Compare 42Crunch vs. KrakenD

The true asset in your intelligence framework lies not in AI, but in the expertise of your developers. Equip them with the necessary tools to take charge of API security, ensuring consistent and exceptional protection throughout the entire API lifecycle. Integrate your OpenAPI definition seamlessly into your CI/CD pipeline to enable automatic auditing, scanning, and safeguarding of your API. By evaluating your OpenAPI/Swagger file against over 300 security vulnerabilities, we will prioritize them according to severity and provide precise remediation instructions, thus embedding security into your development processes effortlessly. Implement a zero-trust architecture by verifying that all APIs adhere to a defined security standard prior to production, actively scanning live API endpoints for potential risks and automating redeployment as needed. Maintain the integrity of your APIs from the design phase to deployment, gaining comprehensive insights into attacks targeting APIs in production, while also defending against threats without compromising performance. This proactive approach to security not only strengthens your defenses but also fosters a culture of vigilance within your development team.

Engineered for peak performance and efficient resource use, KrakenD can manage a staggering 70k requests per second on just one instance. Its stateless build ensures hassle-free scalability, sidelining complications like database upkeep or node synchronization. In terms of features, KrakenD is a jack-of-all-trades. It accommodates multiple protocols and API standards, offering granular access control, data shaping, and caching capabilities. A standout feature is its Backend For Frontend pattern, which consolidates various API calls into a single response, simplifying client interactions. On the security front, KrakenD is OWASP-compliant and data-agnostic, streamlining regulatory adherence. Operational ease comes via its declarative setup and robust third-party tool integration. With its open-source community edition and transparent pricing model, KrakenD is the go-to API Gateway for organizations that refuse to compromise on performance or scalability.