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We performed a comparison between Mule Anypoint Platform and Quest SharePlex based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Cloud Data Integration solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed Mule Anypoint Platform vs. Quest SharePlex Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The API toolkit is the solution's most valuable aspect at this time, for our organization.""The tool's visual features are attractive.""When we talk about the APIs, there are multiple policies one can apply on APIs, like rate limiting policies, OWASP policies, and OWASP security policies, that can be easily configured in Mule Anypoint Platform.""Mule Anypoint Platform's valuable features are its flexibility in terms of deployment and its SaaS capabilities.""The most valuable feature is their integrations and very good API management.""It is very easy to use for building connectors. It comes with a lot of connectors. For example, it has different adapters for NetSuite, which are very easy to use. It also has Salesforce connectors. The object store feature is also really easy to use. Mule Anypoint Platform is also good in terms of performance and how it is managed behind the scenes.""Customers can make use of Runtime Fabric, an RTF environment.""The integration potential is excellent."

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"I like SharePlex's Compare and Repair tool.""There are some capabilities within SharePlex where you can see how the data is migrating and if it still maintains good data integrity. For example, if there are some tables that get out of sync, there are ways to find them and fix the problem on the spot. Since these are very common issues, we can easily fix these types of problems using utilities, like compare and repair. So, if you find something is out of sync, then you can just repair that table. It basically syncs that table from source to target to see if there are any differences. It will then replicate those differences to the target.""The core replication and its performance. Performance is crucial, and SharePlex is by far the fastest. The way it handles replication to multiple targets along with basic filtering, as well as from multiple sources to a single target, is very efficient.""Because of the volume of the transactions, we heavily use a feature that allows SharePlex to replicate thousands of transactions. It's called PEP, Post Enhancement Performance, and that has helped us scale tremendously.""The core features of the solution we like are the reliability of the data transfer and the accuracy of data read and write. The stability of the solution is also excellent."

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Cons
"Better documentation, in particular with respect to the initial setup, would be helpful.""The cost of the product is an area of concern where improvements are required, especially when compared to other tools, like Dell Boomi or Oracle.""This becomes an expensive solution over time.""Mule should have better B2B integration.""Mule Anypoint Platform is complex for beginners. Users without programming skills will find it complex. It should also improve its pricing.""An on-premise setup requires special skills and you need a lot of professional services.""One area we'd like to see improvement in is the error logging and troubleshooting process.""There is not much information on the internet...The transforming message is an area in the solution that needs to be improved."

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"I would like more ability to automate installation and configuration in line with some of the DevOps processes that are more mature in the market. That would be a considerable improvement.""I don't know how easy it would be to change the architecture in an already implemented replication. For example, if we have a certain way of architecting for a particular database migration and want to change that during a period of time, is that an easy or difficult change? There was a need for us to change the architecture in-between the migration, but we didn't do it. We thought, "This is possibly complicated. Let's not change it in the middle because we were approaching our cutover date." That was one thing that we should have checked with support about for training.""I would like the solution to have some kind of machine learning and AI capabilities. Often, if we want to improve the performance of posting, we have to bump up a parameter. That means we need to stop the process, come up with a figure that we want to bump the parameter up to, and then start SharePlex. Machine learning and AI capabilities for these kinds of improvement would tremendously help boost productivity for us.""The reporting features need improvement. It would be very good for users to have a clear understanding of the status of replication.""For its function in relation to replication (i.e. filtering), I'd give it a six or seven out of 10. GoldenGate has much more functionality by comparison."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "Licensing can be complex as is the case with most iPaaS/cloud offerings."
  • "Mule is not the cheapest integration platform out there, but it deserves the price we are paying."
  • "The product comes complete at one set price including support."
  • "The licensing is core-based. My customers tell me that it's very expensive compared to the cost of other integration suites."
  • "Mule Anypoint Platform pricing is slightly higher compared to Dell Boomi."
  • "The solution is the priciest in the market which is an issue for some clients."
  • "The pricing of our solution is highly competitive. While it may not be categorized as exceptionally low, it is certainly more affordable compared to IBM."
  • "The product is still very expensive."
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  • "It is not as expensive as Oracle GoldenGate and has worked really well within our budgets."
  • "It's really good value for the money. There are some things they could improve on, but in terms of the pricing, features, and support, as a holistic package, we are not thinking of anything else at this point in time."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:I architected solutions using Oracle SOA/OSB, Spring Boot, MuleSoft Anypoint Platform on cloud / on-premises and hybrid modes What I see is though if you are an enterprise and have enough money then… more »
    Top Answer:Our organization ran comparison tests to determine whether TIBCO BusinessWorks or Mule Anypoint platform integration and connectivity software was the better fit for us. We decided to go with Mule… more »
    Top Answer: This is a very flexible solution that comes with multiple uses. My organization mostly uses Mule Anypoint Platform for API management, as it lets us build new APIs easily and design new interfaces… more »
    Top Answer:I like SharePlex's Compare and Repair tool.
    Top Answer:I would like more ability to automate installation and configuration in line with some of the DevOps processes that are more mature in the market. That would be a considerable improvement.
    Top Answer:We use SharePlex to migrate and update from one data center to another. It's helpful for DR and broadcasting solutions. The main use case is to minimize downtime for migration or upgrade. The second… more »
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    Overview

    Mule Anypoint Platform is a high-ranking solution that creates a communication layer between disparate systems to eliminate integration problems. The product retrieves and stores data streams from any source type, device, or application, both in the cloud and locally. Mule Anypoint Platform solves the most challenging connectivity problems across Software as a Service (SaaS), service-oriented architecture (SOA), and application programming interfaces (APIs) through connectivity, control, and composability. The unified hybrid integration platform achieves this by creating an application network of data, apps, and devices with API-led connectivity.

