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Alternatives to Tyk

Common alternatives buyers consider, plus the simplest rule for when switching is worth it.

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Last updated 2026-02-09 Intel generated 2026-02-06 2 sources linked

Alternatives to Tyk

Kong

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Same tier / open-source gateway

Compared when choosing between open-source gateways; Kong has larger ecosystem, Tyk has GraphQL-native and cloud-native performance.

Apigee

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Step-up / enterprise governance

Chosen when enterprise governance depth and brand recognition matter more than open-source flexibility.

AWS API Gateway

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Step-down / managed cloud gateway

Preferred by AWS-first teams wanting managed convenience over self-hosted control.

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Tyk vs Kong →

Both are open-source API gateways competing for developer teams wanting gateway control without enterprise platform commitment

Tyk vs Apigee →

Both address API management but optimize for different constraints: enterprise governance programs vs developer-focused open-source…

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