# Best API Platforms for Small Business

*By [Adam Crivello](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/adam-crivello)*

The best API platform in 2026 is Postman, rated 4.6 out of 5 on G2 based on 1,700+ verified reviews. For teams prioritizing unified design and testing workflows, Apidog leads user satisfaction at 4.8 stars, while MuleSoft Anypoint Platform excels in enterprise API governance despite higher costs.

1. Postman — 4.6/5 (1,700+ reviews): Collaborative API lifecycle testing with shared collections
2. MuleSoft Anypoint Platform — 4.5/5 (700+ reviews): Full API lifecycle governance with reusable integration assets
3. Kong Konnect — 4.4/5 (300+ reviews): Plugin-driven API gateway with declarative CI/CD governance
4. Apidog — 4.8/5 (200+ reviews): Unified API design, testing, and documentation
5. Boomi — 4.4/5 (500+ reviews): Low-code A2A and B2B API integration

*Updated June 2026. Based on 2026 G2 verified review data across 47 products.*


Products classified in the overall API Platforms category are similar in many regards and help companies of all sizes solve their business problems. However, small business features, pricing, setup, and installation differ from businesses of other sizes, which is why we match buyers to the right Small Business API Platforms to fit their needs. Compare product ratings based on reviews from enterprise users or connect with one of G2's buying advisors to find the right solutions within the Small Business API Platforms category.

In addition to qualifying for inclusion in the API Platforms category, to qualify for inclusion in the Small Business API Platforms category, a product must have at least 10 reviews left by a reviewer from a small business.





## Top API Platforms at a Glance
| # | Product | Rating | Best For | What Users Say |
|---|---------|--------|----------|----------------|
| 1 | [Postman](https://www.g2.com/products/postman/reviews) | 4.6/5.0 (1,746 reviews) | Collaborative API lifecycle testing with shared collections | "[Evaluating the Effectiveness of Postman in API Workflow Optimization](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/postman-review-13068489)" |
| 2 | [MuleSoft Anypoint Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/mulesoft-anypoint-platform/reviews) | 4.5/5.0 (654 reviews) | Full API lifecycle governance with reusable integration assets | "[Powerful DataWeave, Rich Connectors, and Strong API Governance with MuleSoft](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/mulesoft-anypoint-platform-review-12850876)" |
| 3 | [Kong Konnect](https://www.g2.com/products/kong-inc-kong-konnect/reviews) | 4.4/5.0 (320 reviews) | Plugin-driven API gateway with declarative CI/CD governance | "[From Product Creation to Future Market Dominance](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/kong-konnect-review-9756107)" |
| 4 | [Apidog](https://www.g2.com/products/apidog/reviews) | 4.8/5.0 (217 reviews) | Unified API design, testing, and documentation | "[All-in-One API Workflow That Saves Time and Keeps Everything in Sync](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/apidog-review-12702549)" |
| 5 | [Boomi](https://www.g2.com/products/boomi/reviews) | 4.4/5.0 (455 reviews) | Low-code A2A and B2B API integration | "[Boomi’s Powerful Integrations and AI Automation Save Us Time and Effort](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/boomi-review-12901875)" |
| 6 | [WSO2 API Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/wso2-api-platform/reviews) | 4.5/5.0 (135 reviews) | Full-lifecycle API governance with open-source extensibility | "[Flexible and Reliable Platform for API Management](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/wso2-api-platform-review-6695482)" |
| 7 | [Lobster Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/lobster-data-platform/reviews) | 4.6/5.0 (106 reviews) | No-code EDI and API data mapping | "[Intuitive Platform, very easy to use, Needs Faster Bug Fixes](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/lobster-data-platform-review-12470671)" |
| 8 | [SAP Integration Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-integration-suite/reviews) | 4.3/5.0 (262 reviews) | SAP-native API lifecycle and hybrid integration | "[Efficient SAP Ecosystem Connectivity with Outstanding API Management](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/sap-integration-suite-review-12616504)" |
| 9 | [Stoplight](https://www.g2.com/products/stoplight/reviews) | 4.4/5.0 (333 reviews) | Design-first OpenAPI authoring with mock servers | "[Stoplight.io Review: Empowering API Development](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/stoplight-review-8365498)" |
| 10 | [MindCloud](https://www.g2.com/products/mindcloud/reviews) | 4.9/5.0 (56 reviews) | Custom cross-system API workflow automation | "[Responsive, Thorough Team and a User-Friendly Portal at MindCloud](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/mindcloud-review-12880405)" |


