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Apache Apisix vs. Kong: Open-Source API Gateway

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Re: Apache Apisix vs. Kong: Open-Source API Gateway

#11
The Ingress Controller spreadsheet[1] was what originally tuned me in to APISIX. Huge huge matrix of capabilities that they do an incredible job on. Kubedex[2] has another similar-but-different sheet[2].

[1] https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/191WWNpjJ2za6-nbG4ZoU... https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=24858363 (103 points, 2 years ago, 72 comments)

[2] https://kubedex.com/ingress/

Re: Apache Apisix vs. Kong: Open-Source API Gateway

#12

Important Kong Plugins are not Open-Source. https://docs.konghq.com/gateway/3.0.x/kong-enterprise/ Apache Apisix is more predictable Open Source.

That's not wholly true. Kong has a lot of FOSS plugins, but also has enterprise exclusive plugins.

https://docs.konghq.com/hub/

Re: Apache Apisix vs. Kong: Open-Source API Gateway

#14

Important Kong Plugins are not Open-Source. https://docs.konghq.com/gateway/3.0.x/kong-enterprise/ Apache Apisix is more predictable Open Source.

That's not wholly true. Kong has a lot of FOSS plugins, but also has enterprise exclusive plugins. https://docs.konghq.com/hub/

Alright I'll pull. You're not really saying anything different than your parent. Their entire point is that Kong has enterprise exclusive (i.e., non-FOSS) plugins, and some of those are important.

In a discussion comparing an Open Core offering to an Open Source offering, saying Open Core is not fully open is never untrue.

Re: Apache Apisix vs. Kong: Open-Source API Gateway

#15
post #6

Two quick questions if anyone has the time: - Are there any large companies that have adopted this? - How does this compare to istio/envoy? The HMAC support and python plugin support is really interesting to me.

Hi,

To your first question, yes APISIX heavily used on prod by some well-known companies like Swisscom, TencentGames, Airwallex, BMW Finance and so on.

Feel free to research more.

Re: Apache Apisix vs. Kong: Open-Source API Gateway

#16
post #7

This is the most "media blitz" I can ever recall for an Apache project. These Apisix folks are in every http thread, banging the drum. I'm having a hard time squaring what the motivation is: for example, if folks use Apache Tomcat, I guess it's motivating for the Tomcat developers, but otherwise Apache doesn't get any kickbacks. Maybe the api7 folks are trying to use the Apisix for lead gen? OT1H, maybe it really is…

If you have doubts on whether it is Apache project or not, visit the APISIX website and GitHub repo, you will learn more. It is a community project by the community and we are helping out to APISIX developers to observe it, learn and upskill. You can follow blog posting channels, we have many technical content around APISIX for just knowledge sharing purposes.

Re: Apache Apisix vs. Kong: Open-Source API Gateway

#17

Earlier quoted context omitted.

That's not wholly true. Kong has a lot of FOSS plugins, but also has enterprise exclusive plugins. https://docs.konghq.com/hub/

Alright I'll pull. You're not really saying anything different than your parent. Their entire point is that Kong has enterprise exclusive (i.e., non-FOSS) plugins, and some of those are important. In a discussion comparing an Open Core offering to an Open Source offering, saying Open Core is not fully open is never untrue.

I don’t agree, there is a difference between all plugins vs some plugins

Re: Apache Apisix vs. Kong: Open-Source API Gateway

#18
post #6

Two quick questions if anyone has the time: - Are there any large companies that have adopted this? - How does this compare to istio/envoy? The HMAC support and python plugin support is really interesting to me.

Hi, To your first question, yes APISIX heavily used on prod by some well-known companies like Swisscom, TencentGames, Airwallex, BMW Finance and so on. Feel free to research more.

Not heavily used in prod @ Swisscom btw
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