Flowgear vs webMethods.io comparison

Flowgear and IBM are both solutions in the Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) category. Flowgear is ranked #27, while IBM is ranked #7 with an average rating of 7.9. Flowgear holds a 0.3% mindshare in PaaS, compared to IBM’s 7.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Flowgear users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of IBM users who would recommend it.

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100% willing to recommend

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94% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 17, 2024

webMethods.io and Flowgear are prominent players in the integration platform market. Based on user reviews, webMethods.io stands out in feature set and scalability, while Flowgear is noted for ease of use and cost efficiency.

Features: webMethods.io offers robust integration capabilities, a scalable system, and an extensive connector library. Flowgear is noted for its ease of use, efficiency of pre-built templates, and straightforward user interface.

Room for Improvement: webMethods.io users suggest improvements in the complexity of initial setup, the learning curve, and user interface intuitiveness. Flowgear users point out the need for more comprehensive documentation, additional advanced features, and enhanced reporting capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: webMethods.io users value its strong customer support but note deployment complexity as an issue. Flowgear is commended for its straightforward deployment process and responsive support team.

Pricing and ROI: webMethods.io has a higher initial setup cost, with many users justifying this through its extensive feature set and ROI. Flowgear is considered more cost-effective, providing quicker ROI and appealing to budget-conscious users.

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Categories and Ranking

Flowgear

Ranking in Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS)

27th

Average Rating

9.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

webMethods.io

Ranking in Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS)

7th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Business-to-Business Middleware (3rd), Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) (3rd), Managed File Transfer (MFT) (11th), API Management (11th), Cloud Data Integration (10th)

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) category, the mindshare of Flowgear is 0.3%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of webMethods.io is 7.9%, down from 9.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
webMethods.io	7.9%
Flowgear	0.3%
Other	91.8%

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Featured Reviews

Fulufhelo Sibei

DevOps Engineer at Astute - The Financial Services Exchange

Fast support, good data ingestion, and a nice UI

I am happy with the product. It has solved our business challenges. It is easy to integrate into multiple sources. We did have to use a data transformation tool which would take months to map and transform data that was being dumped into our secure file transfer. Previously, by the time we finished ingesting the data, it was no longer relevant. This has since changed. Therefore, there are no areas needed for improvement.

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MohanPrasad

Senior Consultant at Brillio

Smooth integration and enhanced deployment with high licensing cost

webMethods.io was used to integrate APIs through the webMethods.io platform, trigger database events, and connect backend APIs through a Java backend. It was used extensively for integration purposes in my organization Integration became smoother, troubleshooting was easier, and deployment and…

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"Great for data flow."

"The no-code visual front end, along with pre-built samples, allows someone with very little technical ability to get an integration up and running."

"It has improved our integration with our data supplier."

"Being able to seamlessly make changes to how one can do mapping visually without having to be a seasoned developer is great."

"Well-managed version control of workflows and the simplicity in promoting workflows through each environment has aided my team in developing workflows for various environments without the risk of losing development work."

"The solution has increased efficiency and productivity and saved us time and money."

"The Flowgear tool is helping us reduce the manual work that is done."

"From a user perspective, the feature which I like the most about Integration Server is its designer."

"The tool helps us to streamline data integration. Its BPM is very strong and powerful. The solution helps us manage digital transformation."

"It’s fairly easy to view, move, and mange access across different components. Different component types are categorized and can be viewed in a web based administration console."

"The solution is scalable."

"It is a bundled product stack for A2A and B2B usage. It is one of the best products which I have used during my integration career."

"Within the new version, webMethods API Gateway gives us an end-to-end lifecycle from the creation of the API up into the development, deployment, and promotion into production/live. The current end-to-end lifecycle of the API gives us enough authority and governance of the API. We know what are currently live services, what is in the testing stage of development, and what version that has been commissioned. So, the full life cycle itself gives us full authority and governance of the API."

"Currently, we're using this solution for the integration server which helps us to integrate with the mainframe."

"The product supports various types of digital documents, including XMLs and EDI."

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Cons

"The product would be nice if it could provide the deployment features in the lower packages."

"The software itself needs to keep up with the daily demand to service all clients as the need arises."

"The initial setup was a bit complex as we were new."

"The UI could be improved."

"Currently, when designing and testing larger workflows, the sessions timeout and re-authentications are frequently required."

"We would like to see more learning videos for beginners."

"The product needs to improve the self-help tools and samples."

"With respect to the API gateway, the runtime component, the stability after a new release is something that can be improved."

"One area that needs improvement is the version upgrade process. Many customers I've worked with encounter challenges when transitioning from their current version, such as x or 9, to a newer version. The process is not smooth, and they must shift their entire website."

"webMethods.io Integration's installation is complex. It should also improve integration and connectors."

"The orchestration is not as good as it should be."

"The price has room for improvement."

"Rules engine processes and BPM processes should be improved."

"A potential drawback of webMethods.io API is its adaptability to legacy systems, which can vary in compatibility."

"webMethods.io needs to incorporate ChatGPT to enhance user experience. It can offer a customized user experience."

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"The pricing is a yearly license."

"With our current licensing, it's very easy for us to scale. With our older licensing model, it was very hard. This is definitely something that I would highlight."

"Currently, the licensing solution for this product is pretty straightforward. The way that Software AG has moved in their licensing agreements is very understandable. It is very easy for you to see where things land. Like most vendors today, they are transaction based. Therefore, just having a good understanding of how many transactions that you are doing a year would be very wise. Luckily, there are opportunities to work with the vendor to get a good understanding of how many transactions you have and what is the right limit for you to fall under."

"It is worth the cost."

"Pricing has to be negotiated with the local Software AG representative. SAG can always prepare an appropriate pricing model for every client."

"It's a good deal for the money that we pay."

"There is a license needed to use the webMethods Integration Server."

"This is an expensive product and we may replace it with something more reasonably priced."

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

14%

Computer Software Company

12%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Energy/Utilities Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	7
Large Enterprise	1

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	23
Midsize Enterprise	11
Large Enterprise	63

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What do you like most about Built.io Flow?

The tool helps us to streamline data integration. Its BPM is very strong and powerful. The solution helps us manage digital transformation.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Built.io Flow?

webMethods.io is expensive. We have multiple components, and you need to pay for each of them.

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What needs improvement with Built.io Flow?

webMethods.io needs to incorporate ChatGPT to enhance user experience. It can offer a customized user experience.

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Also Known As

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Built.io Flow, webMethods Integration Server, webMethods Trading Networks, webMethods ActiveTransfer, webMethods.io API

Overview

Flowgear enables companies of all sizes to increase efficiency and reduce cost by integrating their apps, services, API’s and databases. No coding with 200+ pre-built connectors, reusable workflows and APIs.

Flowgear

webMethods.io Integration is a powerful integration platform as a service (iPaaS) that provides a combination of capabilities offered by ESBs, data integration systems, API management tools, and B2B gateways.

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Cisco, Agralogics, Dreamforce, Cables & Sensors, Sacramento Kings

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