Kong vs Merge Comparison | SaaSworthy.com

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Kong

API Management Software

4.5 39 user ratings

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85% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Merge

API Management Software

4.9 113 user ratings

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Overview

Description	Kong is an open-source API management software that will help you create new business scopes, new revenue streams and generate traffic by expanding partner network. If you run an enormous number of APIs and need dedicated 24/7 support, then this software is apt for you. The software is embedded in Nginx and it provides a powerful proxying performance. The tool has boosted the API gateway with necessary functionalities for multiple uses. The software plugin system is open and it is possible to write your own custom plugins. Its high customization feature will give you complete control over the architecture. Read more	Build in-app functionality powered by data continuously synced for each integration and connected customer account. Start syncing data with hundreds of popular accounting, CRM, HR, payroll, project management, recruiting, and ticketing systems now. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Not Available Offers Free-forever and Custom plan.
SW Score & Breakdown	97% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 100% Reviews 80% Momentum 68% Popularity 91%	85% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 85% Reviews 77% Momentum 62% Popularity 71%
SaaSworthy Awards	# 5 Most Popular # 4 Fastest Growing	Not Available

Features

Total Features	10 Features	5 Features
Common Features for All	API Design Helps in creating an interface to distribute the data systematically to other applications API Lifecycle Management Helps to monitor and managing all the life cycles of an API Access Control Defines application access to various users. Includes role-based system that controls options to be displayed to different users based on their role Analytics Allows integration with other analytical tools or has it inbuilt Dashboard A digital insight of reports and other workings on a single screen Developer Portal Provides API and app performance analytics to developers, and offers a self-service platform Testing Management Helps you in managing, tracking and organizing all tests and reports in one place Threat Protection This feature will defend the system and application from cyber threats Traffic Control Helpful in controlling the API traffic spikes Version Control It gives the team the ability to recall specific versions of a document, code, content, file, or folder that records changes over time. + 7 More - Show Less	API Design Helps in creating an interface to distribute the data systematically to other applications API Lifecycle Management Helps to monitor and managing all the life cycles of an API Access Control Defines application access to various users. Includes role-based system that controls options to be displayed to different users based on their role Analytics Allows integration with other analytical tools or has it inbuilt Dashboard A digital insight of reports and other workings on a single screen Developer Portal Provides API and app performance analytics to developers, and offers a self-service platform Testing Management Helps you in managing, tracking and organizing all tests and reports in one place Threat Protection This feature will defend the system and application from cyber threats Traffic Control Helpful in controlling the API traffic spikes Version Control It gives the team the ability to recall specific versions of a document, code, content, file, or folder that records changes over time. + 2 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Freelancers Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud	SaaS/Web/Cloud
Modes of Support	Online	Online
API Support	Available	Available

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.5/5 39 user ratings	4.9/5 113 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 59% Very Good 35.9% Average 2.6% Poor 0% Terrible 2.6%	Excellent 88.5% Very Good 10.6% Average 0.9% Poor 0% Terrible 0%
User Sentiments	Not Available	Excellent Customer Support, Extensive Integrations, Unified API, Easy Implementation Limited Customization Options, Occasional Data Sync Issues, High Pricing for Large Businesses, Lack of Sandbox Environments for Some Integrations
Review Summary	Not Available	User reviews of Merge highlight its exceptional ease of use and integration with a wide range of HRIS and ATS systems, saving developers significant time and resources. Users consistently praise the platform's robust functionality and the exceptional customer support provided by the Merge team. While some users note a learning curve associated with advanced features, they generally find the documentation and support teams helpful. A few users express a desire for greater flexibility in data normalization or customization, and some point to occasional issues with specific integrations or data sync reliability. Overall, Merge is viewed as a game-changing solution for companies needing to streamline and scale their integration efforts across diverse platforms.
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Available Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Not Available Offers Free-forever and Custom plan.
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