Both are enterprise API gateways, but G8KEPR delivers The AI Security Layer at 93% lower cost with 5-minute setup, AI-native security, and better threat detection.
Why teams are switching from Kong to G8KEPR
Cost Savings
$199/mo vs $1,995/mo
Setup Time
vs 3-5 days with Kong
Threat Patterns
Built-in vs plugin required
Latency
99th percentile
Three critical advantages that matter for modern API security
G8KEPR includes MCP Security for AI agents and AI Gateway for LLM routing. Kong doesn't support modern AI workloads - you'd need to build custom plugins.
Kong requires 3-5 days of infrastructure setup, database configuration, and complex YAML files. G8KEPR takes 5 minutes with simple config or dashboard.
Kong Enterprise starts at $1,995/month. G8KEPR is $199/month with all features included. Save $21,552 per year with better security.
Real problems with Kong Enterprise that G8KEPR solves
Kong requires 3-5 days of configuration, database setup, and infrastructure planning before protecting APIs.
5-minute deployment with YAML config or dashboard. Zero infrastructure management.
Kong Enterprise starts at $1,995/month minimum, often reaching $3,000+/month with required plugins.
$199/month flat rate. All features included. Save $21,552+/year with same capabilities.
Kong's security requires separate plugins, complex Lua configuration, and no pattern-based threat detection.
40+ OWASP threat patterns built-in. SQL injection, XSS, path traversal detection out of the box.
Common questions about switching from Kong
Migrate from Kong to G8KEPR in under an hour.
We'll help you convert your configs and test your setup.
14-day free trial • No credit card required • Migration support included