## G2 Grid® for API Platforms
![G2 Grid® for API Platforms plotting products by satisfaction and market presence](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-platforms/grids.png?focus%5B%5D=20238&focus%5B%5D=4208&focus%5B%5D=1316415&focus%5B%5D=17294&focus%5B%5D=10439&focus%5B%5D=40628)
Highlighted products: Postman, MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, Apidog, Kong Konnect, WSO2 API Platform, and Stoplight.
Underlying data: [Grid® JSON](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-platforms/grids.json?focus%5B%5D=postman&focus%5B%5D=mulesoft-anypoint-platform&focus%5B%5D=apidog&focus%5B%5D=kong-inc-kong-konnect&focus%5B%5D=wso2-api-platform&focus%5B%5D=stoplight&segment=small-business)


## How Many API Platforms Products Does G2 Track?
**Total Products under this Category:** 49

### Category Stats (Jul 2026)
- **Average Rating**: 4.47/5 The average rating of products in this category, based on all submitted ratings
- **Top Trending Product**: Gravitee.io (+0.28%) - Among all products in this category, Gravitee.io recorded the largest rating increase compared to last month
*Last updated: July 12, 2026*


## How Does G2 Rank API Platforms Products?

**Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:**

- 30 Analysts and Data Experts
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- 49+ Products
- Unbiased Rankings

G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category.



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## What Are the Top-Rated API Platforms Products in 2026?
### 1. [Postman](https://www.g2.com/products/postman/reviews)
Postman is the world’s leading API platform, used by more than 40 million developers and 500,000 organizations to build, test, and manage APIs at scale. With Postman, teams collaborate efficiently across the entire API lifecycle, including design, development, testing, security, documentation, and governance. The platform helps ensure consistency, quality, and enterprise-grade control. Postman also offers Agent Mode (beta), built on AWS Bedrock and trained with AWS SageMaker. Agent Mode enables developers to use natural language to debug requests, organize collections, document APIs, and automate workflows without switching tools or writing custom scripts.


**Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 1,746

**Who Is the Company Behind Postman?**

- **Seller:** [Postman](https://www.g2.com/sellers/postman)
- **Year Founded:** 2014
- **HQ Location:** San Francisco, CA
- **Twitter:** @getpostman (55,430 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/3795851/ (3,512 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
- **Who Uses This:** Software Engineer, Software Developer
- **Top Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services
- **Company Size:** 39% Mid-Market, 35% Small-Business


#### What Are Postman's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (467 reviews)
- API Testing (394 reviews)
- API Management (304 reviews)
- Testing (278 reviews)
- Testing Efficiency (276 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Slow Performance (222 reviews)
- Performance Issues (202 reviews)
- Slow Loading (145 reviews)
- Resource Limitations (131 reviews)
- Limited Features (120 reviews)


### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Postman?
*AI-generated summary from verified user reviews*

**Pros:**

- Users appreciate the **ease of use** in Postman, facilitating quick testing, debugging, and collaboration for APIs.
- Users appreciate the **intuitive and user-friendly API testing** capabilities of Postman, enhancing efficiency and collaboration.
- Users value the **smooth API lifecycle** in Postman, facilitating efficient testing, mocking, and automation for projects.
- Users praise Postman for its **intuitive testing capabilities** , making API management effortless and efficient for teams.
- Users value the **testing efficiency** of Postman, finding it intuitive and easy for managing APIs and workflows.

**Cons:**

- Users experience **slow performance** with Postman, especially when dealing with large or complex projects, impacting efficiency.
- Users report **performance issues** with Postman, noting it can be heavy on system resources and slow with syncing.
- Users often find Postman **slow to load** , particularly with large collections and multiple tabs open, impacting efficiency.
- Users notice that **resource limitations** in Postman can hinder performance, especially with large collections and limited hardware.
- Users feel that Postman has **limited features** in the free tier, restricting access for smaller teams.

