Google Cloud API Gateway
6.1#12 in api gateway softwareFrom $1.50 a monthWebAPI
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Google Cloud Endpoints
7.1#5 in api management software$1.50 usage-basedFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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| Fact | Google Cloud API Gateway | Google Cloud Endpoints |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Supported authentication mechanisms include API keys, Google authentication methods, and Google ID tokens. | Documented user authentication options include Firebase Authentication and Auth0, which use JWT validation by ESP. |
| Purpose | API Gateway provides secure access to backend services through a consistent REST API regardless of service implementation. | Cloud Endpoints is an API management system for securing, monitoring, analyzing, and setting quotas on APIs. |
Google Cloud API Gateway plans
- 1B+ API calls$1.50 a month
- 2M-1B API calls$3 a month
- 0-2M API calls—
Google Cloud Endpoints plans
- Free usage tierFree
- Standard usage tier$3 a month
- High-volume usage tier$1.50 a month
- Usage-basedFree
Pick Google Cloud API Gateway if…
It suits teams managing Google Cloud backends that need a consistent API entry point, traffic controls, and request monitoring. The documented backend integrations are Cloud Run, Cloud Run functions, and App Engine.
Pick Google Cloud Endpoints if…
Endpoints suits teams that need API security, usage monitoring, and management across supported backends. It is especially relevant when API keys, project-based quota identification, or Firebase Authentication and Auth0 JWT validation fit the deployment.