# Higress vs Unify

**Leader by Vioscale score:** Unify

| Attribute | Higress | Unify |
|---|---|---|
| **Vioscale score** | 47.3 (34% (low)) | 69.3 (55% (medium)) |
| activity.commits_last_30d | 100 | - |
| adoption.dependent_repos | 4 | - |
| adoption.github_stars | 9,195 | - |
| deployment.options | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` | `{"cloud":true,"self_hosted":true}` |
| description.long | An API gateway that routes requests to multiple language models and manages AI agents through pluggable extensions. Provided as open-source for self-hosting or as a managed cloud service with 99.95% availability guarantee. | AI-powered assistants that integrate with your existing software and communicate through email, Slack, video calls, and more. Deploy them with no setup required—they learn your workflows and automate routine tasks. |
| features.capabilities | - | `{"caching":"semantic","open_source":true,"pricing_model":"usage-based-saas","deployment_model":"managed-SaaS","budget_spend_controls":true,"virtual_key_management":true,"request_cost_observability":true}` |
| integrations.count | 7 | 3,000 |
| integrations.list | `[{"name":"OpenAI"},{"name":"Claude"},{"name":"DeepSeek"},{"name":"Azure OpenAI"},{"name":"Aliyun Dashscope"},{"name":"Aliyun DashVector"},{"name":"Doubao"}]` | `[{"name":"Slack"},{"name":"Microsoft Teams"},{"name":"Gmail"},{"name":"Outlook"},{"name":"Google Workspace"},{"name":"Microsoft 365"},{"name":"Stripe"},{"name":"Zendesk"},{"name":"WhatsApp"},{"name":"Discord"},{"name":"SMS"},{"name":"HubSpot"}]` |
| language.primary | Go | - |
| license.spdx | Apache-2.0 | - |
| market.availability | `{"hqCountry":"CN","primaryMarkets":["CN","US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` | `{"hqCountry":"GB","primaryMarkets":["GB","US"],"availabilityScope":"global","availableCountries":[],"notAvailableCountries":[]}` |
| platform.support | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` | `{"cli":true,"web":true}` |
| pricing | `{"type":"hybrid","summary":"Free open-source version and commercial cloud service offerings","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://higress.io","retrievedAt":"2026-08-20T08:22:51.355Z"}` | `{"type":"subscription","plans":[{"free":true,"name":"Starter","summary":"Free starter credits, expires after one week","features":["All features included"],"components":[{"kind":"one_time","amount":0,"currency":"USD"}],"description":"Free credits to get started","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Team","summary":"$75/month, monthly or annual billing","features":["All features","Shared credit pool","Unlimited team members"],"components":[{"kind":"fixed","amount":75,"period":"month","currency":"USD"}],"description":"Shared workspace credits","contactSales":false},{"free":false,"name":"Enterprise","summary":"Custom pricing and terms","features":["Custom pricing","SSO and audit logs","DPA/BAA","Data residency options","Dedicated support","Custom billing terms"],"description":"Custom contract with compliance and dedicated support","contactSales":true}],"summary":"Free to start with starter credits. $75/month for Team plan with no per-seat charges. Usage-based credit model.","currency":"USD","freeTier":true,"sourceUrl":"https://unify.ai/pricing","retrievedAt":"2026-08-21T11:06:19.561Z","startingPrice":{"amount":75,"period":"month","currency":"USD"},"billingPeriods":["month","year"]}` |
| pricing.free_tier | yes | yes |
| pricing.model | freemium | freemium |
| pricing.price_level | low | high |
| pricing.starting_price | - | `{"amount":75,"currency":"USD"}` |
| pricing.transparent | no | yes |
| release.cadence_days | 19 | - |
| release.history | `[{"url":"https://github.com/higress-group/higress/releases/tag/v2.2.4","date":"2026-08-13T23:49:46Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.2.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/higress-group/higress/releases/tag/v2.2.3","date":"2026-06-25T02:58:49Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.2.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/higress-group/higress/releases/tag/v2.2.2","date":"2026-05-26T01:41:03Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.2.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/higress-group/higress/releases/tag/v2.2.1","date":"2026-04-09T12:23:09Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.2.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/higress-group/higress/releases/tag/v2.1.11","date":"2026-02-22T12:29:31Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.11"},{"url":"https://github.com/higress-group/higress/releases/tag/v2.2.0","date":"2026-02-11T09:48:13Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.2.0"},{"url":"https://github.com/higress-group/higress/releases/tag/v2.1.10","date":"2026-02-03T11:30:12Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.10"},{"url":"https://github.com/higress-group/higress/releases/tag/v2.1.9","date":"2025-11-13T11:52:04Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.9"},{"url":"https://github.com/higress-group/higress/releases/tag/v2.1.9-rc.1","date":"2025-10-09T09:33:03Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.9-rc.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/higress-group/higress/releases/tag/v2.1.8","date":"2025-09-21T07:34:39Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.8"},{"url":"https://github.com/higress-group/higress/releases/tag/v2.1.7","date":"2025-09-01T07:59:07Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.7"},{"url":"https://github.com/higress-group/higress/releases/tag/v2.1.6","date":"2025-07-30T13:53:30Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.6"},{"url":"https://github.com/higress-group/higress/releases/tag/v2.1.5","date":"2025-07-02T10:04:17Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.5"},{"url":"https://github.com/higress-group/higress/releases/tag/v2.1.5-rc.1","date":"2025-06-18T01:17:20Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.5-rc.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/higress-group/higress/releases/tag/v2.1.4","date":"2025-06-10T14:24:05Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.4"},{"url":"https://github.com/higress-group/higress/releases/tag/v2.1.3","date":"2025-05-09T07:31:06Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.3"},{"url":"https://github.com/higress-group/higress/releases/tag/v2.1.2","date":"2025-04-29T12:55:59Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.2"},{"url":"https://github.com/higress-group/higress/releases/tag/v2.1.2-rc.1","date":"2025-04-28T15:03:09Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.2-rc.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/higress-group/higress/releases/tag/v2.1.1","date":"2025-04-18T08:48:03Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.1"},{"url":"https://github.com/higress-group/higress/releases/tag/v2.1.1-rc.1","date":"2025-04-14T13:13:27Z","type":"stable","version":"v2.1.1-rc.1"}]` | - |
| reliability.sla_pct | 99.95 | - |
| security.disclosure_policy | - | yes |
| security.gdpr | - | yes |
| security.soc2 | - | yes |
| security.vulnerabilities | `{"count":0,"source":"https://advisories.ecosyste.ms/api/v1/advisories?ecosystem=go&package_name=github.com%2Falibaba%2Fhigress%2Fplugins%2Fwasm-go&per_page=100","last_12m":0,"max_severity":null}` | - |

## Capabilities (Llm Gateways)

| Capability | Higress | Unify |
|---|:--:|:--:|
| **Capabilities** |  |  |
| Openai compatible API | - | - |
| Automatic failover | - | - |
| Routing strategy | - | - |
| Caching | - | Semantic |
| Virtual key management | - | ✓ |
| Budget spend controls | - | ✓ |
| Rate limiting | - | - |
| Guardrails moderation | - | - |
| Request cost observability | - | ✓ |
| Streaming support | - | - |
| Deployment model | - | Managed SaaS |
| Open source | - | ✓ |
| Pricing model | - | Usage based saas |

*Source: Vioscale. Generated 2026-09-01T16:27:49.365Z. "-" = undocumented, not absent.*