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Kong - API Management Software
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Overview

Description

Kong is API management software, that allows Web and Mobile applications to access data, content and functions published by 3rd party providers. Kong works with any Public or Private API as ... Read More

Stoplight is the API Management software company. It enable enterprises to rapidly create, manage and monitor their APIs. It give developers a unified toolset for building, testing and ... Read More

Entry Level Pricing
  • Starts from $250
  • Starts from $99
Free Trial Availability
  • Free Trial available
  • No free trial
Spotsaas Score

9.3/10

9.3/10

User Ratings
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Software Demo

Demo

Features

Total Features

10 Features

10 Features

Unique Features
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      Pricing

      Pricing Option
          Starting From
          • $250
          • $99
          Pricing Plans
          • Not Available
          • Not Available

          Other Details

          Organization Types supported
          • Large Enterprises
          • Medium Business
          • Small Business
          • Individuals
          • Freelancers
          • Large Enterprises
          • Medium Business
          • Small Business
          • Individuals
          • Freelancers
          Platforms Supported
          • Browser Based (Cloud)
          • Mobile - Android
          • Installed - Windows
          • Installed - Mac
          • Mobile - iOS
          • Browser Based (Cloud)
          • Browser Based (Cloud)
          • Mobile - Android
          • Installed - Windows
          • Installed - Mac
          • Mobile - iOS
          • Browser Based (Cloud)
          Modes of support
          • 24/7 (Live rep)
          • Business Hours
          • Online
          • 24/7 (Live rep)
          • Business Hours
          • Online
          API Support
          • Available
          • Available
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          User Reviews

          User Ratings
          Rating Distribution

          Excellent

          6

          Very Good

          7

          Good

          1

          Poor

          0

          Terible

          1

          Excellent

          191

          Very Good

          60

          Good

          4

          Poor

          7

          Terible

          0

          Expert's Review generated by AI

          Kong API management system shines as a robust self-managing platform that organizes operations efficiently. Users appreciate its secure API design, threat protection tools, and user-friendly ...Read more

          Stoplight has garnered widespread praise for being an exceptional API design and documentation platform, setting itself apart from its competitors. Users consistently highlight its intuitive ...Read more

          Pros and Cons
          • Highly flexible & versatile, suitable for various platforms and businesses, with efficient API management.

          • Good documentation and active developer community support.

          • Easy to set up and deploy, with plugin-oriented architecture for enhanced extensibility.

          • Open source nature, providing access to built-in plugins and great community support.

          • Interface can be slow and intimidating for novice users.

          • Limited support for certain popular languages like Python, Ruby, or JavaScript for plugin development.

          • Provides an excellent API design and documentation platform, making it a standout solution in the market.

          • Features a user-friendly interface that accommodates both seasoned developers and newcomers, enhancing accessibility.

          • Offers intuitive and easy-to-use design tools, including a graphical interface for real-time editing and git integration.

          • Facilitates the creation of scalable and exportable OpenAPI specs for structured API documentation.

          • The platform can be complex and intimidating for newcomers due to the richness of features and customizations, requiring proper support for onboarding.

          • Limited selection in the Marketplace for additional apps and connectors may restrict advanced functionalities, potentially limiting customization options.

          Positive Reviews

          No reviews available for the product

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          Customers

          Customers
          Expedia

          Expedia

          Verifone

          Verifone

          WeWork

          WeWork

          Zendesk

          Zendesk

          SendGrid

          SendGrid

          EA

          EA

          Media and Screenshots

          Screenshots
          Automatic Alerts

          2 Screenshots

          API Designer

          6 Screenshots

          Videos
          video-0

          1 Videos

          video-0

          3 Videos

          Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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          Kong offers Free Trial, but Stoplight does not.

          Kong is designed for Large Enterprises, Medium Business and Small Business.

          Stoplight is designed for Large Enterprises, Medium Business and Small Business.

          Pricing for Kong Starts at $250/Month whereas for Stoplight Starts at $99/Month.

          Some top alternatives to Kong includes Akana Platform, 3scale, Apigee Edge, WSO2 API Manager, Tyk API Management Platform, NGINX Plus, Cloud Gateway, Meta API and Google Cloud APIs.

          Some top alternatives to Stoplight includes Postman, MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, WSO2 API Manager, RepreZen API Studio, SwaggerHub, APITree, Apitive Studio, Mocklets, Meta API and APIToolkit.

          Disclaimer: This research has been collated from a variety of authoritative sources. We welcome your feedback at [email protected].