When it comes to performant API gateways, KrakenD tends to be a name that many come across in their search. With some pretty impressive benchmarks, the team at KrakenD has put performance at the forefront of their efforts. In the latest release of KrakenD Enterprise, there’s also been another focus: analytics and monetization. Because of this focus, we are excited to announce our partnership to bring these capabilities via Moesif to the KrakenD Enterprise platform with their v2.5 release.

When it comes to supporting the latest tech, here at Moesif, we always aim to integrate with partners that offer something new and exciting. In the API gateway space, Zuplo has been quickly changing the game regarding platforms focused on developers and performance. Similar to the work we’ve focused on for the last few years, Zuplo customers have also been focused on understanding their APIs better and learning how to monetize them efficiently.

There are few technologies as ubiquitous – and crucial for business success – as APIs. APIs connect different software systems together, forming a common language that allows for substantial portability, scalability, and extensibility. What is just as important as the systems themselves is understanding the systems and discovering insights about their usage.

In the SaaS world, APIs are incredibly important for both internal and external communication. They serve as the enabler for seamless communication between different applications and products, enabling businesses to innovate, scale, and deliver exceptional products. Among various API management platforms, Apigee stands out as a powerful and comprehensive solution, empowering enterprises to harness and disseminate the full potential of their APIs.

The Apigee API Gateway is a tool that enables the management, analysis, and security of APIs. This API gateway enables organizations to optimize their digital ecosystems and deploy user-friendly products. It is particularly valuable for developers, IT professionals, and SaaS businesses interested in enhancing their API infrastructure, streamlining development workflows, and ensuring secure and seamless connectivity.

One of the main value propositions of the Moesif product is the fact that it works so well with a wide variety of tools. One such tool – Logstash – is an incredibly powerful solution for managing events and logs. Understanding how to pull Logstash logs into Moesif is a critical function for any business utilizing Logstash at scale. Today, we’re going to look at how to log API calls from Logstash using the HTTP Output plugin for import into Moesif.

Perhaps the most important part of any monetization strategy is the effective selection of API billing metrics. Billing metrics form the backbone of your monetization strategy, and giving ample thought to what – and how – to monetize will pay long-term dividends both in economic terms as well as management ones. Today, we’re going to look at what API billing metrics actually are, and how they related to your long-term monetization strategy.

When monetizing APIs, specific ways exist to entice customers to begin using your services. Much of the time, users like to see some value before they commit to becoming a full-blown paid customer. One of the most popular billing providers we see used for API monetization is Stripe, and thankfully, Stripe supports free trial models. Paired with Moesif, you can easily adhere to what model you require to support your API monetization needs.

Commercializing an AI-based product requires turning technology into a marketable product, navigating challenges from development to market entry. Appealing to enterprise buyers is crucial for sustainable, continuous growth, as their interest not only validates your product’s value but also lays the foundation for long-term success and scalability. More specifically, the larger the businesses of your potential customers are, the more of a monopoly your product likely has in the market.

Are you ready to start exploring the world of API development with Django? In this tutorial, we will begin an exploration of how to leverage Django together with the Django REST framework, a robust and versatile framework for creating efficient and scalable APIs. This guide is designed to provide you with a clear and structured approach to Django REST API, ensuring that both beginners and experienced developers can navigate and utilize this powerful tool with ease.