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Apigee alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Nov 8, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rankAll API gateways and API management

Top picks

  • Kong logo

    Best overall

    Kong

    Starting price: From $25/month plus usage (Konnect Plus)

  • Tyk logo

    Best free option

    Tyk

    Open source

  • WSO2 API Manager logo

    Best open source

    WSO2 API Manager

    Open source

Common reasons people leave Apigee: environment fees add a fixed monthly cost before any traffic, and policy configuration in XML feels dated next to code-first gateways. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Apigee, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Kong currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingVerified priceOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Kong logoKongOpen sourceFrom $25/month plus usage (Konnect Plus)YesWeb, Linux, Self-hosted4 of 468.8
2Tyk logoTykOpen source—YesWeb, Linux, Self-hosted4 of 464.8
3Azure API Management logoAzure API ManagementPaid—NoWeb5 of 559.4
4Amazon API Gateway logoAmazon API GatewayPaidUp to $200 for new AWS customersNoWeb6 of 659.4
5MuMuleSoft Anypoint PlatformPaid—NoWeb, Windows, macOS +23 of 350.3
6AxAxway Amplify API ManagementPaid—NoWeb, Self-hosted4 of 442.3
7WSO2 API Manager logoWSO2 API ManagerOpen source—YesWeb, Self-hosted6 of 640.0
  1. Kong logo

    1. KongTop pick

    Best for: Platform teams wanting a battle-tested open-source gateway with an optional managed control plane

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Linux, Self-hosted

    68.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Apigee

    Open-source core you can run anywhere, with plugin-based policies instead of Apigee's XML.

    Pros

    • Open-source core under Apache 2.0
    • Large plugin library for auth, rate limiting and observability
    • Self-hosted, hybrid or fully managed deployment

    Cons

    • Many advanced plugins and the portal need a paid licence
    • Konnect usage pricing has many moving parts
    • More to operate than a single-binary gateway like KrakenD
    Visit Kong Compare with ApigeeDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Kong a good Apigee alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    Apache-2.0
    Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days (Konnect)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026konghq.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    From $25/month plus usage (Konnect Plus)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026konghq.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Extensibility
    Modules and plugins
    Checked Nov 8, 2026developer.konghq.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Tyk logo

    2. Tyk

    Best for: Teams in regulated industries wanting an open-source gateway they can fully self-manage

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Linux, Self-hosted

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Apigee

    Open-source gateway with a developer portal and dashboard, self-hosted or as a managed cloud.

    Pros

    • Gateway is open source under MPL 2.0
    • Paid plans don't charge per API call
    • Cloud, hybrid or fully on-premises deployment

    Cons

    • Dashboard and developer portal require a paid licence
    • Cloud trial is only 48 hours
    • Smaller plugin ecosystem than Kong
    Visit Tyk Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Tyk a good Apigee alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MPL 2.0 (Gateway and Pump)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tyk.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    48 hours (Tyk Cloud)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tyk.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Pricing basis
    Per API managed, unlimited calls
    Checked Nov 8, 2026tyk.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Protocols
    REST, GraphQL, TCP, gRPC, MCP
    Checked Nov 1, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Azure API Management logo

    3. Azure API Management

    Best for: Azure-based organisations that want a managed API gateway with a ready-made developer portal

    PaidWeb

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Apigee

    Microsoft's managed gateway with a built-in developer portal and a serverless tier billed per call, for teams standardised on Azure.

