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We performed a comparison between IBM API Connect and Oracle API Management based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Pros
"The solution is very scalable because it's on the cloud.""This solution is ready to scale and already supports our agile CICD.""The solution offers a pretty good SLA.""It gives a holistic environment for us to set up the APIs and that's the main value that it adds. It gives end to end for us.""I have found IBM API Connect to be highly secure, efficient, easy to deploy, and has a great GUI. It can operate and integrate well with other vendors, such as Amazon, Google, and Microsoft.""API Connect's most valuable feature is its ability to act as a gateway. It's very easy to configure security and everything else in it. You don't have to kill yourself implementing custom configurations.""This is a very easy to use solution.""The most valuable features are stability and security."

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"The initial setup isn't overly difficult.""The most valuable features for us are security and centralization.""It is very secure, easy to manage, and easy to configure. It is a web-based API. Moreover, we get direct support from Oracle guys.""The security, the authentication, and the publishing qualities are great."

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Cons
"The installation was difficult with the IBM toolkit.""Our main pain points are in these two areas: creating a better developer portal and improving stability in terms of synchronization and monetization.""Debugging could be improved.""IBM API Connect could improve the security of the application and the integration.""The installation process could use improvement. I hope that in the next release, the installation process is easier.""The solution would be better if it had cloud functionalities.""It should be cheaper.""Possible improvement is mainly around having more of the cloud oriented architecture bringing stability in adding new capabilities around security."

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"Before gaining experience with the product, I found that it was not simple to use and things took longer to do than I had anticipated.""From an administration and developer point of view, the user interface and user experience are not great.""We'd like it if they could reduce the cost without sacrificing on features.""Oracle should actively seek feedback and tailor the approach to client needs. It shouldn't always be about pushing additional products."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "API Connect is quite pricey."
  • "I haven't seen anyone go from on-premise to the cloud. In fact, I am seeing people go from the cloud to on-premise because the costs can quickly grow on the cloud."
  • "It would be a good idea to bring down the pricing by at least 20 to 30 percent."
  • "The pricing is too expensive with IBM. Sometimes, we prefer to go with an open source or something more lightweight."
  • "It is expensive when compared to other products in this class. There were no extra fees for add-ons or technical support."
  • "It's an expensive product."
  • "IBM API Connect could be cheaper."
  • "It is quite an expensive product."
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  • "Oracle is not a cheap solution and it is not affordable for all of our clients in Portugal."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Publishers can easily identify, create, and publish APIs on the developer portal, defining plans, packages, and potentially billing rules.
    Top Answer:I rate the product price a seven on a scale of one to ten, where one is a low price, and ten is a high price.
    Top Answer:The platform’s integration with the payment gateway needs enhancement. The setup process and support services could be improved.
    Top Answer:It is very secure, easy to manage, and easy to configure. It is a web-based API. Moreover, we get direct support from Oracle guys.
    Top Answer:We opted for a five-year license. It's mid-range, not too high. More affordable than many other options. It's already more affordable than others, especially for small companies it is accommodating… more »
    Top Answer:My main feedback is about the account management. I feel they should connect with clients more frequently, beyond just selling the product. They should actively seek feedback and tailor the approach… more »
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    5th
    out of 64 in API Management
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    536
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    7.9
    19th
    out of 64 in API Management
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    766
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    Average Words per Review
    635
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    9.0
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    Overview

    IBM API Connect is an enterprise-grade platform that provides a comprehensive solution for creating, securing, managing, sharing, monetizing, and analyzing APIs. Designed for cloud and on-premises deployment, it integrates seamlessly with various systems, ensuring robust security and enabling efficient API lifecycle management. The user feedback underscores its efficiency, user-friendly aspects, and practical customer support, making it a reliable choice for enterprises seeking to optimize their API strategies.

    IBM API Connect provides end-to-end management of APIs, facilitating the creation, security, management, sharing, monetization, and analysis​​. It allows the creation of custom APIs, exposing the full capabilities of applications and ensuring thorough testing before deployment.​ The platform offers robust security features, applying out-of-the-box and custom gateway policies to protect back-end data and services. Users can manage the entire lifecycle of their APIs, including publishing, replacing, migrating, deprecating, and retiring.

    API Connect includes a customizable portal for sharing APIs with developers, complete with built-in communication tools like blogs and forums​​. The solution offers comprehensive analytics for managing service levels, setting quotas, establishing controls, and analyzing trends.

    IBM API Connect stands out as a versatile and robust API management solution. It is well-suited for organizations looking for a comprehensive tool to handle the entire lifecycle of their APIs with a focus on integration, security, and analytics.

    Oracle API Management enable you to streamline business and IT objectives by managing the lifecycle of your APIs, outsource application enhancement by empowering developers through API adoption, and add a mobile front to your applications and capture new revenue opportunities with seamless API enablement.

    Sample Customers
    Heineken, Tine, Finologee, Axis Bank
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    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm41%
    Computer Software Company16%
    Retailer9%
    Insurance Company7%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm20%
    Educational Organization17%
    Insurance Company10%
    Computer Software Company10%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company19%
    Financial Services Firm13%
    Energy/Utilities Company9%
    Retailer7%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business22%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise67%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business13%
    Midsize Enterprise24%
    Large Enterprise63%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise67%
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    IBM API Connect is ranked 5th in API Management with 73 reviews while Oracle API Management is ranked 19th in API Management with 5 reviews. IBM API Connect is rated 7.8, while Oracle API Management is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of IBM API Connect writes "Good speed and performance, but it's based on a bit dated architecture". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Oracle API Management writes "Provides robust security for financial transactions and protects the ERP database from direct exposure". IBM API Connect is most compared with IBM DataPower Gateway, Apigee, Microsoft Azure API Management, MuleSoft Anypoint API Manager and Amazon API Gateway, whereas Oracle API Management is most compared with Apigee, Microsoft Azure API Management and WSO2 API Manager.

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