Kong alternative
Deciding between a high-performance network proxy and a programmable API management platform depends on where you need your logic to live. Kong scales your traffic; Fusio builds your API product.
| Feature Capability | Fusio (Open Source) | Kong (Gateway) |
|---|---|---|
| Primary Role Core architectural focus | API Management & Implementation | Cloud-Native API Gateway |
| Business Logic Executing code at the edge | Native (PHP, SQL, JS) | Plugin Based (Lua/Go) |
| Developer Portal User onboarding and self-service | ● Included | ○ Enterprise Only |
| Scaling Performance Throughput capacity | High (PHP-FPM/Swoole) | Ultra-High (Nginx/Lua) |
Choose Fusio if...
- → "You want to build the API directly within the platform using SQL or PHP actions."
- → "You need a ready-to-use Developer Portal and SDK generation out-of-the-box."
Choose Kong if...
- → "You have existing microservices and only need a high-speed routing and security proxy."
- → "You require ultra-low latency at a scale of millions of requests per second."
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