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We performed a comparison between Akana API Management and Oracle 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.""The tool's authentication mechanism is easy to implement. We had to define a few parameters.""Good interface, intuitive solution."

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"The initial setup isn't overly difficult.""The security, the authentication, and the publishing qualities are great.""The most valuable features for us are security and centralization.""It is very secure, easy to manage, and easy to configure. It is a web-based API. Moreover, we get direct support from Oracle guys."

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Cons
"Akana API Management needs to improve its documentation.""Lacks an integrated billing feature.""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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"Oracle should actively seek feedback and tailor the approach to client needs. It shouldn't always be about pushing additional products.""Before gaining experience with the product, I found that it was not simple to use and things took longer to do than I had anticipated.""We'd like it if they could reduce the cost without sacrificing on features.""From an administration and developer point of view, the user interface and user experience are not great."

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  • "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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  • "Oracle is not a cheap solution and it is not affordable for all of our clients in Portugal."
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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:It is very secure, easy to manage, and easy to configure. It is a web-based API. Moreover, we get direct support from Oracle guys.
    Top Answer:We opted for a five-year license. It's mid-range, not too high. More affordable than many other options. It's already more affordable than others, especially for small companies it is accommodating… more »
    Top Answer:My main feedback is about the account management. I feel they should connect with clients more frequently, beyond just selling the product. They should actively seek feedback and tailor the approach… more »
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    28th
    out of 66 in API Management
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    1,633
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    208
    Rating
    8.0
    20th
    out of 66 in API Management
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    706
    Comparisons
    540
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    1
    Average Words per Review
    635
    Rating
    9.0
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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.

    Oracle API Management enable you to streamline business and IT objectives by managing the lifecycle of your APIs, outsource application enhancement by empowering developers through API adoption, and add a mobile front to your applications and capture new revenue opportunities with seamless API enablement.

    Sample Customers
    British American Tobacco, Credit Suisse, Daimler, eBay, FOX, Liberty Mutual, Marriott, Mayo Clinic, Skandia, Tata communications
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    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Healthcare Company11%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company18%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Energy/Utilities Company9%
    Retailer7%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business12%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise77%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise15%
    Large Enterprise67%
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    Akana API Management is ranked 28th in API Management with 3 reviews while Oracle API Management is ranked 20th in API Management with 5 reviews. Akana API Management is rated 8.4, while Oracle 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 Oracle API Management writes "Provides robust security for financial transactions and protects the ERP database from direct exposure". Akana API Management is most compared with Apigee, MuleSoft Anypoint API Manager, Amazon API Gateway, Microsoft Azure API Management and Kong Gateway Enterprise, whereas Oracle API Management is most compared with Apigee, Microsoft Azure API Management and IBM API Connect.

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