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    Tyk Cloud, Hybrid & Self Managed API Management

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    Tyk is a high-performance API gateway and full lifecycle API management platform built for enterprises and engineered for scale. The Tyk platform provides governance and tooling for API design, security, governance, and automation, enabling teams to build, scale, govern and automate APIs efficiently while minimizing operational overhead. Built for open standards, enterprises can accelerate development, drive innovation, and create differentiated digital experiences through open standards and a scalable architecture.
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    Tyk SaaS is a fully managed API Management Solution that is the most flexible APIM solution available. This allows you to work the way you want to and not have to alter your approach to meet the rigidity of tooling. Tyk enables you to build a composable platform that integrates with your current technology stack through an open standards approach. Security is provided by our native capability to connect through OAuth while extending into API governance through OPA and OpenTelemetry for observability. Tyk has native support for open standards and can be deployed within our SaaS environment, Hybrid or Self-Managed environment within your AWS estate. Tyk is compatible with any API type, OAS, GraphQL, gRPC, AsyncAPIs, REST and SOAP. Our latest capability, Tyk Streams, allows you to expose, manage and monetise real-time event streams and asynchronous APIs, connecting through Kafka.

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    • The most flexible API Management solution available both in deployment methods and support for API types which means that you can use Tyk to fit your existing people, processes and technology to save time and cost in deployment along with ongoing management. This also supports the ease of operation when deployed, reducing delivery times.
    • Can be deployed in any environment, anywhere which means that you can add Tyk into your estate and connect multiple systems across multiple regions, yet manage within one single system. This means that as your estate and your business grow, you can have complete control over your API estate from one single location allowing for simplicity of management.
    • Open standards led approach to API Management and Governance allowing you to maximise the investment in the Enterprise tooling you have within your current estate. This means that you can literally have the leading technology for individual tasks all connecting and interacting together through Tyk resulting in the highest level of information accuracy and operational excellence possible.

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    Tyk Cloud - Core
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    $25,000.00
    Tyk Cloud - Core
    For plan details see https://tyk.io/pricing-cloud/
    $25,000.00

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    Overview

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    API Gateway Performance
    High-performance API gateway capable of handling enterprise-scale traffic with optimized throughput and low latency
    Multi-Protocol API Support
    Native support for multiple API types including REST, SOAP, GraphQL, gRPC, AsyncAPIs, and OAS specifications
    Flexible Deployment Options
    Deployable across SaaS, Hybrid, and Self-Managed environments with support for multi-region management through a single control plane
    Security and Governance Framework
    Native OAuth integration for authentication, OPA-based API governance, and OpenTelemetry for observability and monitoring
    Real-Time Event Stream Management
    Tyk Streams capability to expose, manage, and monetize real-time event streams and asynchronous APIs with Kafka connectivity
    API Lifecycle Management
    Full lifecycle API management capabilities including creation, management, security, and socialization of APIs across clouds with governance and version control
    Data Transformation Policies
    Built-in and advanced data transformation policies including XSLT, GatewayScript, and custom policies for API mediation and control
    Enterprise-Grade API Gateway
    Encrypted gateway with single-tenant isolation option for cloud-native applications and microservices with pre-built security policies
    Developer Portal and Community Features
    Self-service developer portal with API discovery, exploration, and consumption capabilities including branded customization, blogs, ratings, and forums
    API Analytics and Governance
    Out-of-the-box dashboards for API ecosystem analysis, insights generation, and identification of monetization opportunities with organized API products and visibility controls
    API Lifecycle Management
    Control the complete journey of APIs from design through deployment to retirement with comprehensive lifecycle management capabilities.
    API Gateway and Microservices Support
    Reliable and scalable gateway that enables microservices architecture with support for multiple protocols and legacy system integration.
    API Security and Governance
    Implementation of OAuth flows and international API security standards with configurable governance levels for different API exposure models (public, restricted, internal).
    Sandbox and Testing Environment
    Advanced API mocking capabilities in experimental sandbox environments for safe testing and innovation without affecting production systems.
    Developer Portal and API Onboarding
    Multi-gateway developer portal solution that simplifies API discovery, onboarding, and consumption with low-code drag-and-drop interface for API design and publishing.

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    Internal API gateway has improved security frameworks and now provides unified API visibility

    Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026
    Review provided by PeerSpot

    What is our primary use case?

    My main use case for Tyk  is for internal API gateway. For a banking customer, I have internal APIs and external APIs, where internal APIs are mostly on Kubernetes . For internal API gateway, we have developed some security frameworks within Tyk , which is how we use Tyk only for internal APIs. This setup is Kubernetes  native, which is good, and even the custom plugin development for validating the token is something we use a lot.

    What is most valuable?

    The best features Tyk offers are highly customizable options, effective traffic management, and security, making it easy to configure and use.

    The customizability of Tyk is evident in our validation of the token—specifically with our internal identity and access management. There were challenges on the network side and in managing token validity and the public key, but Tyk allowed us to configure these aspects effectively. I believe those are the standard out-of-the-box capabilities provided by Tyk that we are using, particularly regarding traffic management and security.

    Tyk has positively impacted my organization by providing standard API management capabilities, such as a single view for all APIs, discoverability, and role-based access control for overseeing who can see which APIs.

    What needs improvement?

