Blobr vs RapidAPI

When it comes to monetizing your API, choosing the right platform is fundamental. This page compares RapidAPI and Blobr, to help you decide which one to use.
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What is the difference between Blobr and RapidAPI?

Blobr believes in allowing companies to share or sell APIs on a developer-friendly portal to grow adoption and revenue. Blobr is like the Shopify of APIs.
Features
Blobr
RapidAPI

Commission fee

5 to 10%.

20% flat fee.

Branding

Logo, colours, custom domain name (API and API Portal), SSO.

Logo.

API discovery

APIs productized on a customized portal, displayed under the API Provider’s terms.

APIs listed in one category among thousands of providers. No page ranking choice.

Private API options

API products can be private, personalised for specific customers with dedicated business model and content assigned.

APIs can be considered private and specific developers can be invited to use them.

API versioning

API versioning handled at a product level. API consumers get personalized changelog communications.

Handled as a whole. APIs versions are marked as deprecated. API Consumers need to look and find the changes impacting their use.

API documentation

Product-based documentation with workflow options and “Try it out” functionality.

“Try it out” option. General infos on an “About” tab.

API business model

Four types: free, flat-fee based, metered and tiered APIs. Possibility to bill based on “custom units”.

Three types: free, freemium and paid APIs. Possibility to bill based on “custom quotas”.

API analytics & logs

Provided on both sides (provider and consumer). Possibility to debug users and contact them instantly.

Provided on both sides (provider and consumer). No possibility to debug users and contact them instantly.

API testing

As APIs are use case based, testing is easy and seamless on the portal. Code samples can be used to integrate faster.

Many experiences are broken. Often, users need to create an account on the provider’s website to start testing APIs on RapidAPI.

Customer relationship

Chat integration on API Portal. Direct access to end customers via email.

No direct communication with customers. No personal information to contact them.

Advertising

No advertising from us. API Products displayed on your own branded marketplace. Up to you to advertise your way.

APIs displayed on the marketplace - listed among thousands.

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Commission fee
5 to 10%.
20% flat fee.
Branding
Logo, colours, custom domain name (API and API Portal), SSO.
Logo.
API discovery
APIs productized on a customized portal, displayed under the API Provider’s terms.
APIs listed in one category among thousands of providers. No page ranking choice.
Private API options
API products can be private, personalised for specific customers with dedicated business model and content assigned.
APIs can be considered private and specific developers can be invited to use them.
API versioning
API versioning handled at a product level. API consumers get personalized changelog communications.
Handled as a whole. APIs versions are marked as deprecated. API Consumers need to look and find the changes impacting their use.
API documentation
Product-based documentation with workflow options and “Try it out” functionality.
“Try it out” option. General infos on an “About” tab.
API business model
Four types: free, flat-fee based, metered and tiered APIs. Possibility to bill based on “custom units”.
Three types: free, freemium and paid APIs. Possibility to bill based on “custom quotas”.
API analytics & logs
Provided on both sides (provider and consumer). Possibility to debug users and contact them instantly.
Provided on both sides (provider and consumer). No possibility to debug users and contact them instantly.
API testing
As APIs are use case based, testing is easy and seamless on the portal. Code samples can be used to integrate faster.
Many experiences are broken. Often, users need to create an account on the provider’s website to start testing APIs on RapidAPI.
Customer relationship
Chat integration on API Portal. Direct access to end customers via email.
No direct communication with customers. No personal information to contact them.
Advertising
No advertising, no customer finding from us.
The marketplace helps to get discovered, listing among thousands.
PRICING

How does Blobr offer better value for money?

If you want to scale your APIs effectively, chances are RapidAPI will lack the transparency, discoverability and pricing model you are looking for.
Improved API adoption
An API store made for every profiles: reveal the value of your API with clear description and an enhanced UI experience.
Low transaction fees
Generate and increase your revenue with 5-10% commission fee compared to a flat 20% on RapidAPI.
Adaptation to audiences
Generate revenue with minimal effort by providing your users with meaningful, use case-based API products.
FEATURES

Benefit from an interactive API portal or store for your business

Blobr helps orchestrate every step of the API journey, so that you don’t have to.
Developer portal with API documentation

Share a nice, branded API portal so your APIs are easily found. Create use case-based products with workflow documentation so users can quickly start using them to get value.

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API store with documentation

Package your API products and include interactive docs so they are easy to understand and integrate.
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API versioning

Make changes to your API without the risk of breaking customer integrations. Personalized alerts are sent on your behalf based on what your customers are using.
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API monetization

Add the pricing model of your choice and let us take care of the billing, invoicing, etc. so you can focus on other tasks.
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Analytics and Activity logs

Collect valuable data on API usage and API logs so you can adjust your API products to best meet your customers' needs.
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Your partners and customers deserve the best API journey

API DISCOVERY
API TESTING
API IMPLEMENTATION
API USAGE
API VERSIONING
Branded API portal
Use case based API products
Workflow documentation
API portal sign-up
“Try it out” playground
API key management
Subscription and payment
Code samples
Workflow instructions
API logs
Consumption alerts
Consumption analytics
Invoices
Personalised changelog
API updates alerts
API DISCOVERY
Branded API portal
Use case based API products
Workflow documentation
API TESTING
API portal sign-up
"Try it out" playground
API key management
API IMPLEMENTATION
Subscription and payment
Code samples
Workflow instructions
API USAGE
API logs
Consumption alerts
Consumption analytics
Invoices
API TESTING
Personalised changelog
API updates alerts

Why our customers love us

Rely on the reviews published by our customers. Many different use cases and industries, but the same ambition in using Blobr: to increase API adoption and API revenue.
“It took me 30 minutes to get my API products up online. It’s just very straightforward and well documented.”
Mike Miner
Founder @Carbonside
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