KrakenD vs Apache APISIX

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Comparison of KrakenD vs Apache APISIX
Criteria KrakenD
179 74.3 =
Apache APISIX
168 75.8 =
Score 74.3 75.8 (best)
Release freshness 91.6 (best) 86.0
Adoption signals 57.1 70.6 (best)
Release freshness
Updated 58 days ago
Updated 77 days ago
Latest version v2.13.11 · 2026-09-083.18.0 · 2026-08-20
Pricing FreeFree
License Open sourceOpen source
Platforms
Linux ✓ ✓
API only ✓ ✓
Features
Integrations
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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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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