---
title:      "Apache APISIX"
ring:       trial
quadrant:   tools
tags:       [devops]
---

[Apache APISIX](https://apisix.apache.org/) is an open-source, high-performance API gateway designed for microservices, cloud-native, and container-based architecture. It provides a wide range of features to manage and secure API services:

- **Scalability**: Load balancing and routing, dynamic scaling
- **Performance**: Fast and reliable, supports caching and rate limiting
- **Multi-Protocol Support**: Supports HTTP, HTTPS, WebSockets, and gRPC
- **Customization**: Plugins for authentication, authorization, and traffic management

APISIX is currently in trial at AOE and is being used in multiple projects.