Istio vs Kong Mesh
| Istio | Kong Mesh | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | |
| Paid from | Free | |
| Platforms | Linux, macOS, self-hosted | Web |
| Free plan | Yes | |
| Deployment model | self_hosted | hybrid |
| Proxy architecture | both | sidecar |
| mTLS support | Yes | Yes |
| Traffic policies | Yes | Yes |
| Multi-cluster support | Yes | Yes |
| Supported platforms | Kubernetes, OpenShift | Kubernetes, Red Hat OpenShift |
Listed together in Best Service Mesh Platforms