We compared Axway AMPLIFY API Management and Kong Enterprise based on our users reviews in five parameters. After reading the collected data, you can find our conclusion below:
The setup process for Axway AMPLIFY API Management can be either quick and easy or challenging, with varying deployment times. It typically takes around one week to complete the entire setup and launch process. In contrast, the installation process for Kong Enterprise is generally smooth and easy, with some users finishing it within 15 to 20 minutes. However, there were instances where users encountered difficulties and needed professional assistance. The initial setup for Kong Enterprise could take up to two to three weeks.
Axway AMPLIFY API Management is praised for its easy-to-use interface, strong security measures, and smooth integration capabilities. In contrast, Kong Enterprise provides valuable network services through plugins, authentication features, and customizable observability options.
Axway AMPLIFY API Management is perceived as costly compared to its rivals, yet users value the comprehensive access to all features upon obtaining a license. Conversely, Kong Enterprise, although open-source and potentially more affordable, has higher pricing than comparable products.
Axway AMPLIFY API Management has a positive rating for its customer service, as users appreciate the effectiveness of their technical team in addressing issues. However, some users have a preference for their previous experience with a dedicated support team. On the other hand, Kong Enterprise also offers good customer service, with a responsive and helpful technical team.
Comparison Results
When comparing Axway AMPLIFY API Management and Kong Enterprise, it is evident that they have distinct characteristics. Axway AMPLIFY API Management requires a more intricate setup, but boasts a user-friendly interface and outstanding security. However, it may not be ideal for expanding or handling high transaction volumes. Conversely, Kong Enterprise has a seamless installation process and provides network services based on plugins, along with commendable performance. It offers pricing benefits as an open-source solution, but may have limited customization options and solutions for east-west communications. Both products receive positive ratings for customer service and support.
"The API portal capability is a valuable feature."
"In general, API governance provides a better experience for providers."
"I don't believe the Salesforce has been fully utilized yet. It gives us quick engagement."
"We like the portal for documentation a lot."
"The most valuable features are security enforcement and throttling."
"This product is a ten when it comes to API management."
"The administration tool for this solution is good."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is security."
"Kong enterprise has significantly enhanced our ability to manage and secure our Microservices. Its most valuable feature is monitoring."
"The most valuable feature of the solution stems from the fact that it seamlessly supports a vast number of tools."
"We use the solution for load-balancing, caching, and rate-limiting APIs."
"The most valuable feature of Kong Enterprise is its capability to integrate with various security tools."
"Protocol transformation is the most valuable feature of Kong Enterprise."
"There are a few features that I like about Kong when it comes to authentication and authorization. Specifically, being able to use Kong for role-based access control (RBAC), and then further being able to integrate the RBAC mechanism with our enterprise directory, was very useful."
"It boasts remarkable speed and stability, and these qualities, particularly the gateway's resilience, are standout features for me."
"I like everything about it. It provides the security we need."
"In terms of customer service, the company needs to be easier to contact, and the support team needs to understand the situation and the product itself better."
"The API Mocking tools need to be improved."
"This solution does have some limitations regarding the deployment model."
"The product shows a lack of maturity. The setup is difficult, the tech support and community are lacking, and it is not very stable."
"The areas for enhancement should be improving certain filters within the solution. Although they are generally functional, there are occasional problems that could be more precisely adjusted. Additionally, the solution performs well within its workload limitations, but it may not be suitable for scaling up or managing a larger volume of transactions through the gateway. To address this, it may be necessary to adopt a unique architecture rather than relying on traditional pre-packaged options."
"The portal still has room for improvement."
"Team management capabilities could be improved."
"It would be great if they have an asset report. It's hard to get support for that."
"Kong Enterprise fails to provide live tracing of the APIs, which is possible nowadays."
"The tool needs improvement in UX."
"The solution should include policy features that are available in other solutions like MuleSoft API manager but missing in Kong Enterprise."
"We are facing issues with the solution's features like reports and traffic analysis."
"Kong is meant for north-south communications, so it will be interesting to see what solutions they can come up with in the realms of east-west communications, service-to-service communications, and Zero Trust architecture. I believe that if they can provide for these areas, then they will be able to solve the overall integration and security concerns for microservices architecture in general."
"The developer portal needs to be improved."
"The technical support team's response time needs to be improved."
"The OS upgrades are not as frequent as they should be and they are bulky."
Axway AMPLIFY API Management is ranked 15th in API Management with 12 reviews while Kong Gateway Enterprise is ranked 6th in API Management with 18 reviews. Axway AMPLIFY API Management is rated 7.8, while Kong Gateway Enterprise is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Axway AMPLIFY API Management writes "An API management solution for ESB and B2B integration between systems with security". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Kong Gateway Enterprise writes "Provides role-based access control and can be easily customized with Lua script". Axway AMPLIFY API Management is most compared with Apigee, Amazon API Gateway, Microsoft Azure API Management, MuleSoft Anypoint API Manager and Layer7 API Management, whereas Kong Gateway Enterprise is most compared with Microsoft Azure API Management, WSO2 API Manager, Apigee, Apache APISIX and Traefik Enterprise. See our Axway AMPLIFY API Management vs. Kong Gateway Enterprise report.
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