Google Cloud Endpoints
7.1#5 in api management software$1.50 usage-basedFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitGoogle Cloud Endpoints vs Zuul
What both publish
| Fact | Google Cloud Endpoints | Zuul |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | Documented user authentication options include Firebase Authentication and Auth0, which use JWT validation by ESP. | Zuul filters can identify authentication requirements for resources and reject requests that do not satisfy them. |
Google Cloud Endpoints plans
- Free usage tierFree
- Standard usage tier$3 a month
- High-volume usage tier$1.50 a month
- Usage-basedFree
Zuul plans
No prices published.
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.
Pick Zuul if…
Zuul suits teams that need a self-managed gateway whose behavior can adapt to changing API traffic and production conditions. It requires Linux hosting and operational responsibility for deployment.