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Apache ShenYu vs Apache APISIX
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| Fact | Apache ShenYu | Apache APISIX |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Lua |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 8.8k | 17k |
| Latest | v2.7.1 | 3.19.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-04 |
| Release cadence | about 109 days between releases | about 63 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 35 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 17 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Kong Gateway. Alternatives to Kong Gateway →
PartialApache ShenYuA Java gateway with plugins for HTTP, gRPC, Dubbo and Spring Cloud services, configured from its own admin console.
Full replacementApache APISIXAlso built on OpenResty, with etcd for configuration and plugins in Lua and other languages.
Apache ShenYu
Apache ShenYu
unsigned The latest release, v2.7.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Apache APISIX
unsigned The latest release, 3.19.0, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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