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We performed a comparison between Axway AMPLIFY API Management and webMethods API Gateway 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 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.""In general, API governance provides a better experience for providers.""The best feature of Axway Amplify API Management is its exceptional level of security, which is highly reassuring, coupled with its remarkable capacity to handle substantial volumes of data in impressively efficient turnaround times.""I don't believe the Salesforce has been fully utilized yet. It gives us quick engagement.""The most valuable features are security enforcement and throttling.""The most valuable feature of the solution is security.""We like the portal for documentation a lot."

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"What I like the most about the solution is that it comes with ready-made tools like handling security tokens and OAuth.""It's a good tool, and it has a stable messaging broker.""This solution has given us a competitive advantage because we have better automation and insight.""Within the new version, webMethods API Gateway gives us an end-to-end lifecycle from the creation of the API up into the development, deployment, and promotion into production/live. The current end-to-end lifecycle of the API gives us enough authority and governance of the API. We know what are currently live services, what is in the testing stage of development, and what version that has been commissioned. So, the full life cycle itself gives us full authority and governance of the API.""In the API gateway, there is a new feature that allows us to filter logs within a payload. This has been a useful feature.""The cloud version of the solution is very easy to set up.""I like the solution's policies, transformation, mediation, and routing features.""The most valuable aspect of this solution for me has been the configuration-based UI. Once you get the hang of it, it enables you to easily develop an API. In addition, it has many in-built policies that are quite handy."

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

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"In terms of improvements, maybe on the API monetization side, having users able to create separate consumption plans and throttle all those consumption plans towards the run time could be better.""There are things that could be improved with the webMethods API gateway. One thing is that it's too attached to the integration service and we'd like it to be a little bit more independent. We would like for them to separate operations so that it doesn't rely on the bulky integration server and so that it can be used everywhere.""The configuring of the JWT token would be improved as it is a confusing process. We require more information on this part of the solution.""With performance, there is room for improvement in regards to if we would like to put another extra layer of security on it, such as SSL. This is affecting their performance quite significantly. They need to improve the process of managing the SSL and other things inside their solutions, so there will not be quite such a significant impact to the performance.""Understanding the overall architecture is difficult.""It is an expensive solution and not very suitable for smaller businesses.""They should develop clear visibility for the onboarding.""With respect to the API gateway, the runtime component, the stability after a new release is something that can be improved."

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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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  • "I do see a lack of capabilities inside of the monetization area for them. They have a cloud infrastructure that is pay per use type of a thing. If you already use 1,000 transactions per se, then you can be charged and billed. I see room for improvement there for their side on that particular capability of the monetization."
  • "The price is high and I give it a five out of ten."
  • "The product is very expensive."
  • "This is not a cheap solution but, compared to other products such as those offered by IBM, the pricing is similar."
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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:What I like the most about the solution is that it comes with ready-made tools like handling security tokens and OAuth.
    Top Answer:It is an expensive solution and not very suitable for smaller businesses.
    Top Answer:One area for improvement in webMethods API Gateway is orchestration. Currently, API Gateway lacks built-in orchestration capabilities, so organizations may need to rely on other applications for this… more »
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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.

    Once your APIs are “out there,” hackers have a “way in” to your business. Lock that door! Protect your data, applications—even your company’s reputation—with robust API runtime security. The right API gateway will keep out wrong-doers and welcome only authorized consumers.

    With cybercrime costs surging to $2 trillion by 2019, look for the most impermeable API gateway you can find. You’ll need basic security features, like authentication, authorization, digital encryption and digital signatures. You’ll get that with Software AG’s end-to-end API management solution—and another lock on top.

    Our webMethods API Gateway uses reverse invoke, or inside-out, service invocations. This protective technique reduces the need to open holes in your firewall. It’s one more way we help you lock down your APIs—and protect your business from malicious attacks.

    Sample Customers
    Engie Group, Allianz
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    Top Industries
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    Financial Services Firm21%
    Computer Software Company18%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Insurance Company6%
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    Computer Software Company16%
    Financial Services Firm14%
    Retailer13%
    Government7%
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    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise55%
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    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise69%
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    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise71%
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    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise74%
    Buyer's Guide
    Axway AMPLIFY API Management vs. webMethods API Gateway
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Axway AMPLIFY API Management vs. webMethods API Gateway and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Axway AMPLIFY API Management is ranked 16th in API Management with 12 reviews while webMethods API Gateway is ranked 12th in API Management with 9 reviews. Axway AMPLIFY API Management is rated 7.8, while webMethods API Gateway 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 webMethods API Gateway writes "We developed several services in the cloud using a sandbox environment for our last hackathon". Axway AMPLIFY API Management is most compared with Apigee, Amazon API Gateway, Microsoft Azure API Management, Kong Gateway Enterprise and MuleSoft Anypoint API Manager, whereas webMethods API Gateway is most compared with Apigee, webMethods.io Integration, Kong Gateway Enterprise, webMethods Microgateway and CentraSite. See our Axway AMPLIFY API Management vs. webMethods API Gateway report.

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