Express Gateway
A Microservices API Gateway built on Express.js.
Overview
Express Gateway is an open-source API Gateway that sits at the heart of any microservices architecture, regardless of what language or platform you're using. It's built on Express.js, the most popular Node.js web framework.
✨ Key Features
- API gateway for microservices
- Built on Express.js
- Plugin framework for extensibility
- Declarative configuration
- Open-source
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Built on the popular and familiar Express.js framework
- Easy to extend and customize with JavaScript
- Lightweight and simple to get started with
Unique Value: A simple, extensible, and open-source API gateway for the Node.js ecosystem.
🎯 Use Cases (3)
✅ Best For
- Node.js microservices
- Lightweight API gateway deployments
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- High-performance computing environments where a Go or C-based gateway would be more suitable
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more familiar and easier-to-customize experience for JavaScript developers compared to gateways written in other languages.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Fully open-source and free.
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