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3scale vs Backstage

3scale logo
3scaleAPI Management
Backstage logo
BackstageDeveloper Portal Platforms
Free (open source)Published price
3scale logo
3scale
API Management

Share, secure, distribute, control, and monetize your APIs

Backstage logo
Backstage
Developer Portal Platforms

An open platform for building developer portals.

Overview
CategoryAPI ManagementDeveloper Portal Platforms
What it isRed Hat API management platform providing access control, rate limiting, and developer portal for API monetization.Backstage by Spotify is an open-source platform for building developer portals with software catalog, templates, and TechDocs.
Pricing
Published price3scale now resolves to Red Hat 3scale API Management. The page is subscription/contact oriented and does not publish a paid list price.Free (open source)
Backstage is an open source developer portal framework. The official site describes the framework and software catalog, not a paid hosted product with list pricing.
Pricing modelNot availableFree
Free optionsNo free plan · No free trialFree plan · Free trial
Deal on CubbieNone right nowNone right now
Company
Founded20092020
Team size10000+ employees1-10 employees
HeadquartersBarcelona, SpainRemote (CNCF)
Featured clientsNot availableSpotify, Netflix, American Airlines

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