Grapity

Name: Grapity
Price: 29.95 USD

Freemium#14 of 25 in API Governance Software

Grapity: A focused governance suite with strong compatibility controls and Kong integration. Ranked #14 of 25 in API Governance Software by our editors (7.3/10); pricing: Free plan; best for kong users wanting open-source lifecycle governance.

7.3/10Editor score

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At a glance

Editor score
7.3 / 10
Pricing
Free plan
Best for
Kong users wanting open-source lifecycle governance
Free plan
Yes
Paid from
$29.95/mo
Facts checked
20 Sep 2026

Where it wins
- Blocks breaking specification changes and assigns semantic versions
- Tracks deprecations with sunset dates and migration paths
- Adds GitHub Actions validation and Kong route management
Where it doesn't
- Governance is centered on the Kong gateway ecosystem
- No verified style-guide enforcement is provided
- Self-hosted deployment requires managing PostgreSQL

Our verdict on Grapity

Grapity is an open-source API governance platform for teams managing API contracts from development through production. Its Registry stores OpenAPI and AsyncAPI specifications, checks backward compatibility, assigns semantic versions, and tracks deprecation lifecycles. The Hub adds endpoint exploration, version comparison, and compatibility reports. Teams working with Kong can also validate routes, generate gateway configuration, promote environments, and track gateway changes.

Pricing divides the product into a free Self-hosted edition and a paid Cloud plan. Self-hosted is free forever and includes unlimited APIs, unlimited team members, a backward compatibility engine, self-managed PostgreSQL, a developer portal, and version history and comparison. Cloud costs $29.95 USD per month with managed PostgreSQL and backups, a managed developer portal, version history and comparison, 5 APIs included, and 5 users included. The main tradeoff is operational: Self-hosted avoids a subscription but leaves PostgreSQL management with the team, while Cloud adds managed infrastructure with defined API and user allowances.

Its strongest ecosystem fit is Kong, supported by integrations with Kong and decK, alongside GitHub Actions, Keycloak, PostgreSQL, and SQLite. GitHub Actions workflows cover specification validation, publishing, and drift checks, which makes Grapity relevant for teams that want governance inside delivery workflows. The product is a good pick for Kong users that need lifecycle controls, registry history, and compatibility gates without adopting a closed-source platform. Teams seeking broad gateway-neutral governance or verified style-guide enforcement should consider alternatives, because Grapity’s governance focus is narrower.

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Grapity pricing

Plans Free planFreemium A usable free plan; paid tiers unlock the limits above. Prices checked 20 Sep 2026.

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Grapity fact sheet

Free plan	Yes
Paid from	$29.95/mo
Style guide enforcement	Not verified
API linting	Not verified
Governed API formats	OpenAPI, AsyncAPI
Lifecycle controls	Yes
Design review workflows	Not verified
CI/CD integration	Yes
Access control level	Role-based
Deployment	Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms	Web, Windows, macOS, Linux
Support	Email, Docs
Built for	Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate)
Integrations	6 integrations: Kong, decK, GitHub Actions, Keycloak, PostgreSQL, SQLite
Pricing	Free plan (source)
Website	grapity.dev
Facts checked	20 Sep 2026

Grapity integrations

Grapity lists 6 integrations on its own site.

Kong
decK
GitHub Actions
Keycloak
PostgreSQL
SQLite

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