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Hookdeck vs Zen Mesh
Hookdeck is a mature event gateway. Zen Mesh provides managed public webhook delivery to public HTTP targets with no customer-side runtime, plus private delivery through Edge for destinations behind NAT/firewall.
Managed Public Delivery
For supported inbound webhook workflows, Zen Mesh provides a direct managed alternative: create a public webhook endpoint, validate and process events, and deliver to a public HTTPS destination without installing an agent, container, or Kubernetes component.
- No customer-side runtime
- No Edge, no Docker, no Kubernetes
- No inbound firewall change
Private Edge Delivery
When the same destination is private, Zen Mesh can extend the flow through Edge using outbound-only connectivity, without publishing the target or opening inbound firewall access.
- Same webhook control model
- Outbound-only Edge connection
- No public exposure of the target
When to consider Zen Mesh
- You need managed webhook delivery to a public HTTPS destination without installing any customer-side runtime
- Your destination is behind NAT/firewall and you want outbound-only private delivery
- You want provider templates with signature verification for Stripe, GitHub, Twilio, or Shopify
When Hookdeck remains a strong choice
- You need mature payload transformations, SOC 2 certification, or 120+ source integrations
- You require dedicated static IP add-ons or multi-seat team workflows
See the full Hookdeck comparison for capability tables, migration mapping, and pricing details.