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[__# Global API infrastructure
the fast and easy way
## Dedicated Cloud Gateways
Launch fully managed, dedicated Cloud Gateways with ever-expanding global coverage. [Learn More](#dedicated)Learn More
## Serverless Gateways
Run instantly-ready serverless gateways for prototyping and pre-production use cases. [Learn More](#serverless)Learn More
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### Speed up time to value
Provision, manage, secure, and govern your APIs in a matter of minutes. Run on [dedicated infrastructure](https://docs.konghq.com/konnect/gateway-manager/dedicated-cloud-gateways/)dedicated infrastructure in AWS, Azure, or go serverless — all managed by Kong.
### Reduce operational overhead
Leverage Kong’s expertise to handle gateway updates, security patches, and daily maintenance. Use the platform to define policies and guardrails once and apply uniformly across your entire environment.
### Ensure performance and high-availability
Deploy as many clusters of Kong Gateway as you need in a few clicks on dedicated infrastructure for enhanced security and performance.
### Secure and production API ready
Dedicated Cloud Gateways are secure and ready for usage in some of the most sensitive environments, with PCI DSS 4.0 compliance, SOC 2 compliance, and multiple private networking options.
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## See it in action
Learn how you can deploy a serverless gateway for development or a dedicated cloud gateway for production, both in a matter of minutes in Kong Konnect.
_Powered by Kong Gateway_
## Dedicated Cloud Gateways
Sub-millisecond latency, hundreds of plugins, and a world-class ecosystem of integrations.
_Automatic Scalability_
## Scale how you want
Choose Autopilot to have Kong automatically scale Gateway deployments based on traffic. Or, implement higher predictability and control with Custom mode, which gives you full control over how you deploy Kong infrastructure.
_Global Availability_
## Kong will meet you where you need to run
Enhance performance by deploying your infrastructure close to your APIs in AWS and/or Azure in an expanding number of regions, and keep sensitive API traffic in your desired location.
_High Performance_
## Dedicated performance
Leverage the reliability and security of dedicated infrastructure combined with the ease of use of an autoscalable offering. The best of both worlds.
_For Edge and Internal APIs_
## Private networking and more
Support internal and edge use cases with the security you enjoyed in your own data centers. Leverage global routing at the edge across region.
_Powered by Kong Gateway_
## Serverless Gateways
Cost-effective, easy to use, and 1-click deployments for prototyping and development environments.
_Effortless_
## The easiest way to deploy a Kong Gateway
Launch a fully featured Kong Gateway in Konnect with a few clicks. Don’t think twice about infrastructure, architecture, scalability, or server management — Kong handles the upkeep.
_Rapid Deployment_
## Accelerate your time to value
Configure your gateway, define your services, and start prototyping with a live URL in mere minutes.
_Cost-effective_
## Fully featured Kong Gateway at a low cost
Deploy and test gateways and APIs without the financial strain of infrastructure and operational overhead. Economically leverage the power of everything Kong Gateway offers.
## Related Resources
_Docs_
[__Explore the Documentation
__](https://docs.konghq.com/konnect/gateway-manager/dedicated-cloud-gateways/)__Explore the Documentation
__[](https://docs.konghq.com/konnect/gateway-manager/dedicated-cloud-gateways/)_Blog_
[__Dedicated Cloud Gateways: Now With Azure Support
__](/blog/product-releases/dedicated-cloud-gateways-azure-support)__Dedicated Cloud Gateways: Now With Azure Support
__[](/blog/product-releases/dedicated-cloud-gateways-azure-support)## Frequently asked questions
Which cloud gateway is best for me?
#### Dedicated Cloud Gateways | #### Serverless Gateways | |
#### **Fully managed** | Yes | Yes |
#### Plugin Compatibility | Plugins are supported for dedicated cloud gateways. Reference them [here](https://docs.konghq.com/hub/plugins/compatibility/)here. | Plugins are supported for serverless gateways. Reference them [here](https://docs.konghq.com/hub/plugins/compatibility/)here. |
#### Service-level agreement (SLA) included | Yes | There is no SLA for serverless gateways. |
#### Single-tenant cloud | Yes, dedicated cloud gateways are deployed on single-tenant infrastructure for robust security, high availability, and high performance. | Serverless gateways are deployed on multi-tenant infrastructure and are therefore more cost-effective than dedicated cloud gateways. |
#### Multi-cloud flexibility | You can choose to deploy dedicated cloud gateways in AWS and/or Azure. Google Cloud coming soon. | There is no flexibility to choose a cloud provider. |
#### Multi-region flexibility | You can deploy Dedicated Cloud Gateways in 23 global regions across AWS and Azure. | Users can choose the region they’d like to deploy to at a very high level. |
Do I need an existing cloud provider account to get started with a cloud gateway?
No, you can get started with Dedicated Cloud Gateways and/or Serverless Gateways directly in Konnect – all you need is a Konnect account. You can [register here](https://konghq.com/products/kong-konnect/register)register here to try for free with Kong Konnect Plus, or [log in here](https://cloud.konghq.com/login)log in here. Cloud Gateways are fully managed by Kong, meaning you don’t have to think or worry about the infrastructural components of setting up and maintaining gateways.
How much does it cost and how is it licensed?
Please refer to our [pricing page](/pricing)pricing page for pricing and licensing details.
Which versions of Kong Gateway are supported?
For dedicated cloud gateways, users can select their preferred Kong Gateway version from a list of recent LTS (Long-term Support) versions. For serverless gateways, users cannot select Kong Gateway versions.
## Deploy a modern, global API infrastructure today
Supercharge your digital experience with the most performant, secure, and scalable dedicated cloud gateway.