An API gateway is the server or node located between client and backend services or microservices endpoints. API gateways are used for API management, with the API gateway managing and processing API requests that come in via microservices. Another way to think of an API gateway is that it is the software layer that lives in front of an API interface, which handles API requests. Compare and read user reviews of the best On-Premises API Gateways currently available using the table below. This list is updated regularly.
KrakenD
Microsoft
Ambassador Labs
Akana by Perforce
Traefik Labs
Lura