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Postman?

**"[The easiest way I've found to work with APIs](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/postman-review-13046207)"**

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars
*— Miguel F.*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/postman-review-13046207)

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**"[Evaluating the Effectiveness of Postman in API Workflow Optimization](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/postman-review-13068489)"**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars
*— Nuthi S.*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/postman-review-13068489)

---


#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Postman?

- [What is Postman used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-postman-used-for) - 8 comments, 2 upvotes

### 2. [MuleSoft Anypoint Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/mulesoft-anypoint-platform/reviews)
MuleSoft Anypoint Platform is the industry-leading integration and governance solution designed to connect any application, API, and AI agent across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. For nearly two decades, we have served as the integration backbone for the world’s most complex enterprises. Today, we are extending to the AI era. We allow organizations to move beyond AI sprawl into a unified architecture where legacy systems, modern APIs, and autonomous agents interact securely on a single, trusted foundation. Key capabilities and components include: Hybrid integration and connectivity, utilizing a library of hundreds of pre-built connectors and support for new AI protocols like MCP and A2A to provide AI agents with the tools they need to access and act within legacy ERPs, CRMs, and on-premise databases. MuleSoft Agent Fabric: Unified API and agent governance, applying the same rigorous security policies, cost controls, and traffic enforcement to AI models and agents that organizations already trust for their global API ecosystems through a single, federated control plane. Fabric also includes agent visibility and registry, offering a single source of truth to discover and observe any cross-ecosystem agent, ensuring complete transparency and the elimination of shadow AI. MuleSoft Vibes: Natural language design and management, providing a revamped experience where teams can use native natural language prompts to scaffold integrations, manage lifecycles, and stay ahead of technical sprawl using the AI tools they already prefer. Trusted runtime and compliance, delivering a fully managed, hybrid, or on-prem foundation that has been proven at scale for years, ensuring that every interaction is backed by enterprise-grade monitoring and human-in-the-loop security. Overall, MuleSoft Anypoint Platform is the enterprise platform for organizations seeking to bring visibility, trust, and orchestration to their APIs and AI agents.


**Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 654

**Who Is the Company Behind MuleSoft Anypoint Platform?**

- **Seller:** [Salesforce](https://www.g2.com/sellers/salesforce)
- **Company Website:** https://www.salesforce.com/
- **Year Founded:** 1999
- **HQ Location:** San Francisco, CA
- **Twitter:** @salesforce (579,511 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/3185/ (83,223 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
- **Who Uses This:** Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer
- **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services, Computer Software
- **Company Size:** 56% Enterprise, 31% Mid-Market


#### What Are MuleSoft Anypoint Platform's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (113 reviews)
- Integration Capabilities (101 reviews)
- Integrations (99 reviews)
- API Management (96 reviews)
- Easy Integrations (92 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Expensive (57 reviews)
- Pricing Issues (38 reviews)
- Learning Curve (31 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (29 reviews)
- Steep Learning Curve (26 reviews)


### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About MuleSoft Anypoint Platform?
*AI-generated summary from verified user reviews*

**Pros:**

- Users find MuleSoft Anypoint Platform to have a **clean UI and useful features** , enhancing their integration experiences.
- Users value the **integration capabilities** of MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, facilitating seamless connections between various applications.
- Users value the **ease of integration** and comprehensive options available on MuleSoft Anypoint Platform for API management.
- Users value the **comprehensive API Management** features of MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, enabling efficient integration and usability.
- Users value the **easy integrations** of MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, enhancing collaboration and streamlining API development across systems.

**Cons:**

- Users express that the **cost of MuleSoft Anypoint Platform** is a major concern, especially for smaller projects.
- Users find the **high pricing issues** of MuleSoft Anypoint Platform to be a barrier, especially for smaller organizations.
- Users find the **learning curve steep** for MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, particularly for those accustomed to other development tools.
- Users find that **learning difficulty** with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform hinders smooth integration and requires advanced skills.
- Users report a **steep learning curve** with MuleSoft Anypoint, making implementation and management challenging for some.

