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We performed a comparison between FME and Mule Anypoint Platform based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Cloud Data Integration solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed FME vs. Mule Anypoint Platform Report (Updated: March 2024).
767,847 professionals have used our research since 2012.
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Pros
"All spatial features are unrivaled, and the possibility to execute them based on a scheduled trigger, manual, e-mail, Websocket, tweet, file/directory change or virtually any trigger is most valuable.""The most valuable feature of FME is the graphical user interface. There is nothing better. It is very easy to debug because you can see all steps where there are failures. Overall the software is easy to optimize a process.""It has standard plug-ins available for different data sources.""We make minor subtle changes to the workbenches to improve it. We can share the workbenches. We don't have to use GitHub or anything else.""It has a very friendly user interface. You don't need to use a lot of code. For us that's the most important aspect about it. Also, it has a lot of connectors and few forms. It has a strong facial aspect. It can do a lot of facial analysis."

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"The monitoring capabilities of this product are very good because of the feedback it supplies in statistics.""MuleSoft Anypoint Platform's most valuable features are its observability and stability.""It's easy to develop APIs.""The solution's deployment and proxy processes are very good.""It is very easy to use for building connectors. It comes with a lot of connectors. For example, it has different adapters for NetSuite, which are very easy to use. It also has Salesforce connectors. The object store feature is also really easy to use. Mule Anypoint Platform is also good in terms of performance and how it is managed behind the scenes.""Mule Anypoint Platform's valuable features are its flexibility in terms of deployment and its SaaS capabilities.""When we talk about the APIs, there are multiple policies one can apply on APIs, like rate limiting policies, OWASP policies, and OWASP security policies, that can be easily configured in Mule Anypoint Platform.""The ability to define multi-tiered APIs and reuse them is a fantastic platform feature."

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Cons
"Improvements could be made to mapping presentations.""FME's price needs improvement for the African market.""FME can improve the geographical transformation. I've had some problems with the geographical transformations, but it's probably mostly because I'm not the most skilled geographer in-house. The solution requires some in-depth knowledge to perform some functions.""The one thing that always appears in the community is the ability to make really easy loops to loop through data efficiently. That needs to be added at some point.""To get a higher rating, it would have to improve the price and the associated scalability. These are the main issues."

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"MuleSoft's release calendar is rather conventional with two major, two minor releases and hotfixes in between. The competition sometimes offer more rapid release cycles and provides improved and new functionality with a faster time-to-market.""Price-wise, it is a good product since it is reasonably priced...Mule Anypoint Platform can get too complex for non-technical people.""The pricing can be a little bit less.""It should give better control over account management.""It doesn't work well when you try using it for the processing layer.""Mule Anypoint Platform could improve by having more up-to-date adapters to do work in a digital space.""The price could be improved.""Although the solution's proxy design and process are good, it faces connecting issues because it lacks data integration."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We used the standard licensing for our use of FME. The cost was approximately €15,000 annually. We always welcome less expensive solutions, if the solution could be less expensive it would be helpful."
  • "The product's price is reasonable."
  • "FME Server used to cost £10,000; now it can cost over £100,000."
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  • "Licensing can be complex as is the case with most iPaaS/cloud offerings."
  • "Mule is not the cheapest integration platform out there, but it deserves the price we are paying."
  • "The product comes complete at one set price including support."
  • "The licensing is core-based. My customers tell me that it's very expensive compared to the cost of other integration suites."
  • "Mule Anypoint Platform pricing is slightly higher compared to Dell Boomi."
  • "The solution is the priciest in the market which is an issue for some clients."
  • "The pricing of our solution is highly competitive. While it may not be categorized as exceptionally low, it is certainly more affordable compared to IBM."
  • "The product is still very expensive."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:We make minor subtle changes to the workbenches to improve it. We can share the workbenches. We don't have to use GitHub or anything else.
    Top Answer:The pricing is really bad. Last year, they rebranded the whole pricing structure. It used to be moderately priced at about £400 per user per year. Now they've changed the whole thing, and it's… more »
    Top Answer:The one thing that always appears in the community is the ability to make really easy loops to loop through data efficiently. That needs to be added at some point. There must be a technical or… more »
    Top Answer:I architected solutions using Oracle SOA/OSB, Spring Boot, MuleSoft Anypoint Platform on cloud / on-premises and hybrid modes What I see is though if you are an enterprise and have enough money then… more »
    Top Answer:Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether TIBCO BusinessWorks or Mule Anypoint platform integration and connectivity software was the better fit for us. We decided to go with Mule… more »
    Top Answer: This is a very flexible solution that comes with multiple uses. My organization mostly uses Mule Anypoint Platform for API management, as it lets us build new APIs easily and design new interfaces… more »
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    Overview

    FME is the data integration platform with the best support for spatial data. Run workflows on the desktop or deploy them in a server or cloud environment.

    Mule Anypoint Platform is a high-ranking solution that creates a communication layer between disparate systems to eliminate integration problems. The product retrieves and stores data streams from any source type, device, or application, both in the cloud and locally. Mule Anypoint Platform solves the most challenging connectivity problems across Software as a Service (SaaS), service-oriented architecture (SOA), and application programming interfaces (APIs) through connectivity, control, and composability. The unified hybrid integration platform achieves this by creating an application network of data, apps, and devices with API-led connectivity.

