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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    IBM API Connect

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/AIBM API Connect is a scalable API solution that helps organizations implement a robust API strategy by creating, exposing, managing and monetizing an entire API ecosystem across multiple clouds. As businesses embrace their digital transformation journey, APIs become critical to unlock the value of business data and assets. With increasing adoption of APIs, consistency and governance are needed across the enterprise. API Connect aims to help businesses…

    $83

    per month

    Anypoint Platform

    Score7.8 out of 10
    N/AThe Anypoint Platform developed by MuleSoft and acquired by Salesforce in early 2018 is designed to connect apps, data, and devices anywhere, on-premises or in the cloud. This platform was built to offer out-of-the-box connectors as well as tools that architects and developers can adopt quickly to design, build and manage the entire lifecycle of their APIs, applications, and products.N/A
    Pricing
    IBM API ConnectAnypoint Platform
    Editions & Modules
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    IBM API ConnectAnypoint Platform
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    NoNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    IBM API ConnectAnypoint Platform
    Considered Both Products
    IBM
    Chose IBM API Connect
    Brand reputation, product functions
    Incentivized
    Chose IBM API Connect
    Prior to adopting IBM API Connect, there were two main competitors, MuleSoft. Although in the integration capabilities MuleSoft seemed to have an advantage, and regarding developer experience, IBM API Connect had a set of enterprise features for the API management.
    Incentivized
    Chose IBM API Connect
    Mulesoft seemed to take a lot longer to implement and reach any real ROI attribution. For the other competitors, I'd say they are easier to administrate, but this isn't as important to us as a business user. It was easier to explore APIs with IBM than it was with others.
    Incentivized
    Chose IBM API Connect
    IBM API Connect is easier to use and develop API flows. The developer community and IBM Support are outstanding compared to other peers.
    Incentivized
    Chose IBM API Connect
    IBM API CONNECT competitors have the following advantages:

    • Cost advantage
    Incentivized
    Salesforce
    Chose Anypoint Platform
    Mulesoft is a more modern, flexible, and faster-performing integration suite than traditional providers.
    Incentivized
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    90%
    Would buy again
    35 Answers
    91%
    Would buy again
    10 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    97%
    Delivers good value for the price
    29 Answers
    89%
    Delivers good value for the price
    8 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    85%
    Happy with the feature set
    33 Answers
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    11 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    89%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    24 Answers
    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    86%
    Implementation went as expected
    30 Answers
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
    Features
    IBM API ConnectAnypoint Platform
    API Management
    Comparison of API Management features of IBM API Connect and MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
    Feature
    IBM API Connect
    8.3
    40 Ratings
    0% above category average
    MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
    -
    Ratings
    API access control8.640 Ratings00 Ratings
    Rate limits and usage policies8.035 Ratings00 Ratings
    API usage data8.639 Ratings00 Ratings
    API user onboarding8.340 Ratings00 Ratings
    API versioning8.340 Ratings00 Ratings
    Usage billing and payments7.330 Ratings00 Ratings
    API monitoring and logging8.940 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cloud Data Integration
    Comparison of Cloud Data Integration features of IBM API Connect and MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
    Feature
    IBM API Connect
    -
    Ratings
    MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
    6.8
    12 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Pre-built connectors00 Ratings7.512 Ratings
    Connector modification00 Ratings7.212 Ratings
    Support for real-time and batch integration00 Ratings6.712 Ratings
    Data quality services00 Ratings6.012 Ratings
    Data security features00 Ratings6.512 Ratings
    Monitoring console00 Ratings7.212 Ratings
    User Ratings
    IBM API ConnectAnypoint Platform
    Likelihood to Recommend
    8.5
    (40 ratings)
    7.5
    (22 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    9.1
    (2 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.5
    (31 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.8
    (4 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    IBM API ConnectAnypoint Platform
    Likelihood to Recommend
    IBM
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    Salesforce
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    Pros
    IBM
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    Salesforce
    • API Manager provides easy API Policy Governance. You do not have to manage multiple platforms for managing the policies.
    • Supports hybrid Mule EBS environments. You can configure both CouldHub-based and on-premise-based API using Mulesoft API manager in a similar manner.
    • It's very easy to implement API proxy.
    • User friendly UI.
    • Single platform to manage all.
    Incentivized
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    Cons
    IBM
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    Salesforce
    • Has more features than what we really need so we're paying for more than we use. Sort of like paying for an Abrams tank when all we really need is a Toyota Corolla.
    • Not a value product, tends to be expensive.
    • Takes a while for developers to learn to use Mulesoft Anypoint.
    Incentivized
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    Usability
    IBM
    I can honestly say that the availability of the platform has been incredible, with almost no disruptions during the two years of the implementation. Availability is provided through the distributed architecture that may be deployed in multiple zones. We have had almost no cases of unplanned outages, and most maintenance operations were done during planned downtimes.
    Incentivized
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    Salesforce
    No answers on this topic
    Support Rating
    IBM
    No answers on this topic
    Salesforce
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    Alternatives Considered
    IBM
    IBM API Connect and Apigee are both robust API management platforms. IBM API Connect was selected for its strong integration capabilities, hybrid cloud deployment options, and comprehensive analytics. It aligns well with organizations seeking flexibility and control over their API ecosystems, especially when dealing with complex integration scenarios across diverse environments.
    Incentivized
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    Salesforce
    No answers on this topic
    Return on Investment
    IBM
    No answers on this topic
    Salesforce
    • Mulesoft can be used to provide an integration platform to a large number of systems like Salesforce, ODBC, JDBC, SAP, Mongo DB, etc.
    • An excellent option to develop microservices and real-time integrations.
    • Not as robust in handling large data volumes, Informatica is better in that respect.
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    IBM API Connect Screenshots

    Screenshot of API tests and insightsScreenshot of API Manager customization interfaceScreenshot of the API designer

    Anypoint Platform Screenshots

    Screenshot of Connect any endpoints using out-of-the-box connectors, dynamic connectivity to API specifications, or by building reusable connectors with Anypoint DevKit™.Screenshot of A reporting suite that provides a real-time view of API consumption trends and operational performance. Analytics provides insight into how your API is being used and informs forward-looking design decisions.Screenshot of A platform to engage with API developers and drive adoption. Share documentation, examples and manage developer access from a single platform.