Both are excellent API gateways with plugin systems and enterprise features. But G8KEPR delivers The AI Security Layer with API security, MCP security, AI gateway, and marketplace—at a fraction of the cost.
$199/mo vs $1,800/mo
Built-in threat detection
Setup time vs days
See why teams choose G8KEPR over Tyk
Cost Savings
$199/mo vs $1,800/mo
Threat Patterns
Built-in detection
Setup Time
vs 1-2 days
Self-Hosted
Full features
Traditional API Gateway vs. The AI Security Layer
Traditional API gateway only
Basic API management & rate limiting
Plus you need separate tools for AI
4 platforms unified in one
9x cheaper • All features included
Everything Tyk does + 40+ threat patterns
Secure AI agents (Tyk has nothing)
Route LLMs across providers (Tyk has nothing)
30+ pre-built plugins vs Tyk's limited selection
$19,212 saved per year
Tyk gives you 1 platform for $1,800/mo. G8KEPR gives you 4 platforms for $199/mo.
| Feature | G8KEPR | Tyk | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $199/month | $1,800/month | |
| Setup Fees | $0 | Custom quote | |
| Free Trial | 14 days, no credit card | 14 days with basic support | |
| Annual Discount | 20% off | Custom contract | |
| Community Edition | Free forever, full features | Limited features |
| Feature | G8KEPR | Tyk | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| SQL Injection Detection | 40+ patterns, real-time | Manual configuration required | |
| XSS Protection | Built-in, 15+ patterns | Custom middleware | |
| Business Logic Attack Detection | ML-based anomaly detection | Not available | |
| Rate Limiting | Redis-backed, distributed | Redis or In-memory | Tie |
| Circuit Breakers | 69 endpoints, Netflix Hystrix-style | Basic circuit breaker | |
| Threat Intelligence Feeds | Built-in, auto-updating | Not available |
| Feature | G8KEPR | Tyk | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Query Depth Limiting | Advanced with cost analysis | Basic support | |
| Query Complexity Scoring | 35 GraphQL endpoints | Limited | |
| Persisted Queries | Full support | Not available | |
| Field-level Permissions | Granular control | Basic |
| Feature | G8KEPR | Tyk | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plugin Marketplace | 30+ pre-built plugins | Limited selection | |
| Custom Plugin Development | Python/Go, 157 endpoints | Go/Python/gRPC | Tie |
| Plugin Sandboxing | Built-in security scanning | Manual review | |
| Plugin A/B Testing | Native support | Not available |
| Feature | G8KEPR | Tyk | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Setup Time | 5 minutes | 1-2 days | |
| Cloud Hosting | Fully managed SaaS | Tyk Cloud available | Tie |
| Self-Hosted Option | Docker, K8s, free | Available | Tie |
| Auto-scaling | Automatic | Manual configuration | |
| Multi-region Support | Built-in | Enterprise only |
| Feature | G8KEPR | Tyk | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Real-time Dashboard | Included, 52 endpoints | Basic dashboard | |
| Prometheus Metrics | Full export | Available | Tie |
| Custom Alerts | Webhook, email, Slack | Limited | |
| Performance Monitoring | OpenTelemetry tracing | Basic |
| Feature | G8KEPR | Tyk | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Documentation Quality | Comprehensive, 380+ docs | Good | |
| Community Support | Active Discord/GitHub | Forum | Tie |
| Email Support SLA | 48hr (Starter), 24hr (Growth) | Business hours only | |
| Dedicated Support | $1,499/mo (Enterprise) | Custom pricing |
Tyk has no AI agent security or modern AI capabilities. G8KEPR is The AI Security Layer.
| Feature | G8KEPR | Tyk |
|---|---|---|
| MCP Security (AI Agents) | Yes | ✗ No |
| AI Gateway for LLMs | Yes | ✗ No |
| Prompt Injection Detection | Built-in | ✗ No |
| Tool Call Monitoring | Real-time | ✗ No |
| LLM Cost Tracking | Per-request | ✗ No |
| Multi-Provider LLM Routing | OpenAI, Anthropic, + | ✗ No |
Secure AI agents that use Model Context Protocol (MCP) to access tools, databases, and APIs. G8KEPR monitors tool calls, detects prompt injection, and prevents data exfiltration.
Route LLM calls across multiple providers (OpenAI, Anthropic, Azure OpenAI). Track costs per request, monitor token usage, and implement intelligent fallbacks.
Bottom line: Tyk is a solid open-source API gateway, but it has no AI capabilities. G8KEPR gives you traditional API security PLUS modern AI agent security and LLM routing—all in one platform.
Similar features, dramatically different pricing
All-inclusive pricing. No hidden fees, 20% off annual.
Custom pricing. Annual contracts, complex licensing.
Bottom line: G8KEPR delivers 40+ threat detection patterns, 157 plugin endpoints, and 35 GraphQL security features that Tyk doesn't have—at 9x lower cost.
Real problems with Tyk that G8KEPR solves
Tyk starts at $1,800/mo - 9x more expensive than G8KEPR with similar plugin system.
$199/mo Starter, $499/mo Growth with 157 plugin endpoints and marketplace.
Tyk requires custom middleware for SQL injection, XSS protection. No built-in threat detection.
40+ OWASP patterns detect SQL injection, XSS, and attacks automatically. No config needed.
Tyk has basic GraphQL support but lacks query depth, complexity scoring, and field permissions.
35 GraphQL endpoints with advanced query depth, complexity, persisted queries, field permissions.
Get the same features plus advanced security at a fraction of the cost.
14-day free trial • No credit card required • Migration assistance included