Kong Mesh vs Network Service Mesh
| Kong Mesh | Network Service Mesh | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | |
| Paid from | Free | |
| Platforms | Web | api, Linux, self-hosted |
| Deployment model | hybrid | |
| Proxy architecture | sidecar | |
| mTLS support | Yes | |
| Traffic policies | Yes | |
| Multi-cluster support | Yes | |
| Supported platforms | Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift | Kubernetes, kind, minikube, microk8s, k3s, GKE, Azure, AWS, bare metal |
| CNI plugin | No | |
| Network policies | Yes | |
| Multi-cluster networking | Yes | |
| Encryption in transit | Yes |
Listed together in Best Service Mesh Platforms