Tencent Cloud API Gateway
6.7#7 in api gateway softwareFrom $0.01 a monthFree planWebAPI
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Tyk Gateway
7.3#3 in api gateway softwareFree planFree planWebAPILinuxSelf-hosted
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| Fact | Tencent Cloud API Gateway | Tyk Gateway |
|---|---|---|
| Authentication | It supports HMAC signature authentication using keys issued by API Gateway. | Authentication options include OIDC, JWT, bearer tokens, basic authentication and client certificates. |
| Founded | 1998 | 2014 |
| Headquarters | Shenzhen, China | London, United Kingdom |
| Integrations | API Gateway is highly integrated with Tencent Cloud SCF and can route APIs to SCF functions and COS resources. | OpenAPI, OAuth, Open Policy Agent, OpenTelemetry, Kubernetes, Tyk Operator, Tyk Pump, Tyk Sync and Tyk Identity Broker are documented integrations or companion tools. |
| Purpose | API Gateway is an API hosting service for managing APIs through creation, maintenance, release, operation, and deactivation. | Tyk API Gateway manages API traffic and provides security, governance, auditing, and analytics. |
Tencent Cloud API Gateway plans
- Free tierFree
- Tier 1$0.01 a month
- Tier 2Priced on request
- Tier 3Priced on request
- Shared instanceFree
- Dedicated instancePriced on request
Tyk Gateway plans
- Open Source API GatewayFree
- Tyk Cloud free trialFree
- CorePriced on request
- EnterprisePriced on request
- ProfessionalPriced on request
Pick Tencent Cloud API Gateway if…
Tencent Cloud API Gateway may suit teams managing APIs that need lifecycle controls, traffic limits, monitoring, or integration with Tencent Cloud services. The shared and dedicated instance network differences matter when choosing a deployment option.
Pick Tyk Gateway if…
Tyk positions Core for startups and scale-ups, Professional for high-growth teams, and Enterprise for regulated industries and global enterprises. It suits teams managing APIs across cloud, on-premises, or hybrid deployments.