Kong
Control API traffic and monitor performance with a comprehensive gateway and service mesh solution.
Shyft Score
Directory quality rating
38/100
Quiet
AI Readiness
How prepared for AI workflows
5/100
Our take
The verdict on Kong
AI-generated
Kong provides comprehensive API management and security, but its AI readiness is very low.
Strengths
- Traffic control and load balancing
- API analytics and monitoring
- Affordable starting price
Limitations
- Very low AI readiness (5)
- Limited to API management
- No free tier
Best for: Engineering teams managing microservices and API security.
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What is Kong?
Kong is a devops solution for api gateway and service mesh. Key capabilities include traffic control and load balancing, api analytics and monitoring, and service discovery and management.
Key capabilities
Traffic control and load balancing
API analytics and monitoring
Service discovery and management
Security features including authentication and rate limiting
Plugin architecture for extensibility
At a glance
Use cases
What you can do with Kong
Managing microservices in a cloud-native environment to ensure seamless communication and performance.
Implementing security protocols for APIs to protect sensitive data and comply with regulations.
Optimizing API performance through traffic management and load balancing, enhancing user experience.
Monitoring API usage and performance metrics to identify bottlenecks and improve service reliability.
Integrating third-party plugins to extend functionality and tailor the API gateway to specific needs.
Best for
DevelopersDevOps teamsEnterprise organizations
Pricing
Kong pricing
Kong starts at $29/mo
Starting at $29/mo
Ecosystem
Connected ecosystem
MCP servers, AI skills, and integrations that work with Kong
Integrations
KubernetesAWSAzureGoogle Cloud PlatformPrometheusGrafanaDatadogJiraSlack
FAQs
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kong and its capabilities
Kong pricing starts at $29/mo. Contact Kong for enterprise pricing and volume discounts.
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