Kong Gateway vs Sentinel EMS
| Kong Gateway | Sentinel EMS | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, self-hosted, Web | api, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Free plan | No | — |
| Paid from | 25 /mo | — |
| Developer portal | Yes | Yes |
| Usage metering | — | Yes |
| Subscription billing | — | Yes |
| Overage billing | — | Yes |
| API plan builder | — | Yes |
| Payment gateway support | — | third_party |
| Supported billing models | — | subscription, usage-based, pay-as-you-go, prepaid, postpaid, hybrid, perpetual, seat-based, per-use |
Both are listed in Best API Monetization Software. On Everything Xiaomi, Kong Gateway scores higher on our published basis.