We compared Axway AMPLIFY API Management and Kong Enterprise based on our users reviews in five parameters. After reading the collected data, you can find our conclusion below:
The setup process for Axway AMPLIFY API Management can be either quick and easy or challenging, with varying deployment times. It typically takes around one week to complete the entire setup and launch process. In contrast, the installation process for Kong Enterprise is generally smooth and easy, with some users finishing it within 15 to 20 minutes. However, there were instances where users encountered difficulties and needed professional assistance. The initial setup for Kong Enterprise could take up to two to three weeks.
Axway AMPLIFY API Management is praised for its easy-to-use interface, strong security measures, and smooth integration capabilities. In contrast, Kong Enterprise provides valuable network services through plugins, authentication features, and customizable observability options.
Axway AMPLIFY API Management is perceived as costly compared to its rivals, yet users value the comprehensive access to all features upon obtaining a license. Conversely, Kong Enterprise, although open-source and potentially more affordable, has higher pricing than comparable products.
Axway AMPLIFY API Management has a positive rating for its customer service, as users appreciate the effectiveness of their technical team in addressing issues. However, some users have a preference for their previous experience with a dedicated support team. On the other hand, Kong Enterprise also offers good customer service, with a responsive and helpful technical team.
Comparison Results
When comparing Axway AMPLIFY API Management and Kong Enterprise, it is evident that they have distinct characteristics. Axway AMPLIFY API Management requires a more intricate setup, but boasts a user-friendly interface and outstanding security. However, it may not be ideal for expanding or handling high transaction volumes. Conversely, Kong Enterprise has a seamless installation process and provides network services based on plugins, along with commendable performance. It offers pricing benefits as an open-source solution, but may have limited customization options and solutions for east-west communications. Both products receive positive ratings for customer service and support.
"This product is a ten when it comes to API management."
"The most valuable features are security enforcement and throttling."
"The API portal capability is a valuable feature."
"This platform can be highly scalable."
"The most valuable feature of the solution is security."
"I don't believe the Salesforce has been fully utilized yet. It gives us quick engagement."
"The administration tool for this solution is good."
"There's drag and drop functionality so that you do not need to have a senior expert developer to make use of the tool. You can get more of your staff trained up to be able to use it as it's not overly technical."
"Protocol transformation is the most valuable feature of Kong Enterprise."
"The tool's feature that I find most beneficial is rate limiting. In our usage, especially in the financial sector, we prioritize limiting API usage. This is crucial because we provide APIs to other companies and must ensure they adhere to their allocated usage limits. Without rate limiting, there's a risk of excessive usage, which could result in significant costs."
"Kong Enterprise has excellent plugin support."
"Kong Enterprise comes with some ready plug-ins, which is very good for the customers."
"It boasts remarkable speed and stability, and these qualities, particularly the gateway's resilience, are standout features for me."
"I like everything about it. It provides the security we need."
"In our buying companies' perspective, it was easier to use compared to other platforms. The markets were pretty familiar with the solutions."
"The most valuable feature of Kong Enterprise is its capability to integrate with various security tools."
"Team management capabilities could be improved."
"This solution does have some limitations regarding the deployment model."
"Sometimes we find bugs where certain calls are not returning all the data we need."
"The product shows a lack of maturity. The setup is difficult, the tech support and community are lacking, and it is not very stable."
"It would be great if they have an asset report. It's hard to get support for that."
"The portal still has room for improvement."
"The API Mocking tools need to be improved."
"In terms of customer service, the company needs to be easier to contact, and the support team needs to understand the situation and the product itself better."
"We would like to see an automatic data API when we have a table in the database."
"It becomes difficult if you try to scale it up to multiple clusters."
"Kong Enterprise needs to improve its pricing, which starts at hundreds of thousands of dollars. Pricing should be based on API usage rather than monthly. It should improve its documentation as well."
"There should be an easier way to integrate with other solutions, even though it's the same API solution layer. Comparability will be a good improvement."
"Kong Enterprise can improve the customization to be able to do the integration properly."
"They could focus more on pricing."
"The tool needs improvement in UX."
"Kong Enterprise has decided not to support the web portal feature anymore, but I think that feature should stay in the on-premises solution."
Axway AMPLIFY API Management is ranked 16th in API Management with 12 reviews while Kong Gateway Enterprise is ranked 6th in API Management with 18 reviews. Axway AMPLIFY API Management is rated 7.8, while Kong Gateway Enterprise is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Axway AMPLIFY API Management writes "An API management solution for ESB and B2B integration between systems with security". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Kong Gateway Enterprise writes "Provides role-based access control and can be easily customized with Lua script". Axway AMPLIFY API Management is most compared with Apigee, Amazon API Gateway, Microsoft Azure API Management, MuleSoft Anypoint API Manager and Layer7 API Management, whereas Kong Gateway Enterprise is most compared with Microsoft Azure API Management, WSO2 API Manager, Apigee, MuleSoft Anypoint API Manager and Gravitee. See our Axway AMPLIFY API Management vs. Kong Gateway Enterprise report.
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