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Director API Management and Integration at Fresh Gravity
Real User
Mature, reasonable price, and easy to use and set up
Pros and Cons
  • "It is easy to set up. It is on Google Platform, and there are multiple deployment models they support, which is great."
  • "There should be an integrated continuous integration and continuous deployment approach with Apigee. Currently, for development at a more integrated level, you have set it up yourself."

What is most valuable?

It is easy to use from a developer perspective and a customer perspective. 

It is easy to set up. It is on Google Platform, and there are multiple deployment models they support, which is great.

What needs improvement?

There should be an integrated continuous integration and continuous deployment approach with Apigee. Currently, for development at a more integrated level, you have set it up yourself.

It lacks the connectors and connectivity. That's something that would be good to have. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using this solution for 10 years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

I have not faced any stability issues.

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How are customer service and support?

Their support is good.

How was the initial setup?

For on-premise, there is complexity, but the cloud version is easy to set up.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Its price is reasonable for the features they provide and the maturity of the platform.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate it a nine out of ten.

Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer: Partner
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Software Architect at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
User-friendly platform for developing and managing APIs; offers good technical support
Pros and Cons
  • "A simple platform that's easier to work with than IBM API Connect. Support for it is really good and gives it advantage over other providers."
  • "Sometimes there are glitches, which means there's still room for improvement in the platform."

What is most valuable?

One feature I found most valuable in Apigee is its simplicity. All features remain the same in all of the API tools, and I have experience with IBM API Connect and Apigee, but Apigee is easier to work with, plus the learning curve is not that steep.

Another thing I like about this solution is that the support is really good, and this gives Apigee advantage over other providers.

I like the development feature of Apigee. You will find it easier to work with Apigee than IBM API Connect.

What needs improvement?

We found a glitch in Apigee, and we raised it with them: It's the response overlapping from the API with high traffic.

They have been working on that, and they have shared a patch with us, but I'm not sure if that is publicly available for all users. It was made available to our organization: one single patch of Apigee.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Apigee for over two years, and I've used it in the last 12 months.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This product is is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Apigee is a scalable product.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support for Apigee is very good.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

I used IBM API Connect, but found it easier to work with Apigee.

Which other solutions did I evaluate?

I evaluated IBM API Connect.

What other advice do I have?

I'm both a user and an integrator of Apigee.

We have deployments both on-premises and via cloud. We use both, like Google SaaS and the on-premises solution.

We are a consultant for different organizations. Some organizations prefer on-premises deployment, with everything on their private cloud, and this means they use the older version of Apigee. Some organizations use the latest version because they're using Google SaaS directly.

My advice to people who are looking into implementing Apigee in their organization: If it fits your budget, then it is a good product. If it fits into your ecosystem, e.g. you are in that ecosystem, not in IBM or other CA-based ones, Apigee is something you can go for. It is a good platform.

I haven't worked with CA, and there are others, e.g. MuleSoft, so I can't comment on how Apigee compares with those competitors, but compared to IBM API Connect, Apigee is a good one.

I'm rating Apigee eight over ten. There's still room for improvement, so it's an eight for me.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Google
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Application Solution Architect at DAMAC Holding Ltd.
Real User
Twenty four hour technical support, easy to deploy, with stability
Pros and Cons
  • "It is easy to deploy, configure, and monitor the APA."
  • "The entire user across all the layers should be singly authenticated through an external authentication system."

What is our primary use case?

We use this for intuition with a third party.

What is most valuable?

It is easy to deploy, configure, and monitor the APA.

What needs improvement?

The hardware is extremely high compared to other similar products. The entire user across all the layers should be singly authenticated through an external authentication system.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Apigee for the past four to five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

It is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

It is scalable.

How are customer service and support?

Technical support is available twenty-four hours a day. When it is a critical issue, they come online and support us. They take real-time access to our system and support us in solving the problem. It can take time, but they are able to solve the problem.

How was the initial setup?

Our initial setup and deployment took six months with the help of a partner.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

Apigee is easy to deploy, configure and maintain.

What other advice do I have?

I would rate Apigee a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Solutions Architect at HCL Technologies
Real User
Top 10
Comprehensive and flexible solution
Pros and Cons
  • "Apigee's best features are flexibility and breadth of capabilities."
  • "The initial setup for the on-prem solution is a little complex."

What is our primary use case?

I mainly use Apigee to allow partner applications to consume services outside their organizations, for security, and for creating API proxies.

What is most valuable?

Apigee's best features are flexibility and breadth of capabilities.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using Apigee for three to four years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

Apigee is stable.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

Apigee's scalability is one of its main advantages.

How are customer service and support?

Apigee's technical support is really good, and they have a community forum where we can ask questions and get help.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We previously used WSO2.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup for the on-prem solution is a little complex, but the hybrid setup is very easy because detailed steps are provided. The hybrid version takes one or two days to install, but the on-prem version takes a minimum of a week.

What about the implementation team?

For on-premises, a consultant is required to install.

What other advice do I have?

Apigee is a good product, and I would recommend it to others. I would rate Apigee eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
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General Manager at HCL Technologies
Real User
API management solution used specifically for analytics for retail customers
Pros and Cons
  • "One of the best parts of this solution is the implementation as we did not need to use code or out-of-box policies. When it comes to the cloud-based architecture, there is a high level of reliability."
  • "When it comes to the rate limit, we don't have a specific category for rate limits for a particular customer."

What is our primary use case?

We use the Apigee platform for analytics, specifically for retail customers. We have used this solution to enhance the capability of some of our legacy systems. We have 300 users on this platform. 

What is most valuable?

One of the best parts of this solution is the implementation as we did not need to use code or out-of-box policies. When it comes to the cloud-based architecture, there is a high level of reliability.

