Lura
Self-HostedOpen-source high-performance API gateway for microservices
Overview
Lura is a lightweight, high-performance open-source API gateway designed for microservices architectures. It aggregates, routes, and transforms API traffic while providing core features like rate limiting, caching, authentication, and circuit breaking. Built for scalability and low latency, it uses a config-driven YAML setup (no code needed for basic use) and supports deployment via Docker or precompiled binaries. Ideal for teams wanting to manage API traffic efficiently without vendor lock-in or high costs.
Key Features
- High-performance API aggregation & routing
- Config-driven setup with YAML (no code required)
- Built-in security (rate limiting, auth, circuit breaking)
Frequently Asked Questions
? Is Lura hard to install?
No—Lura can be deployed via Docker (official images) or precompiled binaries. Setup uses a simple YAML config file for basic use cases, with clear documentation to get started quickly. No code writing is needed for core features.
? Is it a good alternative to proprietary gateways like Apigee?
Yes—Lura is a lightweight, cost-free alternative to Apigee or AWS API Gateway. It avoids vendor lock-in and offers high performance, making it ideal for teams wanting core API management features without the proprietary price tag.
? Is Lura completely free?
Yes—Lura is open-source under the Apache 2.0 license, so it’s free to use, modify, and distribute for personal or commercial purposes with no hidden fees.
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Tool Info
Pros
- ⊕ Privacy-focused (full self-hosted control)
- ⊕ Low latency & high throughput for microservices
- ⊕ No vendor lock-in (open-source Apache 2.0 license)
Cons
- ⊖ Limited graphical UI (mostly CLI/config-based)
- ⊖ Steeper learning curve for custom plugins
- ⊖ Fewer pre-built integrations than proprietary alternatives