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APIPosture vs APISec Platform
Both stand on api security software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source LinuxMacSelf-hosted+1
APIPosture offers local static analysis, a free CLI tier, and integrations for three listed CI/CD services. Treat scan results as useful checks rather than a guarantee that every vulnerability will be identified.
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Free plan APIExtensionLinux+2
APISec Platform combines application discovery and runtime testing with detailed evidence for validated exploits. Review the per-endpoint pricing and deployment options, especially for private or on-premises testing.
Visit APISec PlatformThe facts
| APIPosture | APISec Platform | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | No |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Windows | API, Extension, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro Solo: $9 a month | Standard: $690 a month |
| Plans published | 4 | 4 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | apiposture.com | apisec.ai |
| On api security software | #1 of 30 | #4 of 30 |
APIPosture: what it does well
- Free open-source CLI includes eight authorization rules
- Analysis runs locally on a machine or CI/CD runner
- Lists support for six languages
- CI/CD integrations can fail builds for critical vulnerabilities
What to know first
- Automated analysis may not identify every security issue
- Free edition includes eight authorization rules
- Pro Solo is billed annually at $108/year
APISec Platform: what it does well
- Models application roles, permissions, and business logic
- Returns validated exploit details and a suggested resolution
- Tests business logic, access, configuration, and security controls
- Supports private and on-premises API testing deployments
- Free plan includes public API testing and basic simulations
What to know first
- Standard costs $690 a month per 100 endpoints
- Pricing is per 100 endpoints in increments
- Private and on-premises testing has custom pricing
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