Ambassador Edge Stack
The Kubernetes-native API Gateway for Microservices.
Overview
Ambassador Edge Stack is a Kubernetes-native API Gateway that provides the functionality of an ingress controller, API gateway, and load balancer in a single solution. It is built on the high-performance Envoy Proxy and is designed to be easily managed by developers through Kubernetes annotations and CRDs, enabling a self-service workflow.
✨ Key Features
- Kubernetes-Native API Gateway
- Built on Envoy Proxy
- Comprehensive Protocol Support (gRPC, WebSockets, TCP)
- Authentication (OAuth, OIDC, JWT)
- Rate Limiting
- Developer Portal
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Strong focus on developer experience and self-service workflows
- Declarative configuration using Kubernetes resources
- Comprehensive feature set built on Envoy Proxy
Unique Value: Empowers developers to manage the full lifecycle of their services from development to production within a Kubernetes-native workflow.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Managing all north-south traffic for Kubernetes clusters.
- Enabling development teams to independently manage routing and security for their services.
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Non-Kubernetes environments.
- Users who prefer a centralized, GUI-based management approach.
🏆 Alternatives
Offers a more developer-centric and decentralized configuration model compared to gateways that rely on centralized GUIs or APIs.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Edge Stack tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 14-day free trial
Free tier: Emissary-ingress, the open-source foundation, is free.
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