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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Layer2 Cloud Connector

    Score7 out of 10
    N/AThe Layer2 Cloud Connector can integrate data and sync documents between 100+ corporate data sources without programming. It is used to connect services and apps on-premises or cloud-based, such as Microsoft Office 365, SharePoint, Dynamics, Azure, SQL/ERP/CRM, and more for migration, backup, or permanent two-way synchronization.

    $491

    per installation

    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
    Layer2 Cloud ConnectorAnypoint Platform
    Editions & Modules
    Personal Edition
    $491.00
    per installation
    Professional Edition
    $1226.00
    per installation
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    Layer2 Cloud ConnectorAnypoint Platform
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoYes
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup Fee$185 Setup SupportNo setup fee
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    Community Pulse
    Layer2 Cloud ConnectorAnypoint Platform
    Considered Both Products
    Layer 2 GmbH
    No answer on this topic
    Salesforce
    No answer on this topic
    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
    No answers on this topic
    91%
    Would buy again
    10 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
    No answers on this topic
    89%
    Delivers good value for the price
    8 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Happy with the feature set
    11 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    No answers on this topic
    88%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    7 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
    No answers on this topic
    100%
    Implementation went as expected
    9 Answers
    Features
    Layer2 Cloud ConnectorAnypoint Platform
    Data Source Connection
    Comparison of Data Source Connection features of Layer2 Cloud Connector and MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
    Feature
    Layer2 Cloud Connector
    6.0
    1 Ratings
    33% below category average
    MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
    -
    Ratings
    Connect to traditional data sources6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Transformations
    Comparison of Data Transformations features of Layer2 Cloud Connector and MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
    Feature
    Layer2 Cloud Connector
    5.5
    1 Ratings
    39% below category average
    MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
    -
    Ratings
    Simple transformations4.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Complex transformations7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Data Governance
    Comparison of Data Governance features of Layer2 Cloud Connector and MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
    Feature
    Layer2 Cloud Connector
    6.5
    1 Ratings
    22% below category average
    MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
    -
    Ratings
    Integration with data quality tools6.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Integration with MDM tools7.01 Ratings00 Ratings
    Cloud Data Integration
    Comparison of Cloud Data Integration features of Layer2 Cloud Connector and MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
    Feature
    Layer2 Cloud Connector
    -
    Ratings
    MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
    6.8
    12 Ratings
    16% below category average
    Pre-built connectors00 Ratings7.412 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 Ratings6.412 Ratings
    Monitoring console00 Ratings7.212 Ratings
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    Score8 out of 10
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    Score9.5 out of 10
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    Score8.2 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    Layer2 Cloud ConnectorAnypoint Platform
    Likelihood to Recommend
    7.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.5
    (22 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.0
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.0
    (2 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    6.8
    (4 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    Layer2 Cloud ConnectorAnypoint Platform
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Layer 2 GmbH
    We had a scenario where our clients have thousands of external party vendors/committees who regularly sync SharePoint data. Managing thousands of external parties can never be possible without using a Layer2 cloud connector. We managed the local network sharing and SharePoint integration by using the Layer2 connector. Layer2 is convenient with a large amount of data as the per-user license is high.
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    Salesforce
    MuleSoft Anypoint Platform is best tool in the market for developing APIs with complex structures communicating with various different types of applications including web applications as well as legacy applications. Also applications including database connectivity for fetching and updating data in the DB tables. I cant think of any scenario which MuleSoft Anypoint Platform could not be used for developing the integrations.
    Incentivized
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    Pros
    Layer 2 GmbH
    • Layer2 provides best connectivity with SharePoint
    • It syncs local network shared files to the SharePoint
    • Provides details file history
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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
    Layer 2 GmbH
    • Per User cost is expensive
    • A lot of pre-requisites
    • UI needs to be more user-friendly
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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
    Layer 2 GmbH
    No answers on this topic
    Salesforce
    MuleSoft Anypoint Platform is really very easy to adopt for application integration. Simple UI and easy data weave language allows user to focus on business portion only. The API management and deployment of application are hassle free.
    Incentivized
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    Support Rating
    Layer 2 GmbH
    No answers on this topic
    Salesforce
    Anypoint Platform support is very responsive. There is also a huge knowledge base and an active online forum where answers to most questions can be found. When needed support engages the engineering group so adequate solutions or workarounds are always provided.
    Incentivized
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    Alternatives Considered
    Layer 2 GmbH
    We had also used Microsoft One Drive as a syncing tool but it requires Office365 for managing and syncing data across thousands of vendors which was not practically possible to manage users on Office 365. Layer2 resolved this issue by having 3 user licenses and they are enough to periodically sync all external parties' data with our SharePoint online.
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    Salesforce
    Once we have moved all of our system integration APIs to the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, we will need to communicate with a wide variety of external systems. All of our business and service logic is stored in the aforementioned core systems. Anypoint Platform (and all of our APIs) makes it easy to connect to various other platforms. In order to link to these many other systems, connectors and/or components are utilized, and they are simple to configure and integrate.
    Incentivized
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    Return on Investment
    Layer 2 GmbH
    • Layer2 resolves the time management issue
    • Resolved data syncing issues across different external vendors
    • LOE optimisation with using Layer2 connector.
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    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

    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.