# Hapi

Hapi is an API Security product. It runs in the cloud or on-premises (hybrid). Pricing is free.

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.

Checked October 2026.

## What is Hapi?

Hapi is a Node.js web application framework designed for building scalable server-side applications and APIs.

The framework provides built-in functionality for common web development tasks including routing, input validation, caching, authentication, and error handling. It offers a configuration-centric approach where developers can define application behavior through declarative configuration objects rather than imperative code.

Hapi includes features for request lifecycle management, allowing developers to intercept and modify requests at various stages of processing. The framework supports plugin architecture, enabling modular application development and code reuse across projects.

The framework provides built-in security features including input validation, output encoding, and CSRF protection. It offers authentication and authorization mechanisms through its plugin ecosystem, supporting various authentication strategies and access control patterns.

Hapi includes monitoring and logging capabilities, providing insights into application performance and request handling. The framework supports both HTTP and HTTPS protocols and can be configured for various deployment scenarios.

Tags: Node.js, Authorization

## Where it fits in your security program (NIST CSF 2.0)

- [Protect](https://cybersectools.com/guides/building-protect-program-small-team): helps you prevent attacks and keep data safe.

## Quick facts

- Category: [Application Security](https://cybersectools.com/categories/application-security) · [API Security](https://cybersectools.com/categories/api-security)
- Deployment: Hybrid
- Company size fit: Startup, SMB, Mid-Market, Enterprise
- Pricing model: Free
- GitHub stars: 14,784
- Website: github.com

## Where it ranks

Hapi is not a pick on the current [Best API Security Solutions for Business](https://cybersectools.com/shortlists/best-api-security-solutions).

## Hapi FAQ

### What is Hapi?

Hapi is a product in the API Security category. It covers Node.js and Authorization.

### What is the pricing for Hapi?

Hapi is free. Download and setup instructions are at https://github.com/hapijs/hapi/.

### What are alternatives to Hapi?

Alternatives to Hapi listed on CybersecTools:

1. [Impart WAF](https://cybersectools.com/tools/impart-waf) - Modern WAF with code-based rules and developer-focused workflow integration (Commercial)
2. [Escape GraphQL Armor](https://cybersectools.com/tools/escape-graphql-armor) - Middleware adding security layer to GraphQL endpoints for JS servers (Free)
3. [CloudMatos MatosSphere API Security](https://cybersectools.com/tools/cloudmatos-matossphere-api-security) - API security platform for SMBs with threat detection and vulnerability mgmt. (Commercial)
4. [Prophaze API Security](https://cybersectools.com/tools/prophaze-api-security) - AI-powered API security platform with threat detection and discovery (Commercial)
5. [SecureLayer7 BugDazz API Security Scanner](https://cybersectools.com/tools/securelayer7-bugdazz-api-security-scanner) - API security scanner for automated vulnerability detection in CI/CD pipelines (Commercial)

Compare all Hapi alternatives at [https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/hapi](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/hapi)

### What deployment and organization size does Hapi fit?

Hapi is available as cloud or on-premises (hybrid). It is listed for startups, small businesses, mid-market companies and enterprises. It is free.

## Compare Hapi with similar solutions

- [Hapi vs Impart WAF](https://cybersectools.com/compare/hapi-vs-impart-waf)
- [Hapi vs Escape GraphQL Armor](https://cybersectools.com/compare/escape-graphql-armor-vs-hapi)
- [Hapi vs CloudMatos MatosSphere API Security](https://cybersectools.com/compare/cloudmatos-matossphere-api-security-vs-hapi)

All alternatives to Hapi: [/alternatives/hapi](https://cybersectools.com/alternatives/hapi)

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