Oracle API Platform Cloud Service Reviews

Oracle API Platform Cloud Service's pricing is considered competitive, especially with existing Oracle PaaS customers benefiting from a consumption-based model. Costs are competitive for average loads, with a minimum charge for logical gateways. While some users find it inexpensive compared to other API solutions, scalability can increase expenses. Pricing depends on specific services used, with additional benefits for enterprises using multiple Oracle products. Discounts and no added costs beyond standard licensing make it cost-effective.

• "Pricing depends on the specific services used."
• "Oracle API Platform Cloud Service is a cheap solution."
• "The solution is expensive to scale."

Organizations use Oracle API Platform Cloud Service to manage and monitor APIs efficiently, covering the complete API lifecycle. It supports API-First development, enabling digital transformation by exposing critical business functions and enhancing service utilization through security, audit, and analytics. It facilitates public and internal service management, integrates third-party services, registers APIs in catalogs, and applies policies while hosting middleware APIs, aiding seamless internal and external communication.

Oracle API Platform Cloud Service is backed by strong technical support with developing community engagement. Users generally find support responsive, though some report delays and challenges, particularly involving cross-team issues. Building relationships with Oracle contacts is valuable, especially for beta users. Some users experience initial resistance from first-line support, requiring escalation. Oracle's responsiveness is noted, but OCI support occasionally needs quicker interventions during deployments. Generally, no delays are reported in receiving assistance and resolutions from Oracle.

Oracle API Platform Cloud Service's initial setup is generally straightforward, especially after familiarizing with the architecture. Installing API Gateways may pose initial challenges, but the configuration is clear. A team of IT professionals finds the deployment quick, though initial processes may encounter occasional glitches requiring page refreshes. Maintenance is manageable. In comparison, some find platforms like Azure more user-friendly. Those with technical expertise, particularly familiarity with OCI, manage the setup easily.

Oracle API Platform Cloud Service can handle scaling needs efficiently, with users appreciating its lightweight, high-performance capabilities and deployment model. Although scalability is considered excellent, the cost associated with scaling can be significant. Users from various enterprises have highlighted its ability to manage around 300 end-users effectively, noting potential for further enhancement as API requirements grow. Overall, Oracle API Platform Cloud Service receives mixed ratings for its scalability, with some suggesting a need for improvement.

Many find Oracle API Platform Cloud Service stable, with no significant issues. Some appreciate recent automation in updates, while others highlight uneven behavior and challenges since Oracle's team changes. Mixed ratings are given, ranging from three to ten, with some noting room for improvement in DevOps. Stability for core infrastructure is praised, though further development is desired. Most users rate it high, typically between eight and ten, affirming stability for their needs.