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Microsoft Azure API Management pros and cons

Vendor: Microsoft
3.9 out of 5
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PROS

Microsoft Azure API Management offers robust monitoring capabilities, enabling real-time tracking of API consumption and client usage trends.
It is noted for its stability, with no issues related to scalability, crashes, or bugs, making it a reliable choice for enterprise environments.
The integration capabilities with Azure services, especially Azure Active Directory for enhanced security and authentication, are highly valued.
Developers appreciate the developer portal which provides code examples in various programming languages, simplifying the learning process and implementation.
The platform supports a range of API management features including rate limiting, secure data sharing, and monetizing options, facilitating efficient API lifecycle management and deployment.

CONS

Security features need enhancement to prevent potential breaches, especially in API publishing.
There is a demand for improved scalability and performance to handle larger API volumes efficiently.
The current cloud-only deployment model lacks an on-premises option, limiting flexibility for some users.
Pricing and licensing fees are considered high, which could hinder accessibility for certain users.
Integration capabilities with third-party solutions and other API gateways need improvement to offer better compatibility.
 

Microsoft Azure API Management Pros review quotes

SK
Apr 2, 2020
The most valuable features are the ease of use and it is a platform that has self-enablement for the customers to be able to register themselves.
Cxa Asda - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 4, 2022
Access control is the most valuable aspect.
Luís Silva - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 18, 2022
Microsoft Azure API Management has many valuable features. One is the developer portal, that's very useful for teams. The tool also provides layers of security. I also found the caching, automatic documentation, and version management functionalities most valuable.
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Rajiv Bala Balasubramanian - PeerSpot reviewer
May 4, 2023
Azure API Management is an API gateway that can be used for different purposes, for example, to monetize APIs.
reviewer2123583 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 9, 2023
The API management is very good.
Jude Ayoka - PeerSpot reviewer
May 22, 2022
I like API Management's sandbox feature. It's an environment where you can test out the API before putting it into production and connecting it to a live environment.
Aurel Avramescu - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 20, 2022
Azure API is scalable.
reviewer1307325 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 22, 2020
Allows the possibility of VPN technology to connect your gateway directly with on-prem services
reviewer1260759 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 29, 2024
It's a valuable tool for API lifecycle management
OG
Oct 12, 2020
The user management is pretty seamless.
 

Microsoft Azure API Management Cons review quotes

SK
Apr 2, 2020
The user interface needs improvement.
Cxa Asda - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 4, 2022
The integration with other API gateways is where they might try to improve.
Luís Silva - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 18, 2022
An area for improvement in Microsoft Azure API Management is deployment, in particular, the deployment of versions in Oryx. The development to production instance isn't adequate for me and needs to be improved. Microsoft Azure API Management lacks automation, which is another area for improvement.
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Rajiv Bala Balasubramanian - PeerSpot reviewer
May 4, 2023
Support for GraphQL could be better.
Aurel Avramescu - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 20, 2022
The external policies are impossible to look at and configure.
Jude Ayoka - PeerSpot reviewer
May 22, 2022
The hybrid part could be improved because API Management is entirely cloud-based, but some of our resources are on-prem, so formatting is an issue. Our goal is dual implementation.
reviewer2123583 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 9, 2023
Maybe the customization could be a bit better.
reviewer1307325 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 22, 2020
Could use clearer configuration when it comes to API policies.
reviewer1260759 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 29, 2024
Documentations for implementing certain product features are very difficult to find
OG
Oct 12, 2020
Technical support could be more flexible and try to meet the client's needs a bit more effectively.