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API7 Enterprise vs Zuplo

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

API7 Enterprise

Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

API7 Enterprise combines lifecycle management, gateway policies, developer documentation, analytics, and multi-cluster organization. Buyers must request pricing and arrange licensing for production use.

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Zuplo

Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

Zuplo combines API management with AI and MCP gateway capabilities and a hosted developer portal. Free has a stated request and member limit; Builder costs $25/mo before additional request charges.

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The facts

	API7 Enterprise	Zuplo
Free plan	A free trial	Yes
Open source	Not published	Not published
Runs on	API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web	API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web
Lowest paid plan	Free or on request	Builder: $25 a month
Plans published	1	4
Maker	Not published	Not published
Website	api7.ai	zuplo.com
On api monetization software	#10 of 41	#6 of 41

API7 Enterprise: what it does well

Centralized control across multiple gateway groups
More than 100 built-in plugins
Supports custom plugin development
Deploys on bare metal, Kubernetes, or cloud
Professional onboarding and migration support

What to know first

No free plan
Pricing is available only on request
Production licenses require an account manager or sales
Installations require a valid license

Zuplo: what it does well

API security includes rate limiting and schema validation.
Hosted developer portal is included on every plan.
MCP Gateway is included on every plan.
Free plan includes up to 100K monthly requests.
Self-hosted or dedicated deployment is available.

What to know first

Free plan is limited to 2 account members.
Builder charges $100 per additional 100K requests.
Enterprise pricing requires contacting Zuplo.

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