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Microsoft Azure API Management pros and cons

Vendor: Microsoft
3.9 out of 5
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PROS

Microsoft Azure API Management offers robust monitoring, providing a detailed overview of client API usage and real-time consumption trends.
The developer portal is highly valued for providing source code examples in various programming languages to aid developers in learning the API.
Integration with Azure Active Directory enhances security through authentication and authorization features, including multifactor authentication.
Azure API Management's scalability allows for seamless handling of increased workloads and smooth operations without stability issues.
Microsoft Azure API Management supports monetization features, enabling the creation of subscription models for APIs to monetize valuable data securely.

CONS

Security needs improvement, particularly in API publishing and deployment.
Microsoft Azure API Management could benefit from having an on-premises version.
There is a lack of multi-tenant functionalities, affecting scalability and performance.
Integration with third-party solutions is limited and should be enhanced.
Pricing is high compared to competitors, creating a potential barrier for users.
 

Microsoft Azure API Management Pros review quotes

SK
Apr 2, 2020
The most valuable features are the ease of use and it is a platform that has self-enablement for the customers to be able to register themselves.
Cxa Asda - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 4, 2022
Access control is the most valuable aspect.
Swapan Biswas - PeerSpot reviewer
Jul 21, 2025
The technical support from Microsoft is very good.
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Luís Silva - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 18, 2022
Microsoft Azure API Management has many valuable features. One is the developer portal, that's very useful for teams. The tool also provides layers of security. I also found the caching, automatic documentation, and version management functionalities most valuable.
Rajiv Bala Balasubramanian - PeerSpot reviewer
May 4, 2023
Azure API Management is an API gateway that can be used for different purposes, for example, to monetize APIs.
Jude Ayoka - PeerSpot reviewer
May 22, 2022
I like API Management's sandbox feature. It's an environment where you can test out the API before putting it into production and connecting it to a live environment.
Aurel Avramescu - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 20, 2022
Azure API is scalable.
reviewer2123583 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 9, 2023
The API management is very good.
reviewer1307325 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 22, 2020
Allows the possibility of VPN technology to connect your gateway directly with on-prem services
reviewer1260759 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 29, 2024
It's a valuable tool for API lifecycle management
 

Microsoft Azure API Management Cons review quotes

SK
Apr 2, 2020
The user interface needs improvement.
Cxa Asda - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 4, 2022
The integration with other API gateways is where they might try to improve.
Luís Silva - PeerSpot reviewer
Nov 18, 2022
An area for improvement in Microsoft Azure API Management is deployment, in particular, the deployment of versions in Oryx. The development to production instance isn't adequate for me and needs to be improved. Microsoft Azure API Management lacks automation, which is another area for improvement.
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Rajiv Bala Balasubramanian - PeerSpot reviewer
May 4, 2023
Support for GraphQL could be better.
Aurel Avramescu - PeerSpot reviewer
Jun 20, 2022
The external policies are impossible to look at and configure.
Jude Ayoka - PeerSpot reviewer
May 22, 2022
The hybrid part could be improved because API Management is entirely cloud-based, but some of our resources are on-prem, so formatting is an issue. Our goal is dual implementation.
reviewer2123583 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 9, 2023
Maybe the customization could be a bit better.
reviewer1307325 - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 22, 2020
Could use clearer configuration when it comes to API policies.
reviewer1260759 - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 29, 2024
Documentations for implementing certain product features are very difficult to find
OG
Oct 12, 2020
Technical support could be more flexible and try to meet the client's needs a bit more effectively.