Tyk
Fast and scalable open source API Gateway. Out of the box, Tyk offers an API Management Platform with an API Gateway, API Analytics, Developer Portal and API Management Dashboard.
- GitHub stars
- 10,858
- License
- MPL-2.0
- Latest release
- v5.15.1
2 October 2026 - Last commit
- 12 October 2026
- Runs on
- Go, Docker, Kubernetes
Commits per month, last 12 months
339 commits
Replaces
Paid products Tyk can stand in for.
How to self-host Tyk
Tyk runs on Go, Docker and Kubernetes. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Tyk free?
Yes. Tyk is open source under the MPL-2.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Tyk?
Yes. Tyk runs on Go, Docker and Kubernetes. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Tyk replace?
People use Tyk instead of Apigee.
Is Tyk still maintained?
The last change to Tyk's code was on 12 October 2026, with 339 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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