MuleSoft Anypoint API Manager Reviews

We use the product to integrate different systems in our organization. 

The product improved data exchange processes by enhancing communication between various messaging queues. There was a heavy reliance on queues for indexing clusters and data transfer in this particular environment. The product facilitated the transfer of messages from one queue to another, ensuring data flow and processing across different topics.

We have issues with the tool's pricing. The product seemed to have most of the features required for the tasks I was working on. I didn't feel the need for additional features. However, one aspect that could be improved is making the platform more user-friendly for non-technical users. While it's not necessarily complex, it does require some familiarity. Unlike open-source tools available online, accessing and using this product may not be as straightforward. It needs to offer training to its users. 

MuleSoft Anypoint API Manager's deployment is easy. They had already completed the implementation when I got involved. My role was more about ensuring that everything was functioning properly. 

I rate the solution an eight out of ten. 

I have used this solution for an Europe based customer. They have ticketing tools like ServiceNow and other applications in their multiple locations including Asia, the Pacific and North America. The idea was to integrate data communication between those applications.

When using the Mulesoft Anypoint Platform, it has a wide range of connectors that are readily available to connect with the multiple applications. They have specifically categorized the API application into three parts; backend APIs, middle APIs (which handles a business process), and front end layer APIs. These distributed API applications make Mulesoft a well matured and organized platform. 

Migrating any existing middleware platform to Mulesoft is difficult because of the transformation, conversion and integration involved. Better tools are needed to achieve quicker time to market.

The security infrastructure for this solution could be improved. Other API tools have more security options available. API Connect, for example, has specifically designed policies where I can customize my security framework for internal and external users. That kind of infrastructure is not available with Mulesoft.

I have used Mulesoft API Management for one year. 

This is a stable solution if the hardware is set up properly. You need to monitor the load of the APIs and the bandwidth they use to achieve maximum throughput. 

This is a scalable solution. 

We have hardly needed assistance from a technical perspective because their infrastructure is powerful and after sale service is good. I would rate it a four out of five.

The initial setup is complex when it comes to establishing the connectivity between on-premise services and cloud services. Deployment took between six and eight months. We have two junior resources who are responsible for maintenance but the solution does not require much maintenance after being pushed to production. 

Mulesoft is great in terms of reusability. When I design APIs for backend application, they can be reused because they are independent of the business flow. It is a good overall solution compared to other API management technologies with a quick time to value. 

The pricing for this solution is cheaper than GCP and Bluemix.

I would rate this solution a seven out of ten. 

We use Mulesoft Anypoint API Manager for different reasons, it depends from project to project. We mainly use Mulesoft Anypoint API Manager to orchestrate some internal system integration processes.

The most valuable features of Mulesoft Anypoint API Manager are the API gateway, rate limiting, and orchestration.

The dashboards in Mulesoft Anypoint API Manager could improve.

I have been using Mulesoft Anypoint API Manager for approximately one year.

Mulesoft Anypoint API Manager is a scalable solution.

The support from Mulesoft Anypoint API Manager needs to improve.

The initial setup of Mulesoft Anypoint API Manager was complex. For those running Kubernetes it is an even higher difficulty level for the initial implementation.

We do the implementation of the solution. We have three people supporting our systems but they are not only dedicated to Mulesoft Anypoint API Manager.

The licensing model is based on how many cores are used. It is a very simple licensing scheme.

My advice to others is they will need strong technical support for this solution, however, they do not provide good support. If you are not experienced in this solution you may encounter some technical problems during the implementation and maintenance period. A strong architect is needed to help do the infrastructure and architecture of this solution.

I rate Mulesoft Anypoint API Manager a six out of ten.

Functional:  Integrate Supply Chain automation; Financial System integrations

Technical: Expose API's to Trading Partners

It's provided a complete and architecturally sound solution for building publicly facing API's that can be consumed and invoked by client-side devices, such as mobile. Calling APIs from JavaScript sounds easy, but it must be secure and performance driven. Mulesoft allows for that.

Integrating cloud to cloud or SaaS to on premise has its considerations, and Mulesoft improves the development, design, and implementation of integrating federated systems and datastores across clouds, networks, and domains.

• Ability to create and test API "microservices" using RAML
• Develop policies that can be applied and re-used across API's and trading partners
• Strong security and integration to identity providers to protect public facing APIs
• Intuitive development tools based on fundamental computer science concepts, drag/drop
• Simple cloud and hybrid cloud deployment models. Good security by putting each application onto a separate VM in the cloud.
• Large set of connectors
• Innovative concept with "Connector Marketplace" which is similar to Salesforce.
• Solid integration with DevOps and continuous integration tools.
• Good build for its transformation, translation, and orchestration features. For example, visual mapping, an IDE for building visual flows, drag and drop connectors and templates.

• Mulesoft doesn't provide a complete stack. For example, it doesn't have BPM/Workflow, BAM, or Identity Management products.
• The User Interfaces on the Mulesoft tools aren't as nice as some of it's competitors.
• Improved business level analytics is currently on the roadmap.
• We created a framework for transaction management since one is not provided out of the box.

There have been no stability issues.

Good scalability in AWS/EC2.

Customer Service:

10/10 - They have a very strong customer success and professional services team.

Technical Support:

9/10 - They're very quick to help with tickets and deploy fixes.

I have used Software AG webMethods and Oracle SOA Suite at other customers, but none have switched.

