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At a Glance
Apigee Edge
Apigee Edge
Star Rating
(27)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (72.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Kong API Gateway
Kong API Gateway
Star Rating
(257)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (40.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Pay As You Go Per Month
Free Trial is available
Learn more about Kong API Gateway
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Apigee Edge excels in API Testing with a score of 9.4, while Kong API Gateway lags behind at 8.4. Reviewers mention that Apigee's robust testing features allow for comprehensive validation of APIs before deployment, which is crucial for enterprise-level applications.
  • Reviewers mention that Apigee Edge offers superior Data Security with a score of 9.0 compared to Kong's 8.7. Users on G2 highlight Apigee's advanced security protocols and compliance features, making it a preferred choice for organizations handling sensitive data.
  • Users say that Apigee Edge shines in API Monitoring with a score of 9.0, while Kong API Gateway scores 8.3. Reviewers mention that Apigee's monitoring tools provide real-time insights and analytics, which are essential for maintaining optimal API performance.
  • G2 users report that Apigee Edge has a more comprehensive Traffic Control feature, scoring 9.2 against Kong's 8.8. Users highlight that Apigee's traffic management capabilities allow for better load balancing and performance optimization during peak usage times.
  • Reviewers mention that Kong API Gateway has a more flexible Plugins system, scoring 8.7 compared to Apigee's 7.6. Users appreciate Kong's extensive library of plugins that allow for easy customization and integration with various services.
  • Users on G2 report that Apigee Edge provides a better overall user experience with an Ease of Use score of 9.3, while Kong API Gateway scores 8.6. Reviewers mention that Apigee's intuitive interface and comprehensive documentation make it easier for teams to adopt and utilize effectively.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Apigee Edge
No pricing available
Kong API Gateway
Kong Konnect
Pay As You Go
Per Month
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Free Trial
Apigee Edge
No trial information available
Kong API Gateway
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.6
15
8.5
212
Ease of Use
9.3
15
8.6
215
Ease of Setup
8.7
9
8.4
157
Ease of Admin
9.3
9
8.3
126
Quality of Support
8.9
14
8.3
200
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
9
8.7
115
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
15
9.4
205
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.4
471
Development
Not enough data
8.5
70
Not enough data
8.5
66
Not enough data
8.3
67
Not enough data
8.8
68
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.3
67
Not enough data
8.3
66
Not enough data
8.4
67
Large Language Model Operationalization (LLMOps)Hide 15 FeaturesShow 15 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Prompt Engineering - Large Language Model Operationalization (LLMOps)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Inference Optimization - Large Language Model Operationalization (LLMOps)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Model Garden - Large Language Model Operationalization (LLMOps)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Custom Training - Large Language Model Operationalization (LLMOps)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application Development - Large Language Model Operationalization (LLMOps)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Model Deployment - Large Language Model Operationalization (LLMOps)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Guardrails - Large Language Model Operationalization (LLMOps)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Model Monitoring - Large Language Model Operationalization (LLMOps)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security - Large Language Model Operationalization (LLMOps)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Gateways & Routers - Large Language Model Operationalization (LLMOps)
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.9
155
8.4
1,837
API Construction
9.4
13
8.4
153
9.0
12
8.7
156
9.4
14
8.2
157
9.2
13
9.0
154
API Management
9.2
14
8.8
158
8.9
14
8.2
161
9.0
14
8.3
156
8.8
13
7.4
142
9.5
13
9.0
159
Data Integration
8.5
12
8.6
151
8.3
12
8.0
140
7.6
11
8.7
150
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Apigee Edge
Apigee Edge
Kong API Gateway
Kong API Gateway
Apigee Edge and Kong API Gateway are categorized as API Management
Unique Categories
Apigee Edge
Apigee Edge has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Apigee Edge
Apigee Edge
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
18.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
9.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
72.7%
Kong API Gateway
Kong API Gateway
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
32.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
40.7%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
26.5%
Reviewers' Industry
Apigee Edge
Apigee Edge
Information Technology and Services
45.5%
Computer Software
18.2%
Financial Services
13.6%
Investment Banking
4.5%
Internet
4.5%
Other
13.6%
Kong API Gateway
Kong API Gateway
Computer Software
23.7%
Information Technology and Services
11.9%
Financial Services
9.1%
Banking
5.9%
Computer & Network Security
5.5%
Other
43.9%
Most Helpful Reviews
Apigee Edge
Apigee Edge
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Saurabh S.
SS
Saurabh S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

From the security point of view, this tool allows us to secure the APIs via TLS and also OAuth. It is very effective in handling Requests and Responses - Users can easily modify responses and adjust them as per needs of the cases without changing any...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Financial Services

It is very awkward to manage your proxies in code. Each endpoint requires essentially its own git repository, which is not ideal. Logging and reporting could be better as well.

Kong API Gateway
Kong API Gateway
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising
GM
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Kong is wonderful if you enjoy Lua with Openresty and look to have an sll-in-one solution for API implementation and management. Lua is not as popular as it should be, but Openresty has proven performance and a strong community. For developers using either...

Most Helpful Critical Review
MV
Manan V.
Verified User in Computer Software

here comes the thing which are not talk about much about kong- 1. kong is yet to understand the requirements of the clients let alone the thought of implementing it, because it takes too much time (months)to solve a simple bug . 2. Delay in deliviring...

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Discussions
Apigee Edge
Apigee Edge Discussions
Is Apigee edge free?
1 comment
Himanshu G.
HG
Now Apigee has discontinued Eval accounts on Edge but you can get your Eval account created on Apigee X with 60 days free trial Read more
Is Apigee edge open source?
1 comment
Monty the Mongoose crying
Apigee Edge has no more discussions with answers
Kong API Gateway
Kong API Gateway Discussions
Is Kong Devops tool?
6 comments
What does KONG software do?
3 comments
Taylor P.
TP
Great question! Kong API Gateway is a service connectivity platform that allows teams to build, test, deploy, and securely expose their services across any...Read more
What is Kong API management?
1 comment
Official Response from Kong API Gateway
Kong Gateway is the fastest, most-adopted API gateway. It is cloud-native, lightweight, and vendor agnostic, so you can connect services across any cloud,...Read more