuration and cost |
| Deployment Speed | Deploy in seconds with instant global propagation | Slow deployment with complex release cycles |
Replace Drupal with something modern
A developer portal your API consumers will love
Apigee's developer portal is built on Drupal, requiring a CMS team, custom theming, and constant maintenance. Zuplo generates a beautiful, modern developer portal automatically from your OpenAPI spec. Interactive docs, self-serve API key management, and built-in authentication included. It updates every time you deploy.
Learn about the developer portalPricing model
Charge per call. Grow with your customers.
Simple per-request pricing that scales naturally from 100 to 100M calls.
Starter
- 100K req/mo
- Unlimited API keys
- Basic analytics
Builder
- 1M req/mo
- Custom domains
- Advanced analytics
- Webhooks
Enterprise
- Unlimited requests
- SLA 99.99%
- Dedicated CSM
- SSO & RBAC
Built-in observability
Real-time analytics without add-on fees
Apigee charges extra for advanced analytics. Zuplo includes built-in analytics with every plan: request volume, latency percentiles (P50/P95/P99), error rates, unique consumers, and status code breakdowns. All in real time. Need deeper analysis? Integrate with Datadog, New Relic, or any OpenTelemetry-compatible platform.
Learn about analyticsTeams that made the switch
Companies trust Zuplo for their APIs
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about migrating from Apigee to Zuplo.
Stop paying for yesterday's gateway.
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