I've implemented it both ways. Their vendor team is 10/10 for their RapidStart program to help customer with their initial use cases.

Consider cloud vs. on-premise. Have a good vision of your medium term needs so you can plan for growth. Develop an API/integration roadmap

For API we looked at Apigee, Axway, Mashery, and CA Layer 7.

For ESB/SOA we looked at SAG webMethods, and IBM.

Our approach is to know your use cases (through workshops), and map them back to vendor capabilities to scorecard the platforms.

We use MuleSoft Anypoint API Manager across our integration team to move existing integrations and implement APIs. We are system integrators and I'm vice president of the company.

I like the approach of MuleSoft Anypoint API Manager and the kind of integration and flexibility it offers. The solution solves the flexibility of ALITAN, TODO1, and APA gameplay, it's a prominent feature that offers good value.

The solution is not open source and the market is now open with a lot of options customers can test to explore and investigate. I think the code is something we need to explore. I think licensing costs should be reduced, it's quite expensive. 

I have been using MuleSoft Anypoint API Manager for over four years.

The solution is stable.

The solution is scalable.

The initial setup is not completely straightforward but it's not too complex either. 

The solution is quite expensive. 

In our work, we carry out a deeper analysis of customer requirements. Based on their fixed rate product capabilities, the size of the organization, and the business case, we carry out an evaluation and propose a unique solution. We have our own evaluation process, which is quite extensive and includes architect scalability of configuration, maintainability, and then commercial licensing. Taking into account all those parameters we can figure out the best possible solution. It really depends on what the customer needs. 

I rate this solution a nine out of 10. 

The solution is basically a SOAP API and REST API.

The solution is very flexible. It's a great aspect of the solution for us.

The solution is stable.

The scalability is good. It's passable. 

The pricing is a bit expensive. It would be better if they offered more price-conscious licensing.

I've been using the solution for a couple of years at this point. It's been a while now. I have some experience with it.

The solution is stable. It's good. There are no bugs or glitches and it does not crash or freeze. The performance has been good. 

The solution can scale if a company needs to expand it. It's pretty good. 

We have 30 people using the solution right now. 

We've contacted technical support and they are very helpful and responsive. They're good. I'm satisfied with the level of service provided to customers. 

We also use Tencent which is just more compatible with enterprise architecture.

I'm not overly familiar with the initial setup, however, my understanding is that it is an average level of difficulty. It's not overly simple or complex. 

We have four people that can handle maintenance duties. They are managers and admins. 

We used a consultant to assist us in the implementation process. 

The pricing could be better.

We pay a licensing fee on a monthly basis. 

I'd rate the solution at an eight out of ten. It's good. I've enjoyed using it.

I would recommend the solution to others. It's a good platform. 

My primary use case for the solution is as an API gateway. I am an enterprise integration consultant and I implement it for customers.

I would say one of the more valuable features is the stability of the platform. The API gateways across the market end up exposing more or less the same functionality when it comes to the mediation exposure of the proxies. It was decent to work with it even though there weren't many stand out features. The user interface is consistent across all of the products. It's difficult to differentiate APG from IBM Connect or MuleSoft Anypoint platform. They have a rich user interface. 

I think while trying to evaluate the various products on the market, and what could be improved, I'm looking at the indications and analytics and the off-the-shelf dashboards that come with it. Those are things that really catch the eye. At the end of the day, it's the functionalities and the way they integrate with the multi-cloud platforms and other backends that are underpinning the hood. If I have to present an API solution to somebody and if I can show them what are the off-the-shelf dashboards that you get in the analytics profile, that becomes a major eye-catcher to take the discussion forward.

I've been using the solution for a year or so. 

Stability is very good. 

I would think scalability depends on whether you're doing it on premises or on the cloud. I don't have experience with that but I think, for example, since Kong is more into clustering and the like, so scalability in Kong should be more straightforward because it's more evenly distributed. 

I haven't contacted technical support but I have been in touch with some of its engineers and they were a pleasure to deal with. They're good engineers and they are very helpful.

In terms of initial setup, of course WSO2 with Kong is more simple than this.

The advice I would give is that this is a platform that's meant for a complete digital transformation of an organization. If you want to realize the entire capacity or the entire power of the platform with the capability APIs and the system APIs, you know you've got to use the API-led connectivity. And here I think lies the true power of the platform; that instead of using it just as an API gateway, you can take it further and I think that is the real value that market peers are not able to offer. It's a standout feature of the API platform and MuleSoft.

I make proposals and whether the customer chooses it or not is up to them. I usually look at  different products, and then we try and see what fits the customer best. It's not black or white. If there is a need for an entire landscape of low APIs and not just proxies, I think MuleSoft is a good way to go.

I would rate this product an eight out of 10. 

I deploy this solution for my clients. 

This is a good API management product, applying the policies, doing the integrations. I deploy both the cloud and the on-premise solution depending on the client's requirements. 

If they were to develop on MuleSoft it would be a good way of improving API monetization. Together with that I'd like to see the developer portal. It currently comes with a Salesforce connection but it could be integrated better.

I've been using this solution for five years. 

The solution is stable. 

The solution is scalable, we have customers in both the medium and enterprise environments. 

The technical support is reasonable. They respond to us promptly. 

The initial setup is fine for the cloud version but very complex for the on-prem deployment. 

Licensing costs are reasonable. 

Anyone planning to use this product should invest in some training beforehand. 

I rate this solution eight out of 10.