Gloo Gateway (Solo.io)
The world's leading Omni Gateway.
Overview
Gloo Gateway is a cloud-native API gateway built on Envoy Proxy. It is designed for modern, microservices-based applications, particularly those running on Kubernetes. Gloo Gateway provides a unified solution for API management, ingress control, and service mesh integration. It offers advanced features for traffic management, security, and observability, with a focus on extensibility and performance.
✨ Key Features
- Built on Envoy Proxy
- Kubernetes Native
- API Gateway and Ingress Controller
- Service Mesh Integration
- Advanced Traffic Management (Canary Releasing, A/B Testing)
- Security (WAF, OIDC, OPA)
- Developer Portal
- GraphQL Support
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deeply integrated with Kubernetes and Envoy Proxy.
- Combines API gateway and ingress controller functionality.
- Strong focus on service mesh and modern cloud-native patterns.
- Advanced GraphQL capabilities.
Unique Value: Provides a powerful, Kubernetes-native API gateway built on Envoy Proxy, offering advanced traffic management and security for modern applications.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Managing north-south traffic into Kubernetes clusters.
- Implementing advanced traffic shifting patterns like canary releases.
- Securing APIs with a Web Application Firewall (WAF) and OIDC.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Organizations not using Kubernetes or cloud-native architectures may not leverage its full potential.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more integrated and feature-rich solution for Kubernetes environments compared to basic ingress controllers, with strong service mesh capabilities.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Enterprise tier)
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Open-source version with community support.
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