A Modern Alternative to Tyk
Kgateway is a Kubernetes-native alternative to Tyk Gateway and Tyk API management, open source at its core and built on Envoy and the Kubernetes Gateway API. Compare it with Tyk before you choose.
Capability comparison
Kgateway leads in 6 of 7 categories
Why Teams Choose Us
“We like Tyk’s API management features, but we want a gateway built natively on Kubernetes primitives.”
Kgateway implements the Kubernetes Gateway API standard directly, so routing and policy configuration are Kubernetes-native rather than a separate control plane layered on top.
“We want the option to self-host and go open source without losing enterprise support.”
Kgateway is open source and CNCF-hosted at its core, with enterprise support and advanced policy available on top when you need production SLAs.
“We’re comparing Tyk against other API gateway companies and need real numbers, not marketing claims.”
See how kgateway stacks up against Tyk and other API gateway companies on architecture, security, and support in the Buyer’s Guide, then get numbers scoped to your environment in a demo.
Customer proof
"Solo.io helps Grainger keep the world working by powering innovation at scale."
4,000+ releases/year
Trust & compliance
SOC 2
Certification supports security and procurement review for regulated Kubernetes environments
OSS roots
Build on Envoy, Istio, Cilium, and Gateway API foundations for open source service mesh adoption.
CNCF maintainer status
keeps Solo.io engineers close to the projects shaping cloud native mesh standards.
FIPS builds
provide FIPS 140-2 validated options for service mesh security requirements.
Published SLAs
Define support expectations for enterprise service mesh operations.
Customer references
include production outcomes from teams running large-scale Kubernetes networking.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is kgateway different from Tyk Gateway?
How is kgateway different from Tyk Gateway?
Tyk Gateway ships with its own API management layer and dashboard. Kgateway is built directly on the Kubernetes Gateway API standard and Envoy, so routing and policy are Kubernetes-native rather than managed through a separate Tyk-specific control plane.
Is kgateway a good alternative to Tyk API management?
Is kgateway a good alternative to Tyk API management?
Yes. Kgateway covers the gateway and policy layer Tyk API management provides, while staying open source and CNCF-hosted at its core, with enterprise support available on top for teams that need it.
Is kgateway open source, like Tyk's community edition?
Is kgateway open source, like Tyk's community edition?
Yes. Kgateway is open source and CNCF-hosted, free to run on your own, with enterprise support and advanced policy available on top when you need production SLAs.
How does kgateway's architecture compare to Tyk's?
How does kgateway's architecture compare to Tyk's?
Kgateway is built from the ground up on Envoy and the Kubernetes Gateway API, giving it native integration with Kubernetes and multi-cluster environments. See the full category-by-category comparison above.
What does it cost to run kgateway versus Tyk?
What does it cost to run kgateway versus Tyk?
Cost depends on your traffic, cluster footprint, and support tier. The Buyer's Guide compares kgateway to Tyk and other API gateway companies, and a demo is the fastest way to get numbers scoped to your environment.
See How Kgateway Compares to Tyk
Request a demo to see kgateway scoped to your environment, or compare it with Tyk and other API gateway companies in the Buyer's Guide first.
