API Gateway
Google Cloud Platform’s API Gateway allows you to expose secure access to backend services via a consistent, well-defined REST API. This tool helps standardize how different services communicate, ensuring a uniform interface for all your applications. It sits within the Compute category, acting as the entry point for external requests while managing the security and structure of the connections between clients and your internal infrastructure.
Choose this service when you need a reliable way to manage and secure access to your backend microservices through a standardized REST interface. Be aware that there is no free tier available for this product. You will need to operate under a pay-as-you-go pricing model, meaning costs will accumulate based on actual usage without any initial free allowance to offset early expenses.