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of MuleSoft Anypoint Platform?

**"[MuleSoft Transformed Our Enterprise Integration Strategy](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/mulesoft-anypoint-platform-review-12970265)"**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars
*— Samridhi B.*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/mulesoft-anypoint-platform-review-12970265)

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**"[Powerful DataWeave, Rich Connectors, and Strong API Governance with MuleSoft](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/mulesoft-anypoint-platform-review-12850876)"**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars
*— Abhay K.*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/mulesoft-anypoint-platform-review-12850876)

---


#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About MuleSoft Anypoint Platform?

- [What is MuleSoft Anypoint Platform used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-mulesoft-anypoint-platform-used-for) - 2 comments, 1 upvote
- [What is the use of exchange in Anypoint platform?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-use-of-exchange-in-anypoint-platform)
- [Is MuleSoft an integration platform?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-mulesoft-an-integration-platform) - 1 upvote
- [Who can use Data Loader Salesforce?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-can-use-data-loader-salesforce)
- [What is MuleSoft platform?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-mulesoft-platform)

### 3. [Apidog](https://www.g2.com/products/apidog/reviews)
Apidog Inc. is a US development platform company founded in 2022. The company operates internationally, serving clients ranging from small teams to enterprise-level organizations with flexible pricing based on team size. Apidog offers an integrated platform that combines API design, debugging, testing, documentation, and mocking in a single interface. Key features include visual OpenAPI design tools, automated testing with CI/CD integration, professional documentation generation, smart mock servers, and multi-protocol support—all working seamlessly together with branch-based development capabilities. Apidog solves the challenge of fragmented API development by replacing multiple specialized tools with one cohesive platform, eliminating inefficient context switching between applications. By implementing a true API Design-first approach, the platform ensures a single source of truth throughout development, accelerating development cycles while improving collaboration, quality, and time-to-market for API deliveries.


**Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 217

**Who Is the Company Behind Apidog?**

- **Seller:** [Apidog](https://www.g2.com/sellers/apidog)
- **Company Website:** https://apidog.com/
- **Year Founded:** 2023
- **HQ Location:** Middletown, US
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/anakin-ai/ (6 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
- **Who Uses This:** Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer
- **Top Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services
- **Company Size:** 47% Small-Business, 30% Mid-Market


#### What Are Apidog's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (98 reviews)
- API Management (88 reviews)
- Features (79 reviews)
- API Integration (78 reviews)
- User Interface (61 reviews)

**Cons:**

- API Limitations (17 reviews)
- Learning Curve (15 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (15 reviews)
- Poor UI (12 reviews)
- Limited Customization (11 reviews)


### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Apidog?
*AI-generated summary from verified user reviews*

**Pros:**

- Users appreciate the **ease of use** of Apidog, simplifying API development and enhancing team collaboration effortlessly.
- Users commend **APIdog's seamless API management** , enhancing efficiency in HR tech through intuitive integration and real-time monitoring.
- Users appreciate the **consolidated features** of Apidog, enhancing collaboration and streamlining API documentation efficiently.
- Users appreciate the **seamless API integration** of Apidog, which enhances efficiency and simplifies API management.
- Users love the **user-friendly UI** of Apidog, enhancing ease of use and enjoyment in testing.

**Cons:**

- Users face **API limitations** with Apidog, including a strict 29 seconds limit and challenges in exporting OpenAPI specs.
- Users find the **learning curve challenging** and require assistance for a smoother onboarding experience with Apidog.
- Users note a **challenging learning curve** when transitioning to Apidog, especially for those familiar with Postman.
- Users find the **poor UI** of Apidog frustrating, with issues like disappearing menus and inconsistent interactions.
- Users find the **limited customization** options for API configurations restrict their flexibility and control over functionalities.

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Apidog?

