IBM Cloud Pak for Integration vs Layer7 API Management comparison

IBM and Broadcom are both solutions in the API Management category. IBM is ranked #28 with an average rating of 8.5, while Broadcom is ranked #10 with an average rating of 7.4. IBM holds a 0.5% mindshare in APIM, compared to Broadcom’s 2.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

IBM Cloud Pak for Integration

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90% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 17, 2024

Layer7 API Management and IBM Cloud Pak for Integration compete in API management and application integration. Layer7 is preferred for its cost-effectiveness and strong customer support, while IBM Cloud Pak is recognized for its extensive features that justify higher pricing.

Features: Layer7 API Management excels in robust security features, seamless API integration, and straightforward management. IBM Cloud Pak for Integration provides advanced AI-driven integrations, comprehensive development tools, and extensive application support.

Room for Improvement: Layer7 could enhance its development tools and AI capabilities, expand its protocol support, and improve its interface flexibility. IBM Cloud Pak for Integration could benefit from streamlining its deployment process, reducing complexity for users, and lowering initial costs.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Layer7 offers flexible deployment options and effective customer support for quick setup and issue resolution. IBM Cloud Pak supports versatile deployments in cloud and on-premises settings, though it often requires significant resources and expertise.

Pricing and ROI: Layer7 provides competitive pricing for favorable ROI with lower setup costs. IBM Cloud Pak commands a higher price due to its extensive capabilities, offering potential for greater long-term benefits.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Cloud Pak for Integration

Ranking in API Management

28th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Cloud Data Integration (16th)

Layer7 API Management

Ranking in API Management

10th

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 October 2025, in the API Management category, the mindshare of IBM Cloud Pak for Integration is 0.5%, up from 0.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Layer7 API Management is 2.6%, down from 3.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

API Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Layer7 API Management	2.6%
IBM Cloud Pak for Integration	0.5%
Other	96.9%

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Neelima Golla

Senior Software Engineer at NessPRO Italy

A hybrid integration platform that applies the functionality of closed-loop AI automation

I recommend using it because, in today's context, the cloud plays a significant role. Within the same user interface, you can develop applications and manage multiple applications, making it a more user-friendly option. Moreover, you can explore various other technologies while deploying on the cloud, broadening your knowledge of cloud technologies. In my case, the transition led to my learning of Kubernetes, enabling multi-scaling and expanding my technical skills. It was a valuable experience, and I had the opportunity to learn many new things during the migration process. I can easily rate it an eight or nine out of ten.

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NikhilChaudhari

Senior Associate Software at Intelliswift Software

Valued for its drag-and-drop functionalities, the available policy options, and the excellent security features

I work as a PG developer, primarily dealing with Layer7 API Management and MuleSoft API management. My focus is mainly on VM management platforms such as Layer7 and Apigee Layer7 API Management is most valued for its drag-and-drop functionalities, the available policy options, and the excellent…

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

Pros

"The most preferable aspect would be the elimination of the command, which was a significant improvement. In the past, it was a challenge, but now we can proceed smoothly with the implementation of our policies and everything is managed through JCP. It's still among the positive aspects, and it's a valuable feature."

"Redirection is a key feature. It helps in managing multiple microservices by centralizing control and access."

"It is a stable solution."

"Cloud Pak for Integration is definitely scalable. That is the most important criteria."

"The most valuable aspect of the Cloud Pak, in general, is the flexibility that you have to use the product."

"It impresses me as a product because it never goes down. It always does what it is supposed to do."

"I work for an information security company. CA API Management is capable of using tokens for authorization to manage access control for the APIs."

"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."

"I love the API Gateway, especially the architecture, in terms of the composability of the policies. We approach it from a very software-engineering approach.We build on the policies, like legal blocks, and we deploy them throughout different environments. It's been working out great for us."

"It has its own language, which make it possible to design and implement the complete flow using existing services and databases, and to create and aggregate fine-and coarse-grained APIs."

"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."

"This product, at first blush, looks something like it's one of those weekend warrior tools, but it's not. It's an enterprise-class tool with the kind of usability that you wouldn't expect. And with that usability - how do you have your cake and eat it too? Well, it's because of the product's extensibility. It's very well-integrated with your existing Java library of processes and procedures, as well as your ability to write new extensions to it. You get so much of the base functionality but you don't give up the ability customize."

"The mobile access gateway (MAG) is tremendous."

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Cons

"The initial setup is not easy."

"The pricing can be improved."

"Enterprise bots are needed to balance products like Kafka and Confluent."

"Its queuing and messaging features need improvement."

"Setting up Cloud Pak for Integration is relatively complex. It's not as easy because it has not yet been fully integrated. You still have some products that are still not containerized, so you still have to run them on a dedicated VM."

"The product's initial setup phase is not very straightforward, making it an area where improvements are required."

"The API Development tool can be made more user-friendly by providing folder properties."

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

"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."

"We have experienced technical difficulties with the product in the past."

"The implementation of CA API Management was complex. It is a complicated solution. You have to know so much IT knowledge to do the implementation."

"I would like to be able to see the publisher role be able to be organized within organizations, so somebody within that role can only manipulate their particular policies."

"They need a multifactor authentication solution for the API layer and the other layers, as well."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution's pricing model is very flexible."

"It is an expensive solution."

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

"At the time we bought the product it was a perpetual users license and there has been no need for additional licensing fees."

"This solution is a bit more expensive than competitors."

"The price of Layer7 API Management is too high and should be reduced. However, it is a good solution in the market."

"Do not buy piecemeal."

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

"The price of Layer7 API Management is reasonable compared to Apigee."

"Pricing for Layer7 API Management is excellent, so it's an eight out of ten. The product is less expensive than other solutions. Layer7 API Management charges you based on the number of transactions, so the enterprise-level pricing my company got was excellent."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

17%

Government

11%

Insurance Company

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

18%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM Cloud Pak for Integration?

The most preferable aspect would be the elimination of the command, which was a significant improvement. In the past, it was a challenge, but now we can proceed smoothly with the implementation of ...

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What needs improvement with IBM Cloud Pak for Integration?

Enterprise bots are needed to balance products like Kafka and Confluent.

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What is your primary use case for IBM Cloud Pak for Integration?

It manages APIs and integrates microservices at the enterprise level. It offers a range of capabilities for handling APIs, microservices, and various integration needs. The platform supports thousa...

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What do you like most about Layer7 API Management?

The solution's technical support is good.

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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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Comparisons

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Compared 13% of the time

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Compared 11% of the time

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Compared 10% of the time

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Compared 8% of the time

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Compared 27% of the time

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Compared 15% of the time

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Compared 14% of the time

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Compared 14% of the time

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Also Known As

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

Overview

IBM Cloud Pak for Integration gives you complete, flexible integration using capabilities you need to move at today's speed of business, including the tools to help you achieve your application modernization goals as part of your journey to the cloud.

IBM

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

CVS Health Corporation

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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