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CData API Server vs. MuleSoft Anypoint Platform

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
CData API Server
Score 5.0 out of 10
N/A
CData's API Server enables users to create APIs from existing enterprise data. Users cna hook up any SQL or NoSQL database and the API Server generates what the vendor states will be flexible, comprehensive, and fully documented APIs.
$2,499
per year
Anypoint Platform
Score 7.8 out of 10
N/A
The Anypoint Platform developed by MuleSoft and acquired by Salesforce in early 2018 is designed to connect apps, data, and devices anywhere, on-premises or in the cloud. This platform was built to offer out-of-the-box connectors as well as tools that architects and developers can adopt quickly to design, build and manage the entire lifecycle of their APIs, applications, and products.N/A
Pricing
CData API ServerMuleSoft Anypoint Platform
Editions & Modules
Standard
$2,499
per year
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Offerings
Pricing Offerings
CData API ServerAnypoint Platform
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoYes
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
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Community Pulse
CData API ServerMuleSoft Anypoint Platform
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CData API Server

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Anypoint Platform
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Anypoint Platform
In this domain, this is the first one that I’ve been a part of.
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Anypoint Platform
I’ve also used IBM ACE. MuleSoft is a very versatile integration platform, and it also comes with a variety of automation tools. As a package, it’s one of the best options because all those functionalities are included as part of the license.
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Anypoint Platform
I’ve used a lot of other integration tools, and in comparison, Salesforce performs quite well. Since this platform is also integrated within Salesforce — and we use Salesforce heavily — it manages and functions very effectively.
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Anypoint Platform
AWS is a very good tool but still evolving and offers a small set of API management features. The main reason why we chose MuleSoft Anypoint Platform API Manager is because it is well suited with the APIs developed in Mule ESB.
Charles Ahn | TrustRadius Reviewer
Charles Ahn
Director
Chose Anypoint Platform
Mulesoft is a more modern, flexible, and faster-performing integration suite than traditional providers.
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Anypoint Platform
Once we have moved all of our system integration APIs to the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, we will need to communicate with a wide variety of external systems. All of our business and service logic is stored in the aforementioned core systems. Anypoint Platform (and all of our …
Gaurav Pandey - PMP,ITIL,CSM | TrustRadius Reviewer
Gaurav Pandey - PMP,ITIL,CSM
SAP Technical Manager
Chose Anypoint Platform
Overall a better experience in pricing negotiation with the Sales team. The breadth of services offered by Mulesoft was really important and the expertise offered by our consulting partner influenced the decision. The overall deployment was completed well within the timelines. …
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Anypoint Platform
Once we use [MuleSoft] Anypoint Platform to host all our system integration APIS, we need to exchange data with a lot of different resources. Those listed systems are our main systems that hold all business and logic behind our service. The integration from Anypoint Platform …
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Alex Scutea
Cloud Solutions Administrator
Chose Anypoint Platform
We selected Mulesoft for speed of implementation. We did not have the luxury of time and needed a solution that can be learned and implemented within weeks so we can take advantage of newly formed partnerships. The training that was provided to use during our pre-sales and …
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Anypoint Platform
We believe Anypoint Platform is best in breed and has features that match nearly any other iPaaS offering. It also allows for accomplishing much more challenging and complex integrations due to the ability to connect to nearly any system, use custom connectors, and embed …
Nikhil Kohli | TrustRadius Reviewer
Nikhil Kohli
Service Delivery Lead
Chose Anypoint Platform
The main problem with this software is the different connector type that is used for different protocols except for a different SAP connector. There is only one connector called SAP. It will be great if there will have a different connectors like idoc, RFC, proxy, etc.
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Anypoint Platform
Anypoint has tons of capabilities baked in one platform, and other competitors like Built.io or Workato may not have all those like Anypoint Exchange. However where these products shine are in usability, as it's ridiculously easy to build integrations using Built.io. I was …
Kamta Prasad | TrustRadius Reviewer
Kamta Prasad
Technical Lead
Chose Anypoint Platform
Anypoint Platform is really very easy to adopt for application integration. Simple UI and easy data weave language allows user to focus on business portion only. The API management and deployment of application are hassle free. We have selected Anypoint platform because it is …
Vaibhav Khanna ☁⚡ | TrustRadius Reviewer
Vaibhav Khanna ☁⚡
Salesforce Consultant
Chose Anypoint Platform
Dell Boomi is kind of similar in drag and drop implementation. However, it doesn't have as many connectors (shapes in Dell Boomi). Moreover, it also doesn't have deployment stuff on its own.

Informatica is way behind Dell Boomi and Anypoint Platform, but users are still using it …
Rajarshee Mukhopadhyay | TrustRadius Reviewer
Rajarshee Mukhopadhyay
Associate Consultant
Chose Anypoint Platform
Compared to Dell Boomi the API management suite of Mulesoft is much mature, however if its only about the integration , then i would always go for Dell Boomi, as there is no infrastructure setup that needs to be done from the developer's end.

