# API Business Model Canvas

Canonical page: https://apiopscycles.com/resources/api-business-model-canvas

Language: en

Entity ID: apiBusinessModelCanvas

Strategically assess API business viability by mapping value propositions, consumer segments, and key resources.

Category: canvas

## Outcomes

- Clear business strategy for APIs
- Identification of key resources and partners
- Alignment of API features with business goals

## How to use

1. Summarize the API's value proposition
2. Define consumer segments
3. Identify developer relations strategies
4. Map distribution channels
5. Document key resources and activities
6. Identify key partners and stakeholders
7. Highlight benefits and costs

## Canvas guidance

How feasible and reusable will this API be? Do we have a business case from a cost - benefit point of view?

Summarize the value proposition of one API from the API Value Proposition Canvas, then follow the numbered sequence.

License: CC-BY-SA 4.0

Authors: Alexander Osterwalder, Osaango Ltd

### API Value Proposition

Start with one sticky note naming the API or API family, then capture what value the API offers to API consumers.

### API Consumer Segments

Who are the target audiences for the API?

### Developer Relations

How does the API provider reach and support API consumers?

### Channels

Through which mechanisms do API consumers interact with the API?

### Key Resources

What unique strategic assets must the API provider acquire or build?

### Key Activities

What are the most important actions the API provider must take to operate successfully?

### Key Partners

Who are the key stakeholders involved?

### Benefits

What are the significant benefits or revenue streams generated by the API?

### Costs

What are the significant costs involved in building, deploying, and operating the API?

## Related stations

- [Business Goals - Align APIs with Business Objectives](https://apiopscycles.com/stations/business-goals.md)