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WSO2 API Manager

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What is WSO2 API Manager?

WSO2 API Manager makes it possible for developers to both develop and manage APIs of different types. Unlike solutions which focus only on managing API proxies, WSO2 API Manager provides tools to develop APIs by integrating different systems as well.…

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What is WSO2 API Manager?

WSO2 API Manager makes it possible for developers to both develop and manage APIs of different types. Unlike solutions which focus only on managing API proxies, WSO2 API Manager provides tools to develop APIs by integrating different systems as well. It supports a variety of API types from REST,…

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Product Demos

Advancing Digital Economies with API using WSO2 API Manager, WSO2 Webinar

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42Crunch Security Audit for WSO2 API Manager 3.1

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Validate WSO2 API Manager gateway request with open policy agent

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AWS Lambda Integration in WSO2 API Manager

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Publicando WSO2 API Manager no Kubernetes, WSO2 Summit 2020

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WSO2 API Manager at Amazon cloud

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Product Details

What is WSO2 API Manager?

WSO2 API Manager makes it possible for developers to both develop and manage APIs of different types. Unlike solutions which focus only on managing API proxies, WSO2 API Manager provides tools to develop APIs by integrating different systems as well. It supports a variety of API types from REST, SOAP, GraphQL, WebSockets, WebHooks, SSEs and gRPC APIs with specialized policies and governance for each different type.


Being fully open source, its architecture and extensibility makes it highly suitable for organizations to build unique solutions that cater to specific business needs.

WSO2 API Manager Features

API Management Features

  • Supported: API access control
  • Supported: Rate limits and usage policies
  • Supported: API usage data
  • Supported: API monitoring and logging

Additional Features

  • Supported: Design and Prototype APIs
  • Supported: Publish and Govern API Use
  • Supported: Control Access and Enforce Security
  • Supported: Create a Store of all Available APIs
  • Supported: Manage Developer Community
  • Supported: Manage API Traffic
  • Supported: Monitor API Usage and Performance
  • Supported: Pluggable, Extensible, and Themeable
  • Supported: Deployable in Enterprises
  • Supported: WSO2 Platform Multi-tenancy Support

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WSO2 API Manager Technical Details

Deployment TypesOn-premise, Software as a Service (SaaS), Cloud, or Web-Based
Operating SystemsWindows, Linux, Mac
Mobile ApplicationNo
Supported CountriesAll Countries

Frequently Asked Questions

WSO2 API Manager starts at $0.

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Reviewers rate API access control and Rate limits and usage policies highest, with a score of 9.5.

The most common users of WSO2 API Manager are from Enterprises (1,001+ employees).

WSO2 API Manager Customer Size Distribution

Consumers0%
Small Businesses (1-50 employees)0%
Mid-Size Companies (51-500 employees)0%
Enterprises (more than 500 employees)100%
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Reviews and Ratings

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Community Insights

TrustRadius Insights are summaries of user sentiment data from TrustRadius reviews and, when necessary, 3rd-party data sources. Have feedback on this content? Let us know!

Easy to use and manage: Users found the WSO2 API Manager to be user-friendly and easy to navigate, making it accessible for both beginner users and experienced developers. Many reviewers mentioned that they were able to quickly understand and utilize the tool without any complications.

Useful for securing APIs: Reviewers highlighted that the WSO2 API Manager is effective in securing APIs by applying policies. They appreciated the ability to publish APIs in the publisher portal, which allowed them to control access and ensure data security through API gateway policies.

Simplicity of configuration: Users appreciated the simplicity of configuring the WSO2 API Manager in various environments. They mentioned that it can be easily set up using different methods, requiring no prior knowledge or technical expertise. The intuitive user interface further contributed to a seamless configuration process.

Cons:

  1. Administration could be further refined: Some users have mentioned that the administration of the product could be further refined, expressing a need for more efficient management and improved user-friendliness in this aspect.
  2. Tricky to find required articles in documentation: Several users found it tricky to locate the specific articles they needed in the available documentation, suggesting a need for better organization and enhanced search functionality to make it easier to find relevant information.
  3. Handling API groups in publisher not straightforward: Users have expressed frustration with the process of handling API groups in the publisher, finding it confusing and not intuitive to navigate through this feature.

WSO2 API Manager, an open-source API management solution, has received several recommendations from users. The most common recommendations include the following:

  • Industries with many microservices benefit greatly from WSO2 API Manager. It offers easy integrations and the ability to write custom mediation in XML formats.
  • Software engineers in the IT industry find WSO2 API Manager to be a valuable tool due to its open-source nature and reliable support.
  • Users recommend converting current monolithic architectures into microservice architectures using WSO2 API Manager, as it enhances scalability and agility.

In addition to these recommendations, users also appreciate the reliable support, easy deployment, and advanced features of WSO2 API Manager.

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