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Layer7 API Management vs Stoplight comparison

Broadcom and Stoplight are both solutions in the API Management category. Broadcom is ranked #11 with an average rating of 7.6, while Stoplight is ranked #41. Broadcom holds a 2.9% mindshare in APIM, compared to Stoplight’s 0.2% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of Broadcom users are willing to recommend the solution.
Layer7 API Management
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  • 121 Comparison Views
 

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Categories and Ranking

Layer7 API Management
Ranking in API Management
11th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
112
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Stoplight
Ranking in API Management
41st
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the API Management category, the mindshare of Layer7 API Management is 2.9%, down from 3.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Stoplight is 0.2%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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NikhilChaudhari - PeerSpot reviewer
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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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
19%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Healthcare Company
7%
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Questions from the Community

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 14% of the time
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Compared 13% of the time
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Compared 13% of the time
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Compared 8% of the time
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Compared 51% of the time
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Compared 49% of the time
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Also Known As

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

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

We're the platform to design, test, mock, & document APIs. Leading with a design-first approach saves time, saves money, & promotes creativity.

Stoplight
 

Sample Customers

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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