**"[All-in-One API Workflow That Saves Time and Keeps Everything in Sync](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/apidog-review-12702549)"**

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars
*— Ritsu B.*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/apidog-review-12702549)

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**"[Streamlined API Design and Documentation All-in-One](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/apidog-review-12990120)"**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars
*— Deogratias C.*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/apidog-review-12990120)

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### 4. [Kong Konnect](https://www.g2.com/products/kong-inc-kong-konnect/reviews)
Kong is an AI and API connectivity platform designed to help platform engineering teams, DevOps organizations, and enterprise architects deploy, secure, observe, and govern API traffic across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. Built on open-source foundations, Kong facilitates the management of the entire lifecycle of APIs and AI traffic at scale, encompassing everything from development and deployment to runtime policy enforcement and observability. Targeted primarily at mid-market and enterprise organizations with complex distributed architectures, Kong is particularly beneficial for those utilizing microservices, multi-cloud deployments, and AI-powered applications. The platform caters to a diverse audience, including platform engineers, API program managers, security architects, and development teams that require consistent and governed API access across both internal and external systems. By addressing the challenges of API sprawl, inconsistent security enforcement, and observability gaps, Kong provides a robust solution for organizations navigating the complexities of modern infrastructure. Kong's capabilities are extensive and designed to tackle several recurring infrastructure challenges. The platform's API Gateway and Lifecycle Management features enable efficient routing, load balancing, authentication, authorization, rate limiting, and transformation for various API types, including REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and event-based APIs. Additionally, with the rise of generative AI, Kong has developed an AI Gateway specifically for managing traffic to large language models (LLMs) and AI agents. This includes functionalities such as prompt and response management, semantic caching, and token-based rate limiting, ensuring that organizations can effectively govern their AI workloads. Another significant feature of Kong is its Service Mesh, which provides east-west traffic management between services within a cluster or across clusters. This includes support for mutual TLS (mTLS), traffic policies, and observability at the service level, enhancing security and monitoring capabilities. The Konnect SaaS Control Plane further streamlines the management of Kong deployments globally, offering centralized analytics, developer portal capabilities, and API catalog management. Kong's extensibility is another key differentiator, featuring a plugin architecture with over 100 pre-built integrations that cover a wide range of functionalities, including logging, authentication providers, observability backends, and AI providers. Available as open-source software, an enterprise distribution, or a fully managed SaaS offering, Kong integrates seamlessly with Kubernetes and supports deployment on major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. This flexibility allows organizations to leverage Kong across heterogeneous environments without necessitating a complete infrastructure overhaul.


**Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 320

**Who Is the Company Behind Kong Konnect?**

- **Seller:** [Kong Inc](https://www.g2.com/sellers/kong-inc)
- **Company Website:** https://konghq.com/
- **Year Founded:** 2017
- **HQ Location:** San Francisco, CA
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/278819/ (974 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
- **Who Uses This:** Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer
- **Top Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services
- **Company Size:** 40% Mid-Market, 31% Small-Business


#### What Are Kong Konnect's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (57 reviews)
- API Management (53 reviews)
- Security (44 reviews)
- Scalability (42 reviews)
- Features (41 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Poor Documentation (28 reviews)
- Missing Features (21 reviews)
- API Management (20 reviews)
- Limited Features (20 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (17 reviews)


### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Kong Konnect?
*AI-generated summary from verified user reviews*

**Pros:**

- Users find Kong Konnect's **ease of use** exceptional, benefiting from user-friendly documentation and simple configuration tools.
- Users value the **centralized control plane** of Kong Konnect for simplifying API management and enhancing visibility across environments.
- Users value the **strong security features** of Kong Konnect, ensuring robust protection and reliability for their APIs.
- Users value the **scalability** of Kong Konnect, enabling effortless management of APIs in high-demand environments.
- Users value the **ease of integration and customization** of Kong Konnect, enhancing functionality with a modular plugin system.

**Cons:**

- Users struggle with **poor documentation** , making it challenging to navigate plugin usage and configurations effectively.
- Users find Kong Konnect lacking in **AI features** and limited plugin options, affecting overall functionality and performance.
- Users highlight the **lack of dedicated learning resources** and complexity in licensing, affecting ease of adoption.
- Users express frustration over the **limited features** of Kong Konnect, which restricts their ability to fully utilize the platform.
- Users experience a **steep learning curve** with Kong Konnect, particularly for advanced configurations and plugins.

