Both offer open-source API gateways. G8KEPR is lighter, easier to deploy, and includes advanced threat detection that Gravitee lacks.
Built-in threat detection
vs MongoDB + Elasticsearch
Setup time
See why G8KEPR is simpler than Gravitee
Cost Savings
$199/mo vs $500/mo
PostgreSQL Only
vs MongoDB + ES
Less RAM
1GB vs 8GB+
Threat Patterns
Built-in detection
Complex Infrastructure vs Simple Setup
Requires multiple databases
Required for API definitions & users
Required for analytics & reporting
Cloud hosted tier
Simple, single-database architecture
One database for everything
2.5x cheaper • Simpler setup
40+ threat patterns built-in
AI agents (Gravitee has nothing)
LLM routing (Gravitee has nothing)
30+ plugins included
Gravitee requires MongoDB + Elasticsearch with heavy resource usage. G8KEPR runs on PostgreSQL only and adds AI capabilities Gravitee doesn't have.
| Feature | G8KEPR | Gravitee | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Open Source | Free Community edition | OSS version available | Tie |
| Cloud Hosted | $199/month | $500+/month | |
| Enterprise | $1,499/month | Custom ($$$$) | |
| Per-API Pricing | Unlimited | Limited by tier | |
| Setup Fees | $0 | $0 | Tie |
| Feature | G8KEPR | Gravitee | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Threat Detection | 40+ patterns, built-in | Basic policies | |
| SQL Injection Protection | Automatic, real-time | Custom policies | |
| Business Logic Attacks | ML-based detection | Not available | |
| Circuit Breakers | 69 endpoints, Netflix-style | Available | |
| GraphQL Security | 35 security endpoints | Basic support | |
| Rate Limiting | Advanced, Redis-backed | Available | Tie |
| Feature | G8KEPR | Gravitee | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| API Designer | REST/GraphQL editor | Full designer UI | |
| Plugin System | 157 endpoints | Policy-based | |
| Analytics Dashboard | 52 endpoints, real-time | Available | Tie |
| Developer Portal | Included | Enterprise only | |
| API Versioning | Built-in | Available | Tie |
| Feature | G8KEPR | Gravitee | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | 5 minutes | 30-60 minutes | |
| Self-Hosted Complexity | Simple (Docker) | Complex (MongoDB, ES) | |
| Learning Curve | Easy | Moderate | |
| Documentation | 380+ guides | Good | |
| UI Admin Console | Clean dashboard | Feature-rich UI |
| Feature | G8KEPR | Gravitee | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Self-Hosted | Free, Docker/K8s | OSS (MongoDB+ES required) | |
| Database Requirements | PostgreSQL only | MongoDB + Elasticsearch | |
| Resource Usage | Lightweight | Heavy (ES cluster) | |
| Cloud Options | Any cloud | Gravitee Cloud | |
| Hybrid Deployment | Enterprise tier | Available | Tie |
| Feature | G8KEPR | Gravitee | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Support | Discord + GitHub | Forum | Tie |
| Email Support | 48hr (Starter) | Enterprise only | |
| Priority Support | 24hr ($499/mo) | Enterprise only | |
| Dedicated Engineer | $1,499/mo | Custom pricing |
Infrastructure requirements comparison
Total: 2-3 containers. Runs on 1GB RAM.
Total: 5+ containers. Requires 8GB+ RAM.
Simpler is better. G8KEPR's lightweight architecture means faster deploys, lower costs, and less operational overhead.
Simpler infrastructure, better security
Gravitee requires MongoDB + Elasticsearch cluster (3+ nodes) + Gateway + Management API. 8GB+ RAM minimum.
PostgreSQL + Redis (optional). 2-3 containers. Runs on 1GB RAM. Deploy in 5 minutes.
Gravitee has basic policies but no built-in SQL injection, XSS, or ML-based threat detection.
40+ OWASP patterns, ML-based anomaly detection, 35 GraphQL security features built-in.
Gravitee locks Developer Portal and email support behind Enterprise pricing.
Developer Portal included on all plans. Email support starts at $199/mo Starter tier.
Same open-source freedom. Easier deployment. Better security.
Free self-hosted edition • 5-minute setup • PostgreSQL only