APIGEE api management is as good as …
Deepak Kushwaha | TrustRadius Reviewer
Deepak Kushwaha
Tech Arch Sr. Analyst
Chose Anypoint Platform
The main reason why we chose Anypoint API Manager is because it is well suited with the APIs developed in Mule ESB. AWS, on the other hand, is a very good tool but still evolving and offers a small set of API management features.
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Anypoint Platform
API led architecture focus with a decent API ecosystem for developer collaboration, policy management and declarative implementation. Batch processing, visualization, Anypoint MQ and ObjectStore leave a lot to be explored. Multiple deployment models make it worth considering.
Federica Bianco | TrustRadius Reviewer
Federica Bianco
Integration architect
Chose Anypoint Platform
It enables customers to expose their APIs in a very simple and fast way. It can be used by non-expert developers. It is compliant with all major connection and data representation world standard.
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Anypoint Platform
TIBCO BusinessWorks and WSO2 Enterprise Service Bus
Chose Anypoint Platform
We provide options to customers to choose from the best tools. Customers are the decision makers. Personally, because of open-source and large community base, MuleSoft is the repo in the market.
Verified User
Anonymous
Chose Anypoint Platform
It is a powerful tool with smart intelligence. The drag and drop feature makes my work easy. The tool has great connecting support which is the best reason to use the tool on a daily basis. Powerful functionality with designing and implementing APIs. Hosted on public IP.
Features
CData API ServerMuleSoft Anypoint Platform
Cloud Data Integration
Comparison of Cloud Data Integration features of Product A and Product B
CData API Server
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Ratings
MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
6.9
Ratings
14% below category average
Pre-built connectors00 Ratings7.50 Ratings
Connector modification00 Ratings7.30 Ratings
Support for real-time and batch integration00 Ratings6.80 Ratings
Data quality services00 Ratings6.00 Ratings
Data security features00 Ratings6.50 Ratings
Monitoring console00 Ratings7.30 Ratings
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User Ratings
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Usability
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User Testimonials
CData API ServerMuleSoft Anypoint Platform
Likelihood to Recommend
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MuleSoft Anypoint Platform is best tool in the market for developing APIs with complex structures communicating with various different types of applications including web applications as well as legacy applications. Also applications including database connectivity for fetching and updating data in the DB tables. I cant think of any scenario which MuleSoft Anypoint Platform could not be used for developing the integrations.
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Pros
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  • Provides wide range of popular connectors like salesforce, netsuite, sftp and many more. A user can easily integrate with those services using specific connector.
  • Support API development using RAML and desing tool. The platform is very good in data type classification.
  • Cloud deployment and post deployment monitoring is easy. A user can configure application worker as per need. Alert and notifications are real time.
Kamta Prasad | TrustRadius Reviewer
Kamta Prasad
Technical Lead
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Cons
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  • Has more features than what we really need so we're paying for more than we use. Sort of like paying for an Abrams tank when all we really need is a Toyota Corolla.
  • Not a value product, tends to be expensive.
  • Takes a while for developers to learn to use Mulesoft Anypoint.
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Usability
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There’s a lot of learning curve at the beginning when it comes to building the code and everything. In terms of usability, I’d say once you get used to it, it’s fine — but it’s not very easy during the initial stages.
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Anonymous
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Support Rating
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Anypoint Platform support is very responsive. There is also a huge knowledge base and an active online forum where answers to most questions can be found. When needed support engages the engineering group so adequate solutions or workarounds are always provided.
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Alternatives Considered
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Once we have moved all of our system integration APIs to the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, we will need to communicate with a wide variety of external systems. All of our business and service logic is stored in the aforementioned core systems. Anypoint Platform (and all of our APIs) makes it easy to connect to various other platforms. In order to link to these many other systems, connectors and/or components are utilized, and they are simple to configure and integrate.
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Anonymous
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Return on Investment
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  • Mulesoft can be used to provide an integration platform to a large number of systems like Salesforce, ODBC, JDBC, SAP, Mongo DB, etc.
  • An excellent option to develop microservices and real-time integrations.
  • Not as robust in handling large data volumes, Informatica is better in that respect.
Nikhil Kohli | TrustRadius Reviewer
Nikhil Kohli
Service Delivery Lead
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Anypoint Platform Screenshots

Screenshot of Connect any endpoints using out-of-the-box connectors, dynamic connectivity to API specifications, or by building reusable connectors with Anypoint DevKit™.Screenshot of A reporting suite that provides a real-time view of API consumption trends and operational performance. Analytics provides insight into how your API is being used and informs forward-looking design decisions.Screenshot of A platform to engage with API developers and drive adoption. Share documentation, examples and manage developer access from a single platform.