Pipedream vs webMethods.io comparison

Pipedream and IBM are both solutions in the API Management category. Pipedream is ranked #26 with an average rating of 9.0, while IBM is ranked #10 with an average rating of 7.7. Pipedream holds a 0.4% mindshare in APIM, compared to IBM’s 2.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Pipedream users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of IBM users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 17, 2024

WebMethods.io and Pipedream are competing in the integration platform category. WebMethods.io appears to have the upper hand in seamless integration and customer satisfaction, while Pipedream is favored for rapid deployment and development features.

Features: WebMethods.io offers robust integration capabilities with strong cloud connectivity and application integration, comprehensive connectors, advanced data mapping, and process automation across hybrid environments. Pipedream provides API-centric integration, powerful event-driven workflows, and a developer-friendly environment through code-level customization. It is flexible and caters to rapid prototyping and agile development.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: WebMethods.io features a straightforward deployment model supported by extensive documentation and support resources which streamline complex integrations. Its customer service provides detailed guidance and prompt resolution of technical queries. Pipedream benefits from swift deployment due to its lightweight, serverless architecture and offers community-driven support channels with collaborative knowledge sharing, though response times can vary compared to WebMethods.io.

Pricing and ROI: WebMethods.io has a higher initial setup cost but is balanced by strong ROI through comprehensive support and scalable solutions, catering to larger enterprises focused on long-term integration stability. Pipedream offers competitive pricing favored by start-ups and smaller companies preferring flexible, pay-as-you-go models. Its ROI is linked to speed and innovation, appealing to organizations prioritizing rapid deployment over extensive support infrastructure.

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Categories and Ranking

Pipedream

Ranking in API Management

26th

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

webMethods.io

Ranking in API Management

10th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Business-to-Business Middleware (2nd), Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) (3rd), Managed File Transfer (MFT) (9th), Cloud Data Integration (8th), Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) (7th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the API Management category, the mindshare of Pipedream is 0.4%, up from 0.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of webMethods.io is 2.5%, up from 2.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

API Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
webMethods.io	2.5%
Pipedream	0.4%
Other	97.1%

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FrankHo

Analyst at MSXI

A tool that ensures that its users see a return on investment from its use

The UI and the fact that the product is not easy to use are areas with shortcomings where improvements are required. Documentation isn't available for everything in the solution, so you may have to figure out a lot of things by yourself. Pipedream is easy to use for someone with tech skills or someone new who is trying to learn how to code. Though it is user-friendly for people with tech skills, it is not at all user-friendly for people who do not have any tech skills. The user interface of Pipedream is very simple compared to the user interfaces of some other products like monday.com or Asana. Asana and monday.com have visually appealing user interfaces. The user interface of Pipedream is not visually appealing at all. The aforementioned details need to be considered for improvement in the solution. I just wish there was a little bit more documentation on how everything worked when it came to deployment since I was a fairly new employee at the company at that time. Sometimes, the workflow wouldn't work fine in Pipedream, and I had to check it myself for errors. Finding the errors in Pipedream is hard to find. I think it would be good if Pipedream had the ability to send an email to notify you that there is an error with the code instead of having to go back in and then look every day or every hour if there was an error in the code.

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Yashraj Makwana

Developer at a hospitality company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Offers strong integration capabilities and reliable features but needs pricing and scaling improvements

Many things are evolving with the AI buzz in the market. What I would like to see improved or enhanced in webMethods.io in the future is that since webMethods.io is already under IBM, I think IBM will introduce and integrate AI into it. Additionally, regarding what webMethods.io can improve is the license cost. Other cloud players are also providing the same kind of functionality, such as AWS and Azure. webMethods.io is being installed on-premises, but AWS is providing it directly in the cloud. When comparing the license cost and request per minute cost, webMethods.io needs to address that. There are many competitors in the market for this.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of Pipedream is the ability to use Python code in general."

"It is a developer-friendly platform that allows writing custom scripts."

"The solution enables users to integrate several things."

"The most valuable features of Pipedream are the prebuilt integrations that require no coding."

"It is a very stable product."

"It's a visual tool, so our transformations can be quickly implemented without a lot of fuss. The fact that we have an easy way to expose REST services is also very interesting. It offers the possibility to connect over GMS to synchronize message brokers."

"This solution has given us a competitive advantage because we have better automation and insight."

"Application integrations are offered out-of-the-box, and that is extremely important to us. This is one of the main use cases that we have for it. It is about 60 to 70 percent of the workload in our application today."

"We have a reusable code that we can replicate for any new interfaces."

"The most valuable feature of webMethods Integration Server is all the capabilities it provides. We leverage most of the features, that they have offered to us. Our vendor has made some additional features on top of the webMethods Integration Server and we use all the features together."

"The developer portal is a valuable feature."

"Segregation of deployment for the environments is the most valuable feature of the solution."

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Cons

"They should give more information about trigger failure."

"We faced some server timeouts."

