Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Kong
- Pricing
- Open source — Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Self Hosted, Web, Api
- Best for
- Developers, Platform Engineers
- Editor rating
- 4.4 / 5
- Founded
- 2009
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, USA
What is Kong Gateway?
Kong Gateway is a api tools tool from Kong. A high-performance, open-source API gateway with plugins for auth, rate limiting and observability, plus Kong Konnect for managed API management.
Kong Gateway uses open source pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to developers, platform engineers and runs on Self Hosted, Web, Api.
Standout strengths include fast, extensible gateway, rich plugin ecosystem, hybrid and managed options. Worth weighing: advanced features in enterprise, plugin config learning curve.
Kong Gateway pricing
Pros
- Fast, extensible gateway
- Rich plugin ecosystem
- Hybrid and managed options
Cons
- Advanced features in enterprise
- Plugin config learning curve
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kong Gateway?
A high-performance, open-source API gateway with plugins for auth, rate limiting and observability, plus Kong Konnect for managed API management.
How much does Kong Gateway cost?
Kong Gateway is open-source-priced. It has a free tier.
Does Kong Gateway have a free trial?
Kong Gateway offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Kong Gateway support?
Kong Gateway is available on Self Hosted, Web, Api.