Compare IBM API Connect vs WSO2 API Manager

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Description	IBM API Connect is API Management software that helps user to define APIs, build developer portals, discover and monitor interactions with APIs, provide API security and microservices ... Read More	WSO2 API Manager is an open source API management platform that enables enterprises to expose their APIs for business-to-consumer and business-to-business services, via a well-designed user ... Read More
Entry Level Pricing	Starts from $100	Starts from $2,000
Free Trial Availability	Get Free Trial	Get Free Trial
Spotsaas Score	8.7/10	9.2/10
User Ratings	3.2 (173)	4.1 (126)
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Total Features	9 Features	10 Features
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Starting From	$100	$2,000
Pricing Pans	Not Available	TRIAL Get Started API calls per month: 1 million Number of pre-prod environments included: 0 MICRO Get Started API calls per month: 20 million Number of pre-prod environments included: 0 STANDARD Get Started API calls per month: 100 million Number of pre-prod environments included: 1 Browse all pricing plans
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Organization Types supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business Individuals Freelancers	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business Individuals Freelancers
Platforms Supported	Browser Based (Cloud) Mobile - Android Installed - Windows Installed - Mac Mobile - iOS Browser Based (Cloud)	Browser Based (Cloud) Mobile - Android Installed - Windows Installed - Mac Mobile - iOS Browser Based (Cloud)
Modes of support	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online	24/7 (Live rep) Business Hours Online
API Support	Available	Available
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User Reviews

User Ratings	3.2 (based on 173 reviews)	4.1 (based on 126 reviews)
Rating Distribution	Excellent 45 Very Good 28 Good 8 Poor 5 Terible 33	Excellent 49 Very Good 18 Good 0 Poor 0 Terible 0
Expert's Review generated by AI	IBM API Connect seems to offer a robust toolkit for developers looking to streamline their API management process. Users praise its ability to create, secure, integrate, and manage connections ...Read more	WSO2 API Manager consistently receives praise for its user-friendly interface, scalability, and robust security features. Users appreciate its ability to customize and manage APIs effectively, ...Read more
Pros and Cons	Streamlines API creation, securing, and integration processes. Good customer support and tutorials available. Scalable and user-friendly for small businesses. Strong security features and authentication processes. Documentation can be challenging for beginners. Pricing can be perceived as expensive, especially for small organizations. Marketplace for additional apps and connectors is limited. Customer support response time may be slow in some cases.	Flexibility and Customizability: Users appreciate the flexibility to customize and adapt the platform to their specific requirements easily. Comprehensive API Management Features: WSO2 API Manager offers a rich set of features for managing the entire API lifecycle, including security, rate limiting, API analytics, and monetization. Ease of Use: The platform provides a user-friendly interface, making it accessible and manageable for users of varying technical backgrounds. Strong Security Mechanisms: WSO2 API Manager is commended for its robust security mechanisms, including OAuth, JWT, and API key support. Complex Configuration: Initial setup and configuration might be complex, requiring changes in multiple configuration files. Documentation Improvements: Some users find the documentation lacking in certain areas, suggesting the need for better documentation quality and clarity. Learning Curve: Newcomers might face a learning curve, especially with features like the analytics component and customizations. Limited Marketplace Apps: Users express a desire for a wider selection of apps and connectors within the marketplace to enhance advanced functionalities.
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Integration with other apps	No Integration information available.	Basecamp 4.1 (18719 reviews) WordPress 4.1 (25641 reviews) Salesforce 4.3 (31400 reviews)

Customers

Customers	Freshturf Yes bank RBL bank	American Express ebay Motorola

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Screenshots	3 Screenshots	4 Screenshots
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Alternatives

Alternatives	APPSeCONNECT 4.6 3scale 3.9 Apigee Edge 4.1	3scale 3.9 Dell Boomi API Management Apigee Edge 4.1

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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Yes, both IBM API Connect and WSO2 API Manager offer a Free Trial.

IBM API Connect is designed for Large Enterprises, Medium Business and Small Business.

WSO2 API Manager is designed for Large Enterprises, Medium Business and Small Business.

Pricing for IBM API Connect Starts at $100/Month whereas for WSO2 API Manager Starts at $2,000.

Some top alternatives to IBM API Connect includes APPSeCONNECT, 3scale, Apigee Edge, Kong, MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, WSO2 API Manager, Layer7 API Gateway, IBM App Connect and Software AG webMethods.

Some top alternatives to WSO2 API Manager includes 3scale, Dell Boomi API Management, Apigee Edge, IBM API Connect, Kong, Tyk API Management Platform, WSO2 Identity Server, Meta API, Software AG webMethods, NextGen Healthcare EHR, NextGen Enterprise and NextGen Office.

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