Kong Pricing 2026
Complete breakdown of Kong plans, costs, and what's included. Start free or choose a paid plan from $0.05/mo.
All Kong Plans & Pricing
Choose the right plan for your needs. All prices are billed monthly.
Free
- ✓ Basic features included
- ✓ Limited storage
- ✓ Community support
- ✓ Single user or limited seats
- ✓ Core functionality access
Plus
- ✓ All Free features
- ✓ Unlimited blocks & pages
- ✓ Priority support
- ✓ Advanced integrations
- ✓ Guest collaborators
Enterprise
- ✓ Everything in Business
- ✓ Custom contracts
- ✓ Dedicated account manager
- ✓ Advanced security & compliance
- ✓ Unlimited everything
- ✓ Custom integrations & SLA
All Kong paid plans are billed usage based. Annual billing typically saves 15-20%.
Kong Plan Comparison
See what's included in each plan at a glance.
| Feature | Free | Plus | Enterprise |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $0 | $0.05/mo | Custom |
| Storage | Limited | 10 GB | Unlimited |
| Team Members | 1-5 | Up to 10 | Unlimited |
| Integrations | Basic | Standard | All + Custom |
| Support | Community | 24/7 Dedicated | |
| Analytics | Basic | Standard | Custom |
| Custom Branding | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
| API Access | Limited | Standard | Full + Custom |
| SSO / SAML | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ |
How to Save on Kong
Choose Annual Billing
Save 15-20% by switching from monthly to annual billing. Most Kong plans offer this discount.
Student & Education Discounts
Students, teachers, and educational institutions may qualify for special pricing or extended free plans.
Startup Programs
Early-stage startups can often access premium features at reduced rates through partner programs.
Start with Free
The Kong free plan is generous enough for individual use. Upgrade only when you truly need more.
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Kong Pricing FAQ
Common questions about Kong costs, plans, and billing.
Is Kong free?
Yes, Kong offers a free plan that includes basic features. It's a great way to get started without any commitment. For more advanced functionality, paid plans start at $0.05/month.
How much does Kong cost per user?
Kong uses a usage based pricing model. The Plus plan is $0.05/month.
Does Kong offer a free trial?
Most Kong paid plans include a free trial period (typically 7-14 days) so you can explore premium features before committing. Additionally, the free plan is available indefinitely with no credit card required.
What is the cheapest Kong plan?
The cheapest option is the Free plan, which costs nothing. If you need more features, the most affordable paid plan is Plus at $0.05/month.
Is Kong worth the price?
Kong is rated 4.3/5 by users. It's best for platform engineers, microservices teams, api gateway users. Key strengths include open-source core with large plugin ecosystem and sub-millisecond latency for api requests. The free plan lets you evaluate it risk-free. Compare with alternatives like Logseq and n8n to ensure the best fit.
Does Kong offer discounts for annual billing?
Yes, most SaaS tools including Kong offer significant discounts (typically 15-20% off) when you choose annual billing instead of monthly. Student, nonprofit, and startup discounts may also be available — check the Kong pricing page for current offers.
Ready to get started with Kong?
Try Kong free — no credit card required. Upgrade anytime as your needs grow.