Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Kong
- Pricing
- Freemium — Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Self Hosted, Api
- Best for
- Platform Teams
- Editor rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Founded
- 2017
- Headquarters
- San Francisco, CA, USA
What is Kong?
Kong is a api tools tool from Kong. Kong is an open-source API gateway and service connectivity platform for microservices.
Kong uses freemium pricing and offers a free tier you can start on without a credit card. Free.
It's best suited to platform-teams and runs on Web, Self Hosted, Api.
Standout strengths include high-performance gateway, open source, plugin ecosystem. Worth weighing: ops complexity.
Kong pricing
Pros
- High-performance gateway
- Open source
- Plugin ecosystem
Cons
- Ops complexity
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Frequently asked questions
What is Kong?
Kong is an open-source API gateway and service connectivity platform for microservices.
How much does Kong cost?
Kong is freemium-priced. It has a free tier.
Does Kong have a free trial?
Kong offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Kong support?
Kong is available on Web, Self Hosted, Api.