    Pros

    • Built-in developer portal with docs, test console and self-service API keys
    • Imports OpenAPI, WSDL, GraphQL and gRPC definitions
    • Serverless Consumption tier for low or spiky traffic
    • Close ties to Entra ID, Azure Monitor and virtual networks

    Cons

    • Self-hosted gateway in production needs the costly Premium tier
    • Developer tier has no SLA, so it can't be used for production
    • Policy configuration is XML-based and has a learning curve
    • Fits best when the rest of your stack is on Azure
    Visit Azure API Management Compare with ApigeeDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Azure API Management a good Apigee alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Developer portal
    Yes, open source and customizable
    Checked Nov 8, 2026learn.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    API formats
    OpenAPI, WSDL, OData, WebSocket, GraphQL, gRPC
    Checked Nov 8, 2026learn.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosted gateway
    Yes, for on-premises and multi-cloud
    Checked Nov 8, 2026azure.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Serverless tier
    Consumption tier, billed per execution
    Checked Nov 8, 2026azure.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Developer tier
    No SLA; for evaluation and testing
    Checked Nov 8, 2026azure.microsoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Amazon API Gateway logo

    4. Amazon API Gateway

    Best for: Teams building serverless or AWS-hosted backends who want pay-per-call APIs with no servers.

    PaidWeb

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Apigee

    The natural pick for AWS shops, billed only per call with no environment fees.

    Pros

    • No minimum fees; you pay per call and data out
    • Tight integration with Lambda, IAM and Cognito
    • Supports REST, HTTP and WebSocket APIs
    • Free tier of one million calls a month for new accounts

    Cons

    • Only runs inside AWS and is region-bound
    • No polished developer portal out of the box
    • Costs and configuration get complex at high volume
    Visit Amazon API Gateway Compare with ApigeeDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Amazon API Gateway a good Apigee alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    Pricing model
    Pay per API call, no minimum fees
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free tier
    1M REST + 1M HTTP calls/month for 12 months
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    WebSocket APIs
    Yes
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    HTTP API calls
    $1.00 per million (first 300 million)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    REST API calls
    $3.50 per million (first 333 million, US East)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free tier credits
    Up to $200 for new AWS customers
    Checked Nov 8, 2026aws.amazon.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Mu

    5. MuleSoft Anypoint Platform

    Best for: Large enterprises with dedicated integration teams, especially Salesforce customers

    PaidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted

    50.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Apigee

    Anypoint's API Manager and Flex Gateway cover the same full API lifecycle, and suit teams already integrating systems with MuleSoft.

    Pros

    • Strong API design, management and governance
    • Deploys to cloud, customer-hosted or on-premises
    • Deep Salesforce integration

    Cons

    • Among the most expensive options
    • Needs skilled developers
    • Overkill for simple app-to-app automation
    Visit MuleSoft Anypoint Platform Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.346
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is MuleSoft Anypoint Platform a good Apigee alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Runtime
    Mule, a lightweight integration engine
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.mulesoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Configuration
    XML DSL
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.mulesoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
    On-premises
    Supported
    Checked Nov 8, 2026docs.mulesoft.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Ax

    6. Axway Amplify API Management

    Best for: Large regulated enterprises governing APIs across several gateways and clouds

    PaidWeb, Self-hosted

    42.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Apigee

    Enterprise API management with on-prem data planes and governance across other vendors' gateways.

    Pros

    • Over 200 prebuilt security policies at the gateway
    • Federated governance across multiple gateways and deployments
    • Data plane runs on-premises or in any cloud
    • Pairs with Axway's file transfer and B2B integration products

    Cons

    • No public pricing or self-serve plan
    • Enterprise-scale platform that is heavy for small teams
    • Not open source, so no free self-hosted edition
    Visit Axway Amplify API Management Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Axway Amplify API Management a good Apigee alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Security policies
    200+ prebuilt
    Checked Nov 6, 2026axway.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Deployment
    On-premises or any cloud
    Checked Nov 6, 2026axway.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Federated management
    Yes
    Checked Nov 6, 2026axway.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Lifecycle
    Design to retirement
    Checked Nov 6, 2026axway.com(opens source in a new tab)
  7. WSO2 API Manager logo

    7. WSO2 API Manager

    Best for: Enterprises wanting full open-source API management they can host on their own infrastructure

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    40.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Apigee

    Open-source and self-hostable, avoiding cloud lock-in while keeping a full management suite.

