42Crunch API Security Platform
7.9#1 in api security softwareFrom $9 a monthFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
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APISec Platform
7.5#2 in api security testing softwareFrom $690 a monthFree planWebAPIExtensionLinux
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| Fact | 42Crunch API Security Platform | APISec Platform |
|---|---|---|
| API formats | The platform supports OpenAPI 2, 3.0 and 3.1 definitions in JSON or YAML. | API registration accepts OpenAPI, Swagger, Postman, and RAML documents from a URL or uploaded file. |
| Company | The current website identifies the company as 42Crunch Ltd. and its leadership page names Jacques Declas and Philippe Leothaud as co-founders. | APISec says it was created in 2018 and identifies the company as APIsec, Inc. |
| Deployment | Enterprise deployment options listed by the maker are cloud, on-premises, and hybrid. | Public APIs run against APISec’s public cloud; private and on-premises APIs can use an APISec Kubernetes or Docker container, and cloud deployments can run in the customer’s GCP, Azure, or AWS environment. |
| Integrations | Documented integrations include CI/CD plugins, IDE extensions, SonarQube and a Postman collection. | Configuration supports report, issue-tracker, notification, playbook-backup, and single-sign-on integrations. |
| Rating on Capterra | 0.0 out of 5 from 0 reviews | 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews |
| Rating on G2 | 0 out of 5 from 0 reviews | 4.7 out of 5 from 229 reviews |
| Rating on Gartner Peer Insights | 4.1 out of 5 from 24 ratings | 4.4 out of 5 from 21 ratings |
| Rating on GetApp | 0 out of 5 from 0 reviews | 4.7 out of 5 from 3 reviews |
42Crunch API Security Platform plans
- StarterFree
- FreeFree
- Individual$9 a month
- Individual Pro$20 a month
- Team 10$349 a month
- Team 25$599 a month
APISec Platform plans
- FreeFree
- Standard$690 a month
- Pro$2,750 a month
- Bug BountyPriced on request
Pick 42Crunch API Security Platform if…
It suits teams securing APIs through OpenAPI-based testing and runtime traffic controls, as well as organizations governing MCP servers used by AI agents. Enterprise teams can choose cloud, on-premises, or hybrid deployment.
Pick APISec Platform if…
It suits teams that need runtime validation of API and application exploits, including testing business logic and permissions. Teams should check deployment requirements and endpoint-based pricing, particularly for private or on-premises testing.