Google Cloud API Gateway
6.1#12 in api gateway softwareFrom $1.50 a monthWebAPI
VisitGoogle Cloud API Gateway vs Tyk Gateway
Tyk Gateway
7.3#3 in api gateway softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Google Cloud API Gateway | Tyk Gateway |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Supported authentication mechanisms include API keys, Google authentication methods, and Google ID tokens. | Authentication options include OIDC, JWT, bearer tokens, basic authentication and client certificates. |
| Purpose | API Gateway provides secure access to backend services through a consistent REST API regardless of service implementation. | Tyk API Gateway manages API traffic and provides security, governance, auditing, and analytics. |
Google Cloud API Gateway plans
- 1B+ API calls$1.50 a month
- 2M-1B API calls$3 a month
- 0-2M API calls—
Tyk Gateway plans
- Open Source API GatewayFree
- Tyk Cloud free trialFree
- CorePriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
- ProfessionalPriced on request
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 Tyk Gateway if…
Tyk positions Core for startups and scale-ups, Professional for high-growth teams, and Enterprise for regulated industries and global enterprises. It suits teams managing APIs across cloud, on-premises, or hybrid deployments.