MuleSoft API Manager Reviews

We are a solution provider and this is one of the products that we implement for our clients.

Mulesoft Anypoint API Manager has many use cases that involve API integration.

The most valuable features are API development and API management. 

From a management point of view, this solution is okay. It is more lightweight than the runtime module.

The most important thing that should be improved is that it is too heavy. Even the API gateway and the API runtime are too heavy, which makes it more difficult to integrate. With the talk of microservice nowadays, this is something that needs to be improved.

It is not very easy to integrate into other platforms, such as those from IBM.

I have been using the Mulesoft Anypoint API Manager for between three and four years.

The initial setup is straightforward.

Frankly speaking, I don't think that Mulesoft is doing an extremely good job. It may be because it's not that easy to satisfy me from an API point of view, whether in development, maintenance, or management. I have been working in this area for quite a long time and my standards are a little bit high. That said, this is a competitive market and I understand that it is not easy to make a good product.

I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.

I have API experience with the entire lifecycle using Mulesoft.

This solution is widely used in API integration and there are many different use cases for it.

The most important features are the API management and API development.

I don't think that Mulesoft is doing an extremely good job.

The Mulesoft Anypoint API Manager is too heavy and some platforms are difficult to integrate with. The API gateway and API runtime are too heavy, which means that it is not suitable for microservices.

I have been using the Mulesoft Anypoint API Manager for three or four years.

I have been in touch with technical support.

I have a great deal of API experience and I feel that Mulesoft could be doing better. It may be that my standards are a little bit high.

The initial setup is straightforward. From a management point of view, it is okay.

I would rate this solution a seven out of ten.

Our primary use is the interconnectivity of exposed APIs. The transformation layer is huge on the MuleSoft platform.

The most valuable feature is the scalability.

With respect to the live help, I have language issues because I can't understand some of the things that I hear.

I just recently completed the Mulesoft Anypoint API Manager training, and have just begun working to get things set up. I am still learning my way around the platform.

My company has two active connections.

Stability-wise, it has been excellent.

Scalability is one of the key features of this solution. We're just at the beginning so we do plan on increasing usage.

Technical support for this product is excellent.

The resources are out there.

The initial setup is complex.

We deployed with our in-house team.

Our largest return on investment is a specific use case called Digital Account Opening. As a financial services firm, this is a process that entails paperwork, fax machines, and so on. With the implementation of this solution, it's going to be automatic.

The pricing is very expensive, although you get a lot of power from the product. We're just scratching the surface of it.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

My primary use case is investigating the pros and cons of different platforms for the benefit of the application lifecycle. This includes security and other aspects. One of my goals is to make it easier to create API inventories.

The most valuable feature is the ability to investigate APIs.

The interface could be made more user-friendly.

Better documentation to help explain each of the features would be really helpful.

I have been using Mulesoft Anypoint API Manager for about six months.

I have not needed to contact technical support.

The initial setup was straightforward. The length of time required for deployment varies based on the requirements. It is not always the same, but the average is a few hours.

I implemented this solution.

This is a good solution but nothing is perfect and there is always room for improvement.

I would rate this solution an eight out of ten.

Our primary use case is for connecting IT systems between each other. Because there are so many interconnections. It makes the connection easy to manage and simplify.

The developer portal is easy to integrate. It is easy to use, easy to integrate, and I like the developer portal.

I would like to see more automation. Our operations are mainly between the IT applications and manual site transfer. Operations are done manually. It should also automate in the operation.

It's new, you could say that we're beginners. 

The stability is good. They are powerful products.

The initial setup was easy.

The price is a bit expensive. It's hard to budget.

I would rate Mulesoft an eight out of ten. Not a ten because of the pricing. 

I would recommend it.

Our primary use case for MuleSoft API Manager is to manage APIs and publish APIs so that whoever is the consumer can understand and access the API specifications on the exchange. 

They can build their codes based on those specifications when calling or consuming our APIs or pushing data to our APIs. It is also used for testing purposes, as API Manager provides stubs for initial testing, which helps consumers.

The MuleSoft API Manager has facilitated the management and publication of APIs, enhancing efficiency by providing clear API specifications for consumers. Its testing stubs also aid in initial testing, improving the overall development and integration process.

The most valuable feature of MuleSoft API Manager is Exchange, where we store all the API specifications and build the documentation for each API. This helps consumers, testers, and support teams to understand what the API does, including its features, expected field values, and methodologies used. Policy enforcement capabilities such as rate limiting, throttling, and authentication/authorization policies are also quite useful.

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.

I have been working with MuleSoft API Manager for almost five to six years.

Stability-wise, MuleSoft API Manager is quite good. However, other products in the market are more stable.

MuleSoft API Manager offers a lot of scalability options. It provides auto-scaling features, which are great; however, the VCOs required for this scaling are costly. If you understand the methodology, the scaling process is excellent.

From a technical support perspective, MuleSoft provides pretty good support. They offer a good level of partner and client support.

Positive

The initial setup for MuleSoft API Manager is simple. The documentation provided by MuleSoft is straightforward, making the platform setup easy if followed properly.

The licensing cost of MuleSoft is high compared to other solutions like Apigee and Azure API Management, leading some clients to prefer those instead.

I considered Apigee, Azure API, and Kong as potential alternatives to MuleSoft API Manager. Apigee and Azure API provide more advanced features and lower costs.

Depending on the client's requirement, MuleSoft is recommended if a comprehensive integration solution is needed, including API management, transformation, interface building, and proxy creation. However, if only an API management platform is needed, other solutions like Apigee or Azure API may be more cost-effective.

I'd rate the solution seven out of ten.