Kong Alternatives

Kong is described as 'Scalable, open source API layer (also known as a API gateway, or API middleware). Kong runs in front of any RESTful API and is extended through plugins, which provide extra functionalities and services beyond the core platform' and is an app. There are more than 10 alternatives to Kong for a variety of platforms, including Self-Hosted, Linux, Web-based, Mac and Windows apps. The best Kong alternative is Apache APISIX, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Kong are Orbital API, KrakenD, Tyk and ApiOpenStudio.

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Kong is a scalable, open source API layer (also known as a API gateway, or API middleware). Kong runs in front of any...

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Kong alternatives page was last updated Nov 25, 2024
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  1. API Umbrella icon

    API Umbrella

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    Open Source API Management. API Umbrella is a proxy that sits in front of your APIs. It can seamlessly add common functionality like api keys, rate limiting, and analytics to any API.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • NGINX
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    API Umbrella Features

    1.  API Management
    2.  REST API

    API Umbrella VS Kong

     
  2. Gravitee.io icon

    Gravitee.io

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    Gravitee.io is a flexible, lightweight and blazing-fast open source API Management solution that helps your organization control finely who, when and how users access your APIs.

    License model

    • Free • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • FR flagFrance
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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    Gravitee.io Features

    1.  API Management
    2.  REST API
    3.  OAUTH

    Gravitee.io VS Kong

     
  4. SyncTree icon

    SyncTree

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    SyncTree strives to be a "Super Connecting Platform" that can easily connect any services you want.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Windows
    SyncTree STUDIO, a solution for building backend business logic with block coding

    SyncTree Features

    1.  No Coding Required
    2.  Access Control
    3.  Orchestration
    4.  Dashboard
    5.  Backend
    6.  API Management

    SyncTree VS Kong

     
  5. Sentinet icon

    Sentinet

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    Nevatech Sentinet is the only enterprise class API Management and SOA Governance platform written in .NET that is available for On-Premise, Cloud and Hybrid environments. It connects, mediates and manages interactions between services across the enterprise or in the cloud.

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Windows
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    Sentinet Features

    1.  Real-time monitoring
    2.  API Management
    3.  Governance
    4.  API Integration

    Sentinet VS Kong

     

    • Sentinet is the most popular commercial alternative to Kong.

    • Sentinet is Paid and ProprietaryKong is Free and Open Source
  6. DigitMarket API Manager icon

    DigitMarket API Manager

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    DigitMarket™ API Manager (DM-APIM) helps manage your APIs, makes you a platform enabler, grow profitable partnerships and build new channels.

    License model

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    DigitMarket API Manager screenshot 1

    DigitMarket API Manager Features

    1.  API Integration
    2.  API Management

    DigitMarket API Manager VS Kong

     
  7. TypeAuth icon

    TypeAuth

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    Founded in 2023, TypeAuth emerged as a response to the growing complexity of web application security and authentication. The company was built on the principle that robust security shouldn't require complex implementation, leading to the development of our unified...

    License model

    Platforms

    • Online
    TypeAuth screenshot 1

    TypeAuth Features

    1.  Gateway
    2.  API Management

    TypeAuth VS Kong

     
  9. DreamFactory icon

    DreamFactory

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    We instantly generate APIs from services (MySQL, MS SQL, Oracle, IBM DB2 + more) and datasources, automate manual processes, and expose key data from legacy sources (SOAP to REST), and allow for end-to-end operational efficiency and transparency.

    8 DreamFactory alternatives

    License model

    • Freemium • Open Source

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    DreamFactory screenshot 1

    DreamFactory Features

    1.  API Management
    2.  REST API
    3.  On-premises software

    DreamFactory VS Kong

     
  10. Curity Identity Server icon

    Curity Identity Server

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    The Curity Identity Server brings identity and API security together, allowing scalable and secure user access to apps and websites. In addition, it enables consistent authentication experiences for customers, employees, and partners.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Application type

    Country of Origin

    • SE flagSweden
    • European Union flagEU

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted

    Curity Identity Server Features

    1.  Two-factor Authentication
    2.  Biometric Authentication

    Curity Identity Server VS Kong

     
  11. 3Scale icon

    3Scale

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    3scale provides an out of the box cloud API management platform and infrastructure for developers, and companies to securely open, control, manage, operate and monetize their API to third parties (e.g. developers, business partners, etc.).

    License model

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Online

    3Scale Features

    1.  API Management

    3Scale VS Kong

     
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    AWS AppSync

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    AWS AppSync is an enterprise-level, fully managed GraphQL service with real-time data synchronization and offline programming features.

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Country of Origin

    • US flagUnited States

    Platforms

    • Amazon Web Services
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)

    AWS AppSync Features

    1.  GraphQL
    2.  GraphQL API

    AWS AppSync VS Kong

     
  13. Zuplo icon

    Zuplo

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    Zuplo is a light-weight, fully-managed API Management platform, built for developers (GitOps, fast deployment, unlimited preview environments, etc.). Hobbyist developers and Engineering leaders alike use Zuplo to quickly:

    License model

    • Freemium • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Zuplo Portal let's you easily build and manage APIs with our Route designer which works on top of your OpenAPI specification

    Zuplo Features

    1.  API Management

    Zuplo VS Kong

     
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