Apache APISIX vs Kong Gateway
The best value in each numeric row is marked. Sponsorship has no effect on any of them.
| Criteria |
Apache APISIX
168
75.8
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Kong Gateway
196
70.8
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|---|---|---|
| Score | 75.8 (best) | 70.8 |
| Release freshness | 86.0 (best) | 66.9 |
| Adoption signals | 70.6 | 77.4 (best) |
| Release freshness |
Updated 77 days ago
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No release for 141 days
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| Latest version | 3.18.0 · 2026-08-20 | 3.9.3 · 2026-06-17 |
| Pricing | Free | Free |
| License | Open source | Open source |
| Platforms | ||
| Linux | ✓ | ✓ |
| API only | ✓ | ✓ |
| Features | ||
| Integrations | ||
Rank receipt: Apache APISIX
#168 overall · #2 in category
75.8/100
- Platform readiness +28.0 70.0 × 40%
- Release freshness +30.1 86.0 × 35%
- Adoption signals +17.6 70.6 × 25%
Rank receipt: Kong Gateway
#196 overall · #4 in category
70.8/100
- Platform readiness +28.0 70.0 × 40%
- Release freshness +23.4 66.9 × 35%
- Adoption signals +19.4 77.4 × 25%
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