Kong
Kong is an API gateway and service connectivity platform used by thousands of companies.
Our verdict
Who it's for
Route, secure, and observe APIs with a scalable platform
Who should look elsewhere
Complex setup
Pros
- +High performance
- +Extensible plugins
- +Open source
Cons
- −Complex setup
- −Enterprise features paid
Key features
- ✓API gateway
- ✓Load balancing
- ✓Authentication
- ✓Rate limiting
- ✓Plugins
- ✓Enterprise ready
Pricing
| Plan | Price | Billing | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free | $0 | month | API gateway; Plugins; Community support |
| Plus | $0 | month | Enterprise plugins; Support; GUI |
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