TYK VS APOLLO
Tyk vs Apollo – evaluating API management alternatives
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Why users choose Tyk over Apollo
Have you come across Apollo in your hunt for the right API management solution for your business? Or perhaps you’re using it already? Either way, it’s time to talk about Tyk. If you’re not using Apollo yet, Tyk’s Universal Data Graph will provide everything you need. And if you’re already using Apollo, you can add Tyk to make your environment production ready…
Powerful security
Do you always want to redeploy the whole stack if you change a security policy? What if you need the flexibility to expose the same API to different groups of users? How do you model this with a single annotated schema? Answer: with Tyk.
Tyk delivers powerful security that scales with your business, as part of our full lifecycle API management solution.
Scalability
How do you plan to scale your microservices? Tyk’s advanced Universal Data Graph provides ultimate flexibility. This next-gen solution integrates your existing services into a single, GraphQL-enabled endpoint. Simple. Powerful. Highly scalable. Apollo’s federation-based approach gets complicated fast. It means you have to add in a whole new service layer or go for a rewrite.
GraphQL expertise
Tyk takes GraphQL standards to the next level. We cut out the messy federation process and remove the requirement for you to write all the resolvers yourself. The result? GraphQL expertise at your fingertips without adding an extra service layer to your stack. Tyk is easier to use and delivers blistering performance.
Choose Tyk for API management that’s dedicated to your success, with the backup of a supportive, knowledgeable team and community. Experiencing the Tyk difference means growing without limits – our composable, customisable platform is your launchpad to greatness.
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| Self-serve trial for enterprise | |
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| Supports GraphQL federation with subscriptions (coming soon) | |
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| Next generation service orchestration engine (Universal Data Graph) | |
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| World’s first GraphQL developer portal | |
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| Easy scalability for microservice stacks | |
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| All Gateway features available out-of-the box | |
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| Native support for Kubernetes, with an Operator that allows you to manage your GraphQL APIs through the Kubernetes API |
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| Lightweight, ultra-performant, low overhead, cloud native gateway | |
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| Extensibility in any language, not just Lua or JS | |
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| Licence cost not tied to usage | |
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Reasons to choose Tyk
- Manage, don’t just create
Apollo is the market leader when it comes to writing GraphQL services. However, when it comes to managing your APIs and getting the best out of them, it’s Tyk’s time to shine. If you’re doing GraphQL, you’ll need an API management layer eventually. With Tyk, you get everything you need, straight out of the box. - Flexible API exposure
Tyk makes it easy for you to manage the difference between internal and external use cases for your services. Our GraphQL proxy lets you limit the schema of the upstream service. It’s simple, flexible and effective, with no need for a whole new server or new resolvers. - No-code solutions
With Apollo, you have to write everything in NodeJS. Developers use their OSS libraries to write the GraphQL server, which itself is a bridge to their other services (REST, database, etc.). This means every service needs to be re-created in a GraphQL representation inside the GraphQL server to make it work. That sounds like a lot of work to us. With Tyk’s Universal Data Graph, you can simply stitch together all of your disparate data from multiple sources. Use the Tyk GUI to turn it into a single API. No new code, services or infrastructure required. - Performance
The Tyk API Gateway and Universal Data Graph are fast. Incredibly fast. We’re known for our blistering performance and low latency, so if performance is your priority, it’s time to talk to Tyk. - Support for polyglot ecosystems
If you use REST and other APIs in your stack, you’ll need an API Gateway. Tyk’s GraphQL features allow for seamless adoption without the ‘switching costs.’ Why? Because there’s no switch – just organic adoption and transparent access.
Leaders in API management
- 100,000+ customers worldwide
- Category leaders in API management
- Used by Fortune 500 companies, SMBs, NGOs
- Powering 1M+ APls daily
- Trusted by industry leaders
Tyk Gartner reviews
Based on verified reviews from real users in the API management market, Tyk has a rating of 4.7 stars with 81 reviews. Have a look at the Gartner Peer Insights for more insights.
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