Reviewed by the Softwares.com Editorial Team · Last updated June 2026 · How we rate
Key facts
- Vendor
- Tyk
- Pricing
- Freemium — Free
- Free tier
- Yes
- Platforms
- Web, Self Hosted, Api
- Best for
- Platform Teams
- Editor rating
- 4.5 / 5
- Founded
- 2014
- Headquarters
- London, UK
What is Tyk?
Tyk is a api tools tool from Tyk. Tyk is an open-source API gateway and management platform for building and securing APIs.
Tyk 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 open source, self-host or cloud, full lifecycle. Worth weighing: smaller than kong/apigee.
Tyk pricing
Pros
- Open source
- Self-host or cloud
- Full lifecycle
Cons
- Smaller than Kong/Apigee
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Frequently asked questions
What is Tyk?
Tyk is an open-source API gateway and management platform for building and securing APIs.
How much does Tyk cost?
Tyk is freemium-priced. It has a free tier.
Does Tyk have a free trial?
Tyk offers a free tier rather than a time-limited trial.
What platforms does Tyk support?
Tyk is available on Web, Self Hosted, Api.