Compare APImetrics vs. KrakenD

Independent, real-time monitoring of APIs tailored for developers, consumers, providers, and regulators is essential, as 70% of API issues are often overlooked by traditional tools and systems. This solution provides authentic, external calls from various global locations, ensuring continuous assurance regarding the security of your APIs. Users can effortlessly assess service performance and receive immediate alerts when issues arise, accompanied by insightful reports. Furthermore, it facilitates the swift resolution of third-party disputes while meeting regulatory requirements and enabling quick proof of compliance to relevant stakeholders. The platform offers valuable analysis and metrics, along with actionable service level agreements that come with straightforward reporting features. It supports customized monitoring for both REST and SOAP APIs and boasts cross-cloud integration capabilities. Adherence to API security standards, including JSON signing and full compliance with relevant regulations, is guaranteed. Moreover, it seamlessly integrates with popular DevOps and CI/CD tools through webhooks, providing a comprehensive solution for API coverage and assurance. This ensures that organizations can maintain robust API performance and security in an increasingly complex digital landscape.

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.