diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index e69de29..6386037 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -0,0 +1,145 @@ +# Product Roadmap, Pitch Deck, and Pricing Strategy for API Manager + +--- + +## 1. Product Roadmap + +### **Phase 1: Core Product Development (Months 1-6)** +- **Core Features**: + - Dynamic reverse proxy with route-based configurations. + - Integration with BoltDB or similar lightweight databases for storing route configurations. + - Web UI for adding/removing routes and managing settings. + - OpenAPI YAML/JSON support to dynamically generate routes. + - Basic request/response logging. + - Prometheus integration for monitoring API metrics. +- **Target Market**: + - Developers and small businesses requiring an easy-to-use, self-hosted API manager. + +### **Phase 2: Enhanced Functionality (Months 6-12)** +- **Advanced Features**: + - Authentication: API Key Management, JWT validation, and OAuth2 integration. + - Rate limiting and throttling per route or user. + - Advanced analytics with a built-in dashboard or Grafana integration. + - Failover and circuit breaking for increased reliability. + - Support for dynamic configuration without restarting the server. + - Response modification: Mask sensitive fields, enrich responses, etc. +- **Target Market**: + - Mid-sized companies looking for more advanced proxy management. + +### **Phase 3: Enterprise-grade Features (Year 2)** +- **Enterprise Features**: + - Role-based access control (RBAC) and multi-tenancy. + - Clustering for high availability and scalability. + - Edge computing support. + - Hybrid/multi-cloud deployment options. + - Built-in Web Application Firewall (WAF). +- **Target Market**: + - Large businesses and enterprise clients. + +### **Phase 4: Ecosystem Expansion (Year 3)** +- Plugin system for extensibility. +- SDKs for popular languages (Go, Python, JavaScript, etc.). +- Marketplaces: Publish on AWS Marketplace, Azure Marketplace, and Docker Hub. +- Cloud SaaS version of the product. + +--- + +## 2. Pitch Deck + +### **Slide 1: Title Slide** +- Product Name: **API Manager X** +- Tagline: "Simplify API Management: Lightweight, Affordable, and Developer-Friendly" +- Logo and contact information. + +### **Slide 2: Problem Statement** +- Companies rely on multiple APIs, but managing them is complex: + - Configurations are scattered. + - Lack of monitoring and analytics. + - Enterprise solutions like Kong and NGINX are too complex and expensive. + +### **Slide 3: Solution** +- API Manager X provides: + - Easy-to-use dynamic reverse proxy for API management. + - Lightweight and self-hosted with minimal setup. + - Built-in monitoring, metrics, and logging. + - Affordable pricing tailored for small to mid-sized businesses. + +### **Slide 4: Features** +- **Core Features**: + - Dynamic route management. + - Web UI for configuration. + - OpenAPI integration. + - Prometheus-compatible metrics. +- **Advanced Features**: + - Authentication (API Keys, JWT). + - Rate limiting and throttling. + - Circuit breakers and failover. + +### **Slide 5: Target Market** +- **Primary Audience**: + - Startups and small-to-medium businesses. + - Developers managing APIs for internal tools. +- **Secondary Audience**: + - Enterprises requiring on-premise solutions. + - SaaS providers managing multi-tenant APIs. + +### **Slide 6: Competitive Analysis** +| Feature | API Manager X | Kong | NGINX | +|-----------------------|---------------|------------|----------| +| Ease of Use | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | +| Pricing | Affordable | Expensive | Expensive| +| OpenAPI Integration | ✔ | Limited | None | +| Built-in Monitoring | ✔ | ✘ | ✘ | +| Plugins | Planned | ✔ | Limited | + +### **Slide 7: Revenue Model** +- SaaS Subscription Tiers: + - Free: 10,000 requests/month, 2 APIs. + - Starter: $29/month for 1M requests, 10 APIs. + - Pro: $99/month for 10M requests, 50 APIs. + - Business: $249/month for unlimited requests and APIs. +- On-premise: + - Small Business License: $500/year. + - Enterprise License: $2000-$5000/year. + +### **Slide 8: Roadmap** +- Phase 1: Launch MVP (Core Features + Web UI). +- Phase 2: Add rate limiting, authentication, and analytics. +- Phase 3: Scale for enterprise with clustering and RBAC. +- Phase 4: Launch SaaS and plugins. + +### **Slide 9: Call to Action** +- **"Let us simplify your API management!"** +- Contact Information: Email, website, and phone. +- Demo link or free trial signup. + +--- + +## 3. Pricing Strategy + +### **Pricing Models** + +#### **SaaS Subscription Pricing** +| Tier | Price | Features | +|---------------|---------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------| +| **Free** | $0 | 10,000 API requests, 2 APIs, Basic Analytics, Limited Support. | +| **Starter** | $29/month | 1M API requests, 10 APIs, Basic Rate Limiting, Email Support. | +| **Pro** | $99/month | 10M API requests, 50 APIs, Advanced Analytics, Email + Chat Support. | +| **Business** | $249/month | Unlimited requests and APIs, Full Analytics, 24/7 Support, SLAs. | + +#### **On-Premise Licensing** +| Tier | Price | Features | +|-------------------|----------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------| +| **Small Business**| $500/year | 5M API requests, 10 APIs, Basic Analytics, Community Support. | +| **Enterprise** | $2000-$5000/year| Unlimited requests and APIs, Full Analytics, Priority Support. | + +### **Add-Ons** +- Additional API requests (beyond plan limits): $5 per million requests. +- Premium support (response within 1 hour): $50/month. + +### **Market Positioning** +- Affordable for small and medium-sized businesses. +- Simpler and cheaper than Kong and NGINX. +- Highly scalable for enterprises with advanced needs. + +