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Tyk

by Tyk · London, United Kingdom · Since 2014

Open-source API gateway.

Developer tools & APIsFree planOpen source
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Starting price
Free plan
Free trial / plan
Free plan
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Deployment
Cloud
Web
App Advisor rating
4.5
transparency & India fit

What is Tyk?

Tyk is developer tools & apis from Tyk, based in London, United Kingdom and has been building software since 2014. Open-source API gateway.

Developer tools range from editors and API clients to testing platforms, backend-as-a-service and AI coding assistants. Several category leaders are Indian-built, including Postman, BrowserStack, Hasura and Appsmith.

A free plan is available, with paid plans for growing teams.

What works well

  • +Free plan available to evaluate at zero cost
  • +12 years in business — a mature, stable product

What to watch out for

  • Global vendor — check India-specific compliance (GST, TDS) and support hours before you commit

Best suited for: Startup · Small business · SMB

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Tyk features

Category-standard capabilities plus what Tyk adds. Verify depth in a demo.

  • Code editors and IDEs
  • API design and testing
  • Cross-browser and device testing
  • Backend-as-a-service and databases
  • AI coding assistants
  • Internal tool builders
  • Feature flags and experimentation
  • Documentation tools
  • Free plan to start without a card
  • Open-source code you can self-host

Tyk pricing

Entry price

Free plan

Free plan, paid tiers for more users and features

How Tyk charges. Plans scale with users or features. Annual billing is usually 15–25% cheaper than monthly, and GST is added on top of listed prices in India.

Read from the vendor's official website. Prices change — confirm on tyk.io.

Specifications

Category
Developer tools & APIs
Vendor
Tyk
Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
Founded
2014
Pricing model
Freemium
Starting price
Free plan
Deployment
Cloud
Platforms
Web
Best for
Startup, Small business, SMB
Made in India
No

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Tyk — frequently asked questions

What is Tyk?+

Tyk is developer tools & apis by Tyk. Open-source API gateway.

How much does Tyk cost?+

Tyk has a free plan. Check the vendor's pricing page for current plans.

Does Tyk offer a free trial or free plan?+

Yes — Tyk offers a free plan you can start with.

Is Tyk made in India?+

No. Tyk is developed by Tyk in London, United Kingdom, though it is used by Indian businesses.

Who is Tyk best suited for?+

Tyk suits startup, small business, smb buyers looking for developer tools & apis.

What are the best alternatives to Tyk?+

Popular alternatives in developer tools & apis include BrowserStack, DronaHQ, TestMu AI. Use App Advisor's compare tool to see them side by side.

How is Tyk deployed?+

Tyk is available as a cloud (SaaS) product, with web access.

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Tyk · London, United Kingdom · Founded 2014 · 1 product in our catalogue

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