Kong pricing: plans, free tier & real monthly cost
Open-source API gateway with built-in rate limiting, auth, and routing plugins
Pricing verified Jul 2026.
Visit Kong · Official pricing page
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 |
Konnect Plus meters per gateway control plane ($25 serverless, $200 hybrid, $500+ dedicated cloud) plus add-ons. The open-source Kong Gateway remains free to self-host.
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 — Kong has no permanent free tier. Check the plan table above for the cheapest way to start.
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 Jul 2026 against Kong's public pricing page. Tool pricing changes often — always confirm on the official pricing page before committing.