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.
Microsoft Azure API Management delivers robust monitoring, seamless integration with Azure services, and exemplary developer support through comprehensive code examples. It is acclaimed for stability and performance at an enterprise level. However, security, multi-tenant scalability, and integration with third-party tools require enhancement. High licensing fees pose challenges, while the cloud-only deployment lacks an on-premises option. The API gateway's complexity and limited automation also need addressing for improved user experience.