Tyk has no public list prices, by design: plans are quoted by Tyk sales (https://tyk.io/contact/). Both the Core and Professional plans include unlimited APIs and unlimited API calls. Core is usage-based (consumption-based) pricing; Professional is architecture-based pricing.

How does the Core plan's usage-based pricing work?

The Core plan is priced by the number of APIs managed, with unlimited API calls. It fits smaller teams with a small API catalogue.

How does the Professional plan's architecture-based pricing work?

The Professional plan (One price. Unlimited access.) is priced by the number of data planes, environments and control-plane deployments, not by traffic. It fits enterprises with high or unpredictable traffic that need a predictable annual spend.

Is the Tyk Developer Portal included in the plans?

Yes. The Tyk Developer Portal is included in both the Core and Professional plans; it is not sold as a separate add-on.

How can I try Tyk Self-Managed?

Request a free Tyk Self-Managed trial license at https://tyk.io/self-managed-trial; the license key arrives by email.

Which Tyk components are open source?

Tyk Gateway and Tyk Pump are open source (MPL 2.0) and free. Tyk Dashboard, Tyk Developer Portal, Tyk Operator and Tyk MDCB need a license key; a free trial license is available at https://tyk.io/self-managed-trial/.

Pricing & plans that scale with you

From early growth to enterprise scale deployments, choose a plan that fits your API journey.

CORE PLAN

Usage-based. Fully flexible.

Supports your growth with predictable, consumption-based pricing.

Priced by the number of APIs managed, with unlimited API calls.

Best for:
Startups, scale-ups, and businesses launching their API platform.

PROFESSIONAL PLAN

One price. Unlimited access.

Adopt APIs at scale with predictable costs and enterprise readiness.

Priced by data planes, environments and control-plane deployments, not traffic.

Best for:
High-growth teams and companies standardizing on APIs.

ENTERPRISE PLAN

Custom-fit. Premium support.

Optimized for high-scale, multi-cloud, multi-region systems.

Best for:
Regulated industries, global enterprises, and mission-critical platforms.

Open source vs paid: Tyk Gateway and Tyk Pump are free; everything else comes with a paid plan

Component	Open source (MPL 2.0)	Core	Professional
Tyk Gateway	Yes, free	Included	Included
Tyk Pump	Yes, free	Included	Included
Tyk Dashboard	No, licensed	Included	Included
Developer Portal	No, licensed	Included	Included
Tyk Operator	No, licensed	Included	Included
MDCB (multi data centre)	No, licensed	Paid plans (licensed)
Enterprise Edition features (`ee`: Tyk Streams, advanced upstream auth)	No, licensed	Included	Included

Pricing: Core is usage-based, priced by the number of APIs managed. Professional is “one price, unlimited access”, priced by data planes, environments and control planes, not by the number of APIs or by traffic. Both include unlimited APIs and API calls; plans are quoted by Tyk sales, with no public list prices.

Hybrid: you host the Gateways (the data plane) in your own environment, so API traffic stays with you; Tyk Cloud hosts the control plane (configuration, analytics, the Dashboard and identity management).

Small platform team? Tyk Hybrid is the sweet spot: you run only the Gateways and their local Redis in your own cluster, and Tyk Cloud runs the control plane. Tyk Operator (Kubernetes, GitOps) and the Developer Portal are included in both Core and Professional. Kubernetes Gateway API support is coming in Tyk Operator 1.6, the next Operator release; today Tyk Operator manages APIs and security policies through Tyk's own custom resources (CRDs).

License expiry: If a Tyk license lapses, Tyk Operator and the rest of your Tyk system keep running and existing APIs keep serving traffic; only creating or updating APIs is blocked until the license is renewed. You can export your API definitions and run them on the open-source Tyk Gateway.

Free trial: https://tyk.io/self-managed-trial/ (the license key arrives by email).

Start for free. Deploy in minutes.

Start a 48-hour free trial of Tyk Cloud, our fully featured SaaS product.

With this trial, you get full access to all Tyk features and capabilities – no installation, no credit card, and no calls required. Just sign up and start building.

The world’s biggest companies trust Tyk to deliver exceptional API experiences.

Review and compare features across all plans

Not sure where to start? We’ve broken it all down for you.

