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Ocelot vs Kong API Gateway

Ocelot and Kong are two popular API gateways,


each with unique strengths and ideal use cases. Let’s
explore their features and use cases to determine
which gateway is best suited for different platforms.

Musab Yahiya – Principle Software Engineer


𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗔𝗣𝗜 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀

Simple .NET Microservices:

• Ideal for .NET-based applications where all services are hosted within a single environment.
• Commonly used in internal business applications or smaller microservices deployments that
don’t require extensive third-party integration.

Request Aggregation:

• Ideal when you need to merge multiple API calls into a single endpoint response. Ocelot can
aggregate requests from multiple services into one response, reducing the load on the client.
• Great for cases where API-level security is sufficient and doesn’t need extensive third-party
integrations.
• For example, a SaaS platform that needs basic rate limiting and JWT-based authentication
without the need for third-party auth providers.
𝗢𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘁 𝗔𝗣𝗜 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀

Development and Prototyping:


• Ocelot’s straightforward setup makes it useful for prototyping new .NET applications that will
later be scaled to a full microservices environment.
• Allows easy API routing and request transformations with minimal setup, helping teams move
quickly during the development phase.

On-Premises or Hybrid Deployments:


• its well within on-premises or hybrid cloud architectures where services are developed in .NET
Core and do not require extensive cloud-based scalability.
𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗣𝗜 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀

High-Performance, Public-Facing APIs:


• Used for handling high-volume, production-grade traffic and offering secure, scalable APIs for
public clients.
• Examples include public APIs for e-commerce platforms or social media apps that require
rapid scaling and robust security.

Multi-Platform Microservices Architectures:


• Kong’s language-agnostic approach makes it ideal for heterogeneous environments, where
microservices are written in various languages (Java, Python, Node.js, etc.).
• Suits large enterprises with diverse technical stacks.
𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗣𝗜 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀

Extensive Plugin-Based Customization:


• Kong offers numerous plugins for authentication, rate limiting, logging, and
monitoring, making it suitable for scenarios where extensive customization is
required.
• Ideal for companies looking to implement plugins for advanced OAuth and
third-party integrations without custom development.
Kubernetes and Cloud-Native Environments:
• Kong is well-integrated with Kubernetes and can work within a containerized,
cloud-native setup, supporting automatic service discovery and scaling in
environments like AWS, Google Cloud, or Azure.
• Ideal for cloud-native applications needing container orchestration and
extensive cloud provider integration.
𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗣𝗜 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀

Extensive Plugin-Based Customization:


• Used for handling high-volume, production-grade traffic and offering secure,
scalable APIs for public clients.
• Examples include public APIs for e-commerce platforms or social media apps
that require rapid scaling and robust security.
Multi-Platform Microservices Architectures:
• Kong’s language-agnostic approach makes it ideal for heterogeneous
environments, where microservices are written in various languages (Java,
Python, Node.js, etc.).
• Suits large enterprises with diverse technical stacks.
𝗞𝗼𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗣𝗜 𝗚𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗨𝘀𝗲 𝗖𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀

Enterprise Security and Compliance:

For organizations with high-security standards, Kong provides advanced


security features like mutual TLS, complex authorization, and integration with
third-party identity providers.
Suitable for applications requiring compliance with standards like PCI-DSS.
Conclusion

This covers Ocelot’s fit for simpler, .NET-centered applications and Kong’s
strengths for complex, high-traffic, multi-platform environments. Each gateway
serves different needs based on traffic volume, tech stack diversity, and specific
security or compliance requirements.
What's your favorite API Gateway?

Share your experience or ask question regarding API Gateway in the comment
below.

Musab Yahiya – Principle Software Engineer

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