Escape GCP Lock-In • Updated December 2025

G8KEPR vs Apigee
Side-by-Side Comparison

Both are enterprise API platforms, but G8KEPR delivers The AI Security Layer at 96% lower cost with 5-minute setup, no GCP lock-in, and AI-native security.

The Numbers Don't Lie

Why teams are switching from Apigee to G8KEPR

96%

Cost Savings

$199/mo vs $5,000/mo

5min

Setup Time

vs 2-4 weeks with Apigee

Any

Cloud Provider

No GCP lock-in

<5ms

Latency

vs 15-20ms cloud overhead

Why Choose G8KEPR Over Apigee?

Three critical advantages that matter for modern API security

No Vendor Lock-In

Apigee ties you to Google Cloud Platform. G8KEPR deploys anywhere - AWS, Azure, GCP, DigitalOcean, or your own infrastructure. Your data, your choice.

Deploy on any cloud
Self-host option
No cloud commitment

AI-Native Security

G8KEPR includes MCP Security for AI agents and AI Gateway for LLM routing. Apigee has zero AI security features - you'd need to build everything custom.

MCP Security (AI agents)
Multi-LLM routing & failover
Prompt injection detection

96% Cost Savings

Apigee Enterprise starts at $5,000/month + setup fees. G8KEPR is $199/month with all features included. Save $57,612 per year with better security.

All features included
No setup fees or contracts
14-day free trial

Why Teams Switch from Apigee

Real problems with Apigee that G8KEPR solves

GCP Lock-In

Apigee is tightly coupled to Google Cloud. Multi-cloud strategies become nearly impossible without complex workarounds.

G8KEPR Solution

Deploy anywhere: AWS, GCP, Azure, DigitalOcean, or self-host. Zero vendor lock-in.

Enterprise Tax

Apigee starts at $5,000/month minimum, often reaching $10,000+/month with professional services and setup fees.

G8KEPR Solution

$199/month flat rate. All features included. Save $57,612+/year with same capabilities.

XML Configuration Hell

Apigee uses verbose XML-based policies. Simple changes require navigating complex configuration files and GCP console.

G8KEPR Solution

Clean YAML configuration or intuitive dashboard. Configure in minutes, not days.

Apigee vs G8KEPR FAQs

Common questions about switching from Apigee

Ready to Escape
GCP Lock-In?

Migrate from Apigee to G8KEPR in under 2 hours.
We'll help you convert your configs and test your setup.

14-day free trial • No credit card required • Migration support included