Tyk

Open source

Open source API gateway and management platform for controlling API traffic.

Pricing: free, usage, subscription
Free tier: true
License: open-source
Open source: Yes

Editorial review

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Facts & attributes

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Identity · Taxonomy

Tags(open-source;cloud-native): API gateway, API management, AI governance, open source, kubernetesVerified

Platform · Deployment

Delivery model(SaaS;self-hosted;desktop;mobile;embedded;managed-cloud;appliance): SaaS, self-hostedVerification pending

Pricing · Licensing

Free plan(true/false): trueVerification pending
Free trial(true/false): trueVerification pending
License model(proprietary;open-source;source-available;dual-license): open-sourceVerification pending
Pricing model(free;subscription;usage;seat;asset;transaction;revenue-share;perpetual;custom): free, usage, subscriptionVerified
Source repository(HTTPS URL): https://github.com/TykTechnologies/tykVerified
SPDX license IDs(Apache-2.0;MIT): MPL-2.0Verification pending
Trial length(14): 48Verified

Features · Product · Fit

Core capabilities(authoring;automation;analytics): API gateway for REST, GraphQL, gRPC, MCP, and A2A, rate limiting, auth, quotas, and policies at the edge, OpenTelemetry-native observability, GitOps automation with Tyk Operator and Kubernetes CRDs, developer portal with self-service key managementVerification pending

Api · Integrations · Ecosystem

Enterprise SSO(SAML;OIDC): SSO, OAuth 2.1Verified

Security · Privacy · Compliance

Regulatory compliance(HIPAA;PCI DSS;FedRAMP;GDPR support): GDPR, PCI DSSVerified

Support · Docs · Services

Support channels(email;ticket;chat;phone;community): community, enhanced success plan, premium support, technical account managerVerified

Audience · Use · Case

Best for(Neutral editorial summary): Teams that want an open-source-core API and AI gateway deployable self-managed, hybrid, or fully cloudVerification pending
Company-size fit(individual;SMB;mid-market;enterprise): SMB, mid-market, enterpriseVerification pending
Primary use cases(build;monitor;automate): API management, AI agent and LLM traffic governance, multi-cloud API platforms, data-sovereign and air-gapped deploymentsVerification pending

Lifecycle · Versioning

Current version(1.12.3): 5.16.0Verified
Maintenance status(active;maintenance;deprecated;EOL;archived): activeVerification pending

Vendor · Maintainer

Vendor type(commercial;foundation;community;government;consortium;individual): commercialVerification pending

User reviews

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