"There is a potential area for improvement in handling loop operations over items."

"Documentation isn't available for everything in the solution, so you may have to figure out a lot of things by yourself."

"Version control is not very easy. The packages and the integration server are on Eclipse IDE, but you can't compare the code from the IDE. For example, if you are working on Java code, doing version control and deployment for a quick comparison between the code isn't easy. Some tools or plug-ins are there, such as CrossVista, and you can also play with an SVN server where you have to place your package, and from there, you can check, but you have to do that as a separate exercise. You can't do it from the IDE or webMethods server. You can't just right-click and upload your service."

"The product needs to be improved in a few ways. First, they need to stabilize the components of the whole platform across versions. Also, they should stop replacing old components with brand new ones and, rather, improve by evolution."

"t doesn't represent OOP very well, just a method and proprietary interface called IData."

"The deployment should be simplified."

"In terms of scale, I would give it a four out of 10."

"The solution has big instances when deployed under microservices or in a containerized platform. They need to improve that so that it is competitive with other integration solutions, like Redis and Kafka. Deployments under microservices with those solutions are much more lightweight, in the size of the runtime itself, compared with Software AG."

"The improvement needed is related to the model's position. As of now, it seems to be more of a conceptual idea rather than a widely implemented solution. For how long"

"On the monitoring side of things, the UI for monitoring could be improved. It's a bit cumbersome to work with."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The product price is fair and inexpensive than one of the competitors."

"Price-wise, for a company, it is a nice product, but for personal use, it is not very beneficial."

"Currently, the licensing solution for this product is pretty straightforward. The way that Software AG has moved in their licensing agreements is very understandable. It is very easy for you to see where things land. Like most vendors today, they are transaction based. Therefore, just having a good understanding of how many transactions that you are doing a year would be very wise. Luckily, there are opportunities to work with the vendor to get a good understanding of how many transactions you have and what is the right limit for you to fall under."

"This is an expensive product and we may replace it with something more reasonably priced."

"I do see a lack of capabilities inside of the monetization area for them. They have a cloud infrastructure that is pay per use type of a thing. If you already use 1,000 transactions per se, then you can be charged and billed. I see room for improvement there for their side on that particular capability of the monetization."

"I don’t have much idea about prices, but webMethods API Portal is not something cheaper."

"I am not involved in the licensing side of things."

"I do think webMethods is coming under increasing pressure when it comes to their price-to-feature value proposition. It's probably the single biggest strategic risk they have. They're very expensive in their industry. They've been raising the price recently, especially when compared with their competitors."

"This is not a cheap solution but, compared to other products such as those offered by IBM, the pricing is similar."

"The vendor is flexible with respect to pricing."

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Computer Software Company

10%

Energy/Utilities 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	11
Large Enterprise	64

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Pipedream?

It is a developer-friendly platform that allows writing custom scripts.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Pipedream?

The product price is fair and inexpensive than Zapier.

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What needs improvement with Pipedream?

They could provide seamless integration with Jira, similar to classic code integration. Additionally, they should give more information about trigger failure.

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What do you like most about Built.io Flow?

The tool helps us to streamline data integration. Its BPM is very strong and powerful. The solution helps us manage digital transformation.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Built.io Flow?

webMethods.io is expensive. We have multiple components, and you need to pay for each of them.

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What needs improvement with Built.io Flow?

webMethods.io needs to incorporate ChatGPT to enhance user experience. It can offer a customized user experience.

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Built.io Flow, webMethods Integration Server, webMethods Trading Networks, webMethods ActiveTransfer, webMethods.io API

Overview

Pipedream is an innovative workflow automation platform designed to streamline and simplify complex data integrations and workflows. Its primary use case is to connect various applications, services, and APIs, enabling seamless data transfer and automation across different systems.

The most valuable functionality of Pipedream is its ability to create and manage workflows using a visual interface. Users can easily build and customize workflows by connecting different actions and triggers, without the need for coding. Pipedream supports a wide range of triggers and actions, allowing users to automate tasks such as data extraction, transformation, and loading, as well as event-driven actions like sending notifications or updating databases.

Pipedream helps organizations by reducing manual effort and improving efficiency. It enables teams to automate repetitive tasks, freeing up valuable time and resources. With its extensive library of pre-built integrations and connectors, Pipedream simplifies the process of connecting and integrating various systems, eliminating the need for custom development. This empowers organizations to quickly build and deploy complex workflows, accelerating their digital transformation initiatives.

Furthermore, Pipedream provides real-time monitoring and debugging capabilities, allowing users to track the execution of workflows and troubleshoot any issues. It also offers advanced features like version control and collaboration, enabling teams to work together on building and maintaining workflows.

Pipedream

webMethods.io Integration is a powerful integration platform as a service (iPaaS) that provides a combination of capabilities offered by ESBs, data integration systems, API management tools, and B2B gateways.

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Sample Customers

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Cisco, Agralogics, Dreamforce, Cables & Sensors, Sacramento Kings

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