Apache APISIXapache/apisix
Cloud-native API and AI gatewayEnterpriseAPI toolsInfra & DevOpsDocker / self-host★ 17kApache-2.0commit 6 days ago80worth
Open-source alternatives to Kong Gateway
4 projects in the catalog are in the same category as Kong Gateway: API tools. They are ranked by how closely their categories, platforms and GitHub topics match, then by worth score. Of these, 4 run with Docker, 4 have a permissive license and 4 had a commit in the last 90 days.
Compare at a glance
| Project | Runs on | Self-host with Docker | License | Stars | Last commit |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kong Gateway (this project) | Docker / self-host | Yes | Apache-2.0 | 44k | |
| Apache APISIX | Docker / self-host | Yes | Apache-2.0 | 17k | |
| Hoppscotch | Web, Docker / self-host, Desktop | Yes | MIT | 81k | |
| Hyperswitch | Docker / self-host | Yes | Apache-2.0 | 45k | |
| Hasura | Docker / self-host | Yes | Apache-2.0 | 32k |
Self-hosted Docker apps (4)
Hoppscotchhoppscotch/hoppscotch
Open-source API development ecosystemPersonalEnterpriseAPI toolsWebDocker / self-hostDesktop★ 81kMITcommit 4 days agolive demo89worth
Hyperswitchjuspay/hyperswitch
Open-source payments switchEnterpriseAPI toolsDocker / self-host★ 45kApache-2.0commit 2 days ago83worth
Hasurahasura/graphql-engine
Instant GraphQL APIs on your dataEnterpriseDatabases & backendsAPI toolsDocker / self-host★ 32kApache-2.0commit 2 weeks ago82worth