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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 provides detailed monitoring and consumption trend analysis in real-time.
It seamlessly integrates with Azure Active Directory for robust security and authentication.
The developer portal offers source code examples, enhancing developers' ease of learning and API adoption.
The platform supports easy integration with Microsoft environments and enables hybrid cloud capabilities.
The configuration and deployment capabilities of Microsoft Azure API Management significantly enhance API security and management efficiency.

CONS

Security could be improved, particularly in the way APIs are published, and there is concern about the potential for security breaches.
Microsoft Azure API Management currently lacks multi-tenant functionalities and needs better scalability and performance.
The cost of Microsoft Azure API Management is high, and the pricing model needs to be improved to make enterprise features more affordable.
Third-party integration and documentation need enhancement to support more comprehensive and seamless functionality.
The deployment process of Microsoft Azure API Management could be improved to reduce time and enhance AI capabilities along with advanced integration features with other platforms.
 

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.
Aurel Avramescu - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 20, 2022
Azure API is scalable.
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.
reviewer2123583 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 9, 2023
The API management is very good.
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.