Axway AMPLIFY API Management vs Layer7 API Management comparison

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We performed a comparison between Axway AMPLIFY API Management and Layer7 API Management based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two API Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
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Pros
"The API portal capability is a valuable feature.""The best feature of Axway Amplify API Management is its exceptional level of security, which is highly reassuring, coupled with its remarkable capacity to handle substantial volumes of data in impressively efficient turnaround times.""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.""This platform can be highly scalable.""The most valuable features are security enforcement and throttling.""We like the portal for documentation a lot.""I don't believe the Salesforce has been fully utilized yet. It gives us quick engagement.""The administration tool for this solution is good."

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"The solution helped us to quickly publish and monetize APIs. I have used versioning responses to publish or send APIs to different customers with different versions.""It is a stable product.""They have got a very compelling platform that enables organizations to easily develop and roll out mobile applications.""We can get more visibility into our data.""The latest version that just came out at the first of October really was a powerful move in the right direction. I was very, very pleased with that because it allows now beginning to use information of things. We've got this IOT infrastructure that we can plug into, and for my use cases there are a lot of outdoor sensors that provide valuable information to my customers.""API discovery using CA Live API Creator is helpful for integrating with multiple backends, for discovering and kickstarting the API creation process. It is a very good feature.""Simple to use and easy to develop APIs.""It is flexible in how it creates custom policies and uses builds with impressive methods."

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Cons
"It would be great if they have an asset report. It's hard to get support for that.""This solution does have some limitations regarding the deployment model.""The installation process is a bit complex and it could be a lot simpler.""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.""The API Mocking tools need to be improved.""The portal still has room for improvement.""The product shows a lack of maturity. The setup is difficult, the tech support and community are lacking, and it is not very stable.""Team management capabilities could be improved."

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"As a SaaS product, control over some configuration elements and environments is lost.""feel like Apigee's API product is more interactive. You can drag and drop with those, but it's a little more difficult in Layer7. It's less user-friendly compared to that Apigee product.""One day, where we can have a microservices gateway and we will not need the classic gateway at all, that is what we want to see.""The Portal is not stable.""The entire lifecycle management approach needs improvement: from the API management, development, deployment, some of the settings around the quotas, and some security policy applications, etc. for the APIs. We found the Apigee platform a lot more robust in that area.""They need a workflow for the API Developer Portal, where the process only allows requests to go to the correct person.""Layer7 API Management could have a live API creator feature, so my team can easily create APIs. Right now, the product doesn't have that feature.""There is a need for the migration of policies, better reporting, and monitoring integration."

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  • "The solution is expensive. When you acquire a license you have full access to the solution, unlike other competitors such as Apigee X, where there are fragmented licenses. Some licenses only allow access to certain features while others allow access to more features. Upon procuring this solution's license, you will have full access to the solution, allowing you to experiment with all of its features."
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  • "CA has great pricing for gateways, so negotiate with your sales team."
  • "If the CA pricing for API management would be a little lower, they would be able to cover a broader market."
  • "Purchase 4.0 now and wait until they flush out the 4.1 problems."
  • "It depends on your use case of course, how much you want to go with that, because it can get pricey and depends on the size of your company."
  • "Be aware of additional licenses for your warm standby. Ensure you get plenty of non-production licenses."
  • "Do not buy piecemeal."
  • "It's my manager who takes care of the pricing. But I keep on hearing that it's a little pricey, it's on the higher side. That is what he says."
  • "Pricing is competitive. CA is ready to offer attractive discounts."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer: In general, API governance provides a better experience for providers.
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    Also Known As
    Vordel Application Gateway, Axway API Management Plus, Axway API Management, AMPLIFY API Management
    CA API Management, CA Live API Creator, Espresso Logic, CA API Gateway
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    Overview

    Axway API Management Plus combines API lifecycle management, secure integration services, monitoring and analytics to help you innovate faster and heighten ecosystem engagement. It is part of the Axway AMPLIFY data integration and engagement platform, which also includes unified app development for mobile to provide a complete solution for rapid change and innovation.

    Layer7 API Management is a comprehensive solution that enables organizations to securely expose, manage, and monetize their APIs. 

    It provides features such as API gateway, developer portal, analytics, and security to ensure seamless integration and control over API traffic. 

    With Layer7 API Management, businesses can streamline their API operations and drive innovation.

    Sample Customers
    Engie Group, Allianz
    1. IBM  2. Microsoft  3. Oracle  4. Salesforce  5. SAP  6. Cisco  7. Dell  8. HP  9. Adobe  10. VMware  11. Accenture  12. Capgemini  13. Deloitte  14. PwC  15. Ernst & Young  16. Infosys  17. TCS (Tata Consultancy Services)  18. Wipro  19. Cognizant  20. HCL Technologies  21. Tech Mahindra  22. Fujitsu  23. Hitachi  24. NEC  25. NTT Data  26. Ericsson  27. Nokia  28. Siemens  29. AT&T  30. Verizon  31. Vodafone  32. Orange
    Top Industries
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm21%
    Computer Software Company18%
    Manufacturing Company7%
    Insurance Company6%
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    Financial Services Firm28%
    Insurance Company10%
    Retailer8%
    Computer Software Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm18%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business36%
    Midsize Enterprise9%
    Large Enterprise55%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise69%
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise71%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise76%
    Buyer's Guide
    Axway AMPLIFY API Management vs. Layer7 API Management
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Axway AMPLIFY API Management vs. Layer7 API Management and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    765,386 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Axway AMPLIFY API Management is ranked 15th in API Management with 12 reviews while Layer7 API Management is ranked 10th in API Management with 108 reviews. Axway AMPLIFY API Management is rated 7.8, while Layer7 API Management is rated 8.4. 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 Layer7 API Management writes "Has great drag-and-drop features and it requires minimal coding ". Axway AMPLIFY API Management is most compared with Apigee, Amazon API Gateway, Microsoft Azure API Management, Kong Enterprise and WSO2 API Manager, whereas Layer7 API Management is most compared with Apigee, Kong Enterprise, Amazon API Gateway, MuleSoft Anypoint API Manager and webMethods.io Integration. See our Axway AMPLIFY API Management vs. Layer7 API Management report.

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