Axway AMPLIFY API Management vs Layer7 API Management comparison

Axway and Broadcom are both solutions in the API Management category. Axway is ranked #17 with an average rating of 8.7, while Broadcom is ranked #11 with an average rating of 7.6. Axway holds a 1.5% mindshare in APIM, compared to Broadcom’s 3.2% mindshare. Additionally, 81% of Axway users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

Axway AMPLIFY API Management

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81% willing to recommend

Layer7 API Management

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90% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Axway AMPLIFY API Management and Layer7 API Management based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two API Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

To learn more, read our detailed Axway AMPLIFY API Management vs. Layer7 API Management Report (Updated: October 2024).

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Categories and Ranking

Axway AMPLIFY API Management

Ranking in API Management

17th

Average Rating

7.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Layer7 API Management

Ranking in API Management

11th

Average Rating

8.4

Number of Reviews

110

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the API Management category, the mindshare of Axway AMPLIFY API Management is 1.5%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Layer7 API Management is 3.2%, down from 3.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Featured Reviews

IgmarRautenbach

Managing Director at Tegra

Oct 11, 2023

An API management solution for ESB and B2B integration between systems with security

We use the solution for ESB and B2B integration between the systems of our business The security aspect of the Axway solution is a valuable feature. Managing APIs through different systems is a strong point, as it is a gateway between several systems. It is reliable and relatively easy to work…

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Ronald D'Souza

Presales Consultant for CA Southern Africa at Hyperion Holding Pty Ltd

May 15, 2023

Has great drag-and-drop features and it requires minimal coding

I have mainly implemented using Layer 7 API Management. Some of the major challenges we were able to meet with a quick release to market methodology. Some of the tasks which we achieved for our customers were: 1. Translation service from SOAP to REST and vice versa. 2. API service to DB (Oracle, MySQL, MSSQL, Snowflake, SAP HANA) -- Created Swagger APIs that were able to perform CRUD operation to the backend API mentioned above and provided routes to query and get data. 3. Integration with Payment gateway service providers to perform (transaction on behalf of the customer with third-party payment gateway service providers white labeled with our APIs ) -- Followed TMF standards for payment gateway integration with the Telcom world. 4. Orchestration of the API. Build multiple microservers and provided orchestration based on route, path, and data in the request and perform actions that would be communicated with multiple APIs and provide a single consolidated response. 5. Provided API-driven security (Oauth 2.0, JWT, SAML, Basic, and a variety of means) to access the API giving the developer the freedom to concentrate only on application/service/microservice and let the gateway handle the threat. 6. Seamless Mutual Authentication allowed good segregation between APIs in the DMZ and internal network.

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"This product is a ten when it comes to API management."

"The most valuable feature of the solution is security."

"The administration tool for this solution is good."

"The most valuable features are security enforcement and throttling."

"The API portal capability is a valuable feature."

"In general, API governance provides a better experience for providers."

"I don't believe the Salesforce has been fully utilized yet. It gives us quick engagement."

"This platform can be highly scalable."

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"The Portal API helps us with deployments. It also helps to have a catalog of everything. The replication is also a critical feature for us. It helps to have a more robust architecture and makes our systems are highly available."

"Tech support is fast and responsive."

"It is able to withstand the number of API calls and handle different API requirements to secure, transform, log, and track API usage patterns."

"Security is the most important parameter of the solution, for me, because whenever you are exposing your APIs to third-parties, it is critical that the data remains anonymous and that data is retained within the system, that it is not leaked. CA API Management provides good security features."

"There are a few assertions which are built-in for threat protection. I have used them for vulnerabilities, like for DDoS attacks, XML schema validation, IP restriction, and for cross-domain."

"It can be scaled as we need. And it can be used in different regions. We have different data centers in the U.S. and Beijing. We use it on-premise, on-cloud, and it can be hosted and used at any place and scaled across the regions."

"Some of the performance matrix that API Gateway gives off, we monitor them via SNMP traps, and then we tie them into our monitoring system. You can actually monitor some of the latencies and some of the performance aspects of both API Gateways, as well back end services. So having that line of sight surely helps in terms DevOps."

"Every API that we get from external or from internal goes through this layer first, and it should not be a bottleneck. That was the problem we had before. Now it's no longer a bottleneck. It's more like a throughput, this process is less than 10 milliseconds for any particular API."

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Cons

"The product shows a lack of maturity. The setup is difficult, the tech support and community are lacking, and it is not very stable."

