Kong Gateway vs Traefik Mesh
| Kong Gateway | Traefik Mesh | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | Yes | No |
| Paid from | Free | Free |
| Open source | No | No |
| Platforms | api, Linux, self-hosted, Web | api, Linux, self-hosted |
| Deployment model | hybrid | self_hosted |
| Proxy architecture | sidecar | sidecarless |
| mTLS support | Yes | No |
| Traffic policies | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-cluster support | Yes | — |
| Supported platforms | Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift | Kubernetes |
Both are listed in Best Service Mesh Platforms. On The Geeks Club, Kong Gateway scores higher on our published basis.