Detailed comparison across 10 dimensions
Kong and Ambassador Edge Stack score closely across Staquest's six weighted dimensions, with no decisive overall winner. Both offer a free tier.
| Overview | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | hybrid | hybrid |
| Company | Kong Inc. | Ambassador Labs |
| Free Tier | ||
| Has API | ||
| Open Source | ||
| Learning Curve | - | - |
| Integration | - | - |
| Trending | Stable | Stable |
| GitHub Stars | - | - |
| Industries | DevelopmentData & Analytics | DevelopmentData & AnalyticsSaaS & Cloud |
| Categories | api-management | api-management |
| Website | Visit | Visit |
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| Feature | kong | ambassador-edge-stack |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Enterprise Plugins | ||
| Advanced Security Features | ||
| Ai Gateway Fees | ||
| Core Ambassador Edge Stack Functionality | ||
| Consumption Fees (Api Requests/Analytics) | ||
| Enterprise Support | ||
| Control Plane Fees | ||
| Envoy-Powered | ||
| Core Gateway Functionality | ||
| Everything In Free | ||
| Dedicated Onboarding | ||
| Kubernetes-Native Api Gateway | ||
| Governance Tools | ||
| Single Sign-On (Sso) | ||
| Infrastructure Fees | ||
| Kong Manager Gui | ||
| Support Tiers (Standard, Premium, Platinum) |
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Both Kong and Ambassador Edge Stack offer a free tier.
