Signando REST vs. KrakenD
Security-First vs. Performance-First. Why a security-optimized gateway is the better choice for critical infrastructure and financial sector.
Why Teams Switch to Signando REST
Complete Response Validation
KrakenD doesn't validate backend responses. Signando REST checks every response against the OpenAPI schema - critical for data exfiltration protection.
True Network Isolation
4 separate NATS instances provide physical separation between security domains. KrakenD is a single process without isolation.
Deep Security Validation
KrakenD focuses on performance and API aggregation. Security is an addon. Signando REST is built from the ground up for security.
Compliance Ready
Signando REST is designed for ISO 27001, CRITIS, and NIS2. KrakenD requires significant additional configuration for compliance.
The Problem with KrakenD for High-Security Environments
Performance Over Security
KrakenD is optimized for maximum performance. Security features like deep validation cost performance and are therefore not prioritized.
No Response Checking
If your backend is compromised and leaks sensitive data, KrakenD cannot detect it. It only checks incoming requests.
Enterprise Lock-in
Many important security features only in KrakenD Enterprise. The open-source version is unsuitable for high security.
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