End-to-end Monetization with Kong, Stripe, and Moesif

Monetizing APIs can be challenging due to the complexity and engineering effort required, but Moesif's Billing Meters feature offers a customizable solution with minimal coding. By integrating Moesif with Kong and Stripe, developers can create an efficient system to charge users based on API usage. The setup involves creating products and pricing in Stripe, enabling integration with Moesif, setting up billing meters, and developing a /register endpoint to onboard users. This endpoint interacts with Stripe to manage subscriptions, Kong for API key generation, and Moesif for usage tracking. The process allows for a seamless registration, tracking, and billing system, which can be tested using Postman and verified in Stripe, Kong, and Moesif. Additionally, a simple frontend can be developed to streamline the registration process, enabling users to easily obtain API keys and access the monetized API. The entire setup is designed to be efficient, requiring minimal engineering effort to implement a production-ready, post-paid monetization model.