"Sometimes we find bugs where certain calls are not returning all the data we need."

"The areas for enhancement should be improving certain filters within the solution. Although they are generally functional, there are occasional problems that could be more precisely adjusted. Additionally, the solution performs well within its workload limitations, but it may not be suitable for scaling up or managing a larger volume of transactions through the gateway. To address this, it may be necessary to adopt a unique architecture rather than relying on traditional pre-packaged options."

"The API Mocking tools need to be improved."

"This solution does have some limitations regarding the deployment model."

"Team management capabilities could be improved."

"In terms of customer service, the company needs to be easier to contact, and the support team needs to understand the situation and the product itself better."

"It would be great if they have an asset report. It's hard to get support for that."

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"The UI design could be improved in the next release."

"The cloud-native architecture of the product needs improvement."

"Some problems with response time."

"The setup was not as straightforward as it should have been. Support should be improved."

"What is really important is that they offer the solution as a service, on a subscription or monthly basis, which will make it more attractive. That is where the market is headed. There are competitors within the industry that are doing that currently. I would encourage CA to do that."

"The solution should prioritize ease of use and align with the growing trend of cloud-native environments."

"Layer7 API Management should give a clear roadmap of the product and where it is going, and they should not change the underlying layers."

"The Policy Manager tool that is used to manage the solution is very heavy to use because it is based in Java. Sometimes it takes a long time to load. There could be some improvements to it. If they could make Policy Manager on a web page that would be a good alternative."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is expensive. When you acquire a license you have full access to the solution, unlike other competitors such as Apigee X, where there are fragmented licenses. Some licenses only allow access to certain features while others allow access to more features. Upon procuring this solution's license, you will have full access to the solution, allowing you to experiment with all of its features."

"CA API Management has a licensing path. If you want more features, it requires more licenses and more installation time."

"I feel that it is costly for medium-sized companies."

"There is an annual license for the use of this solution. I think we are paying for some support maintenance fees, included in that license. I don't know how it works. They should provide more information."

"Do not buy piecemeal."

"It is a pricey product, although not extremely overpriced compared to competitors in the market."

"I think it's competitive. It's not that expensive when you compare CA with the Oracle product."

"If you do a TCO of more than five years, then you will see a big jump in costs for some vendors."

"There are some costs for maintenance that we are charged, but that seems fair because we get the support."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

23%

Computer Software Company

18%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Financial Services Firm

19%

Computer Software Company

14%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Axway AMPLIFY API Management?

In general, API governance provides a better experience for providers.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Axway AMPLIFY API Management?

The solution has a yearly subscription. The solution’s pricing is competitive. Axway makes a significant impression compared to its peers, especially with a sensitive budget. In many instances, it ...

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What needs improvement with Axway AMPLIFY API Management?

Axway's queuing messages could be enhanced.

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What do you like most about Layer7 API Management?

The solution's technical support is good.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Layer7 API Management?

Licenses are required to operate the product, but I don't know much about the validity periods attached to it.

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What needs improvement with Layer7 API Management?

Layer7 API Management should have more stability towards the operating system. I think we were planning to go to version 11, and then Layer7 API Management said you need to move from CentOS to some...

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Comparisons

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Compared 15% of the time

Kong Gateway Enterprise vs Axway AMPLIFY API Management

Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 2% of the time

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Compared 33% of the time

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Compared 16% of the time

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Compared 15% of the time

Amazon API Gateway vs Layer7 API Management

Compared 11% of the time

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Also Known As

Vordel Application Gateway, Axway API Management Plus, Axway API Management, AMPLIFY API Management

CA API Management, CA Live API Creator, Espresso Logic, CA API Gateway

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Axway

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Overview

Axway API Management Plus combines API lifecycle management, secure integration services, monitoring and analytics to help you innovate faster and heighten ecosystem engagement. It is part of the Axway AMPLIFY data integration and engagement platform, which also includes unified app development for mobile to provide a complete solution for rapid change and innovation.

Layer7 API Management is a comprehensive solution that enables organizations to securely expose, manage, and monetize their APIs.

It provides features such as API gateway, developer portal, analytics, and security to ensure seamless integration and control over API traffic.

With Layer7 API Management, businesses can streamline their API operations and drive innovation.

Sample Customers

Engie Group, Allianz

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Axway AMPLIFY API Management vs. Layer7 API Management

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