How to migrate from Kong to Tyk – the complete guide

Migrating from Kong to Tyk offers increased flexibility in pricing, deployment options, and API management with Tyk's vendor-agnostic, multi-cloud solution. The transition requires translating and transferring API configurations due to differences in data models and structures, as Kong does not natively support exporting configurations in a common format like the OpenAPI Specification. The guide outlines three migration approaches: GUI-based, CLI-based, and automation script-based, each catering to different preferences for manual or automated processes. Key considerations include data mapping challenges, such as Kong's multiple object structures versus Tyk's singular fields, and route binding differences. Successful migration results in APIs being accessible via the Tyk Dashboard and Gateway, ensuring minimal disruption to service operations. Tyk's platform emphasizes robust governance, security, and performance, alongside support for various API types, making it an attractive option for enterprises seeking a customizable API management solution.