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API Architect vs ATA API Governance

Both stand on api governance software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

API Architect

Free plan Web

API Architect connects architecture and rules to API generation and AI governance. The plans differ in project limits, analytics or observability, support, and integrations.

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ATA API Governance

Free plan APIExtensionLinux+4

ATA API Governance brings API inventory, lifecycle controls, dependency mapping, and configurable rules together. Check the endpoint caps and stated regulatory limits against your team’s needs.

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The facts

	API Architect	ATA API Governance
Free plan	Yes	Yes
Open source	Not published	No
Runs on	Web	API, Extension, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows
Lowest paid plan	Starter: €29 a month	See the plans
Plans published	3	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	apiarchitec.com	ata.dev
On api governance software	#6 of 25	#2 of 25

API Architect: what it does well

Models systems, containers, and flows in a versioned language.
Centralizes DTOs, compliance rules, and constraints.
Generates APIs aligned with business needs and standards.
Free plan includes one active project and community support.
Pro lists CRM and payment integrations.

What to know first

Free plan is limited to one active project.
Starter costs €29 a month.
Pro costs €79 a month.

ATA API Governance: what it does well

Tracks API owners, versions, and deployment status.
Maps dependencies across teams, projects, and services.
Custom OpenAPI rules provide real-time violation feedback.
Free plan includes 30 API Governance endpoints.
Available on web, desktop, Linux, and as an extension.

What to know first

Free plan is limited to 30 endpoints.
Basic and Startup endpoint limits are 100 and 500.
Services are not designed for HIPAA, FISMA, or GLBA compliance.

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