KrakenD Community Edition

KrakenD is an open source API gateway. Its Community Edition is free to use.

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KrakenD Community Edition is a developer tools perk from KrakenD, offering a community Edition, free to use, with no funding required.

Value: Free
Who qualifies: No funding needed
Benefit type: Free plan
Terms: Verified

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What you get

Inside KrakenD Community Edition

The KrakenD Community Edition is a high-performance open source API gateway, free to use and trusted by thousands of teams. The Enterprise Edition is a separate product with enterprise-grade SLAs.

Source: The provider's official program page

Eligibility

Who it's for

Open source Any startup

Funding / backing: No funding needed
Geography: Global
Recurring / expiry: Community Edition with no time limit.
Other requirements: The Community Edition is open source and run by you. The Enterprise Edition is sold separately.

How to claim

How to apply for KrakenD Community Edition

Steps to apply

1Download the Community Edition from krakend.io.
2No application is needed.

Good to know: Plans read on krakend.io on October 28, 2026.

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Source: The provider's official program page

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Questions

KrakenD Community Edition: common questions

What do you get with KrakenD Community Edition?

KrakenD Community Edition offers a community Edition, free to use.

Who qualifies for KrakenD Community Edition?

KrakenD Community Edition is open to any startup, with no funding required. The Community Edition is open source and run by you. The Enterprise Edition is sold separately.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get KrakenD Community Edition?

No. KrakenD Community Edition is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for KrakenD Community Edition?

Download the Community Edition from krakend.io. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use KrakenD Community Edition, and does it expire?

Community Edition with no time limit.

Is KrakenD Community Edition available outside the US?

KrakenD Community Edition is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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