Kong Gateway
6.7#6 in api gateway softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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Layer7 API Management
6.0#5 in api security & management platformsAndroidiOSWebAPI
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| Fact | Kong Gateway | Layer7 API Management |
|---|---|---|
| Headquarters | San Francisco, California, USA | Palo Alto, California, United States |
Kong Gateway plans
- Free trialFree
- PlusPriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
- Kong Gateway Open SourceFree
- Konnect Free trialFree
- Konnect EnterprisePriced on request
Layer7 API Management plans
- Layer7 API Management SaaSPriced on request
Pick Kong Gateway if…
Kong Gateway suits teams managing APIs for microservices or distributed systems across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. It may also fit Kubernetes users who want to configure gateway behavior with Kubernetes-native resources.
Pick Layer7 API Management if…
Layer7 suits organizations that need to govern API publishing and consumer access across varied deployment models. It may also suit teams that need API lifecycle tooling and programmatic portal automation.