Apache APISIX vs Kong Konnect

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Comparison of Apache APISIX vs Kong Konnect
Criteria Apache APISIX
168 75.8 =
Kong Konnect
1096 24.0 =
Score 75.8 (best) 24.0
Release freshness 86.0 (best) 0.0
Adoption signals 70.6 (best) 0.0
Release freshness
Updated 77 days ago
No dated release history published
Latest version 3.18.0 · 2026-08-20No dated release history published
Pricing FreeThe vendor does not publish a price
License Open sourcePaid
Platforms
API only ✓ ✓
Linux ✓ -
Web - ✓
CLI / Terminal - ✓
Cloud - ✓
Self-hosted - ✓
Features
Integrations
Rank receipt: Apache APISIX
#168 overall · #2 in category
75.8/100
  1. Platform readiness +28.0 70.0 × 40%
  2. Release freshness +30.1 86.0 × 35%
  3. Adoption signals +17.6 70.6 × 25%
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Rank receipt: Kong Konnect
#1096 overall · #5 in category
24.0/100
  1. Platform readiness +24.0 60.0 × 40%
  2. Release freshness +0.0 0.0 × 35%
  3. Adoption signals +0.0 0.0 × 25%
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