Higress
7.7#2 in api gateway softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
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WSO2 Choreo Connect
5.9#18 in api gateway softwareFree planFree planAPISelf-hosted
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Higress | WSO2 Choreo Connect |
|---|---|---|
| Deployment | A Docker all-in-one deployment exposes the console on port 8001, HTTP gateway on 8080 and HTTPS gateway on 8443. | It can run in cloud, on-premises, or hybrid environments that support Kubernetes. |
| Observability | The AI statistics plugin records token counts, first-token latency, total request latency and logs across gateway, route, service and model dimensions. | It can publish analytics data to third-party solutions and provides open tracing with Jaeger, Zipkin, and Azure Application Insights. |
| Support | The community edition includes community support and documentation; the dedicated commercial edition lists ticket, DingTalk group, and offline support. | WSO2 subscriptions provide support and updates for commercial distributions; its FAQ says community distributions and custom builds are not commercially supported by WSO2. |
Higress plans
- Alibaba Cloud AI Gateway Serverless StandardPriced on request
- Higress CommunityFree
- Higress Community EditionFree
- Alibaba Cloud AI Gateway Serverless EnterprisePriced on request
- Feitian Exclusive EditionPriced on request
WSO2 Choreo Connect plans
- CommunityFree
- WSO2 SubscriptionPriced on request
Pick Higress if…
Higress suits teams that need a self-hosted gateway for AI services and cloud-native traffic. It may also fit those needing MCP, Kubernetes gateway, or API lifecycle capabilities.
Pick WSO2 Choreo Connect if…
Choreo Connect suits teams deploying APIs in Kubernetes-capable cloud, on-premises or hybrid environments. It is relevant to those seeking gateway features alongside API management and observability integrations.