Vetted Score

4.6 / 5.0

Awarded 4.6/5 for its blazing speed, robust open‑source community, and flexible middleware architecture.

Key Features

Ultra‑fast Request Processing

Built in Go, Krakend handles millions of requests per second with minimal latency.

Declarative Configuration

Define routes, middlewares, and aggregations in a single JSON/YAML file for easy version control.

Extensible Middleware Ecosystem

Add authentication, rate limiting, caching, and custom plugins without modifying core code.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, the Community edition is completely free and released under the Apache 2.0 license.

Enterprise adds premium support, advanced analytics, role‑based access control, and custom integration services, with pricing negotiated per organization.

Yes, Krakend provides official Docker images and can be orchestrated with Kubernetes, Docker Swarm, or any container runtime.

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Specifications

Pricing Model Community edition is 100% free and open source; Enterprise edition provides premium support, advanced analytics, and custom pricing.

Supported Platforms

LinuxmacOSWindowsDocker

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