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Kong Konnect?

**"[From Product Creation to Future Market Dominance](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/kong-konnect-review-9756107)"**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars
*— Anshul A.*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/kong-konnect-review-9756107)

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**"[Kong - the big guy that simplify your routes](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/kong-konnect-review-7711945)"**

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars
*— Mostafa A.*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/kong-konnect-review-7711945)

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#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Kong Konnect?

- [What is Kong API Gateway used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-kong-api-gateway-used-for)
- [What is the use of Kong API gateway?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-use-of-kong-api-gateway) - 1 comment, 1 upvote
- [What is Kong API management?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-kong-api-management) - 1 comment
- [Is Kong Devops tool?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-kong-devops-tool) - 6 comments
- [What does KONG software do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-kong-software-do) - 3 comments, 1 upvote

### 5. [WSO2 API Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/wso2-api-platform/reviews)
WSO2 API Platform is an open source, unified control plane for managing APIs, AI, and event-driven traffic across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments. It enables organizations to design, secure, govern, and productize APIs while scaling agentic and LLM-based workloads with built-in governance and security controls. Teams use WSO2 to prepare APIs for AI agents with auto-generated MCP servers, centrally manage outbound LLM traffic, and gain full visibility into API and AI usage, performance, and cost. The platform supports bi-directional AI governance, covering both inbound agent-to-tool traffic via MCP and outbound app-to-LLM traffic from one control plane. Unlike traditional API management tools, WSO2 API Platform supports both human and agentic consumers from a single platform. It manages APIs across WSO2 and third-party gateways, including Kong, AWS, Azure, Envoy, and Apigee, with federated policy enforcement from a single control plane. Built-in monetization (powered by Moesif) lets teams meter, bill, and productize API calls and LLM token usage through connectors for Stripe, Zuora, Chargebee, and more. Key capabilities include: ➡️ Full lifecycle API management with MCP Gateway (auto-generates MCP servers from ➡️ OpenAPI specs) and LLM Gateway (routing, semantic caching, guardrails, PII masking, and token cost control). ➡️ Deep analytics for API and AI usage powered by Moesif. ➡️ Compliance support for HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FedRAMP, GDPR, DORA, SOX, ITAR, and EU AI Act, with integration for Azure Content Safety and AWS Bedrock Guardrails. ➡️ Flexible deployment: SaaS, Kubernetes, hybrid, and self-hosted. ➡️ 100% open source with zero vendor lock-in. WSO2 API Platform helps enterprises modernize their API programs, adopt AI responsibly, and turn APIs and AI services into secure, scalable digital products.


**Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 135

**Who Is the Company Behind WSO2 API Platform?**

- **Seller:** [WSO2](https://www.g2.com/sellers/wso2)
- **Company Website:** https://wso2.com
- **Year Founded:** 2005
- **HQ Location:** Mountain View, CA
- **Twitter:** @wso2 (12,751 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/66028/ (1,254 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
- **Who Uses This:** Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer
- **Top Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services
- **Company Size:** 35% Small-Business, 33% Enterprise


#### What Are WSO2 API Platform's Pros and Cons?

**Pros:**

- API Management (10 reviews)
- API Development (7 reviews)
- Speed (4 reviews)
- Customization (3 reviews)
- Documentation (3 reviews)

**Cons:**

- API Limitations (4 reviews)
- Complexity (4 reviews)
- Difficult Configuration (4 reviews)
- API Management (3 reviews)
- Bugs (3 reviews)


### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About WSO2 API Platform?
*AI-generated summary from verified user reviews*

**Pros:**

- Users appreciate the **comprehensive API lifecycle management** of WSO2 API Platform, enhancing efficiency and governance seamlessly.
- Users value the **rich feature set** of WSO2 API Platform, making API lifecycle management efficient and future-ready.
- Users value the **speed and efficiency** of WSO2 API Platform, enhancing productivity and seamless API management.
- Users value the **deep customization** options in WSO2 API Platform, enabling tailored solutions for their specific needs.
- Users value the **extensive and clear documentation** of WSO2 API Platform, enhancing their understanding and usage experience.