    Tyk can improve in terms of AI capabilities, and the developer portal could benefit from enhancements such as user onboarding workflows. The developer community could be better, especially compared to peers, and in terms of AI capabilities, I have not heard about AI plugins from Tyk, which most API vendors provide. However, apart from that, the basic API gateway capabilities are good.

    For how long have I used the solution?

    I have been using Tyk for around three years.

    What do I think about the stability of the solution?

    Tyk is stable.

    What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

    Tyk's scalability is impressive; it processes millions of transactions for our internal APIs, and we have never faced any scalability issues.

    How are customer service and support?

    Customer support is excellent, and their support personnel, along with professional services, know the product really well, resulting in a good experience dealing with them. I would rate the customer support a definite 10.

    How would you rate customer service and support?

    Positive

    Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

    We have not switched from Tyk.

    Which other solutions did I evaluate?

    We evaluated WSO2, and the customer was using Azure  Cloud before choosing Tyk.

    What other advice do I have?

    While we could not quantify any commercial improvement, developer experience has definitely improved.

    I would rate Tyk around an eight on a scale of one to ten because I have worked with other API management platforms such as Apigee , Kong, and Azure  API Gateway. Compared to Apigee  or Kong, I find they excel beyond Tyk, which is the reason for my score.

    Tyk is deployed in my organization on-premises. For another customer, we spoke with Tyk salespeople, and my experience is that they are supportive and share details effectively.

    I think Tyk is very flexible and customizable for the internal API gateway, so I definitely recommend it. For external APIs, I would suggest using more mature tools. Tyk is a good product in terms of cost and deployment options.

    My company has a business relationship with this vendor as partners. My overall rating for Tyk is eight out of ten.

    Wilder M.

    A powerful and flexible API gateway for scalable architectures

    Reviewed on Nov 24, 2025
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    Tyk distinguishes itself through its flexibility and the extensive control it offers over API gateways and traffic policies. I appreciate how straightforward it is to set up rate limits, quotas, and authentication methods, all without the need to develop custom middleware. The dashboard is sleek and responsive, making it easy to monitor API usage in real time.

    Another significant benefit is its hybrid and open-source friendly design—you can deploy Tyk on-premise, in the cloud, or in hybrid environments, all without being tied to a specific vendor ecosystem. The documentation is comprehensive, and the platform handles scaling exceptionally well, even when managing a large volume of requests.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    Certain configuration sections may initially seem quite complex, particularly when dealing with advanced policies or managing multiple environments. The learning curve can be steep for those transitioning from more straightforward gateways, and some features are not immediately intuitive, often requiring a closer look at the documentation rather than being easily accessible through the UI.

    Furthermore, the analytics module would benefit from having more built-in visualizations, as it currently depends somewhat on external tools. While these issues are not critical, there is definitely potential to enhance usability, especially for newcomers.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    Tyk has enabled us to centralize API traffic management and standardize communication between our services across different applications. It addresses challenges such as authentication, rate limiting, and security, all without requiring us to implement custom backend solutions.

    Additionally, Tyk has boosted our developers' productivity by making it easier for our team to expose microservices rapidly, all while ensuring consistent policies and governance are maintained. Its stability and scalability have minimized downtime and contributed to more predictable and secure deployments.
    Deepanjan M.

    Effective API Management, But Complex Setup

    Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    I like that Tyk offers robust features for securing, managing, monitoring, scaling, and governing my APIs. One of the most valuable aspects is my ability to track who is using my APIs, which is crucial for maintaining control and insights into API usage patterns. This feature enhances my capability to effectively monitor and secure my API interactions, providing a significant advantage over other solutions.
    What do you dislike about the product?
    I find the setup and configuration of Tyk to be quite complex. This complexity during initial setup can be a challenge and may require additional time and resources to get everything properly configured. Initially transitioning from other products, the ease of setup could be significantly improved to facilitate a smoother onboarding process.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    I use Tyk to secure, manage, monitor, scale, and govern my APIs, effectively protecting them while tracking usage. It offers robust API protection but can be complex in setup and configuration.
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    The best APIM solution we were able to find

    Reviewed on May 19, 2025
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    We evaluated a handful of APIM solutions and Tyk ended up as our clear favourite. Here are a couple of points which to us made Tyk stand out over other solutions:

    - Truely On-Premise and open source option without any "phone home mechanisms" (other vendors tend to push their Cloud/Hybrid solutions)
    - Very easy to set up on Kubernetes
    - Excellent choices of technologies which fit our existing tech stack (e.g. Postgres, Keycloak, Redis)
    - Config as code ("Tyk Operator")
    - Portal highly customizable via custom themes
    - Well designed and intuitive UI (we found other solutions to often have overloaded UIs and/or a worse UX)
    - Fair pricing
    - Amazing communication and interactions with Tyk people, highly professional processes and materials
    - In general a very well thought out solution
    What do you dislike about the product?
    During our setup process we found parts of the Helm/Kubernetes documentation to not be entirely exhaustive, however the Tyk team was very quick to help us with any questions we had
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    We wanted to provide an API portal to our API consumers, where we can offer documentation and API credentials in a self-service manner.
    Insurance

    A very good api management platform

    Reviewed on Apr 03, 2024
    Review provided by G2
    What do you like best about the product?
    Tyk is very customised and user friendly .
    What do you dislike about the product?
    One feature jwt token is missing. We have to generate jwt token outside and use it. Go lang plugin documentation needs to be little more precise.
    What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
    We are using tyk as integration tool between system and we are implementing custom logics inside tyk.
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