Axway AMPLIFY API Management vs WSO2 API Manager comparison

Axway and WSO2 are both solutions in the API Management category. Axway is ranked #17 with an average rating of 8.7, while WSO2 is ranked #9 with an average rating of 7.8. Axway holds a 1.5% mindshare in APIM, compared to WSO2’s 4.7% mindshare. Additionally, 81% of Axway users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of WSO2 users who would recommend it.

Axway AMPLIFY API Management

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81% willing to recommend

WSO2 API Manager

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94% willing to recommend

Axway AMPLIFY API Management

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Axway AMPLIFY API Management and WSO2 API Manager 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. WSO2 API Manager Report (Updated: October 2024).

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Axway AMPLIFY API Management vs. WSO2 API Manager

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Categories and Ranking

Axway AMPLIFY API Management

Ranking in API Management

17th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

WSO2 API Manager

Ranking in API Management

9th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

8.2

Number of Reviews

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 WSO2 API Manager is 4.7%, up from 4.2% 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

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

We don't have any challenges deploying the solution. A proper deployment takes probably takes a week. You must set up an architecture of how the enterprise requires it for availability and consider various other things. It becomes the backbone of an enterprise integration platform. If you look at deployments in real big enterprises, they can take much longer.

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VishalSingh14

IT Engineer at Reliance Industries Ltd

Easy to deploy APIs and easy to manage CORS configuration

I have used WSO2 Store and WSO2 API Manager at the architecture level. I worked on two versions, namely WSO2 API Manager 2.6.0 and 5.7.0. I have also worked with WSO2 Identity Server versions 5.7 and 5.11. There are certain things that Apigee handles better than WSO2 API Manager. The user interface of WSO2 API Manager is much easier than that of Apigee. The scope of flexibility was much greater in Apigee. In WSO2 API Manager, we had little flexibility and were restricted to a specific software or tool. On the other hand, we had the scope of customization in Apigee.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The administration tool for this solution is good."

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

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

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

"There's drag and drop functionality so that you do not need to have a senior expert developer to make use of the tool. You can get more of your staff trained up to be able to use it as it's not overly technical."

"The best feature of Axway Amplify API Management is its exceptional level of security, which is highly reassuring, coupled with its remarkable capacity to handle substantial volumes of data in impressively efficient turnaround times."

"The API portal capability is a valuable feature."

"We like the portal for documentation a lot."

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"The most interesting feature is its Mac-based function."

"The scalability is fine for our purposes."

"It is a scalable solution because it can be scaled horizontally and vertically."

"WSO2 API Manager's most valuable features are the simple interface that is easy to use and the APIs lifecycle."

"The solution is open source and easy to configure."

"WSO2 API Manager provides strong internal API security, including token-based authentication and HTTPS support for various formats like REST. However, the newer API security features that are emerging are not available yet. They might be in development, but for now, internal API security is well-covered."

"A complete integration suite and a good platform."

"This solution is a little bit faster, easier to use, and has better integration than the other solutions I have experienced."

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Cons

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

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

"Team management capabilities could be improved."

"The installation process is a bit complex and it could be a lot simpler."

"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."

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

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

"The portal still has room for improvement."

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"The interface needs to be modernized and made more user friendly so the product continues to have a growing community of users."

"The professional support and licensing aspects of WSO have been a challenge."

"WSO2 API Manager should improve its marketplace subscription model and documentation in order to reach a higher level in the market."

"The product hasn’t been updated for some time."

"The initial setup can be difficult."

"WSO2 API Manager could improve by adding external API security features, which is one area where there is room for enhancement. Internally, API security is strong, and all other necessary features are already available. It has a solid marketplace, supports both Docker and standalone setups, and offers great enterprise integration. The developer portal has greatly improved the user experience, making it simple and user-friendly wherever we’ve implemented it. Overall, it’s not as complicated as other API gateways."

"The solution’s interface should be more user-friendly."

"For fresh graduates and engineers, the setup process can be very difficult."

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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."

"The solution costs less than 20,000 euros a year. I'm not sure of the exact number."

"My previous company paid about 1.2 million dollars, and my current company pays about 300k. Both companies are at the enterprise level."

"We use the open-source version — the free version."

"WSO2 API Manager is a low-cost solution. It is one of the most affordable solutions."

"We have not opted for the paid version of WSO2 but we have implemented the free and open source WSO2 software to a great extent and it is working as per our expectation."

"The challenge is the increasing pricing, which has led some customers to consider alternatives, like using Spring Boot solutions instead. The rising costs, especially as cores and usage increase, have been a concern, prompting some to migrate to other products."

"As far as I'm aware, the costs are not minimal but satisfactory."

"WSO2 API Manager is a costly solution, and its pricing is not competitive enough compared to other products."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

23%

Computer Software Company

18%

Manufacturing Company

Government

Computer Software Company

20%

Financial Services Firm

15%

Government

Manufacturing Company

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 WSO2 API Manager?

It is possible to scale up and scale down with the solution...I can say that I have not seen any issues related to scalability.

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What needs improvement with WSO2 API Manager?

In WSO2 API Manager, we had little flexibility and were restricted to a specific software or tool. The entire API publication or API creation was done using a particular pipeline we had developed. ...

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What is your primary use case for WSO2 API Manager?

WSO2 API Manager is a cumulative security-based software, and I had a good experience with it.

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Compared 9% of the time

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Compared 3% of the time

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Compared 15% of the time

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Also Known As

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

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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.

WSO2 API Manager is a comprehensive platform that allows organizations to design, publish, and manage APIs.

It provides a centralized interface for API governance, security, and analytics.

With features like API monetization and developer portal, it enables businesses to drive innovation and create new revenue streams.

Sample Customers

Engie Group, Allianz

1. eBay 2. StubHub 3. Cisco 4. Verizon 5. T-Mobile 6. Vodafone 7. Orange 8. BT Group 9. Telstra 10. Deutsche Telekom 11. Swisscom 12. AT&T 13. Sprint 14. Telefonica 15. O2 16. British Airways 17. Lufthansa 18. Emirates 19. Qatar Airways 20. Etihad Airways 21. Air France 22. KLM 23. American Express 24. Visa 25. Mastercard 26. PayPal 27. Western Union 28. Citibank 29. HSBC 30. Barclays 31. Santander 32. Goldman Sachs

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Axway AMPLIFY API Management vs. WSO2 API Manager

October 2024

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