APIs · head to head
3scale vs Cybereason Defense Platform

3scale
APIs
API management platform for designing, securing, and monetizing APIs
- From
- $300/monthly
- Rated
- -

Cybereason Defense Platform
Cybersecurity
AI-driven endpoint protection and detection
- From
- $50/year
- Rated
- -
The short version
- Each has a real cost: 3scale red Hat's managed 3scale services end on 30 June 2027, so anyone adopting the hosted option now is choosing a product with a published end date; Cybereason Defense Platform no published pricing on any platform tier: three plan levels (Enterprise, Enterprise Advanced, Enterprise Complete) feature-differentiated but cost-free
- They diverge on capability: 3scale covers API Gateway, Cybereason Defense Platform covers Next-gen antivirus.
- Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which 3scale and Cybereason Defense Platform actually diverge.
| Attribute | 3scale | Cybereason Defense Platform |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price | $300/monthly | $50/year |
| Platforms | Cloud, On-premises, Hybrid | Windows, Macos, Linux, Mobile |
| Category | APIs | Cybersecurity |
| Founded | 1993 | 2012 |
Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), free tier (No), user rating (Not yet rated).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in 3scale
- API Gateway
- Developer Portal
- API Monetization
- Red Hat OpenShift
- AWS
- Azure
- Kubernetes
- Cloud support
Only in Cybereason Defense Platform
- Next-gen antivirus
- Endpoint detection and response
- Machine learning detection
- Behavioral analysis
- Threat hunting
- Automated remediation
- XDR integration
- Ransomware protection
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
3scale
- API gateway and lifecycle managementnot Cybereason Defense Platform
- Rate limiting and traffic control across API consumersnot Cybereason Defense Platform
- Developer portal and access key managementnot Cybereason Defense Platform
- Monetising APIs with usage-based plansnot Cybereason Defense Platform
- Hybrid deployment across on-premises and cloudnot Cybereason Defense Platform
Cybereason Defense Platform
- Enterprise threat detection and response platformnot 3scale
- Managed detection and response (MDR) servicesnot 3scale
- Advanced cybersecurity for large organizationsnot 3scale
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
3scale
- Red Hat's managed 3scale services end on 30 June 2027, so anyone adopting the hosted option now is choosing a product with a published end date
- Sold as part of Red Hat middleware rather than standalone, and 3scale.net redirects into redhat.com
- Pricing is not published and a subscription is required for some services
Cybereason Defense Platform
- No published pricing on any platform tier: three plan levels (Enterprise, Enterprise Advanced, Enterprise Complete) feature-differentiated but cost-free
- MDR services cost hidden: tiered MDR inclusion (Essentials, Essentials+XR, Complete) does not disclose pricing per tier
- Add-on pricing absent: incident response, DFIR, assessments, mobile defense, threat hunting marked as 'Add-On' with no pricing
- Sales-gated all pricing: no budget range or starting price available; customers must book demo or contact sales
Pricing, plan by plan
3scale
$300/monthly- Starter$300/monthly
- API gateway
- Developer portal
- Basic analytics
- Professional$750/monthly
- Advanced features
- API monetization
- Enhanced support
- Enterprise$undefined/monthly
- Custom deployment
- Dedicated support
- Premium SLA
Cybereason Defense Platform
$50/year- Cybereason NGAV$50/year
- Next-gen antivirus
- Machine learning detection
- Ransomware protection
- Cybereason EDR$85/year
- All NGAV features
- Endpoint detection
- Automated response
- Cybereason Complete$150/year
- All EDR features
- Managed detection
- 24/7 SOC support
Which should you pick?
Choose 3scale if
- You need api gateway.
- You work on Cloud, On-premises, Hybrid.
- You also want developer portal.
Choose Cybereason Defense Platform if
- You need next-gen antivirus.
- You work on Windows, Macos, Linux, Mobile.
- You also want endpoint detection and response.
Questions people ask
- Is 3scale or Cybereason Defense Platform better?
- Neither clearly leads. 3scale starts at $300/monthly and Cybereason Defense Platform at $50/year, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, 3scale or Cybereason Defense Platform?
- 3scale starts at $300/monthly and Cybereason Defense Platform at $50/year.
- Does 3scale or Cybereason Defense Platform run on more platforms?
- 3scale runs on Cloud, On-premises, Hybrid. Cybereason Defense Platform runs on Windows, Macos, Linux, Mobile.
- What is 3scale best used for?
- 3scale is most often used for api gateway and lifecycle management, rate limiting and traffic control across api consumers, developer portal and access key management, monetising apis with usage-based plans. Of those, api gateway and lifecycle management and rate limiting and traffic control across api consumers are not what Cybereason Defense Platform is typically brought in for.
- What can 3scale do that Cybereason Defense Platform cannot?
- 3scale covers API Gateway, Developer Portal, API Monetization, Red Hat OpenShift. Cybereason Defense Platform covers Next-gen antivirus, Endpoint detection and response, Machine learning detection, Behavioral analysis.
Answered from the vendors’ own pages
3scale: Does Red Hat 3scale require a subscription?
Yes. The page states a subscription may be required for some services, though specific subscription details and costs are not published on this page.
SourceCybereason Defense Platform: What are the Cybereason Enterprise pricing tiers?
Cybereason offers three tiers (Enterprise, Enterprise Advanced, Enterprise Complete) with different MDR service levels (MDR Essentials, MDR Essentials+XR, MDR Complete), but exact pricing is not published.
Source3scale: Is a trial available for 3scale?
A 'Start a trial' link is mentioned in navigation, but trial duration, included features, and limitations are not specified on this page.
SourceCybereason Defense Platform: How much do add-on services cost (incident response, DFIR, threat hunting)?
Add-on services (incident response, DFIR, security assessments, mobile defense, threat hunting) are available across all plans but marked as 'Add-On' with no published pricing.
Source3scale: When will Red Hat 3scale end support?
Red Hat 3scale API Management maintenance and managed services will end on June 30, 2027. Customers should plan migrations accordingly.
SourceCybereason Defense Platform: How do I get pricing from Cybereason?
Click 'Book a Demo' or 'Talk to a Cybereason Defender' on the website. Cybereason sales will discuss pricing, platform fit, and custom solutions based on your organization's needs.
SourceRelated pages
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