IBM API Connect
5.8#6 in api security & management platformsFrom $83 a monthWeb
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KrakenD API Gateway
6.4#9 in api gateway softwareFree planFree planLinuxmacOSSelf-hostedWindows
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| Fact | IBM API Connect | KrakenD API Gateway |
|---|---|---|
| Founded | 1911 | 2016 |
| Headquarters | Armonk, New York, United States | Barcelona, Spain |
IBM API Connect plans
- Pay-as-you-goPriced on request
- Standard Tier (SaaS)$83 a month
- Premium Tier (SaaS)Priced on request
- Reserved Instance (SaaS)Priced on request
- SoftwarePriced on request
KrakenD API Gateway plans
- Community EditionFree
- Enterprise EditionPriced on request
Pick IBM API Connect if…
You want what its maker publishes above — check its page for the details.
Pick KrakenD API Gateway if…
KrakenD suits teams that need a self-hosted gateway to combine services, manage traffic and secure API access. It is also relevant to organizations connecting varied protocols or AI workloads across Linux, Mac, Windows development environments and hybrid deployments.