Kong Gateway vs Layer7 API Management
| Kong Gateway | Layer7 API Management | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | No |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | Free | — |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, self-hosted, Web | Android, api, iOS, self-hosted, Web |
| Free plan | No | — |
| Paid from | 25 /mo | — |
| Developer portal | Yes | Yes |
| Usage metering | — | Yes |
| Subscription billing | — | Yes |
| Supported billing models | — | freemium, purchase, subscription, consumption |
Both are listed in Best API Monetization Software. On Inferse, Kong Gateway scores higher on our published basis.