Compare Hubql vs. KrakenD

Hubql serves as a local-first API Client designed to expedite the processes of testing, sharing, documenting, and deploying APIs. You can initiate your work with any OpenAPI specification by either fetching it through a URL or utilizing our server libraries to input your API schema. Designed to prioritize local storage, Hubql operates as a library that maintains your data offline. The API client is configured to function exclusively in the browser, either as a local server plugin, such as a NestJS plugin, or as a JavaScript library that can be directly accessed via a CDN. You can organize your APIs into distinct workspaces and Hubs, allowing for seamless collaboration by sharing your API Hubs with team members who can work together on the same API collection. Additionally, you can conveniently store your environment variables within your workspace, eliminating the need for repetitive copy-pasting during your API requests, which streamlines your workflow and enhances productivity. This comprehensive approach ensures that managing APIs is not only efficient but also collaborative and user-friendly.

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.