Tyk Gateway (open source)

Tyk Gateway is an open source API gateway. Tyk Gateway and Tyk Pump are free, while the rest of the Tyk product needs a paid plan.

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Tyk Gateway (open source) is a developer tools perk from Tyk, offering open source gateway (free), 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 Tyk Gateway (open source)

Tyk Gateway and Tyk Pump are free. Everything else comes with a paid plan. Tyk's Core plan is priced by the number of APIs managed, with unlimited API calls.

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: Open source with no time limit.
Other requirements: The free version is the open source gateway, run by you. Dashboard and developer portal need a paid plan.

How to claim

How to apply for Tyk Gateway (open source)

Steps to apply

1Download the open source gateway from GitHub.
2No application is needed.

Good to know: Plans read on tyk.io/pricing on October 28, 2026.

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Source: The provider's official program page

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Questions

Tyk Gateway (open source): common questions

What do you get with Tyk Gateway (open source)?

Tyk Gateway (open source) offers open source gateway (free).

Who qualifies for Tyk Gateway (open source)?

Tyk Gateway (open source) is open to any startup, with no funding required. The free version is the open source gateway, run by you. Dashboard and developer portal need a paid plan.

Do I need to be VC-backed or in an accelerator to get Tyk Gateway (open source)?

No. Tyk Gateway (open source) is open to any startup that meets the stated criteria, no investor or accelerator backing required.

How do I apply for Tyk Gateway (open source)?

Download the open source gateway from GitHub. No application is needed.

How long do I have to use Tyk Gateway (open source), and does it expire?

Open source with no time limit.

Is Tyk Gateway (open source) available outside the US?

Tyk Gateway (open source) is available globally, subject to the provider's terms.

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