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
101
85.2
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|
Kong Gateway
139
79.0
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|
|---|---|---|
| Score | 85.2 (best) | 79.0 |
| Release freshness | 99.7 (best) | 80.6 |
| Adoption signals | 70.6 | 77.4 (best) |
| Release freshness |
Updated 31 days ago |
No release for 95 days |
| 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
#101 overall · #1 in category
85.2/100
- Release freshness +49.9 99.7 × 50%
- Adoption signals +35.3 70.6 × 50%
Rank receipt: Kong Gateway
#139 overall · #3 in category
79.0/100
- Release freshness +40.3 80.6 × 50%
- Adoption signals +38.7 77.4 × 50%
Component values are before weighting. Read the full formula