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Gatefull vs Tyk
Gatefull vs Tyk – API Gateway Made Simple
Overview
Tyk is an open-source API gateway written in Go. It offers good performance and a self-hosted option, but the managed cloud version and enterprise features require significant investment. Gatefull provides a simpler, fully managed alternative.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Gatefull | Tyk |
|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | 10 minutes | Hours (self-hosted) / 30 min (cloud) |
| Pricing Model | Flat from $19/mo | Free (OSS) / Per-API-call cloud |
| Starting Price | $19/month | Free (limited) / $500+/mo cloud |
| Self-Hosted Option | ||
| Managed Cloud | ||
| OAuth 2.0 Built-in | ||
| Rate Limiting | ||
| Multi-Tenancy | Enterprise only | |
| Audit Logging | Paid tier | |
| Admin Dashboard | Paid tier | |
| API Catalog Management | ||
| No Monthly Request Limits | ||
| Consumer Management | ||
| Open Source |
Tyk Strengths
- Open-source core written in Go for performance
- Self-hosted and cloud options
- GraphQL support
Tyk Weaknesses
- Cloud pricing based on API calls
- Dashboard and analytics require paid license
- Complex multi-gateway setup for production
- Limited multi-tenancy in open-source tier
Gatefull Advantages
- Flat pricing with no per-call charges
- Dashboard, analytics, and audit logs included in every plan
- Built-in multi-tenancy from day one
- Zero infrastructure to manage
- Faster time to production
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