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.
✓ Cloud, Hybrid or Self-managed
✓ Unlimited API gateways
✓ Developer portal included
✓ Enhanced success plan included Success plan upgrades are available.
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.
✓ Cloud, Hybrid or Self-managed
✓ Unlimited API gateways
✓ Unlimited APIs (services)
✓ Unlimited requests/month
✓ Developer portal included
✓ Enhanced success plan included Tyk offers different levels of Support, based on time of response SLA and channels of communication. Please visit SLA Policies for further details.
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.
✓ Everything in Professional
✓ Advanced governance and security
✓ Premium support & custom SLAs
✓ Multi-region deployments
✓ Multi-cloud architecture
✓ Named CSM
✓ Guided PoC available
Best for: Regulated industries, global enterprises, and mission-critical platforms.
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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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FAQs
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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: A flat-rate option with no consumption limits 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.
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What pricing plans are available for Tyk?
Tyk offers three main pricing plans, all of which are available across Cloud, Hybrid, and Self-managed deployment options:
- Core: Usage-based, for organizations starting out. Includes unlimited API gateways and a developer portal.
- Professional: Flat-rate, for scaling API adoption. Includes unlimited gateways, APIs, requests, and a developer portal.
- Enterprise: Customized, for large-scale, complex environments. Offers flexibility and advanced support.
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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.
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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.
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How does Tyk licensing work?
Licensing depends on your deployment type. Visit the Tyk licensing page or contact Tyk for details.
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How do I upgrade my Tyk subscription?
The upgrade process depends on deployment type. See Tyk’s Upgrading Guide for details.
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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.
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Can I mix my deployment types?
Yes, you can easily combine Cloud, Hybrid, or Self-managed as your needs evolve.
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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.
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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.
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How does usage-based pricing work in Core?
You only pay for what you use – ideal for teams launching APIs or scaling gradually.
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What are the benefits of the Professional pricing plan?
- Flat-rate pricing with no consumption limits
- 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.
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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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What if I need unlimited usage?
The Professional plan removes usage limits with flat-rate pricing, perfect for companies looking to scale.
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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.