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Partner Program

Grow your businesswith the next-generation API & AI Gateway

Join the KrakenD Partner Program and deliver ultra-high performance, full control, and next-generation API & AI Gateway capabilities to your customers.

KrakenD Partner Program

Why Partner With KrakenD

Build Your Business on Technology Engineers Already Trust

Most partner programs ask you to create demand from scratch. KrakenD starts with a product engineering teams already want to use.

Real demand

Engineers already decided.

Engineers interested in KrakenD already did the homework. Our global open-source community drives inbound interest before your first conversation, so you're not selling a product nobody knows, you're closing deals with buyers ready to commit.

  • Millions of active community installs worldwide
  • A standing pool of warm prospects waiting to be contacted
  • Shorter cycles: no cold starts, just fans turning into customers
Real demand

Built together

You lead. We back you up.

You own the deal. As a partner, you get direct access to the engineers who build KrakenD and certification programs to become a true product expert.

  • Flat-rate licensing your customers can budget for, no per-request surprises
  • Deploy anywhere: on-prem, any cloud, air-gapped. No lock-in for you or your clients
  • Dedicated partner program.
Built together

Stable revenue

One customer, years of business.

It's not lock-in, it's satisfaction. KrakenD customers renew, expand, and buy more services on top year after year. The license is the start, not the ceiling.

  • 92% annual customer retention
  • Expansion paths through managed services, integrations, and plan upgrades
  • Subscription revenue that keeps building year after year
Stable revenue

Partner Ecosystem

One Program, Multiple Paths

KrakenD's partner ecosystem is designed to support different business models, from reselling and integration to managed services, enabling partners to deliver and scale API & AI infrastructure for their customers.

Own customer relationship:

RESELLER

Deliver KrakenD licenses to your customers, while building additional value through your own services.

  • Define pricing and manage customer relationships
  • Earn margins on every deal
  • Bundle integration, support, and consulting services

Lead API implementations:

INTEGRATION PARTNER

Deploy KrakenD across cloud-native, microservices, and AI-driven architectures using your delivery expertise.

  • Lead API Gateway implementations and integrations
  • Work with cloud-native and microservices architectures
  • Deliver high-value consulting and technical services

Operate and manage:

MANAGED SERVICES PROVIDER

Provide ongoing monitoring, optimization, and support services built around KrakenD deployments.

  • Build recurring revenue with managed services
  • Monitor and optimize API performance
  • Provide long-term operational support

Partner Growth Path

Designed to Grow With You

A progressive model to scale together. The more you engage, the more you unlock.

  1. Start & Explore

    Advocate

    Begin your journey with KrakenD by accessing essential resources and exploring collaboration opportunities.

    • Open entry for new partners
    • Access to core materials and onboarding resources
    • Opportunity to explore early collaboration
  2. Build & Grow

    Advanced

    Strengthen your partnership by delivering projects, expanding your technical capabilities, and increasing engagement with KrakenD.

    • Active collaboration on opportunities
    • Access to technical and sales support
    • Increased engagement with KrakenD teams
  3. Scale & Lead

    Expert

    Lead strategic initiatives and work closely with KrakenD to drive high-impact outcomes for your customers.

    • Strategic collaboration with KrakenD
    • Priority access to support and opportunities
    • Participation in joint go-to-market initiatives

About the KrakenD Partner Program

FAQ

1. What does the onboarding process look like?

Once your application is approved, you'll gain access to the KrakenD Partner Portal, where you can explore resources, training, and certification. Our team will support you during onboarding to help you get started quickly.

2. What types of partners does KrakenD work with?

We collaborate with Resellers, Integration Partners, and MSSPs who work with modern architectures and API-driven environments.

3. Do I need prior experience with API Gateways?

While prior experience is helpful, it's not required. KrakenD provides training and resources to help partners quickly build the necessary expertise.

4. How do partners make money with KrakenD?

Partners can generate revenue through license resale, integration services, and managed services. Our model allows partners to define their pricing and build additional services around KrakenD.

5. How does KrakenD support partners during deals?

KrakenD supports partners with technical guidance, deal collaboration, and resources to help position and deliver successful projects.

6. What makes KrakenD different from other API Gateway solutions?

KrakenD is built with a stateless architecture, enabling high performance and scalability without traditional bottlenecks. It provides full control over deployment and avoids the limitations of usage-based pricing models.

7. Is there a deal registration process?

Yes. Partners can register opportunities through the Partner Portal. Each submission is reviewed, and approved deals receive support and protection for a defined period.

8. What resources are available to partners?

Partners have access to sales materials, technical documentation, training, certification programs, and ongoing support through the Partner Portal.

Ready to partner with us?

Real demand. Stable revenue. Built together.

Become a Partner

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