Apache APISIX vs KrakenD

The best value in each numeric row is marked. Sponsorship has no effect on any of them.

Comparison of Apache APISIX vs KrakenD
Criteria Apache APISIX
168 75.8 =
KrakenD
179 74.3 =
Score 75.8 (best) 74.3
Release freshness 86.0 91.6 (best)
Adoption signals 70.6 (best) 57.1
Release freshness
Updated 77 days ago
Updated 58 days ago
Latest version 3.18.0 · 2026-08-20v2.13.11 · 2026-09-08
Pricing FreeFree
License Open sourceOpen source
Platforms
Linux ✓ ✓
API only ✓ ✓
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: KrakenD
#179 overall · #3 in category
74.3/100
  1. Platform readiness +28.0 70.0 × 40%
  2. Release freshness +32.1 91.6 × 35%
  3. Adoption signals +14.3 57.1 × 25%
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