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FastAPI

by FastAPI · Global, Open source · Since 2018

Python API framework.

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Starting price
Free
Free trial / plan
Always free
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Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.4
transparency & India fit

What is FastAPI?

FastAPI is developer tools & apis from FastAPI, based in Global, Open source and has been building software since 2018. Python API framework.

Developer tools range from editors and API clients to testing platforms, backend-as-a-service and AI coding assistants. Several category leaders are Indian-built, including Postman, BrowserStack, Hasura and Appsmith.

It is completely free to use.

What works well

  • +Developer API documented on the official site

What to watch out for

  • −Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

FastAPI at a glance

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FastAPI features

As listed on FastAPI's official website.

  • Based on open standards ¶
  • Automatic docs ¶
  • Alternative API documentation with ReDoc
  • Just Modern Python ¶
  • Editor support ¶
  • in Visual Studio Code
  • in PyCharm
  • Short ¶
  • Validation ¶
  • JSON objects ( dict )
  • JSON array ( list ) defining item types

What customers say about FastAPI

Testimonials published on FastAPI's own website, selected by the vendor. These are not independent reviews.

“I'm using FastAPI a ton these days. I'm actually planning to use it for all of my team's ML services at Microsoft . Some of them are getting integrated into the core Windows product and some Office products.” Source
“We adopted the FastAPI library to spawn a REST server that can be queried to obtain predictions ." [for Ludwig]” Source
“Netflix is pleased to announce the open-source release of our crisis management orchestration framework: Dispatch !" [built with FastAPI]” Source
“If anyone is looking to build a production Python API, I would highly recommend FastAPI . It is beautifully designed , simple to use and highly scalable — it has become a key component in our API-first development strategy.” Source

FastAPI pricing

Entry price

Free

No paid plan required

How FastAPI charges. FastAPI is free; some free products monetise through add-ons, payments or premium support, so check what stays free at scale.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on fastapi.tiangolo.com.

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Specifications

Category
Developer tools & APIs
Vendor
FastAPI
Headquarters
Global, Open source
Founded
2018
Pricing model
Free
Starting price
Free
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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FastAPI — frequently asked questions

What is FastAPI?+

FastAPI is developer tools & apis by FastAPI. Python API framework.

How much does FastAPI cost?+

FastAPI is free to use.

Does FastAPI offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — FastAPI offers a free plan you can start with.

Is FastAPI made in India?+

No. FastAPI is developed by FastAPI in Global, Open source.

Who is FastAPI best suited for?+

FastAPI suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for developer tools & apis.

What are the best alternatives to FastAPI?+

Popular alternatives in developer tools & apis include BrowserStack, DronaHQ, TestMu AI. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is FastAPI deployed?+

FastAPI is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

About FastAPI

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FastAPI · Global, Open source · Founded 2018 · 1 product in our catalogue

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