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Top 10 API Management Platforms

10 ranked on capability, adoption, value, momentum and trust, with a plain verdict on every entry.

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Apigee and Kong are the top API management platforms for enterprise scalability and microservices architectures respectively. Postman suits teams prioritising collaborative API development and testing, while AWS API Gateway remains the default choice for applications hosted natively within the Amazon Web Services cloud ecosystem.
RANKENTRYSCORETRENDFROM
1ApigeeApigee was acquired by Google in 2016 to strengthen its enterprise cloud integration offerings.95.0NEWCustom
2KongKong is built on top of NGINX for ultra-low latency.92.7NEWCustom
3PostmanPostman started as a side project by Abhinav Asthana in 2012 to simplify API testing.90.3NEW$14 per user/month
4AWS API GatewayIt natively integrates with AWS Lambda and DynamoDB serverless components.88.0NEW$3.50 per million requests
5Azure API ManagementIt features an integrated developer portal that can be fully customized.85.7NEW$48 per month
6MuleSoft Anypoint PlatformMuleSoft was acquired by Salesforce in 2018 for $6.5 billion.83.3NEWCustom
7TykTyk is written in Go, making it extremely lightweight and resource-efficient.81.0NEWCustom
8WSO2 API ManagerWSO2 was founded in 2005 as an open-source alternative to proprietary middleware.78.7NEWCustom
9Axway Amplified API ManagementAxway's platform allows unification of disparate gateways from vendors like Amazon, Google, and Microsoft.76.3NEWCustom
10GraviteeGravitee supports asynchronous APIs alongside traditional REST architectures.74.0NEWCustom
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The ranking, in detail

01

Apigee

Full lifecycle API management by Google Cloud

Google Cloud's API management platform offers robust security, analytics, and traffic management capabilities for large enterprises.

From CustomBest for Enterprise multi-cloud management
95.0
02

Kong

Cloud-native API gateway and connectivity platform

An open-source, cloud-native API gateway and platform designed for high performance and microservices architectures.

From CustomBest for Microservices and high-throughput environments
92.7
03

Postman

The API platform for developers

An API platform for building and using APIs, simplifying each step of the API lifecycle and streamlining collaboration.

From $14 per user/monthBest for Collaborative API development and testing
90.3
04

AWS API Gateway

Build, deploy and manage APIs at any scale

A fully managed service that makes it easy for developers to create, publish, maintain, monitor, and secure APIs.

From $3.50 per million requestsBest for Serverless architectures on Amazon Web Services
88.0
05

Azure API Management

Hybrid, multi-cloud management for APIs

A hybrid, multi-cloud management platform for APIs across all environments provided by Microsoft Azure.

From $48 per monthBest for Microsoft-centric enterprise environments
85.7
06

MuleSoft Anypoint Platform

Integration and API platform by Salesforce

A unified platform for integration, API-led connectivity, and robust enterprise service bus capabilities.

From CustomBest for Complex enterprise system integration
83.3
07

Tyk

Open-source API gateway and management

An open-source API gateway and management platform offering lightweight performance and flexible deployment options.

From CustomBest for Self-hosted and cloud-native microservices
81.0
08

WSO2 API Manager

Open-source API management for the enterprise

An open-source API management solution that addresses full API lifecycle management, monetization, and security.

From CustomBest for Organisations requiring open-source flexibility with enterprise support
78.7
09

Axway Amplified API Management

Drive digital transformation with API management

An open platform that helps enterprises discover, reuse, and govern all APIs across hybrid cloud environments.

From CustomBest for Multi-gateway enterprise governance
76.3
10

Gravitee

The open-source event-native API management platform

An open-source API management platform that focuses on access management, message brokerage, and rapid deployment.

From CustomBest for Event-driven architectures and streaming APIs
74.0

Frequently asked questions

What is an API management platform?

An API management platform is software used to create, publish, secure, monitor, and monetise application programming interfaces in a secure environment.

Do I need an API gateway if I use an API management platform?

Most enterprise API management platforms include an API gateway as a core component to handle runtime traffic, security checks, and rate limiting.

How do I choose the best API management platform?

Consider factors such as your current cloud provider, budget, whether you require open-source flexibility, and your team's technical expertise.

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