Turso vs Kong
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Edge-deployed SQLite-compatible distributed database on libSQL with 35+ region replication; $7M backed competing with Cloudflare D1 for globally distributed apps and AI agent database infrastructure.
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Turso is a San Francisco-based edge database company providing a globally distributed SQLite-compatible database platform — built on libSQL (a fork of SQLite) — that enables developers to deploy databases close to users in any of 35+ worldwide regions, reducing query latency for globally distributed applications and AI agents that need fast local data access. Founded in 2021 and backed by Upside Partnership, Blumberg Capital, and Mango Capital with $7 million in seed funding, Turso offers SQLite compatibility with multi-region replication at scale.
Open-source API gateway with enterprise platform; raised $170M+; built on NGINX handling authentication, rate limiting, load balancing, and security as a horizontal layer;
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Kong is an enterprise API management and service connectivity platform providing an API gateway, service mesh, and developer portal for organizations managing hundreds of microservices and APIs. Founded in 2010 and headquartered in San Francisco, Kong open-sourced its core gateway technology (Kong Gateway, built on NGINX and Lua/Go) which has become one of the most widely deployed API gateways globally, creating a large community and commercial base. The company has raised over $170 million in total funding from investors including Index Ventures, GGV Capital, and others.
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