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Kong Ingress Controller vs NetScaler Ingress Controller

Both stand on kubernetes ingress controllers. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.

Kong Ingress Controller

Free plan Linux
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NetScaler Ingress Controller

Paid Self-hosted

NetScaler Ingress Controller offers broad protocol, topology, platform, and security support for Kubernetes traffic management. It is best considered where NetScaler appliances and self-hosted operations fit the deployment environment.

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The facts

Kong Ingress ControllerNetScaler Ingress Controller
Free planYesNo
Open sourceNot publishedNot published
Runs onLinuxSelf-hosted
Lowest paid planNot publishedNot published
Plans publishedNoneNone
MakerNot publishedNot published
Websitedeveloper.konghq.comdocs.netscaler.com
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Kong Ingress Controller: what it does well

    NetScaler Ingress Controller: what it does well

    • Supports HTTP, HTTPS, TCP, TCP-SSL, and UDP
    • Works with multiple Kubernetes platforms
    • Deploys with YAML or Helm
    • Supports WAF and authentication policies
    • Prometheus and Grafana monitoring integration

    What to know first

    • Pricing is available only on request
    • No free plan
    • Requires self-hosted deployment
    • CPX licensing uses an ADM license server

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