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Apache ShenYu vs Kong Gateway
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| Fact | Apache ShenYu | Kong Gateway |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Java | Lua |
| Licence | Apache-2.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Stars | 8.8k | 44k |
| Latest | v2.7.1 | 3.9.3 |
| Last push | 2026-10-06 | 2026-10-02 |
| Release cadence | about 109 days between releases | about 99 days between releases |
| Active contributors | 35 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 7 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Apache ShenYu replaces Kong Gateway. Alternatives to Kong Gateway →
PartialA Java gateway with plugins for HTTP, gRPC, Dubbo and Spring Cloud services, configured from its own admin console.
Apache ShenYu
Apache ShenYu
unsigned The latest release, v2.7.1, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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Kong Gateway
✓ signed The latest release, 3.9.3, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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