UnKey
Streamline API authentication with UnKey's powerful, developer-friendly platform for creating, revoking, and monitoring API keys.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Local (on your machine)
- Platforms
- desktopcross-platformone-click install
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/unkeyed/unkey or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data lives locally on your own machine.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.
Replaces 5 paid apps
up to $125/mo ($1,500/yr) in subscriptions
UnKey FAQ
Common questions
Is UnKey free and open source?+
UnKey is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on local. Streamline API authentication with UnKey's powerful, developer-friendly platform for creating, revoking, and monitoring API keys.
What paid software does UnKey replace?+
UnKey serves as a free replacement for 5 paid SaaS applications: Amazon API Gateway, Apigee, JetPero, Kong, Zuplo, saving up to $125/month ($1,500/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up UnKey?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/unkeyed/unkey or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Download the native package or installer for your operating system.
What is the catch or trade-off with UnKey?+
Community-driven open source project without dedicated enterprise SLAs.