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At a Glance
Azure API Management
Azure API Management
Star Rating
(31)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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WSO2 API Manager
WSO2 API Manager
Star Rating
(110)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (36.4% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that WSO2 API Manager excels in API Testing with a score of 8.5, while Azure API Management has a slightly lower score of 8.3. Reviewers mention that WSO2's testing capabilities are robust and user-friendly, making it easier to ensure API functionality.
  • Reviewers mention that WSO2 API Manager offers superior Data Security with a score of 8.7 compared to Azure's 8.1. Users on G2 highlight WSO2's comprehensive security features, which include OAuth2 and JWT support, as critical for protecting sensitive data.
  • Users say that WSO2 API Manager shines in API Construction with a high score of 8.9 for Scalability, while Azure API Management scores 8.8. Reviewers mention that WSO2's architecture allows for seamless scaling, which is essential for businesses experiencing rapid growth.
  • G2 users report that WSO2 API Manager has a better Design Management score of 8.7 compared to Azure's 8.1. Users highlight WSO2's intuitive interface and collaborative tools that facilitate better design workflows among teams.
  • Reviewers mention that WSO2 API Manager's Traffic Control features score 8.8, outperforming Azure's 8.3. Users appreciate WSO2's advanced traffic management capabilities, which allow for fine-tuned control over API usage and performance.
  • Users on G2 report that WSO2 API Manager's App Integration capabilities score 8.7, while Azure API Management scores 8.9. However, reviewers mention that WSO2's integration options are versatile and cater well to various application environments, making it a strong contender in this area.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure API Management
No pricing available
WSO2 API Manager
WSO2 API Manager
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Learn more about WSO2 API Manager
Free Trial
Azure API Management
No trial information available
WSO2 API Manager
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
25
8.9
84
Ease of Use
8.1
26
8.8
83
Ease of Setup
8.0
9
8.2
63
Ease of Admin
8.8
8
8.5
60
Quality of Support
8.2
23
8.5
81
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.0
8
8.9
60
Product Direction (% positive)
9.1
26
9.4
79
Features by Category
8.1
42
8.6
345
Development
8.3
6
8.5
50
8.1
6
8.7
50
7.5
6
8.2
46
8.3
6
8.6
49
Collaboration
8.1
6
8.7
49
8.1
6
8.6
51
8.3
6
8.7
50
8.4
250
8.4
796
API Construction
8.9
21
8.5
69
8.7
21
8.6
69
8.0
20
8.3
66
8.8
20
8.9
69
API Management
8.3
21
8.8
71
8.0
22
8.0
71
8.6
22
8.4
69
7.7
20
7.4
53
8.3
20
8.8
71
Data Integration
8.9
22
8.7
65
8.5
22
8.3
64
8.2
19
7.7
59
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure API Management
Azure API Management
WSO2 API Manager
WSO2 API Manager
Azure API Management and WSO2 API Manager are categorized as API Development, API Management, and API Platforms
Unique Categories
Azure API Management
Azure API Management has no unique categories
WSO2 API Manager
WSO2 API Manager has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure API Management
Azure API Management
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
13.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
50.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
36.7%
WSO2 API Manager
WSO2 API Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
36.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
31.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
32.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Azure API Management
Azure API Management
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%
WSO2 API Manager
WSO2 API Manager
Computer Software
19.2%
Information Technology and Services
17.2%
Telecommunications
13.1%
Banking
13.1%
Government Administration
6.1%
Other
31.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
Azure API Management
Azure API Management
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Sally B.
SB
Sally B.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The entire system is very stable, with no problems with crashes or bugs. It is planned for vendors and software developers. The benefits I encountered while using this system are that It offers a variety of ways to produce and handle Web APIs for...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
GI
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

WSO2 API Manager
WSO2 API Manager
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Elshaday T.
ET
Elshaday T.
Verified User in Banking

I appreciate the API subscription management feature, which allows for the organized presentation of APIs on the developer portal. It offers robust control over how third parties can consume APIs in a highly adaptable and dynamic manner.

Most Helpful Critical Review
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Discussions
Azure API Management
Azure API Management Discussions
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WSO2 API Manager
WSO2 API Manager Discussions
What is wso2 API Manager?
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it's a platform to design, publish APIs, enforcing policies, controlling access to the APIs, and analyzing usage of the APIs.Read more
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