Description
Our API Rate Limiting & Throttling Strategy service ensures your APIs remain performant, secure, and fair to all users by managing how often endpoints can be accessed. Rate limiting prevents misuse, protects backend services from DDoS or brute-force attacks, and supports differentiated API plans (e.g., free vs. premium). We design and implement strategies like token bucket, leaky bucket, and fixed window counters, tailored to your traffic patterns and business models. Implementation is done through API gateways (e.g., Kong, AWS API Gateway, Apigee, NGINX, Envoy) or application-layer controls. We also set up dynamic limits based on API keys, user roles, request origin, or endpoint sensitivity. Usage metrics, quota management, and real-time alerts are integrated with observability tools like Prometheus, Grafana, or ELK Stack. With this service, you prevent backend overloads, enforce SLAs, and align API usage with your commercial or security goals—critical for B2B APIs, fintech products, and developer platforms.
Bolanle –
The team’s approach to API rate limiting and throttling was exactly what we needed to optimize our system. They were able to quickly understand our specific requirements and develop a strategy that improved performance, prevented abuse, and ensured fair usage for all our clients. We are very happy with the results and the collaborative approach taken to solve a complex problem.
Samson –
The team delivered an exceptional API rate limiting and throttling strategy. Their solution perfectly balanced performance needs with robust abuse prevention, resulting in a more stable and reliable service for our users. The impact on our API’s resilience and overall performance has been significant, and we’re very pleased with the outcome.
Agnes –
The team delivered a robust API rate limiting and throttling strategy that significantly improved our application’s performance and stability. Their expertise in architecting intelligent policies helped us ensure fair usage, prevent abuse, and optimize resources effectively. We are extremely satisfied with the solution and their professional approach to implementation.
Amina –
The IT Services team delivered a robust and effective API rate limiting and throttling strategy that has significantly improved the stability and security of our platform. Their approach was well-considered, taking into account both performance needs and potential abuse scenarios. The implementation was seamless, and we’ve already seen a positive impact on our system’s overall resilience and user experience. We are very pleased with the outcome and appreciate their expertise in this critical area.