    The solution consists of a set of out-of-the-box connectors that work on any type of system and offers a configuration with low coding effort while minimizing the cost and constraints of hard point-to-point connections. The use cases of Mule Anypoint Platform include:

    • Utilizing APIs for application delivery: Specialists can use Mule Anypoint Platform to jumpstart application development and take advantage of pre-built assets or utilize APIs built anywhere using their CI/CD pipelines. Companies can build APIs from scratch in diverse protocols and test them with built-in support for Maven and Jenkins.

    • Flexible deployment: Mule Anypoint Platform can be used in any architecture or environment. The product offers its users flexibility and freedom to select between using MuleSoft's fully managed infrastructure or deployment in popular cloud providers like Amazon AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

    • Data protection: The product offers high levels of security and compliance with various standards and policies. It can be utilized by companies for protecting data, microservices, APIs, and integrations without development overheads.

    • API and service management and monitoring: The product offers an all-in-one platform for users to manage, secure, and scale their APIs as well as troubleshoot and diagnose in real time to detect underlying issues.

    • Custom marketplace building: Mule Anypoint Platform can be used to facilitate the creation of custom marketplaces for customers, partners, and employees. The product offers pre-built APIs, templates, connectors, accelerators, and other integrations for this purpose.

    Mule Anypoint Platform Features

    Mule Anypoint Platform consists of features for APIs and integrations that are separated into three categories: API management, integration, and deployment and monitoring. These features include:

    • Anypoint Flex Gateway: This feature is designed to manage and secure APIs running across any environment.

    • Anypoint API Governance: This feature ensures consistent API security and quality with self-service tools.

    • Anypoint API Designer: API Designer offers a visual or code-based guided process for designing, documenting, and testing APIs in any language.

    • Anypoint Studio: Through this feature, users can accelerate implementation with prebuilt modules for common integration requirements.

    • Anypoint Connectors: This capacity of the solution allows system integration using a web interface or a desktop-integrated development environment (IDE).

    • Anypoint Code Builder: This is a new feature of the product that is made for developers to design, develop, and deploy APIs, integrations, and automations from a single environment, utilizing an innovative IDE.

    • Anypoint Monitoring: Through this feature, users can monitor in real time their integrations, APIs, and microservices all in one place.

    • Anypoint Runtime Fabric: This is a container service that brings cloud benefits to on-premises deployments both in data centers and on a private cloud.

    • CloudHub: This is the Platform as a Service (PaaS) component of Mule Anypoint Platform.

    • Anypoint Security: This feature offers advanced defense for users' APIs and integrations.

    Mule Anypoint Platform Benefits

    Mule Anypoint Platform offers multiple benefits for companies that utilize its services. Some of the biggest advantages of the product include:

    • Mule Anypoint Platform reduces development time to deliver efficient resource management from a single platform.

    • The product improves agility with innovative architecture that adheres to customers' specific needs.

    • The solution utilizes open technologies that provide customers with reusability, modularity, and collaboration opportunities.

    • Mule Anypoint Platform comes with automated security and governance that ensures customers' data is protected at enterprise levels.

    • The product has built-in reliability, visibility, and scalability, which make operations more resilient for users.

    • The solution is constantly updated and ensures a competitive environment for users through flexible services.

    Reviews from Real Users

    Michael S., a senior enterprise architect at a tech services company, gives Mule Anypoint Platform a high rating and states that the product is constantly improving to help connect applications, data, and devices.

    A senior technical architect at a tech services company likes Mule Anypoint Platform for the good stability with an easy setup and good technical support that the product provides.

    SharePlex database replication empowers your organization to achieve its database goals now and into the future. Make use of built-in monitoring, conflict resolution, data comparison and synchronization capabilities backed by award-winning support.

    Sample Customers
    VMware, Gucci, MasterCard, Target, Time Inc, Hershey's, Tesla, Spotify, Office Depot, Intuit, CBS, Amtrak, Salesforce, Gap, Ralph Lauren
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    Computer Software Company33%
    Healthcare Company11%
    Recruiting/Hr Firm11%
    Media Company6%
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    Educational Organization21%
    Computer Software Company14%
    Financial Services Firm9%
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    Financial Services Firm17%
    Computer Software Company15%
    Manufacturing Company7%
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    Small Business30%
    Midsize Enterprise21%
    Large Enterprise49%
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    Small Business15%
    Midsize Enterprise28%
    Large Enterprise57%
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    Small Business23%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise64%
    Buyer's Guide
    Mule Anypoint Platform vs. Quest SharePlex
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about Mule Anypoint Platform vs. Quest SharePlex and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    Mule Anypoint Platform is ranked 3rd in Cloud Data Integration with 39 reviews while Quest SharePlex is ranked 15th in Database Development and Management with 5 reviews. Mule Anypoint Platform is rated 8.2, while Quest SharePlex is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of Mule Anypoint Platform writes "Robust, reliable, and stable, ensuring high availability for critical integrations". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Quest SharePlex writes "It reduces the downtime and migration time exponentially". Mule Anypoint Platform is most compared with MuleSoft Composer, Microsoft Azure Logic Apps, Oracle Integration Cloud Service, SAP Process Orchestration and SAP Cloud Platform, whereas Quest SharePlex is most compared with Oracle GoldenGate, AWS Database Migration Service, Qlik Replicate, Oracle Enterprise Manager and Fivetran. See our Mule Anypoint Platform vs. Quest SharePlex report.

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