Layer7 API Management vs Sentinel EMS
| Layer7 API Management | Sentinel EMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Free trial | No | Yes |
| Paid from | — | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | Android, api, iOS, self-hosted, Web | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Usage metering | Yes | Yes |
| Subscription billing | Yes | Yes |
| Developer portal | Yes | Yes |
| Supported billing models | freemium, purchase, subscription, consumption | subscription, usage-based, pay-as-you-go, prepaid, postpaid, hybrid, perpetual, seat-based, per-use |
| Overage billing | — | Yes |
| API plan builder | — | Yes |
| Payment gateway support | — | third_party |
Both are listed in Best API Monetization Software. On Everything Xiaomi, Sentinel EMS scores higher on our published basis.