Kong Konnect
The Cloud Native API Platform.
Overview
Kong Konnect is a SaaS-based API lifecycle management platform that provides a universal control plane to manage APIs and services across multi-cloud and hybrid environments. Built on top of the open-source Kong Gateway, it offers enterprise features for security, traffic control, observability, and developer productivity.
✨ Key Features
- Universal API Gateway
- Service Hub for API discovery and governance
- Developer Portal
- Advanced Security and Traffic Policies
- Real-time Analytics and Monitoring
- Plugin-based architecture for extensibility
- Multi-protocol support (REST, GraphQL, gRPC)
🎯 Key Differentiators
- High-performance, lightweight, and extensible gateway
- Cloud-native and Kubernetes-friendly architecture
- Strong open-source foundation
Unique Value: Provides a flexible, high-performance, and universal platform to secure, connect, and manage APIs and microservices in any modern architecture.
🎯 Use Cases (5)
✅ Best For
- Securely managing and connecting services at scale across diverse settings
- Applying consistent configuration and policies across runtimes and environments
- Implementing API security best practices with customizable controls and plugins
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams looking for a simple, all-in-one GUI for API design and manual testing
- Organizations without a need for managing microservices or hybrid infrastructure
🏆 Alternatives
More lightweight and performant than traditional enterprise API gateways like Apigee or MuleSoft, with a stronger focus on cloud-native and microservices architectures.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Includes core gateway functionality for a limited number of services.
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