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KrakenD

by KRAKEND S.L · Since 2016
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Quick facts
VendorKRAKEND S.L
Year launched2016
StatusActive
LocationBarcelona, ES
Countries servedGlobal
Languages1
Integrations1+
Free tier
Free trial
Contact salesYES

About KrakenD

KrakenD is an API gateway software from KRAKEND S.L [designed for managing APIs]. It combines load balancing, caching, and rate limiting so that applications can handle large volumes of requests efficiently. KrakenD supports various protocols and lets users define custom routing rules, making it flexible for different use cases. Additionally, it offers extensive monitoring capabilities to track API performance and usages. The platform is built for high availability and works with various backends, ensuring businesses can integrate their systems without hassle. Key capabilities: API management Load balancing Caching Rate limiting Monitoring Best for: developers and businesses that need to manage multiple APIs effectively.

KrakenD by KrakenD S.L. is a high-performance, open-source API gateway that plays a critical role in simplifying the adoption of microservices for businesses. It provides a single entry point for clients to interact with multiple backend services, streamlining communication and ensuring smoother data exchange between different systems. One of the software's primary strengths lies in its ability to offer key features such as data transformation, aggregation, and security enhancements, all while maintaining a stateless architecture. This statelessness contributes significantly to its reliability and scalability, allowing KrakenD to handle over 70,000 requests per second even on commodity hardware. This remarkable performance makes it a top choice for organizations that require robust API management capabilities. The user interface of KrakenD is designed to be intuitive, catering to both developers and non-developers. Users can manage configurations through a simple JSON file or opt for the KrakenDesigner GUI, providing flexibility based on their preferences. This dual approach enables users who are more comfortable with coding to work efficiently, while those who prefer a more visual interface can navigate the platform with ease.

Pros & Cons

What users like
  • +1. High performance and scalability
  • +2. User-friendly interface with both JSON and GUI options
  • +3. Extensive feature set including data transformation and aggregation
  • +4. Robust customer support and comprehensive documentation
  • +5. Flexible deployment options
What users flag
  • 1. Limited community-driven plugins3
  • 2. Documentation for custom plugins could be more detailed

Features

Key features

1. Commercial Support
a. Direct access to KrakenD engineers for troubleshooting and guidance.
2. Automatic API Documentation
Generates OpenAPI/Swagger and Postman collections for your API.
3. Observability & Analytics
Provides dashboards with comprehensive metrics and tracing data.
4. Enterprise Plugins
Extends functionality with features like URL rewrite, static file serving, and more.
5. Linear Scalability
Stateless architecture allows for easy scaling across multiple regions.

Additional features

1. Low Operational Cost
Runs on minimal resources and offers unlimited clusters/nodes with Enterprise subscription.
2. Safe Upgrades
Secure updates with bug fixes, new features, and pre-release access.
3. On-prem, Hybrid, & Cloud Deployment
Runs on any cloud platform, private datacenter, or bare metal.
4. API Gateway
Acts as a central point for managing API requests and routing them to backend services.
5. Stateless Design
Enables horizontal scaling for handling high traffic volumes.
6. Declarative Configuration
Uses YAML files to define API configuration in a human-readable format.
7. Middleware Support
Integrates with various middleware plugins for additional functionalities.
8. Security Features
Offers features like authentication, authorization, and rate limiting.
9. Traffic Management
Provides tools for routing, caching, and load balancing.
10. Documentation Generation
Generates API documentation automatically.
11. Monitoring & Observability
Provides insights into API usage and performance.
12. Plugin Ecosystem
Supports a wide range of plugins for extending functionality.
13. Open-source Community Edition Available
Offers a free, open-source version with limited features.

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Countries & Languages

Global
Countries served
1
Interface languages
16
Billing currencies

Interface languages

English

Billing currencies

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