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WSO2 Enterprise Integrator vs webMethods.io comparison

IBM and WSO2 are both solutions in the Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) category. IBM is ranked #3 with an average rating of 7.7, while WSO2 is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.0. IBM holds a 10.5% mindshare in E, compared to WSO2’s 5.7% mindshare. Additionally, 94% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 76% of WSO2 users who would recommend it.
webMethods.io
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94% willing to recommend
WSO2 Enterprise Integrator
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76% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 3, 2025

WSO2 Enterprise Integrator and webMethods.io compete in the integration platform market. While WSO2 Enterprise Integrator is appreciated for its cost-effectiveness and supportive customer service, webMethods.io stands out with a superior feature set despite its higher pricing.

Features: WSO2 Enterprise Integrator includes strong security features and extensive integration capabilities. In comparison, webMethods.io delivers cloud integration and a user-friendly experience. Its innovative microservices architecture gives webMethods.io an edge.

Room for Improvement: WSO2 Enterprise Integrator could enhance its cloud deployment capabilities and flexibility. Also, its analytics and monitoring features could be improved. On the other hand, webMethods.io might benefit from more competitive pricing options and simplification in complex configurations. Additionally, the learning curve for some advanced features could be eased with more comprehensive user documentation.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: WSO2 Enterprise Integrator offers straightforward on-premises deployment and responsive support. webMethods.io, however, excels in cloud-based deployment efficiency and service, particularly in complex configurations, outperforming WSO2 in cloud environments.

Pricing and ROI: WSO2 Enterprise Integrator attracts with competitive pricing and favorable ROI, providing cost-effective solutions. Although webMethods.io has a higher initial setup cost, its advanced capabilities provide significant ROI, promising better long-term results for companies investing in its feature set.

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Categories and Ranking

webMethods.io
Ranking in Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)
3rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
94
Ranking in other categories
Business-to-Business Middleware (2nd), Managed File Transfer (MFT) (8th), API Management (10th), Cloud Data Integration (6th), Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) (7th)
WSO2 Enterprise Integrator
Ranking in Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)
7th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
20
Ranking in other categories
Data Integration (32nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2025, in the Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) category, the mindshare of webMethods.io is 10.5%, down from 10.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of WSO2 Enterprise Integrator is 5.7%, up from 4.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
webMethods.io10.5%
WSO2 Enterprise Integrator5.7%
Other83.8%
Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)
 

Featured Reviews

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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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Andrea Cuccarini
Technical director at Cremete
Effective data transformation and integration in complex environments with high functionality
Something that could be improved in WSO2 Enterprise Integrator is that the problem is not a lack of capability or functionalities. The problem is that it is a very complex environment. To put your hand on this environment is a very demanding task. This is the real problem. The problem is not about the product, but about the complexity to manage, to configure, to decide what to do. I have some experience using SAP R/3. It seems to me something similar. When you have to configure a situation with a client, especially for a client not in an industrial sector, but in a service sector, it is quite usual that you are in trouble for some reason. This is always the story that I found in the implementations I have done. Maybe there are only three or four big problems, in some other cases there are more than that, but this is the situation usually. For WSO2 Enterprise Integrator, not the same, but I must say it is quite often there is a need to put together some pieces and make it work in a coordinated way.
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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

"Clients choose webMethods.io API for its intuitive interface, promoting seamless interaction and quick communication between systems."
"One [of the most valuable features] is the webMethods Designer. That helps our developers develop on their own. It's very intuitive for design. It helps our developers to speed the development of services for the integrations."
"The product is very stable."
"This solution has given us a competitive advantage because we have better automation and insight."
"webMethods Trading Networks is a good solution for interacting with outside of the organization. We can integrate the solutions with multiple outside the organization."
"It’s fairly easy to view, move, and mange access across different components. Different component types are categorized and can be viewed in a web based administration console."
"The product supports various types of digital documents, including XMLs and EDI."
"It integrates well with various servers."
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"It was mostly easy to set up the product."
"The solution has two main parts: integration and transformation. It's very user-friendly and easy to understand for everyone."
"The connectors have been the most impactful features for handling integrations. I can use these connectors when I need specific connectivity with a third party, like a core banking system in BFSI. I don't need to do all the development. I take the specific connector, put in the IP address and password, and it takes care of everything."
"The customer service executives are very responsive."
"The productivity is the most valuable feature. It is very easy to write remediations."
"In my opinion, the most valuable aspect of this solution is its extensive range of adaptors and connectors. This feature holds significant importance and provides great value to users."
"It's a very complete product. It allows us to network security and add more layers of security to the system."
"The solution's technical support is very knowledgeable."
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Cons

