Grapity
Open-source API governance for Kong-centered teams
At a glance
- Editor score6.6 / 10
- PricingFree plan · paid from $29.95/mo
- Best forKong users wanting open-source lifecycle governance
- Free planYes
- Paid from$29.95/mo
- Facts checked20 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 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 · paid from $29.95/mo (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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