Kong vs Ambassador Edge Stack Comparison

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Kong

API Management Software

4.5 39 user ratings

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Ambassador Edge Stack

API Management Software

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Overview

Description	Kong is an open-source API management software that will help you create new business scopes, new revenue streams and generate traffic by expanding partner network. If you run an enormous number of APIs and need dedicated 24/7 support, then this software is apt for you. The software is embedded in Nginx and it provides a powerful proxying performance. The tool has boosted the API gateway with necessary functionalities for multiple uses. The software plugin system is open and it is possible to write your own custom plugins. Its high customization feature will give you complete control over the architecture. Read more	Ambassador Edge Stack is a three-in-one edge stack for Kubernetes that delivers Edge-as-a-Service to software developers. The software packs three modules, namely API Gateway, Delivery Acceleration, and Delivery Gateway. The API Gateway brings the ability to connect Kubernetes to the internet. Alongside, it also provides an authentication function, tools for traffic management, and service mesh integration option. This also empowers the developer team to facilitate self-servicing for making changes to routine. The Delivery Acceleration, on the other hand, facilitates and supports local development of microservices via a high-level traffic routine system. Such a robust platform reduces friction in the workflow. There is a service preview feature that enables developers to test changes locally without hampering the work of other team members or collaborators. With the Delivery Portal tool, admins can expose APIs to application developers as well as public API access in order to boost product making speed. The application portal is also completely customizable and discovers all services automatically that are stored in the Ambassador Edge Stack database. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Offers Free-forever and Custom plan.	Free Trial Not Available Offers Free-forever and Custom plan.
SW Score & Breakdown	96% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 100% Reviews 80% Momentum 66% Popularity 89%	83% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 92% Reviews 60% Momentum 62% Popularity 68%
SaaSworthy Awards	# 5 Most Popular # 4 Fastest Growing	Not Available

Features

Total Features	10 Features	8 Features
Common Features for All	API Design Helps in creating an interface to distribute the data systematically to other applications API Lifecycle Management Helps to monitor and managing all the life cycles of an API Access Control Defines application access to various users. Includes role-based system that controls options to be displayed to different users based on their role Analytics Allows integration with other analytical tools or has it inbuilt Dashboard A digital insight of reports and other workings on a single screen Developer Portal Provides API and app performance analytics to developers, and offers a self-service platform Testing Management Helps you in managing, tracking and organizing all tests and reports in one place Threat Protection This feature will defend the system and application from cyber threats Traffic Control Helpful in controlling the API traffic spikes Version Control It gives the team the ability to recall specific versions of a document, code, content, file, or folder that records changes over time. + 7 More - Show Less	API Design Helps in creating an interface to distribute the data systematically to other applications API Lifecycle Management Helps to monitor and managing all the life cycles of an API Access Control Defines application access to various users. Includes role-based system that controls options to be displayed to different users based on their role Analytics Allows integration with other analytical tools or has it inbuilt Dashboard A digital insight of reports and other workings on a single screen Developer Portal Provides API and app performance analytics to developers, and offers a self-service platform Testing Management Helps you in managing, tracking and organizing all tests and reports in one place Threat Protection This feature will defend the system and application from cyber threats Traffic Control Helpful in controlling the API traffic spikes Version Control It gives the team the ability to recall specific versions of a document, code, content, file, or folder that records changes over time. + 5 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Individuals Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Individuals Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Installed - Windows Installed - Mac	SaaS/Web/Cloud Installed - Windows Installed - Mac
Modes of Support	Online	Online
API Support	Available	Available

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.5/5 39 user ratings	Not Available
Rating Distribution	Excellent 59% Very Good 35.9% Average 2.6% Poor 0% Terrible 2.6%	Not Available
Pros & Cons	Open-source and customizable Powerful proxying performance Dedicated 24/7 support Can be complex to set up and manage May not be suitable for small businesses	Self-service edge-stack built on Kubernetes Delivers Edge-as-a-Service to software developers Reduces friction in the workflow May not be suitable for all businesses Can be complex to set up and manage
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Offers Free-forever and Custom plan.	Free Trial Not Available Offers Free-forever and Custom plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	Free Free Plus Custom Enterprise Custom	Open Source Free Free Free Standard Custom Enterprise Custom
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