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Apache ShenYu vs Higress

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Apache ShenYuHigress
LanguageJavaGo
LicenceApache-2.0Apache-2.0
Stars8.8k9.5k
Latestv2.7.1v2.2.5
Last push2026-10-062026-10-04
Release cadenceabout 109 days between releasesabout 48 days between releases
Active contributors35 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days37 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days
Flagsnonenone

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.

    PartialHigressBuilt on Envoy and Istio, with Wasm plugins and routing for LLM APIs; no Lua plugin ecosystem.