API Security Tools
API security tools and platforms for protecting REST APIs, GraphQL endpoints, and web services from security threats and unauthorized access.
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A Burp Suite extension that formats GraphQL requests for easier reading
Fuzzapi is a Rails application with a user-friendly UI for API_Fuzzer gem and Docker setup.
A Node.js middleware module that automatically enforces HTTPS connections by redirecting HTTP requests to HTTPS URLs in Express.js applications.
Hapi is a Node.js web application framework that provides built-in functionality for building scalable server-side applications and APIs with security features and plugin architecture.
A Fastify plugin that implements HTTP security headers through a wrapper around the helmet library to protect web applications from common vulnerabilities.
Curiefense is an application security platform that extends Envoy proxy to protect web applications and APIs against SQL injection, XSS, DDoS, and other common threats.
A brute-force protection middleware for express routes that rate-limits incoming requests.
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Common questions about API Security tools, selection guides, pricing, and comparisons.
APIs expose business logic directly and are consumed by machines, not humans, making traditional WAF rules less effective. API-specific threats include broken object-level authorization (BOLA), mass assignment, excessive data exposure, and rate limiting bypass. API security tools provide API discovery, schema validation, behavioral analysis, and authentication enforcement purpose-built for API traffic patterns.
Based on user ratings and community engagement on CybersecTools, the top-rated API Security tools are:
Yes. Out of 14 api security tools listed on CybersecTools, 13 are free and 1 are commercial. Free tools work well for small teams, testing, and budget-conscious organizations. Commercial tools typically add enterprise features, dedicated support, and SLA guarantees.
