Kong pricing: plans, limits & costs
Open-source API gateway with built-in rate limiting, auth, and routing plugins
Pricing verified Oct 2026.
Visit Kong · Official pricing page
Free trial: No perpetual free Konnect plan advertised; 30-day trial, no card required.
Kong plans compared
| Plan | Monthly | Billed annually | Limits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plus | $25/mo | — | From $25/mo per serverless gateway control plane; 1M API requests/mo included, $200/mo per extra 1M |
| Enterprise | Contact sales | — | Custom, billed annually |
Current Konnect page positions Plus as API/AI gateway management: from $25/serverless control plane/month, $200 hybrid or $500 dedicated cloud. AI transaction volume includes 1M requests/month then $200/additional 1M; model plugins, bandwidth and other services cost extra. Open-source Kong Gateway is a separate self-hosted option.
Stacks that use Kong
- Protect your API from abuse — Protect your API before someone hammers it. Fair usage enforced automatically.
Kong pricing FAQ
Does Kong have a free tier?
No permanent free tier. No perpetual free Konnect plan advertised; 30-day trial, no card required.
How much does Kong cost?
Paid plans start at $25/month on the Plus plan (From $25/mo per serverless gateway control plane; 1M API requests/mo included, $200/mo per extra 1M). Higher tiers are custom-priced — contact sales.
How up to date is this Kong pricing?
We last verified it in Oct 2026 against Kong's public pricing page. Tool pricing changes often — always confirm on the official pricing page before committing.