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Apache ShenYu vs Easegress
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| Fact | Apache ShenYu | Easegress |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Go |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 8.8k | 5.9k |
| Latest | v2.7.1 | v2.11.0 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-07-20 |
| Release cadence | about 109 days between releases | about 37 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 35 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 0 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.
PartialEasegressA Go traffic gateway with filters for rate limits, auth and resilience, configured in YAML.
Apache ShenYu
Apache ShenYu
unsigned The latest release, v2.7.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Easegress
✓ signed The latest release, v2.11.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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