Calculate and optimize your API gateway proxy costs. Understand pricing factors, compare providers, and discover cost-saving strategies for your infrastructure.
Charges based on the number of API requests processed through the gateway.
Costs for data transferred in and out of the API gateway.
Processing costs for authentication, transformation, and routing.
Additional costs for WAF, DDoS protection, and advanced security.
Cache responses to reduce repeated requests to backend services.
Use gzip or brotli compression to reduce data transfer costs.
Combine multiple operations into single requests when possible.
Choose the pricing tier that matches your actual usage patterns.
Set up alerts to track unexpected cost spikes and anomalies.
Commit to longer-term contracts for significant discounts.
| Provider | Per 1M Requests | Data Transfer | Base Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| AWS API Gateway | $3.50 | $0.09/GB | Free tier |
| Azure API Management | $3.80 | $0.087/GB | $48.04/mo |
| Google Cloud Endpoints | $3.00 | $0.085/GB | Free tier |
| Kong Gateway | Custom | Included | $250/mo |
Network security and firewall configuration for cost protection.
Comprehensive pricing guide and cost models.
Compare different proxy plans and pricing tiers.
Free tier options and trial programs for LLM gateways.