Akana API Management vs Axway AMPLIFY API Management comparison

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

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Pros
"It allowed us to publish and replace pre-essential transactions in one place, with a uniformity in terms of control and policies.""Good interface, intuitive solution.""The tool's authentication mechanism is easy to implement. We had to define a few parameters."

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"This product is a ten when it comes to API management.""The API portal capability is a valuable feature.""I don't believe the Salesforce has been fully utilized yet. It gives us quick engagement.""This platform can be highly scalable.""The most valuable features are security enforcement and throttling.""The administration tool for this solution is good.""In general, API governance provides a better experience for providers.""There's drag and drop functionality so that you do not need to have a senior expert developer to make use of the tool. You can get more of your staff trained up to be able to use it as it's not overly technical."

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Cons
"Lacks an integrated billing feature.""Akana API Management needs to improve its documentation.""The product has new features that we are going to implement in the next few months, such as API management and analytic reporting."

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

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "For us, the pricing and licensing policies were for an on-premise installation with a fixed cost structure, that matched our budgeting policies."
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  • "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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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:The tool's authentication mechanism is easy to implement. We had to define a few parameters.
    Top Answer:Akana API Management needs to improve its documentation.
    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 »
    Ranking
    27th
    out of 64 in API Management
    Views
    1,714
    Comparisons
    1,528
    Reviews
    1
    Average Words per Review
    208
    Rating
    8.0
    16th
    out of 64 in API Management
    Views
    3,344
    Comparisons
    2,305
    Reviews
    4
    Average Words per Review
    722
    Rating
    8.3
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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

    Akana helps businesses accelerate digital transformation by securely extending their reach across multiple channels – mobile, cloud and Internet of Things. Akana enables enterprises to share data as APIs, connect and integrate applications, drive partner adoption, monetize their assets, and provide intelligent insights into their business and operations.

    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.

    Sample Customers
    British American Tobacco, Credit Suisse, Daimler, eBay, FOX, Liberty Mutual, Marriott, Mayo Clinic, Skandia, Tata communications
    Engie Group, Allianz
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Healthcare Company11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm21%
    Computer Software Company18%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Insurance Company6%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business12%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise77%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise55%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise69%
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    Akana API Management is ranked 27th in API Management with 3 reviews while Axway AMPLIFY API Management is ranked 16th in API Management with 12 reviews. Akana API Management is rated 8.4, while Axway AMPLIFY API Management is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Akana API Management writes "Authentication mechanism is easy to implement but improvement is needed in documentation ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Axway AMPLIFY API Management writes "An API management solution for ESB and B2B integration between systems with security". Akana API Management is most compared with Apigee, MuleSoft Anypoint API Manager, Amazon API Gateway, Microsoft Azure API Management and Kong Gateway Enterprise, whereas Axway AMPLIFY API Management is most compared with Apigee, Amazon API Gateway, Microsoft Azure API Management, Kong Gateway Enterprise and MuleSoft Anypoint API Manager.

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