**Cons:**

- Users report **API limitations** , including errors in testing and lack of support for RAML specification and analytics.
- Users find the **complexity of upgrades and configurations** in WSO2 API Platform challenging and time-consuming.
- Users find the **difficult configuration** of WSO2 API Platform frustrating, impacting their overall experience and efficiency.
- Users experience **technical issues and usability gaps** with WSO2 API Platform that hinder smooth API management.
- Users find the **bugs and complexity** in the WSO2 API Platform frustrating, impacting usability and experience.

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of WSO2 API Platform?

**"[Best API Management platform with AI Capabilities](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/wso2-api-platform-review-6898315)"**

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars
*— Dipti B.*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/wso2-api-platform-review-6898315)

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**"[Flexible and Reliable Platform for API Management](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/wso2-api-platform-review-6695482)"**

**Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars
*— Bakkesh A.*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/wso2-api-platform-review-6695482)

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#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About WSO2 API Platform?

- [What is your primary use case for WSO2 API Manager, and how has it impacted your API management?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-your-primary-use-case-for-wso2-api-manager-and-how-has-it-impacted-your-api-management)
- [What is WSO2 API Manager used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-wso2-api-manager-used-for)
- [What is wso2 API gateway?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-wso2-api-gateway)
- [What does an API manager do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-an-api-manager-do)
- [How do I use wso2 API Manager?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-use-wso2-api-manager)

### 6. [Stoplight](https://www.g2.com/products/stoplight/reviews)
Let Stoplight be your platform for building high-quality APIs for any scale - with best-in-class editing, documentation, and governance featuring built-in mocking, linting, style guides, component libraries, and more. Coding APIs before designing them wastes time and money and creates unnecessary risk. Build successful API programs at any scale that drive business outcomes with a design-first approach. Stoplight is the only design-focused API solution. With integrated documentation and governance, the Stoplight platform enables consistency, reusability, and quality for an enjoyable developer experience. The platform enables successful API programs driven by digital transformation, platform development, and API-as-a-product - for new or established teams.


**Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
**Total Reviews:** 333

**Who Is the Company Behind Stoplight?**

- **Seller:** [SmartBear](https://www.g2.com/sellers/smartbear)
- **HQ Location:** Somerville, MA
- **Twitter:** @smartbear (16,468 Twitter followers)
- **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/108422/ (944 employees on LinkedIn®)

**Who Uses This Product?**
- **Who Uses This:** Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer
- **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services, Computer Software
- **Company Size:** 49% Small-Business, 38% Mid-Market


#### What Are Stoplight's Pros and Cons?


**Cons:**

- App Crashes (1 reviews)
- Compatibility Issues (1 reviews)
- Performance Issues (1 reviews)
- Poor Customer Support (1 reviews)


### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Stoplight?
*AI-generated summary from verified user reviews*


**Cons:**

- Users find the **app crashes** problematic, indicating a need for improvements in stability and functionality.
- Users feel that Stoplight has **compatibility issues** that hinder its effectiveness and overall usability in production workflows.
- Users feel the **performance issues** with Stoplight hinder stability and usability, impacting its effectiveness in production workflows.
- Users find the **poor customer support** of Stoplight detrimental to its usability and overall effectiveness in production workflows.

#### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Stoplight?

**"[Stoplight.io Review: Empowering API Development](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/stoplight-review-8365498)"**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars
*— Erik F.*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/stoplight-review-8365498)

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**"[Incredible powerfull API design solution](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/stoplight-review-8431604)"**

**Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars
*— Tonnie K.*

[Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/stoplight-review-8431604)

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#### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Stoplight?

- [What is Stoplight used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-stoplight-used-for)
- [What does Stoplight do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-stoplight-do) - 1 comment
- [What is OpenAPI used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-openapi-used-for)
- [Is stoplight studio free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-stoplight-studio-free) - 2 comments
- [What is stoplight API?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-stoplight-api) - 2 comments


## What Is API Platforms?

[Development Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/development)

## What Software Categories Are Similar to API Platforms?

- [API Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-management)
- [API Development Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-development)
- [AI Gateways Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-gateways)