Kong Dev Portal
The Smartest Way to Share and Socialize APIs.
Overview
Kong's Developer Portal is a feature of Kong Konnect, its unified cloud API platform. It allows organizations to create a customized marketplace for their APIs, enabling developers to easily discover, register for, and consume services. The portal supports detailed documentation, versioning, and analytics to track API usage.
✨ Key Features
- Customizable API Catalog
- Automated, Interactive Documentation
- Self-Service Developer Onboarding
- Application Registration
- Usage Analytics
- Role-Based Access Control
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Built on the popular open-source Kong Gateway
- Unified platform for API management from gateway to portal
- High performance and flexibility
Unique Value: Provides a seamless experience for publishing and managing APIs, tightly integrated with the high-performance Kong Gateway.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Creating a customized marketplace for internal and external APIs.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams needing a broader internal developer portal for all software components, not just APIs.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more lightweight and developer-friendly experience compared to some larger enterprise API management suites, with strong open-source credibility.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: Included in the free tier of Kong Konnect.
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