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Boomi iPaaS vs MuleSoft API Manager comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Boomi iPaaS
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
27
Ranking in other categories
Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) (6th)
MuleSoft API Manager
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
API Management (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

While both are Application Integration solutions, they serve different purposes. Boomi iPaaS is designed for Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) and holds a mindshare of 9.7%, up 8.0% compared to last year.
MuleSoft API Manager, on the other hand, focuses on API Management, holds 5.1% mindshare, down 8.2% since last year.
Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS)
API Management
 

Featured Reviews

Eugene Paden - PeerSpot reviewer
Integration solution proves maturity and drives productivity
There are many features we're using. We're starting to do AI now regarding integration with other platforms, focusing on creating integrations. A significant area for improvement is version control. Currently, you develop and cannot properly roll back to a previous version unless you create different versions. With proper version control, you could know which version to revert to and test other versions.
Dipanjan_Nandi - PeerSpot reviewer
Valuable testing stubs and policy enforcement with room for better security and cost management
From an API management perspective, MuleSoft's API Manager is not as powerful as some other tools available. Features like monetization and advanced security, which are present in Apigee, are missing. I also want the API Manager to be used as a separate product apart from MuleSoft's other integration solutions. Additionally, the licensing cost is high, and many clients are looking to switch due to this.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of the solution is its monitoring part to debug certain issues and find problems."
"The best features are that it is a cloud-based and a multi-tenant tool."
"Boomi AtomSphere Integration is stable."
"The maturity of the product is significant."
"We work on the flow between systems and the most valuable features for that purpose are the mapping of data, interface mapping, and data integration."
"Extremely flexible for any kind of integration between systems."
"It is a low-code and high-configuration platform, which is very valuable. Develop once and run anywhere is another useful feature. It also has connectors for more than 200 applications. It provides value for money. Our customers who have implemented this solution have a very high ROI."
"This solution has a user-friendly interface and very good documentation with solutions that helped us in working with the tool efficiently."
"One of the more valuable features is the stability of the platform."
"The most valuable features of the solution are the low code environment, the drag-and-drop functionality, and the ability to drop the connectors on the fly, which are extremely helpful."
"It can create high-cost solutions, allowing for a great deal of customization to make it well-suited for specific needs."
"The MuleSoft Exchange and the Experience Hub stand out as the most valuable features."
"The most valuable feature is the scalability."
"The initial setup was straightforward."
"I believe the API connectivity within the cloud marketplace is most valuable."
"The most valuable feature of MuleSoft API Manager is Exchange, where we store all the API specifications and build the documentation for each API."
 

Cons

"It crashes if we run high-volume integration."
"The API can use some work to come up to speed with the competition but Dell has plans and is working on resolving that."
"The product's UI could be more convenient."
"Boomi AtomSphere Integration is not yet exposed to the world as a good product owing to certain shortcomings in the area of marketing where improvements are required."
"Boomi AtomSphere Integration should scale up on the migration area."
"There are stability issues."
"The most valuable features of Boomi are the integration capabilities, the Data Hub product, and the UDI integration."
"There are very few string handling functions and few mathematical functions are available."
"With respect to the live help, I have language issues because I can't understand some of the things that I hear."
"There are some loopholes in the security policies that could be improved."
"The setup process could be simpler."
"The solution is expensive."
"They should develop on MuleSoft as it would be a good way of improving API monetization."
"It can offer workflows, orchestration, and webhooks."
"Mulesoft Anypoint API Manager can improve some of the gateway features. We could use some more customization in creating rules. A lot of the policies are related to the APIs rather than the client. If I want to apply a policy based on a client that is not available."
"The initial setup, if you go back three or three and a half years, definitely, for us, was complex."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is not reasonable at all. It's very high."
"The pricing is a bit complex. While the entry fee may be lower than other solutions, it could be expensive depending on your usage."
"They do not charge by the number of people using the software (client-server model), but rather they charge based on the number of connections used. This makes it very cost effective."
"There could be an easy-to-understand licensing model."
"Approximately 20k annually."
"AtomSphere Integration's pricing is competitive, and I would rate it seven out of ten."
"Boomi AtomSphere Integration is expensive. I rate its pricing an eight out of ten."
"This solution is very economical (based on the connections)."
"The pricing for this solution is cheaper than GCP and Bluemix."
"The solution looks more expensive on the surface because it builds all the functions into one core component or into an integrated suite of components."
"It is really expensive from a Zimbabwean perspective."
"The product is expensive."
"Pricing can be improved."
"I'm unsure about licensing costs because I'm not the person who handles this. But, ballpark, it's probably somewhere around $300,000-$400,000 or something like that."
"Our customers have a lot of concerns about the increased pricing. The customer feels MuleSoft is very costly, and they are also exploring other integration tools for a lesser price. Maybe we should retain the existing customers by offering some discounts. At least the existing customers can be retained this way. This is regarding the licensing part only because customers based out of North America and Europe have shown many concerns recently. They are a bit concerned about pricing."
"The product's main drawback is its cost. It's expensive for our company, and their recent change in pricing strategy last year complicated things further. That's the only thing we're not happy with."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Government
6%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Computer Software Company
15%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Boomi AtomSphere Integration?
The tool's most valuable features I've found are related to debugging and testing. It makes it easy to track execution, documents, and process history. This functionality is particularly useful for...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Boomi AtomSphere Integration?
Pricing varies and they have changed it over the years. It depends on the company size and the value derived from the platform. While pricing is relative, compared to others, it is favorable. Clien...
What needs improvement with Boomi AtomSphere Integration?
There are many features we're using. We're starting to do AI now regarding integration with other platforms, focusing on creating integrations. A significant area for improvement is version control...
How does Kong Enterprise compare with Mulesoft Anypoint API Manager?
The Mulesoft Anypoint API Manager was designed with its users in mind. Though it is a reasonably complex piece of software, it is easy to install and upgrade. While there are different things that ...
How does Mulesoft Anypoint API Manager compare with Amazon API Gateway?
I have found that Mulesoft Anypoint API Manager is the best integration tool out there for API management. It is easy to implement and learn; it provides several options for deployment, (including ...
What do you like most about Mulesoft Anypoint API Manager?
The most valuable features of the solution for securing APIs stem from the tool's ability to allow users to deploy policies.
 

Also Known As

Boomi
Anypoint API Manager
 

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