Compare Apigee Edge and Azure API Management 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (72.7% of reviews)
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
No pricing available
Apigee Edge
Star Rating
(27)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (72.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Apigee EdgeAzure API Management
Star Rating
(31)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure API ManagementSummary
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- Users report that Apigee Edge excels in API Testing with a score of 9.4, highlighting its robust testing capabilities that allow for thorough validation of APIs before deployment. In contrast, Azure API Management scores 8.9, with reviewers mentioning that while it offers solid testing features, it may not be as comprehensive as Apigee's.
- Reviewers mention that Apigee Edge shines in Data Security, scoring 9.0, with users praising its advanced security features such as OAuth 2.0 and API key management. Azure API Management, with a score of 8.7, is noted for its security but users say it lacks some of the more advanced options found in Apigee.
- G2 users highlight Apigee Edge's superior Orchestration capabilities, scoring 9.4, which allows for seamless integration and management of multiple APIs. Users on G2 report that Azure API Management, scoring 8.0, has orchestration features but lacks the depth and flexibility that Apigee offers.
- Users say that Apigee Edge provides excellent Traffic Control with a score of 9.2, allowing for fine-tuned management of API traffic and performance. In comparison, Azure API Management scores 8.3, with reviewers mentioning that while it has traffic control features, they are not as granular as those in Apigee.
- Reviewers mention that Apigee Edge's API Monitoring capabilities are top-notch, scoring 9.0, with users appreciating the detailed analytics and real-time monitoring it provides. Azure API Management, scoring 8.6, is noted for its monitoring features but users report that it lacks some of the in-depth insights available in Apigee.
- Users report that Apigee Edge's Gateway functionality is exceptional, scoring 9.5, with reviewers praising its ability to handle high volumes of API calls efficiently. Azure API Management, with a score of 8.3, is recognized for its gateway features but users mention that it may struggle under heavy loads compared to Apigee.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Apigee Edge
No pricing availableAzure API Management
No pricing availableFree Trial
Apigee Edge
No trial information availableAzure API Management
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.6
15
8.9
25
Ease of Use
9.3
15
8.1
26
Ease of Setup
8.7
9
8.0
9
Ease of Admin
9.3
9
8.8
8
Quality of Support
8.9
14
8.2
23
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.5
9
9.0
8
Product Direction (% positive)
10.0
15
9.1
26
Features by Category
Development
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
API Construction
9.4
13
8.9
21
9.0
12
8.7
21
9.4
14
8.0
20
9.2
13
8.8
20
API Management
9.2
14
8.3
21
8.9
14
8.0
22
9.0
14
8.6
22
8.8
13
7.7
20
9.5
13
8.3
20
Data Integration
8.5
12
8.9
22
8.3
12
8.5
22
7.6
11
8.2
19
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Apigee Edge and Azure API Management are categorized as API Management
Unique Categories
Apigee Edge has no unique categories
Azure API Management is categorized as API Development and API Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Apigee Edge
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Azure API Management
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
45.5%
Computer Software
18.2%
Financial Services
13.6%
Investment Banking
4.5%
Internet
4.5%
Other
13.6%
Information Technology and Services
33.3%
Marketing and Advertising
10.0%
Telecommunications
6.7%
Non-Profit Organization Management
6.7%
Computer Software
6.7%
Other
36.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
Apigee Edge
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Saurabh S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
From the security point of view, this tool allows us to secure the APIs via TLS and also OAuth. It is very effective in handling Requests and Responses - Users can easily modify responses and adjust them as per needs of the cases without changing any...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Financial Services
It is very awkward to manage your proxies in code. Each endpoint requires essentially its own git repository, which is not ideal. Logging and reporting could be better as well.
Azure API Management
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
I like the high degree of flexibility it offers.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Computer Software
Being that it is Microsoft we don't touch a whole lot with it. But as we grow we are looking more into Azure
Saurabh S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
From the security point of view, this tool allows us to secure the APIs via TLS and also OAuth. It is very effective in handling Requests and Responses - Users can easily modify responses and adjust them as per needs of the cases without changing any...
Verified User in Computer & Network Security
I like the high degree of flexibility it offers.
Verified User in Financial Services
It is very awkward to manage your proxies in code. Each endpoint requires essentially its own git repository, which is not ideal. Logging and reporting could be better as well.
Verified User in Computer Software
Being that it is Microsoft we don't touch a whole lot with it. But as we grow we are looking more into Azure
Alternatives
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