
Kong AI Gateway Alternatives: 7 Options Compared for 2026
Kong AI Gateway suits teams already running Kong, but plugin latency, Konnect pricing, and MCP gaps push others elsewhere. This guide compares seven alternatives on routing, governance, MCP support, deployment, and cost, with a migration plan.







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