Gravitee
The Open Source API Management and Security Platform.
Overview
Gravitee is an open-source API Platform that provides comprehensive tools for API management and security. It is particularly known for its event-native architecture, making it well-suited for managing not just REST APIs but also asynchronous and event-driven APIs.
✨ Key Features
- API Management
- API Gateway
- Access Management (IAM)
- Support for Asynchronous APIs (WebSockets, Kafka)
- API Designer
- Developer Portal
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Native support for asynchronous and event-driven APIs
- Integrated Access Management solution
- Event-native architecture
Unique Value: Provides a unified platform to manage and secure the full spectrum of APIs, from traditional REST to modern event-driven streams.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Managing Kafka topics as APIs
- Applying security policies to WebSocket connections
- Creating a single point of access for a complex microservices architecture
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Simple API request client
- Deep enterprise integration (iPaaS)
🏆 Alternatives
Offers superior capabilities for managing asynchronous APIs compared to most other API management platforms.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Community Edition is open-source and free.
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