What needs improvement?

When it comes to the rate limit, we don't have a specific category for rate limits for a particular customer.

For how long have I used the solution?

I have been using Apigee for more than seven years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

This is a stable solution. 

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

This is a scalable solution. 

How are customer service and support?

The customer support for this solution is very good. We have received immediate responses from the technical team.

How would you rate customer service and support?

Neutral

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is not that straightforward. 

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

This solution offers annual licensing.

What other advice do I have?

I would recommend this solution for API management and is one of the best on the market.

I would rate it an eight out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Hybrid Cloud
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Senior IT Supervisor at a hospitality company with 10,001+ employees
Real User
Solid, stable product for home use but the user interface needs some work
Pros and Cons
  • "I use it because it's simple, it automatically updates, and It hasn't given me any issues."
  • "Apigee's user interface could be more straightforward and have more options. Also, it would be nice if it were ready to work out of the box without so much configuration."

What is our primary use case?

I use it at home to scan my local drive for malware or viruses. 

What is most valuable?

I like Apigee's automatic plates.

What needs improvement?

Apigee's user interface could be more straightforward and have more options. Also, it would be nice if it were ready to work out of the box without so much configuration. Regarding features I'd like to see, they could add self-recovery from the last hour, the last day, etc.

For how long have I used the solution?

I've used Apigee for around five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The stability and performance are both pretty good. However, I have an FFD disc, so I don't see the scans anymore. They're all done overnight.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

The version I'm using isn't scalable. It's not the professional version. 

How are customer service and support?

I have never called Apigee support. I haven't had any issues.

How was the initial setup?

Installing Apigee is very simple and only takes two or three minutes.

What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?

The home version is completely free.

What other advice do I have?

I rate Apigee seven out of 10. It's a good tool, but not a fantastic tool. I use it because it's simple, it automatically updates, and It hasn't given me any issues. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

On-premises
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Founder & CDO at AppyThings
Real User
Good performance and scalability, and the tracing feature is valuable
Pros and Cons
  • "Tracing in Apigee is a very good feature."
  • "As it is now, the rotation of certificates is a manual task and is something that can be improved."

What is our primary use case?

We are a solution provider and Apigee is one of the API management products that we implement for our customers. Most of our clients want to expose their APIs to their consumers and they need to have a generic infrastructure for it. At the same time, they want it to be scalable as well as highly secure.

How has it helped my organization?

We have been able to fulfill all of our use cases with Apigee.

What is most valuable?

Tracing in Apigee is a very good feature.

The scalability and performance are both very good.

What needs improvement?

As it is now, the rotation of certificates is a manual task and is something that can be improved. It only has to be done once every two or three years, but I would state that there is still room for improvement.

For how long have I used the solution?

We have been working with Apigee for five years.

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The last time we had a disturbance was a year and a half ago, and it was due to an AWS infrastructure failure. Apigee was not to blame for it. For the most part, it has a very high availability.

What do I think about the scalability of the solution?

We have some very large customers that make a billion API calls a month and we have never heard any complaints about scalability. It's not an issue.

About half of our clients are mid-sized companies, with approximately 5,000 employees, whereas the other half is made up of companies that are bigger than that. 

How are customer service and technical support?

We have engaged multiple times with Google's technical support. I can't say that they're necessarily very quick in their response. It can take a couple of days. That said, they're very knowledgeable and to the point. In the five years that we have been working with them, we have built a big network with them.

Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?

We use several similar solutions including Mulesoft, SAP, and Azure. Mulesoft is the one that we use the least and try to replace it with other systems. Out of ten customers, we have two using Azure, six using Apigee, and the final two using SAP.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is very straightforward and we perform it as a service for our clients. Normally, it takes us about a week to get it fully operational with all of the rules in place, and fully onboarded.

When it comes to deployment, we have variety with our customers. 60% of them will use a cloud-based deployment, while the remaining 40% work on-premises. We are now just engaging the first customers using the new hybrid model from Apigee.

What about the implementation team?

We perform the deployment and maintenance of Apigee for our clients.

What other advice do I have?

My advice for anybody who is implementing Apigee is to use it as an API platform, and not as a full-stack integration platform.

I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud
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Sr. Solution Architeect at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees
Real User
Very functional with a lot of flexibility
Pros and Cons
  • "Great flexibility with its features."
  • "Could be more user friendly."

What is our primary use case?

We are customers of Apigee. 

What is most valuable?

This solution offers a lot of flexibility in its features. Other tools like IBM Data Power have limited capability when it comes to features like data control, VPN management and monitoring. 

What needs improvement?

I think the portal could offer a better user experience. It's functional and does what it's supposed to but it's not user friendly. I'd also like to see better routing features. Currently routing is limited and the setup is complicated. From a VPN management perspective, I think we would like to have more user training available, particularly for advanced users, without having to pay. There is generally a learning curve for advanced usage and configuration, and troubleshooting is a steeper curve. Whenever we have an issue, we're dependent on support. We'd like our personnel to be better trained by Apigee so we can handle issues in-house. 

For how long have I used the solution?

I've been using this solution for six months. 

What do I think about the stability of the solution?

The solution is stable and, from an enterprise perspective, it can handle volume which is important for us. 

How are customer service and technical support?

We have good support from Google. They provide onsite support and everything is available to us. We are happy with the support.

How was the initial setup?

The initial setup is quite easy. 

What other advice do I have?

I recommend this solution. Apigee offers a month free usage so you can play around and explore the product and then make a decision. We had a good opportunity to test things out before purchasing the solution. 

I rate this solution an eight out of 10. 

Which deployment model are you using for this solution?

Public Cloud

If public cloud, private cloud, or hybrid cloud, which cloud provider do you use?

Google
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