    Pros

    • Apache 2.0 open source with a complete feature set
    • Runs on-prem, in Kubernetes, hybrid or as SaaS
    • Control plane can govern Kong, AWS, Azure and Envoy gateways
    • Includes AI gateway and MCP server generation

    Cons

    • Large Java-based platform with a steep setup and operations load
    • Production support and managed cloud are paid extras
    • Heavier than lightweight gateways for simple routing needs
    Visit WSO2 API Manager Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is WSO2 API Manager a good Apigee alternative?

    Verified facts

    6 of 6 verified
    License
    Apache-2.0
    Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes, self-hosted
    Checked Nov 8, 2026wso2.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Deployment
    On-prem, Kubernetes, hybrid or managed cloud
    Checked Nov 8, 2026wso2.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Development
    Active
    Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Web portals
    Open source (Apache-2.0)
    Checked Nov 8, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Multi-gateway
    WSO2, Kong, AWS, Azure, Envoy
    Checked Nov 8, 2026wso2.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Apigee alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Kong logo

Best Apigee alternative for most people

Kong

Open-source core you can run anywhere, with plugin-based policies instead of Apigee's XML.

Tyk logo

Best Apigee alternative for a free option

Tyk

Open-source gateway with a developer portal and dashboard, self-hosted or as a managed cloud.

WSO2 API Manager logo

Best Apigee alternative for open source

WSO2 API Manager

Open-source and self-hostable, avoiding cloud lock-in while keeping a full management suite.

Kong logo

Best Apigee alternative for self-hosting

Kong

Open-source core you can run anywhere, with plugin-based policies instead of Apigee's XML.

Mu

Best Apigee alternative for Mac

MuleSoft Anypoint Platform

Anypoint's API Manager and Flex Gateway cover the same full API lifecycle, and suit teams already integrating systems with MuleSoft.

Mu

Best Apigee alternative for Windows

MuleSoft Anypoint Platform

Anypoint's API Manager and Flex Gateway cover the same full API lifecycle, and suit teams already integrating systems with MuleSoft.

Kong logo

Best Apigee alternative for Linux

Kong

Open-source core you can run anywhere, with plugin-based policies instead of Apigee's XML.

Azure API Management logo

Best Apigee alternative for working in the browser

Azure API Management

Microsoft's managed gateway with a built-in developer portal and a serverless tier billed per call, for teams standardised on Azure.

Apigee alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Apigee?

Kong ranks first right now. Open-source core you can run anywhere, with plugin-based policies instead of Apigee's XML. Tyk and Azure API Management follow it in our ranking.

Apigee vs Kong: what's the difference?

Apigee is a paid product; Kong is free and open source. Verified prices: Apigee $365 per month per region (Base environment), Kong From $25/month plus usage (Konnect Plus). Kong is open source and Apigee is not. Only Kong runs on Linux.

Is Apigee free?

Apigee is a paid product. Free trial: 60-day sandbox evaluation; Pricing model: Pay-as-you-go or subscription; Standard proxy calls: $20 per 1M calls (up to 50M); Base environment: $365 per month per region. Checked on Apigee's own site, November 2026.

How much do Apigee alternatives cost?

Verified prices for the top-ranked Apigee alternatives: Kong, From $25/month plus usage (Konnect Plus); Amazon API Gateway, Up to $200 for new AWS customers. Each price was checked on the app's own site; see each card below for the date and source.

Is there a free alternative to Apigee?

Yes. Kong (open source), Tyk (open source) and WSO2 API Manager (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Apigee?

Yes: Kong, Tyk and WSO2 API Manager. Kong, Tyk and WSO2 API Manager can also be self-hosted.

Which Apigee alternatives work on Linux?

Kong, Tyk and MuleSoft Anypoint Platform run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Apigee?

The complaints we hear most: environment fees add a fixed monthly cost before any traffic; policy configuration in XML feels dated next to code-first gateways; closely tied to Google Cloud.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Apigee, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.