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We performed a comparison between Layer7 API Management and webMethods.io Integration 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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Pros
"Every API that we get from external or from internal goes through this layer first, and it should not be a bottleneck. That was the problem we had before. Now it's no longer a bottleneck. It's more like a throughput, this process is less than 10 milliseconds for any particular API.""When I have used technical support they helped me a lot. Sometimes they took a long time to respond because we had very complex issues that we asked them for help with, but I think it is a very good service.""There are a couple aspects of performance. One is just speed and uptime, and it's stellar in that regard. The other is, how much effort is it to put it in place in the first place, and then how much effort is it to keep it operational. That's where its real strength is. I'm able to do things quickly and easily that I couldn't do before​.""A big win for CA was the expertise of the local country support plus having support staff on site in a matter of hours, if required.""This improved our organization, because it gives the management data to discuss for the next course of action and it suggests what to work on, as the next thing.""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.""What I found most valuable in Layer7 API Management is that you can launch the API from the gateway quickly and securely, making it less complicated to deploy APIs. I also like that Layer7 API Management has a good portal and dashboards and that the dashboards show you statistics regarding how many people used the API, etc.""Has great drag-and-drop features and requires minimal coding."

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"The solution is scalable.""There's hardware, software and application integration, providing hosting flexibility.""It's easy to construct new interfaces like apps and client portals.""Our use case is for integration factory for SAP. It is mostly for SAP integration.""Oracle's self-service capabilities, of which we make extensive use, is the most valuable feature.""I like the tool's scalability.""The connectivity that the tool provides, along with the functionalities needed for our company's business, are some of the beneficial aspects of the product."

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Cons
"It would be nice if we could create APIs directly from Swagger files. We're doing that ourselves with a middle layer. But if you could integrate with open API Swagger specs, and then just create a Swagger and upload it to the gateway and it would create all my API template policy, and would apply the OAuth restrictions, the types of security restrictions I have on there, that would be pretty cool.""As the number of instances increases, its complexity of installation increases if you do not use the OVA.""we cannot add gateways on the fly because there are a lot of moving parts; endpoint connectivity is one of them. If we add more nodes then the rate-limiting feature is affected. This kind of gateway always has the scalability issue. But, I think CA is coming up with its Microgateway, which is in Beta. If they stabilize their Microgateway platform, we could do very well in terms of scalability.""I would like for the new release to allow us to speed up code generation. The integration with CICD could also be more seamless.""It needs better mobile features and HA configuration.""The product needs to keep up with newer trends even though customers might not be requesting it yet.""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.""​There is still room for improvement for the CA API Developer Portal. It is still not on par with what the competencies are."

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"Rules engine processes and BPM processes should be improved.""The products, at the moment, are new and there should perhaps be support for the older version of the protocols.""It is difficult to maintain.""The product's stability is an area of concern where improvements are required.""I am not satisfied with the solution because it takes too much effort to migrate and add new information. The migration could be easier.""The solution's release management feature could be better.""webMethods.io Integration's installation is complex. It should also improve integration and connectors."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "CA has great pricing for gateways, so negotiate with your sales team."
  • "If the CA pricing for API management would be a little lower, they would be able to cover a broader market."
  • "Purchase 4.0 now and wait until they flush out the 4.1 problems."
  • "It depends on your use case of course, how much you want to go with that, because it can get pricey and depends on the size of your company."
  • "Be aware of additional licenses for your warm standby. Ensure you get plenty of non-production licenses."
  • "Do not buy piecemeal."
  • "It's my manager who takes care of the pricing. But I keep on hearing that it's a little pricey, it's on the higher side. That is what he says."
  • "Pricing is competitive. CA is ready to offer attractive discounts."
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  • "The pricing is a yearly license."
  • "webMethods.io Integration's pricing is high and has yearly subscription costs."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Layer7 API Management's availability on an on-premises deployment model, actually decreases the production time if its users have any issues at the server level.
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    Top Answer:The connectivity that the tool provides, along with the functionalities needed for our company's business, are some of the beneficial aspects of the product.
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    Top Answer:In my company, the solution is used for SAP Integration.
    Ranking
    10th
    out of 64 in API Management
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    Average Words per Review
    463
    Rating
    7.8
    28th
    out of 64 in API Management
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    4
    Average Words per Review
    416
    Rating
    7.3
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    Also Known As
    CA API Management, CA Live API Creator, Espresso Logic, CA API Gateway
    webMethods Integration Cloud, Software AG webMethods Integration Cloud
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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.

    Software AG (Frankfurt MDAX: SOW) offers Freedom as a Service. We reimagine integration, spark business transformation and enable fast innovation on the Internet of Things so you can pioneer differentiating business models. We give you the freedom to connect and integrate any technology—from app to edge. We help you free data from silos so it’s shareable, usable and powerful—enabling you to make the best decisions and unlock entirely new possibilities for growth. Software AG has more than 4,700 employees, is active in 70 countries and had revenues of € 866 million in 2018.

    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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    Top Industries
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    Financial Services Firm28%
    Insurance Company10%
    Retailer8%
    Computer Software Company7%
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    Financial Services Firm18%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Government6%
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    Computer Software Company14%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Energy/Utilities Company8%
    Retailer7%
    Company Size
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    Small Business17%
    Midsize Enterprise11%
    Large Enterprise71%
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    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise76%
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    Small Business14%
    Large Enterprise86%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise70%
    Buyer's Guide
    Layer7 API Management vs. webMethods.io Integration
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Layer7 API Management vs. webMethods.io Integration and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    765,386 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    Layer7 API Management is ranked 10th in API Management with 108 reviews while webMethods.io Integration is ranked 28th in API Management with 7 reviews. Layer7 API Management is rated 8.4, while webMethods.io Integration is rated 7.8. The top reviewer of Layer7 API Management writes "Has great drag-and-drop features and it requires minimal coding ". On the other hand, the top reviewer of webMethods.io Integration writes "Though the tool provides great connectivity functionality, it needs to be made more stable". Layer7 API Management is most compared with Apigee, Kong Enterprise, Amazon API Gateway, MuleSoft Anypoint API Manager and Akana API Management, whereas webMethods.io Integration is most compared with webMethods Integration Server, SAP Cloud Platform, Apigee, Microsoft Azure API Management and webMethods CloudStreams. See our Layer7 API Management vs. webMethods.io Integration report.

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