"The solution should include REST API calls."
"​Large file handling is pretty hard comparatively to other middleware tools."
"The market webMethods Integration Server falls under is a very crowded market, so for the product to stand out, Software AG would need to get traction in the open source community by releasing a new version or a base version and open source it, so people can create new custom components and add it to the portfolio."
"Perhaps in the area of Microservices, where I think Trading Networks could benefit from some improvements."
"Need to see more API portal features like monetizing APIs and private cloud readiness."
"One area that needs improvement is the version upgrade process. Many customers I've worked with encounter challenges when transitioning from their current version, such as x or 9, to a newer version. The process is not smooth, and they must shift their entire website."
"I have noticed that webMethods ActiveTransfer has had problems when handling large files. For example, when we receive (and perform operations on) files that are larger than about 16 MB, the software starts losing performance."
"A while ago, they were hacked, and it took them a very long time to open their website again in order to download any service packs or any features. I don't know what they could do differently. I know that they were vulnerable, and there was some downtime, but because they were down, we were unable to download any potential service packs."
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"The setup can be difficult for those not familiar with the solution."
"They should introduce better pricing for small companies."
"There are a lot of security settings that when you apply you have to re-apply again every time you modify a setting. It is something that really needs to be enhanced."
"You cannot include the validation of XPath."
"The product's price is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"The main issue with the product is pricing. It uses core-based pricing for WSO2 Enterprise Integrator and API Manager. It would be best if you had APIM by default. It provides many connectors for easy integration with third-party systems."
"If I have to buy software, then it becomes expensive for me."
"I would like to see better documentation for the open-source version."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I signed a three-year deal with them. It is a yearly locked-in price for the next three years."
"Always plan five years ahead and don’t jeopardize the quality of your project by dropping items from the bill of materials."
"The product is very expensive."
"The price is high and I give it a five out of ten."
"There are no hidden costs in addition to the standard licensing fees for webMethods. For corporate organizations, it's a very cheap or fairly priced product, but for growing or small businesses, it's quite expensive. These businesses would probably need to consider an enterprise services bus at some point. Thus, from a pricing point, it closes out non-cooperate businesses."
"Most of my clients would like the price of the solution to be reduced."
"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."
"webMethods Trading Networks is a bit costly compared to others solutions."
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"The open-source, unsupported version is available free of charge."
"I rate the product price a six on a scale of one to ten, where one is low price and ten is high price."
"It is a low-cost solution."
"The cost is better than IBM Cloud Pak."
"The solution costs about 20,000 or 30,000 euros per year, per instance."
"The pricing of WSO2 Enterprise Integrator for enterprise subscriptions can be considered expensive, especially from the perspective of someone who prefers open-source software."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Energy/Utilities Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
10%
Comms Service Provider
7%
Insurance Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise11
Large Enterprise64
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise11
 

Questions from the Community

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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What do you like most about WSO2 Enterprise Integrator?
WSO2's analytics capability is good, considering the ELC support they provide.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for WSO2 Enterprise Integrator?
The product has reasonable and competitive pricing for enterprise customers. It is expensive for small businesses especially. They are using the open-source solution, and they find it expensive sin...
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What needs improvement with WSO2 Enterprise Integrator?
Something that could be improved in WSO2 Enterprise Integrator is that the problem is not a lack of capability or functionalities. The problem is that it is a very complex environment. To put your ...
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Also Known As

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

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.

IBM

WSO2 Enterprise Integrator, core to the WSO2 Integration Agile Platform, is an open source Integration product for cloud native and container-native projects. It enables enterprise integration experts to build, scale, and secure sophisticated integration solutions to achieve digital agility. Unlike other integration products, WSO2 Enterprise Integrator already contains integration runtimes, message brokering, business process modeling, analytics and visual tooling capabilities.

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