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Apache APISIX vs Higress

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Apache APISIXHigress
LanguageLuaGo
LicenceApache-2.0Apache-2.0
Stars17k9.5k
Latest3.19.0v2.2.5
Last push2026-10-042026-10-04
Release cadenceabout 63 days between releasesabout 48 days between releases
Active contributors17 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 →

    Full replacementApache APISIXAlso built on OpenResty, with etcd for configuration and plugins in Lua and other languages.

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