    The solution consists of a set of out-of-the-box connectors that work on any type of system and offers a configuration with low coding effort while minimizing the cost and constraints of hard point-to-point connections. The use cases of Mule Anypoint Platform include:

    • Utilizing APIs for application delivery: Specialists can use Mule Anypoint Platform to jumpstart application development and take advantage of pre-built assets or utilize APIs built anywhere using their CI/CD pipelines. Companies can build APIs from scratch in diverse protocols and test them with built-in support for Maven and Jenkins.

    • Flexible deployment: Mule Anypoint Platform can be used in any architecture or environment. The product offers its users flexibility and freedom to select between using MuleSoft's fully managed infrastructure or deployment in popular cloud providers like Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

    • Data protection: The product offers high levels of security and compliance with various standards and policies. It can be utilized by companies for protecting data, microservices, APIs, and integrations without development overheads.

    • API and service management and monitoring: The product offers an all-in-one platform for users to manage, secure, and scale their APIs as well as troubleshoot and diagnose in real time to detect underlying issues.

    • Custom marketplace building: Mule Anypoint Platform can be used to facilitate the creation of custom marketplaces for customers, partners, and employees. The product offers pre-built APIs, templates, connectors, accelerators, and other integrations for this purpose.

    Mule Anypoint Platform Features

    Mule Anypoint Platform consists of features for APIs and integrations that are separated into three categories: API management, integration, and deployment and monitoring. These features include:

    • Anypoint Flex Gateway: This feature is designed to manage and secure APIs running across any environment.

    • Anypoint API Governance: This feature ensures consistent API security and quality with self-service tools.

    • Anypoint API Designer: API Designer offers a visual or code-based guided process for designing, documenting, and testing APIs in any language.

    • Anypoint Studio: Through this feature, users can accelerate implementation with prebuilt modules for common integration requirements.

    • Anypoint Connectors: This capacity of the solution allows system integration using a web interface or a desktop-integrated development environment (IDE).

    • Anypoint Code Builder: This is a new feature of the product that is made for developers to design, develop, and deploy APIs, integrations, and automations from a single environment, utilizing an innovative IDE.

    • Anypoint Monitoring: Through this feature, users can monitor in real time their integrations, APIs, and microservices all in one place.

    • Anypoint Runtime Fabric: This is a container service that brings cloud benefits to on-premises deployments both in data centers and on a private cloud.

    • CloudHub: This is the Platform as a Service (PaaS) component of Mule Anypoint Platform.

    • Anypoint Security: This feature offers advanced defense for users' APIs and integrations.

    Mule Anypoint Platform Benefits

    Mule Anypoint Platform offers multiple benefits for companies that utilize its services. Some of the biggest advantages of the product include:

    • Mule Anypoint Platform reduces development time to deliver efficient resource management from a single platform.

    • The product improves agility with innovative architecture that adheres to customers' specific needs.

    • The solution utilizes open technologies that provide customers with reusability, modularity, and collaboration opportunities.

    • Mule Anypoint Platform comes with automated security and governance that ensures customers' data is protected at enterprise levels.

    • The product has built-in reliability, visibility, and scalability, which make operations more resilient for users.

    • The solution is constantly updated and ensures a competitive environment for users through flexible services.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Michael S., a senior enterprise architect at a tech services company, gives Mule Anypoint Platform a high rating and states that the product is constantly improving to help connect applications, data, and devices.

    A senior technical architect at a tech services company likes Mule Anypoint Platform for the good stability with an easy setup and good technical support that the product provides.

    Sample Customers
    Shell, US Department of Commerce, PG&E, BC Hydro, City of Vancouver, Enel, Iowa DoT, San Antonio Water System
    VMware, Gucci, MasterCard, Target, Time Inc, Hershey's, Tesla, Spotify, Office Depot, Intuit, CBS, Amtrak, Salesforce, Gap, Ralph Lauren
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Government30%
    Energy/Utilities Company10%
    Computer Software Company9%
    Manufacturing Company5%
    REVIEWERS
    Computer Software Company33%
    Healthcare Company11%
    Recruiting/Hr Firm11%
    Media Company6%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization21%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Company Size
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business21%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise64%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise49%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise57%
    Buyer's Guide
    FME vs. Mule Anypoint Platform
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about FME vs. Mule Anypoint Platform and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    FME is ranked 25th in Data Integration with 5 reviews while Mule Anypoint Platform is ranked 3rd in Cloud Data Integration with 39 reviews. FME is rated 8.6, while Mule Anypoint Platform is rated 8.2. The top reviewer of FME writes "Great for handling large volumes of data, but it is priced a bit high". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Mule Anypoint Platform writes "Robust, reliable, and stable, ensuring high availability for critical integrations". FME is most compared with Azure Data Factory, Alteryx Designer, Talend Open Studio, SSIS and JumpMind SymmetricDS, whereas Mule Anypoint Platform is most compared with MuleSoft Composer, Microsoft Azure Logic Apps, Oracle Integration Cloud Service, SAP Process Orchestration and SAP Cloud Platform. See our FME vs. Mule Anypoint Platform report.

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