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Kong Konnect vs WSO2 API Portal & MCP Hub
Both stand on api catalog tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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Kong Konnect brings gateway management together with API lifecycle, catalog and analytics capabilities. The trial offers a way to explore it before choosing among paid gateway plans or custom-priced Enterprise.
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Visit WSO2 API Portal & MCP Hub The facts
| Kong Konnect | WSO2 API Portal & MCP Hub | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | No | No |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Linux, Mac, Web, Windows | Web |
| Lowest paid plan | See the plans | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 3 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | konghq.com | wso2.com |
| On api catalog tools | #8 of 14 | #12 of 14 |
Kong Konnect: what it does well
- 30-day trial requires no credit card
- Includes API catalog and developer portal
- Supports API lifecycle management and access policies
- Enterprise includes unlimited gateways and published APIs
What to know first
- No ongoing free plan
- Plus plans charge per Gateway per month
WSO2 API Portal & MCP Hub: what it does well
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