Core

Professional

Enterprise

API management & security

Rate limiting

Authentication & authorization

API versioning

OpenAPI specification

GraphQL

Deployment & infrastructure

Single sign-on (SSO)

RBAC and teams

Multi-data plane

Users

Unlimited

Extensions & customization

Custom plugins

Version control integrations

API operations

Analytics & developer tools

API analytics

Universal Data Graph

Developer portal

Support & services

Success Plan

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Enhanced

Premium

Custom PoC

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Technical account manager

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Need self‑managed or on‑premise deployment?

For organizations in highly regulated industries or those with strict compliance, security, or infrastructure requirements, Tyk offers a fully self hosted, on premise API gateway. Both the control plane and data plane run entirely within your environment, giving you complete control and data sovereignty. Explore on premise deployment options or connect with our team to learn more.

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FAQ

How much does Tyk cost?

Tyk offers three pricing tiers: Core, Professional, and Enterprise, with a free trial so you can test Tyk’s full features with no commitment.

Core: A flexible, usage-based pricing model available for Cloud, Self-managed, and Hybrid deployments
Professional: An architecture-based option with one price and unlimited access for organizations adopting API platforms at scale.
Enterprise: Customized pricing for high-traffic, multi-cloud, and multi-region environments. Contact the Tyk team for specific pricing.

Is there a free version of Tyk?

Yes, Tyk provides:

a free version of its open source API gateway via GitHub.
a fully featured, free, 48-hour trial of Tyk Cloud
guided proof of concepts with Solution Architects.

How do I get started with Tyk?

Getting started with Tyk API Management is simple and flexible. Choose the option that fits your goals:

Start a free trial of Tyk: Experience the full power of our API gateway and management platform with no upfront cost.
Request a guided proof of concept: Work with our sales team to explore how Tyk works in your specific environment.
Book an enterprise consultation: Speak with a Tyk sales engineer to design a custom API management solution for your business.

How does Tyk licensing work?

Licensing depends on your deployment type. Visit the Tyk licensing page or contact Tyk for details.

How do I upgrade my Tyk subscription?

The upgrade process depends on deployment type. See Tyk’s Upgrading Guide for details.

What deployment options are available across Tyk's pricing tiers?

All pricing tiers (Core, Professional, Enterprise) support Cloud, Hybrid, and Self-managed deployments. Tyk provides flexibility without compromising features or capabilities.

What kind of cost savings can we expect by choosing Tyk?

Average annual savings of \$200,000 in operational costs
API gateway is 10x faster than competitors
Enables release cycles 45x faster than industry standards
Delivers both direct and indirect cost savings through performance and speed.

Can I mix my deployment types?

Yes, you can easily combine Cloud, Hybrid, or Self-managed as your needs evolve.

Does Tyk offer on-premise or self-managed deployment?

Yes, Tyk offers fully on-premise and self-managed API gateway deployment options.

Designed for organizations in highly regulated industries or with strict compliance, security, or infrastructure requirements, Tyk enables you to deploy both the control plane and data plane entirely within your own environment. This gives you full control, enhanced security, and complete data sovereignty.

What's included in the Core pricing plan?

Flexible usage-based pricing that grows with your needs
Available for Cloud, Hybrid, and Self-managed deployments
Unlimited API gateways
Developer portal included

Best for organizations starting API initiatives with adaptable pricing.

Unlimited access, one price: priced by data planes, environments and control planes, with unlimited APIs and API calls; quoted by Tyk sales, no public list prices
Available for Cloud, Hybrid, and Self-managed deployments
Unlimited API gateways
Unlimited APIs (services)
Unlimited requests per month
Developer portal included
Enhanced success plan included (with options to upgrade)

Suitable for organizations scaling up API adoption.

What distinguishes the Enterprise pricing plan from other tiers?

Maximum flexibility and support
Tailored for high-traffic, multi-cloud, multi-region environments
Fully customized pricing and support

Ideal for large enterprises with complex infrastructure needs.

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Tyk Self-managed

Run Tyk on-prem or in your cloud for complete control over data, security, and operations

Tyk Hybrid

Blend cloud convenience with local gateways and centralised/ managed control plane for secure, scalable growth across multi-cloud and regions.

Tyk Cloud

Use Tyk as a fully managed cloud service for effortless scaling and low overhead.

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