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	Kong (15) Get Quote Get Quote	Tyk API Management Platform (25) Get Quote Get Quote

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Description	Kong is API management software, that allows Web and Mobile applications to access data, content and functions published by 3rd party providers. Kong works with any Public or Private API as ... Read More	Tyk's API Management Platform is a set of technologies, best practices and self-service portals that give companies the necessary tools to manage their API portfolios. The platform can ... Read More
Entry Level Pricing	Starts from $250	Starts from $1,800
Free Trial Availability	Free Trial available	Free Trial available
Spotsaas Score	9.3/10	8.8/10
User Ratings	4.2 (102)	4.9 (17)
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Total Features	10 Features	10 Features
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Starting From	$250	$1,800
Pricing Pans	Not Available	Not Available
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Organization Types supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business Individuals Freelancers	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business Individuals Freelancers
Platforms Supported	Browser Based (Cloud) Mobile - Android Installed - Windows Installed - Mac Mobile - iOS Browser Based (Cloud)	Browser Based (Cloud) Mobile - Android Installed - Windows Installed - Mac Mobile - iOS Browser Based (Cloud)
Modes of support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	Available
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User Reviews

User Ratings	4.2 (based on 102 reviews)	4.9 (based on 17 reviews)
Rating Distribution	Excellent 6 Very Good 7 Good 1 Poor 0 Terible 1	Excellent 22 Very Good 3 Good 0 Poor 0 Terible 0
Expert's Review generated by AI	Kong API management system shines as a robust self-managing platform that organizes operations efficiently. Users appreciate its secure API design, threat protection tools, and user-friendly ...Read more	Tyk stands out as an enterprise-ready open-source gateway solution that offers a comprehensive set of features for API management. Users appreciate its scalability, cost-effectiveness, and ...Read more
Pros and Cons	Highly flexible & versatile, suitable for various platforms and businesses, with efficient API management. Good documentation and active developer community support. Easy to set up and deploy, with plugin-oriented architecture for enhanced extensibility. Open source nature, providing access to built-in plugins and great community support. Provides API gateway solutions for implementing and managing APIs efficiently. Interface can be slow and intimidating for novice users. Limited support for certain popular languages like Python, Ruby, or JavaScript for plugin development. Lacks a built-in UI or administration panel, making it less user-friendly for non-programmers.	Comprehensive documentation and support resources available, making it easy to implement and integrate with various solutions. Excellent customer service with fast response times and effective issue resolution. Lightweight, easy to set up, and user-friendly, catering to both common and complex needs. Versatile API gateway with essential features for modern API management, including advanced authentication options. Extensible plugin architecture allowing customization of behavior and integration with various tools. Complexity in handling advanced features and customizations may be challenging for newcomers without adequate support or guidance. Limited availability of additional apps and connectors in the Marketplace, which may restrict access to advanced functionalities.
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Integrations

Integration with other apps	Okta 4.3 (2247 reviews) Microsoft Azure 4.1 (888 reviews) Datadog APM 4 (382 reviews)	GitHub 4.6 (7709 reviews)

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Customers	Expedia Verifone WeWork	No Customers information available.

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Screenshots	2 Screenshots	4 Screenshots
Videos	1 Videos	1 Videos

Alternatives

Alternatives	Akana Platform 4 3scale 3.9 Apigee Edge 4.1	3scale 3.9 Apigee Edge 4.1 Kong 4.2

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Yes, both Kong and Tyk API Management Platform offer a Free Trial.

Kong is designed for Large Enterprises, Medium Business and Small Business.

Tyk API Management Platform is designed for Freelancers, Large Enterprises, Medium Business and Small Business.

Pricing for Kong Starts at $250/Month whereas for Tyk API Management Platform Starts at $1,800/Month.

Some top alternatives to Kong includes Akana Platform, 3scale, Apigee Edge, WSO2 API Manager, Tyk API Management Platform, NGINX Plus, Cloud Gateway, Meta API and Google Cloud APIs.

Some top alternatives to Tyk API Management Platform includes 3scale, Apigee Edge, Kong, Postman, WSO2 API Manager, KrakenD, Layer7 API Gateway, Apinizer and Meta API.

Disclaimer: This research has been collated from a variety of authoritative sources. We welcome your feedback at [email protected].

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