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3scale Comparison

Last updated: May 22, 2026

3scale

3.9(10 reviews)

Starting at $750 /Month

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Large Enterprises
Medium Business

3scale (now part of Red Hat) is an API management platform for developer and platform engineering teams that need to publish, secure, and monetize APIs at scale across internal and external consumers. It provides a devel…

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3scale

Best for medium to large enterprises needing comprehensive API management and monetization.

Choose if

You require a full API lifecycle toolset including publishing, management, and monetization.
Your organization is medium-sized or larger with dedicated API product managers and developer teams.
You want flexible subscription options and a free trial to evaluate before committing.

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You are a startup or very small business with limited API management needs.
You need highly customizable or niche API management features or simpler setup.

Description	3scale (now part of Red Hat) is an API management platform for developer and platform engineering teams that need to publish, secure, and monetize APIs at scale across internal and external ... Read More about 3scale
Entry Level Pricing	Starts from $750
Free Trial Availability	Free Trial available
SpotScore What's this? ↗	8.7/10
User Ratings Based on verified Spotsaas reviews	3.9 (10)
Best Company Size	Medium BusinessLarge Enterprises
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Features

Total Features	9 Features
Unique Features	No unique features
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Pricing and trial details

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Starting From	$750
Pricing Plans	Not Available
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Other Details

Organization Types supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business Individuals Freelancers
Platforms Supported	Browser Based (Cloud) Mobile - Android Installed - Windows Installed - Mac Mobile - iOS Browser Based (Cloud)
Modes of support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	Not Available
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Security & Compliance

Certifications, data handling, and security controls for IT and compliance evaluators.

SOC 2	✓ Yes	—
GDPR	✓ Yes	—
ISO 27001	✓ Yes	—
Single Sign-On (SSO)	✓ Yes	—
Multi-Factor Auth (MFA)	✓ Yes	—
Data Encryption	✓ Yes	—
Audit Logs	✓ Yes	—
Data Residency	🌐 Global	—

User Reviews & Rating Comparison

User Ratings	3.9 (based on 10 reviews)
Rating Distribution	1 0 1 0 0
Spotsaas Editor’s POV generated by AI	Buyer sentiment User sentiment is mixed with appreciation for comprehensive features but concerns about pricing transparency and complexity. What buyers like Feature completeness Flexibility Support for monetization Common complaints Pricing opacity Complexity of setup
Pros and Cons	Comprehensive API management toolset covering publishing, management, and monetization Supports multiple business sizes from medium to large enterprises Offers free trial allowing evaluation before purchase Limited publicly available pricing information complicates budgeting Relatively low rating (3.9) with few reviews indicating mixed user satisfaction
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