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We performed a comparison between Axway AMPLIFY API Management and WSO2 API Manager based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two API Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Axway AMPLIFY API Management vs. WSO2 API Manager Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The most valuable feature of the solution is security.""I don't believe the Salesforce has been fully utilized yet. It gives us quick engagement.""This product is a ten when it comes to API management.""We like the portal for documentation a lot.""In general, API governance provides a better experience for providers.""This platform can be highly scalable.""The most valuable features are security enforcement and throttling.""The API portal capability is a valuable feature."

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"There are a lot of tools to help the manager. WSO2 is very easy to install. It has all the principal functionalities that you think about when you want to put up the management solution. It's a very friendly tool.""The solution is stable.""WSO2 API Manager has a user-friendly model.""Yes WSO2 API Manager is scalable""The solution is open source and easy to configure.""A complete integration suite and a good platform.""Most of the time, we need to install a plug-in without having any lapse in services or restarting the application. The WSO2 platform can do all deployments without any downtime.""The scalability is fine for our purposes."

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Cons
"This solution does have some limitations regarding the deployment model.""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.""Team management capabilities could be improved.""The installation process is a bit complex and it could be a lot simpler.""Sometimes we find bugs where certain calls are not returning all the data we need.""It would be great if they have an asset report. It's hard to get support for that.""Areas of improvement include marketing and enhancing the data products area by using ETIs.""The API Mocking tools need to be improved."

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"The professional support and licensing aspects of WSO have been a challenge.""Lacks some new features and updated functionalities.""The technical support must be improved.""The price and the complexities attached to the solution are two areas of concern where improvements are required.""The user interface needs to improve, it is a bit outdated.""For fresh graduates and engineers, the setup process can be very difficult.""I would improve the product documentation. There are some gaps, and it can be difficult to find the proper documentation for the product if you need to solve something.""From a product perspective, the first thing is that although the documentation provided by WSO2 is good, it could be much better. We're in the middle of a complex migration, moving away from VMs to Kubernetes with the latest version of WSO2 and good documentation is essential to us right now."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "The solution is expensive. When you acquire a license you have full access to the solution, unlike other competitors such as Apigee X, where there are fragmented licenses. Some licenses only allow access to certain features while others allow access to more features. Upon procuring this solution's license, you will have full access to the solution, allowing you to experiment with all of its features."
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  • "We use the open-source version — the free version."
  • "We have not opted for the paid version of WSO2 but we have implemented the free and open source WSO2 software to a great extent and it is working as per our expectation."
  • "There is a subscription-based pricing structure and also the open-sourced version available."
  • "It's not expensive, but it could be cheaper."
  • "I think the other competitors that are providing the same solution are quite expensive. WSO2 API Manager is quite cheap."
  • "WSO2 API Manager is a low-cost solution. It is one of the most affordable solutions."
  • "We use the open-source version of WSO2 API Manager, there is no cost."
  • "It is costly, around ten thousand per year, per instance"
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer: In general, API governance provides a better experience for providers.
    Top Answer:The solution has a yearly subscription. The solution’s pricing is competitive. Axway makes a significant impression compared to its peers, especially with a sensitive budget. In many instances, it is… more »
    Top Answer:It is possible to scale up and scale down with the solution...I can say that I have not seen any issues related to scalability.
    Top Answer:WSO2 team recommends mTLS as security. Recently, my company faced some issues when implementing mTLS between the DB and front-end applications. My company needs Technical help from WSO2's team to deal… more »
    Top Answer:I use the solution in my company as an enterprise application that will be placed in more than 175 places across the world, which would be in different countries. As an API management tool, it will be… more »
    Ranking
    15th
    out of 66 in API Management
    Views
    3,249
    Comparisons
    2,238
    Reviews
    4
    Average Words per Review
    722
    Rating
    8.3
    8th
    out of 66 in API Management
    Views
    9,680
    Comparisons
    6,439
    Reviews
    15
    Average Words per Review
    403
    Rating
    8.0
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    Also Known As
    Vordel Application Gateway, Axway API Management Plus, Axway API Management, AMPLIFY API Management
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    Overview

    Axway API Management Plus combines API lifecycle management, secure integration services, monitoring and analytics to help you innovate faster and heighten ecosystem engagement. It is part of the Axway AMPLIFY data integration and engagement platform, which also includes unified app development for mobile to provide a complete solution for rapid change and innovation.

    WSO2 API Manager is a comprehensive platform that allows organizations to design, publish, and manage APIs. 

    It provides a centralized interface for API governance, security, and analytics. 

    With features like API monetization and developer portal, it enables businesses to drive innovation and create new revenue streams.

    Sample Customers
    Engie Group, Allianz
    1. eBay 2. StubHub 3. Cisco 4. Verizon 5. T-Mobile 6. Vodafone 7. Orange 8. BT Group 9. Telstra 10. Deutsche Telekom 11. Swisscom 12. AT&T 13. Sprint 14. Telefonica 15. O2 16. British Airways 17. Lufthansa 18. Emirates 19. Qatar Airways 20. Etihad Airways 21. Air France 22. KLM 23. American Express 24. Visa 25. Mastercard 26. PayPal 27. Western Union 28. Citibank 29. HSBC 30. Barclays 31. Santander 32. Goldman Sachs
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm21%
    Computer Software Company18%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Insurance Company6%
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm23%
    Computer Software Company23%
    Comms Service Provider15%
    Educational Organization15%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Comms Service Provider8%
    Government7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise55%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise68%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business33%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise45%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise60%
    Buyer's Guide
    Axway AMPLIFY API Management vs. WSO2 API Manager
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Axway AMPLIFY API Management vs. WSO2 API Manager and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    770,394 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Axway AMPLIFY API Management is ranked 15th in API Management with 12 reviews while WSO2 API Manager is ranked 8th in API Management with 33 reviews. Axway AMPLIFY API Management is rated 7.8, while WSO2 API Manager is rated 8.0. 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 WSO2 API Manager writes "Reliable with good capabilities and good support". Axway AMPLIFY API Management is most compared with Apigee, Amazon API Gateway, Microsoft Azure API Management, Kong Gateway Enterprise and IBM API Connect, whereas WSO2 API Manager is most compared with Apigee, Kong Gateway Enterprise, Amazon API Gateway, Microsoft Azure API Management and Traefik Enterprise. See our Axway AMPLIFY API Management vs. WSO2 API Manager report.

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