Kusk Gateway
7.5#5 in kubernetes ingress controllersFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitKusk Gateway vs Traefik Proxy
Traefik Proxy
7.7#3 in reverse proxy softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxmacOS
VisitWhat both publish
| Fact | Kusk Gateway | Traefik Proxy |
|---|---|---|
| Dashboard | The browser dashboard inspects APIs, Envoy Fleets and Static Routes and embeds Swagger UI for ad-hoc API requests. | The built-in dashboard displays active routes and obtains its data from Traefik's API. |
| Documentation depth | Documentation includes getting-started tutorials, CLI reference, dashboard reference, Kubernetes resources, guides and a detailed OpenAPI extension reference. | Documentation includes personas, core concepts, getting-started guides, provider configuration, API/dashboard reference and product comparison material. |
| Licence | Kusk is presented as 100% open source under the MIT License. | The Traefik source repository is distributed under the MIT License. |
Kusk Gateway plans
- FreeFree
- Kusk GatewayFree
Traefik Proxy plans
- Traefik ProxyFree
- Traefik Proxy Open SourceFree
- Traefik Hub API GatewayPriced on request
- Traefik Hub API ManagementPriced on request
Pick Kusk Gateway if…
Kusk Gateway suits teams building REST APIs on Kubernetes that use OpenAPI-first practices. It may fit teams seeking an open-source gateway with API validation, policy controls, and a central dashboard.
Pick Traefik Proxy if…
Traefik Proxy suits teams deploying services or APIs across supported container platforms, Kubernetes distributions, virtual machines or bare metal. It is also relevant for operators seeking dynamic routing and traffic controls in a self-hosted proxy.