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We performed a comparison between Apigee and Axway AMPLIFY API Management 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.
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Pros
"The most valuable feature is monetization.""The security provided by the solution is excellent.""The initial setup was easy - there was an onboarding document with steps that we followed.""I like implementing different policies, for example, rate-limiting policy.""The flexibility allows you to quickly run a cloud-native application architecture.""One of the best parts of this solution is the implementation as we did not need to use code or out-of-box policies. When it comes to the cloud-based architecture, there is a high level of reliability.""It is a stable solution...It is a scalable solution.""It nice and easy for the clients and those using the product to access the product's help resources."

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"This platform can be highly scalable.""I don't believe the Salesforce has been fully utilized yet. It gives us quick engagement.""The administration tool for this solution is good.""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.""The API portal capability is a valuable feature.""This product is a ten when it comes to API management.""The most valuable features are security enforcement and throttling.""In general, API governance provides a better experience for providers."

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Cons
"We are experiencing some performance issues.""I am still struggling to understand how we can use Apigee as a hybrid system. The pricing of this solution could also be improved as there are multiple new products coming onto the market at competitive price points.""The solution is pretty expensive.""The company needs to better support webhooks. It used to support webhooks and their policies and they have since stopped. They had some issues in the product and they abandoned the support for them. It's not come back since.""Apigee is demanding on the infrastructure so the setup cost is very high for an on-premises deployment.""Sometimes there are glitches, which means there's still room for improvement in the platform.""When there is an update on a new version or an automatic update, you have to be present and double-check that the update is reflected in the environment with no issues.""The user interface could be better. It could be easier to navigate and more user-friendly."

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"The installation process is a bit complex and it could be a lot simpler.""The portal still has room for improvement.""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 product shows a lack of maturity. The setup is difficult, the tech support and community are lacking, and it is not very stable.""The API Mocking tools need to be improved.""It would be great if they have an asset report. It's hard to get support for that.""Team management capabilities could be improved.""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."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "As most of the customers say, the tool is a bit expensive."
  • "Based on your usage of the APIs you can take a decision to go with either an on-cloud or OPDK version. Get in touch with the sales representatives of Apigee."
  • "Since it was acquired by Google, we can get a license based on our requirements and the cost level will depend on cloud access and support."
  • "Pricing options need to be chosen on a case-by-case basis."
  • "The cost of the licensing is based on the number of API calls that are made."
  • "It is not suited for small companies. It's expensive."
  • "It is more expensive when you compare to open-source products or other vendors."
  • "We have a contract for three years. I don't know the cost."
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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: Apigee offers both cloud-based and on-prem options while Microsoft Azure API Management currently only offers a cloud-based solution. Both solutions are easy to use. Apigee allows for the ability… more »
    Top Answer:Amazon API Gateway is a platform that supports the creation and publication of API for web applications. The platform can support thousands of simultaneous API calls, and it provides monitoring… more »
    Top Answer: Its flexibility allows seamless management of different products, showcasing scalability to handle extensive solutions.
    Top Answer: In general, API governance provides a better experience for providers.
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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

    Apigee is a platform for developing and managing APIs. Apigee offers an interface for your core services by wrapping them with a proxy layer which is then accessed by other developers. With Apigee, you can design and build APIs and then securely share their services and data without exposing any code.

    Because app developers make HTTP requests to an API proxy rather than directly to your services, your services are separated from the developers. All the developer needs to know is the URL of the API proxy endpoint, necessary query parameters, authorization credentials (if they exist), and the response data format.

    The API proxy isolates the app developer from your backend service. Therefore, you are free to change the service implementation if the public API remains consistent. By maintaining a consistent frontend API, existing client apps will continue to work regardless of changes on the backend.

    Key capabilities of the Apigee API management platform include:

    • Security: Protect APIs, messages, and backends with configurable policies such as OAuth, API key verification, XML/JSON threat protection, and access control.

    • API gateway: Secure and mediate the traffic between clients and backends, and between a company’s APIs and the developers who use the APIs.

    • Developer portal: Attract and engage application developers, enabling them to discover, explore, purchase, and test APIs and register to access and use the APIs.

    • API console: The console helps developers learn and work with APIs.

    • API lifecycle management: Manage the process of designing, developing, publishing, deploying, and versioning APIs.

    • Automated documentation: Automate the development of API documentation and software development kits.

    • Machine learning: Utilize machine learning and analytics to generate actionable insights and reports.
    • API monitoring: Apigee offers monitoring tools for API troubleshooting, security, and optimization.

    Reviews from Real Users:

    Apigee stands out among its competitors for a number of reasons. Several major ones are its rich developer portal, its advanced analytics, and its central monitoring system.

    Carlos R., a software architect at Caja Los Andes writes, “The central monitoring feature is the most valuable. It also provides security for the APIs and high availability for our use cases. Apigee is the best product in the industry in comparison to other API management solutions. It helps in fast development, which is a top point. It also supports a lot of industry standards and has excellent documentation.”

    An associate vice president at a tech services company notes, “The analytics function and the developer portal are the two valuable features of Apigee. The analytics part is very good, and the developer portal is quite rich in features. The authentication mechanisms are quite easily built into Apigee, which is something that most of the other products have also now started supporting.”

    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
    Adobe, advance.net, Amadeus, AT&T, Bechtel, Belly, Burberry, Chegg, Citrix, Dell, eBay, Equifax, GameStop, First Data, Globe, HCSC, Intralinks, Kao, Meredith, Mitchell, Orange, Pearson
    Engie Group, Allianz
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company32%
    Financial Services Firm17%
    Retailer15%
    Insurance Company10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm22%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Insurance Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm21%
    Computer Software Company18%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Insurance Company6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise68%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise74%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise55%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise69%
    Buyer's Guide
    Apigee vs. Axway AMPLIFY API Management
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Apigee vs. Axway AMPLIFY API Management and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Apigee is ranked 2nd in API Management with 80 reviews while Axway AMPLIFY API Management is ranked 15th in API Management with 12 reviews. Apigee is rated 8.2, while Axway AMPLIFY API Management is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Apigee writes "Has a robust community and outstanding performance". 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". Apigee is most compared with Microsoft Azure API Management, IBM API Connect, Amazon API Gateway, MuleSoft Anypoint API Manager and Postman, whereas Axway AMPLIFY API Management is most compared with Amazon API Gateway, Microsoft Azure API Management, Kong Enterprise, MuleSoft Anypoint API Manager and Layer7 API Management. See our Apigee vs. Axway AMPLIFY API Management report.

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