TYK VS AZURE
Tyk vs Microsoft Azure – evaluating API management alternatives
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Why users choose Tyk over Azure
When it comes to API management solutions, second-best isn’t good enough. That’s why Tyk gives you the ultra-performant, cost-effective, flexible API management solution you need. Tyk isn’t simply an alternative to Azure; it’s streamlined API management with an outstanding UX/DX, empowering you to open up new revenue streams and scale without limits.
Ultimate control
When you need an on-premises solution that gives you full control, it’s time for Tyk. With Tyk, your control plane and management plane are on-premises – everything is in your hands.
This is ideal if you work in a highly regulated industry and have compliance and regulatory standards to meet. Tyk gives you the tools and capabilities to achieve what you need.
Flexible deployment
Tyk isn’t here to tell you how to run your business or dictate your software architecture requirements. We’re here to work with your needs.
Need to deploy on virtual machines? No problem. Prefer to deploy on Docker or Kubernetes? That’s fine with us.
Tyk delivers the flexibility and customizability to deliver what you need, not to dictate it.
Built-in value
Our “batteries included” approach means you can enjoy a fully featured API management solution straight out of the box. We’ve built heaps of value into our API gateway, delivering an affordable solution rather than something that becomes an open-ended cheque as your usage increases. So you can enjoy predictable, forecastable expenditure no matter how much or how fast you scale your business.
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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| Fully open source Gateway | |
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| Self-managed, cloud or hybrid options | |
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| Extensibility in any language | |
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| Developer portal | |
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| Native support for Kubernetes | |
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| Supports GraphQL federation natively | |
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| Dashboard | |
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| Programmatic enterprise-grade RBAC and ABAC | |
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| Self-serve trial for enterprise | |
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| Cloud service covers US, UK and APAC | |
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Benefits of Tyk
- A wide talent pool
Why should you add the expense of recruiting and training a whole new team, just because you want an outstanding API management solution? Tyk’s intuitive, easy-to-use API gateway can be deployed on either virtual machines or containers and managed by a team with a flexible skillset. You don’t need specific Docker or Kubernetes experience, despite Tyk working beautifully with both.
This means you can adopt Tyk while sticking with your existing team. And for future hires, you can recruit developers from a wider talent pool, as you’re not limited to those with specific skillsets. So you can keep your finance and HR teams happy all at once. - Keep on keeping on
Life delivers plenty of unexpected twists and turns. This means that, at times, you may find your control plane disconnects or you’re dealing with an expired licence. With Tyk, a disconnected control plane or licence expiry doesn’t spell disaster. Your API gateway will continue to function. The result? Operational continuity for your business and clients and peace of mind for you. - Easy extensibility
Would you like us to tell you which developers you may or may not hire? No? Ok!
With Tyk, you have a wide choice of extensibility options. Python, Golang, JavaScript, Lua, Ruby, C#… it’s up to you.
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 vs Azure – Gartner reviews
Based on verified reviews from real users in the API management market, Azure has a rating on Gartner of 4.4 stars with 2111 reviews. Tyk has a rating of 4.8 stars with 77 reviews. Have a look at the Gartner Peer Insights comparison page for more about Azure vs Tyk.
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