Gloo Platform vs Layer7 API Management comparison

Solo.io and Broadcom are both solutions in the API Management category. Solo.io is ranked #25 with an average rating of 9.3, while Broadcom is ranked #17 with an average rating of 8.0. Solo.io holds a 0.8% mindshare in APIM, compared to Broadcom’s 1.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Solo.io users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

Gloo Platform

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100% willing to recommend

Layer7 API Management

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90% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Gloo Platform 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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Categories and Ranking

Gloo Platform

Ranking in API Management

25th

Average Rating

9.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Layer7 API Management

Ranking in API Management

17th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

112

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the API Management category, the mindshare of Gloo Platform is 0.8%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Layer7 API Management is 1.9%, down from 2.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

API Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Layer7 API Management	1.9%
Gloo Platform	0.8%
Other	97.3%

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Hiten Nandasana

Angular Developer at Flourish Software

Centralized traffic control has improved monitoring and simplified our Kubernetes API management

Gloo Platform features include Kubernetes-native API gateways, routing control, API routing, and seamless integration with various environments. It supports multi-clusters and hybrid cloud deployments, which are the most valuable features for Gloo Platform. Our requirements in our organization are fully satisfied by these features, so we really appreciate using Gloo Platform. Since I have been using Gloo Platform, I have noticed benefits from implementing API Gateway capabilities and controlling traffic routing. I can say that we are saving time, especially regarding control traffic routing, data monitoring, and improving observability of Kubernetes applications. These are the most valuable assets for our organization.

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C Vvanigalla

Works

Integration capabilities excel and support for varied platforms enhances communication across backend systems

We mainly use REST APIs, and the solution's integration capabilities are excellent. It allows communication with a number of back-end providers and data consolidation. The flexibility to develop APIs for various platforms, from front-end applications to ATM machines, is valuable. Code changes and migration are straightforward, and it supports identity and access management integration.

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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

"Organizations are highly recommended to use Gloo Platform because it will have a great impact on their organization."

"You don't need many frameworks or other things to run Glue."

"Gloo Platform's features are optimal for my use case because I have numerous applications and microservices running, requiring rate limiting and traffic management integrated into one platform, which proves very beneficial."

"Layer7 is the most important step in our Application Modernization strategy."

"CA API Gateway provides rich policy sets in regards to XML and REST services, is great for all B2B integrations, and is a very agile component to set up and use."

"It is better than similar Gateway products that I have used in the past."

"Our organization relies entirely on it for web services and RESTful APIs."

"We can create multiple orgs and set up policies and management, integrate with an APM solution, and manage 1000-plus APIs with policies, security handling, and API status in one portal."

"You can create little, custom Java assertions that you can insert to do your business logic, which might not be covered by the commercial product out-of-the-box."

"The administration interface (Policy Manager) is very easy to understand and use."

"Now, with the CA API Management implementation, the third-party API is available to this customer 24/7, any time the development team requires access to the data or the information, which has quickened the development pace and the testing cycle, and has saved a lot of dollars for my end-customer."

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Cons

"I sometimes face issues with integration."

"The solution should prioritize ease of use and align with the growing trend of cloud-native environments."

"Some problems with response time."

"In my opinion, the policies need to be simplified so that developers are able to understand and taking that into consideration they can build their APIs."

"The initial setup was complex and difficult mainly because we didn’t have heavy Linux support guys."

"I'd rate it an eight out of 10, no solution is perfect."

"The UI is very dated."

"What is really important is that they offer the solution as a service, on a subscription or monthly basis, which will make it more attractive. That is where the market is headed. There are competitors within the industry that are doing that currently. I would encourage CA to do that."

"They need a workflow for the API Developer Portal, where the process only allows requests to go to the correct person."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"There are various licensing models for Layer7 API Management. We have to buy additional licenses to get new versions."

"I think it's competitive. It's not that expensive when you compare CA with the Oracle product."

"Pricing is competitive. CA is ready to offer attractive discounts."

"Purchase 4.0 now and wait until they flush out the 4.1 problems."

"It has a reasonable pricing model by instance."

"CA API Management has a licensing path. If you want more features, it requires more licenses and more installation time."

"We weren't comfortable with the pricing of licensing. It was slightly more expensive than its competitors."

"If the CA pricing for API management would be a little lower, they would be able to cover a broader market."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

20%

Construction Company

11%

Government

10%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

13%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Marketing Services Firm

Outsourcing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	23
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	84

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Gloo Platform?

Since I have been using Gloo Platform, our features and functionality fully satisfy our needs, so I do not think there are any improvements needed for this platform. It is fully compatible with our...

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What is your primary use case for Gloo Platform?

I primarily use Gloo Platform to manage APIs and implement API Gateway capabilities, control traffic routing, and improve observability across Kubernetes applications. These are the main use cases ...

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What advice do you have for others considering Gloo Platform?

My advice to others is that any user using Kubernetes API gateways and API management will see improvements in traffic control. Organizations are highly recommended to use Gloo Platform because it ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Layer7 API Management?

Pricing is more than average. While I am used to Layer7 API Management ( /products/layer7-api-management-reviews ), seeing other products makes the tool's pricing seem high.

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What needs improvement with Layer7 API Management?

Broadcom's push for upgrades from version nine to ten, ten to 10.3, and onwards to twelve needs improvement in migration processes, especially with service dependencies. The migration path sometime...

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What is your primary use case for Layer7 API Management?

I am not the client. I implement Layer7 API Management ( /products/layer7-api-management-reviews ) for the clients. I have worked on multiple projects as a developer, implementing for Hydro Tasmani...

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Also Known As

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CA API Management, CA Live API Creator, Espresso Logic, CA API Gateway

Overview

Gloo Platform is a versatile API and microservices management tool known for its robust security, seamless integration, and advanced traffic handling capabilities. It effectively bolsters organizational efficiency by improving workflows and reducing manual tasks through automation. Users value its support for multiple languages, comprehensive analytics, and its ability to enhance service mesh implementations for better network management.

Solo.io

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.

Broadcom

Sample Customers

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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

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