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Mule ESB vs Oracle Service Bus comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Mule ESB
Ranking in Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
49
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle Service Bus
Ranking in Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.4
Number of Reviews
28
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) category, the mindshare of Mule ESB is 25.2%, up from 24.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Service Bus is 12.5%, up from 12.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)
 

Featured Reviews

PurbayanSaha - PeerSpot reviewer
Has API-led architecture and provides a unique, user-friendly, and scalable architecture for hosting APIs
There's room for improvement in multi-file transfer functionality. It's not convenient when using MuleSoft, and it should have better capability for handling large amounts of data. For example, applications like GoAnywhere can handle huge chunks of data, so the tool should also have something to facilitate that aspect of integration.
Radhey Rajput - PeerSpot reviewer
Allows seamless integration and connectivity with different types of systems
I would suggest using this solution. Oracle Service Bus is very good. Any organization can use it. So it's very robust and scalable, and its security features are very good. Overall, I would rate the solution an eight out of ten because there are some loopholes in service and support. Sometimes, when we have issues and go to Oracle support, they will not give us solutions. Instead, they will ask for so many log files and emails. The product is good, but the support is not.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"What Mule provides out-of-box is a sufficient product."
"Mule ESB has a user-friendly design, and everything is in one place. The API and architecture are popular right now. Also, MuleSoft has a large and supportive online community."
"The solution's drag-and-drop interface and data viewer helped us quite a lot."
"For complex cases, we employ the SSLi engine, whereas for simpler ones like healthcare or response data, such as EDI 270 or 271. We prefer to use an external XRT engine instead of handling it within the ESB for ease of management."
"The most valuable feature for Mule is the number of connectors that are available."
"I like that it's user-friendly. Compared to other ESBs, I find it easier to use. I like it better than other ESBs. I like the connectors, which make calling the APIs through the routers easier."
"Mule ESB is a very easy-to-use and user-friendly solution."
"The connectors help to connect with a variety of applications."
"The communication between applications is already defined, which means that you don't have to redefine your service infrastructure at the lower level."
"Its ease of use is valuable. It's very easy to use. It's no code/low code. Oracle Middleware products are also rich in adapters."
"The flexibility offered by Oracle Service Bus, especially in the latest versions, includes abstracting underlying processes and enabling drag-and-drop mappings from source to destination."
"The interface is fine and the solution is quite robust."
"There are always continuous improvements that are happening."
"Overall it is a pretty good solution."
"Supports multiple protocol technologies and web services."
"The most valuable feature of this solution is that you can connect with different applications."
 

Cons

"The initial setup could be more straightforward."
"It would be beneficial if users could navigate the UI easily without extensive training or learning curves."
"Community editions need more attention."
"The payment system needs improvement."
"Mule ESB isn't as secure as IBM. Financial companies go with IBM for that reason."
"Documentation is cryptic, product releases are far too frequent, and upgrades become troublesome."
"Improvements could be made in performance."
"The Anypoint platform consumes a lot of memory, and it would be great for developers if it were more lightweight."
"There are some loopholes in service and support."
"Lacks sufficient cloud compatibility."
"We have faced a problem with the heap memory side, but that is stable now."
"The initial setup is likely complex for many organizations."
"The connectivity with the solution is an area that needs to be improved. On occasion, requests are lost due to losing connectivity."
"This solution would benefit from having more cloud-based adapters."
"It would be ideal if they could optimize it a bit."
"The support for GraphQL needs to be improved, and the response time for global support could be faster."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I think the price is very high. If you use TIBCO BW, the license is for the CPU usage, then the IPS, and support. I also think the license for the product is a one-time expense."
"This product is cheaper than some offered by other vendors, although there is a problem because you have to pay for some third-party adapters."
"The solution is expensive."
"This product is expensive, but it does offer value for money."
"Mule ESB is a costly solution. We pay approximately $80,000 annually for the system. The cost of the number of instances, annual subscription, and cloud hosting services are expensive."
"The pricing must be improved."
"The licensing is yearly, and there are additional fees for services."
"You will not get any support from Mule ESB's team for the tool's community edition...You can get support with the licensed version of Mule ESB."
"The pricing is on the higher side."
"The price of this solution is better than the subscription-based Mule ESB."
"I'm not aware of how much Oracle Service Bus costs."
"Oracle Service Bus is a bit expensive"
"This is a very expensive product and the price varies depending on factors such as the number of processors and the number of users. Our licensing fees are approximately $300,000."
"We have an unlimited yearly license."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Financial Services Firm
16%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
6%
Computer Software Company
18%
Financial Services Firm
18%
Government
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Migration from IBM Integration Bus to Mulesoft ESB for a large enterprise tech services company
I was previously part of the Oracle SOA/OSB development team. In my current capacity I architected solutions using MuleSoft Anypoint Platform on cloud / on-premises and hybrid modes and on PCE/RTF ...
IBM Integration Bus vs Mule ESB - which to choose?
Our team ran a comparison of IBM’s Integration Bus vs. Mule ESB in order to determine what sort of ESB software was the best fit for our organization. Ultimately we decided to choose IBM Integratio...
What do you like most about Mule ESB?
The solution's drag-and-drop interface and data viewer helped us quite a lot.
What do you like most about Oracle Service Bus?
The stability is consistently high, with only one notable issue encountered.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Service Bus?
Oracle products are generally expensive. However, with an enterprise agreement, they offer a more affordable solutions package. It is essential to evaluate the coating offers and relationships betw...
What needs improvement with Oracle Service Bus?
While I have not used the latest versions, resource efficiency could be optimized, considering past experiences. Another area for improvement is the potential inclusion of an API gateway, which is ...
 

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Sample Customers

Ube, PacificComp, University of Witwatersrand, Justice Systems, Camelot
MakeMyTrip Ltd., Griffith University, Colab Consulting Pty. Ltd., Pacfico Seguros Generales, IGEPA IT-SERVICE GmbH, Guangzhou Municipal Human Resources and Social Security Bureau, Pacfico Seguros Generales, Bank Audi S.A.L., Rydges Sydney Airport, Intelligent Pathways, Nacional Monte de Piedad IAP
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