Compare Kong vs WSO2 API Manager

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	Kong (15) Get Quote Get Quote	WSO2 API Manager (67) Get Quote Get Quote

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Description	Kong is API management software, that allows Web and Mobile applications to access data, content and functions published by 3rd party providers. Kong works with any Public or Private API as ... 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 $250	Starts from $2,000
Free Trial Availability	Free Trial available	Get Free Trial
Spotsaas Score	9.3/10	9.2/10
User Ratings	4.2 (102)	4.1 (126)
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Total Features	10 Features	10 Features
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Pricing

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Starting From	$250	$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	4.2 (based on 102 reviews)	4.1 (based on 126 reviews)
Rating Distribution	Excellent 6 Very Good 7 Good 1 Poor 0 Terible 1	Excellent 49 Very Good 18 Good 0 Poor 0 Terible 0
Expert's Review generated by AI	Kong API management system shines as a robust self-managing platform that organizes operations efficiently. Users appreciate its secure API design, threat protection tools, and user-friendly ...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	Highly flexible & versatile, suitable for various platforms and businesses, with efficient API management. Good documentation and active developer community support. Easy to set up and deploy, with plugin-oriented architecture for enhanced extensibility. Open source nature, providing access to built-in plugins and great community support. Provides API gateway solutions for implementing and managing APIs efficiently. Interface can be slow and intimidating for novice users. Limited support for certain popular languages like Python, Ruby, or JavaScript for plugin development. Lacks a built-in UI or administration panel, making it less user-friendly for non-programmers.	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. Integration Capabilities: Users value the platform's integration capabilities, such as seamless integration with other systems and tools with minimal effort. 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.
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Integration with other apps	Okta 4.3 (2247 reviews) Microsoft Azure 4.1 (888 reviews) Datadog APM 4 (382 reviews)	Basecamp 4.1 (18719 reviews) WordPress 4.1 (25641 reviews) Salesforce 4.3 (31400 reviews)

Customers

Customers	Expedia Verifone WeWork	American Express ebay Motorola

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Screenshots	2 Screenshots	4 Screenshots
Videos	1 Videos	3 Videos

Alternatives

Alternatives	Akana Platform 4 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 Kong and WSO2 API Manager offer a Free Trial.

Kong 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 Kong Starts at $250/Month whereas for WSO2 API Manager Starts at $2,000.

Some top alternatives to Kong includes Akana Platform, 3scale, Apigee Edge, WSO2 API Manager, Tyk API Management Platform, NGINX Plus, Cloud Gateway, Meta API and Google Cloud APIs.

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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