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Best API Platforms for Medium-Sized Businesses

Adam Crivello
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Researched and written by Adam Crivello

Products classified in the overall API Platforms category are similar in many regards and help companies of all sizes solve their business problems. However, medium-sized business features, pricing, setup, and installation differ from businesses of other sizes, which is why we match buyers to the right Medium-Sized Business API Platforms to fit their needs. Compare product ratings based on reviews from enterprise users or connect with one of G2's buying advisors to find the right solutions within the Medium-Sized Business API Platforms category.

In addition to qualifying for inclusion in the API Platforms category, to qualify for inclusion in the Medium-Sized Business API Platforms category, a product must have at least 10 reviews left by a reviewer from a medium-sized business.

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(1,743)4.6 out of 5
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Entry Level Price:Free
  • Overview
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Postman is the world’s leading API platform, used by more than 40 million developers and 500,000 organizations to build, test, and manage APIs at scale. With Postman, teams collaborate efficiently

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    • Software Developer
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 38% Mid-Market
    • 33% Small-Business
  • Pros and Cons
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  • Postman Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    386
    API Testing
    327
    API Management
    262
    Testing
    232
    Testing Efficiency
    229
    Cons
    Slow Performance
    184
    Performance Issues
    168
    Slow Loading
    125
    Resource Limitations
    108
    Limited Features
    95
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    Seller
    Postman
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2014
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, CA
    Twitter
    @getpostman
    55,272 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    3,359 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Postman is the world’s leading API platform, used by more than 40 million developers and 500,000 organizations to build, test, and manage APIs at scale. With Postman, teams collaborate efficiently

Users
  • Software Engineer
  • Software Developer
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 38% Mid-Market
  • 33% Small-Business
Postman Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
386
API Testing
327
API Management
262
Testing
232
Testing Efficiency
229
Cons
Slow Performance
184
Performance Issues
168
Slow Loading
125
Resource Limitations
108
Limited Features
95
Seller Details
Seller
Postman
Company Website
Year Founded
2014
HQ Location
San Francisco, CA
Twitter
@getpostman
55,272 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
3,359 employees on LinkedIn®
(713)4.5 out of 5
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7th Easiest To Use in API Platforms software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    MuleSoft enables businesses to transform into customer-first companies by enabling a single customer view across hundreds of systems and touchpoints using one unified platform. With MuleSoft, organiza

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    • Senior Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Information Technology and Services
    • Computer Software
    Market Segment
    • 58% Enterprise
    • 30% Mid-Market
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • MuleSoft Anypoint Platform is a tool for MuleSoft that serves as the Control Plane and Runtime Plane for MuleSoft APIs, allowing deployment and management of CloudHub APIs and addition of policies through the API Manager.
    • Reviewers frequently mention the platform's API-led connectivity approach, reusable components, clear view of all the APIs and data flows, and the ability to read AI-driven recommendations for data transformations, all of which speed up project delivery and reduce development time.
    • Users reported concerns with the licensing and overall cost of ownership, the vCore-based pricing structure making scaling difficult and costly, a steep learning curve for new developers, and some performance issues.
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  • MuleSoft Anypoint Platform Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    33
    Integration Capabilities
    32
    API Management
    31
    Easy Integrations
    30
    API Development
    26
    Cons
    Expensive
    21
    Pricing Issues
    14
    Learning Curve
    13
    Costly Features
    10
    Learning Difficulty
    10
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    Company Website
    Year Founded
    1999
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, CA
    Twitter
    @salesforce
    577,474 Twitter followers
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    86,064 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

MuleSoft enables businesses to transform into customer-first companies by enabling a single customer view across hundreds of systems and touchpoints using one unified platform. With MuleSoft, organiza

Users
  • Software Engineer
  • Senior Software Engineer
Industries
  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer Software
Market Segment
  • 58% Enterprise
  • 30% Mid-Market
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • MuleSoft Anypoint Platform is a tool for MuleSoft that serves as the Control Plane and Runtime Plane for MuleSoft APIs, allowing deployment and management of CloudHub APIs and addition of policies through the API Manager.
  • Reviewers frequently mention the platform's API-led connectivity approach, reusable components, clear view of all the APIs and data flows, and the ability to read AI-driven recommendations for data transformations, all of which speed up project delivery and reduce development time.
  • Users reported concerns with the licensing and overall cost of ownership, the vCore-based pricing structure making scaling difficult and costly, a steep learning curve for new developers, and some performance issues.
MuleSoft Anypoint Platform Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
33
Integration Capabilities
32
API Management
31
Easy Integrations
30
API Development
26
Cons
Expensive
21
Pricing Issues
14
Learning Curve
13
Costly Features
10
Learning Difficulty
10
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
1999
HQ Location
San Francisco, CA
Twitter
@salesforce
577,474 Twitter followers
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
86,064 employees on LinkedIn®
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(205)4.9 out of 5
1st Easiest To Use in API Platforms software
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Entry Level Price:Free
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  • Product Description
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    This description is provided by the seller.

    Apidog Inc. is a US development platform company founded in 2022. The company operates internationally, serving clients ranging from small teams to enterprise-level organizations with flexible pricing

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    • Senior Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 43% Small-Business
    • 32% Mid-Market
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  • Apidog Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    94
    API Management
    87
    API Integration
    78
    Features
    77
    User Interface
    58
    Cons
    API Limitations
    16
    Learning Curve
    15
    Learning Difficulty
    15
    Poor UI
    12
    Limited Customization
    11
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    Seller
    Apidog
    Year Founded
    2023
    HQ Location
    Middletown, US
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    4 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Apidog Inc. is a US development platform company founded in 2022. The company operates internationally, serving clients ranging from small teams to enterprise-level organizations with flexible pricing

Users
  • Software Engineer
  • Senior Software Engineer
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 43% Small-Business
  • 32% Mid-Market
Apidog Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
94
API Management
87
API Integration
78
Features
77
User Interface
58
Cons
API Limitations
16
Learning Curve
15
Learning Difficulty
15
Poor UI
12
Limited Customization
11
Seller Details
Seller
Apidog
Year Founded
2023
HQ Location
Middletown, US
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
4 employees on LinkedIn®
(269)4.4 out of 5
4th Easiest To Use in API Platforms software
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Entry Level Price:Pay As You Go
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Kong is a cloud-based API management solution designed to help organizations streamline their API operations and enhance their digital experiences. As businesses increasingly rely on APIs to connect s

    Users
    • Software Engineer
    • Senior Software Engineer
    Industries
    • Computer Software
    • Information Technology and Services
    Market Segment
    • 39% Mid-Market
    • 33% Small-Business
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  • Kong Gateway Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    57
    API Management
    53
    Security
    43
    Features
    41
    Scalability
    41
    Cons
    Poor Documentation
    28
    Missing Features
    21
    API Management
    20
    Limited Features
    20
    Learning Difficulty
    16
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    Seller
    Kong Inc
    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2017
    HQ Location
    San Francisco, CA
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    896 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Kong is a cloud-based API management solution designed to help organizations streamline their API operations and enhance their digital experiences. As businesses increasingly rely on APIs to connect s

Users
  • Software Engineer
  • Senior Software Engineer
Industries
  • Computer Software
  • Information Technology and Services
Market Segment
  • 39% Mid-Market
  • 33% Small-Business
Kong Gateway Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
57
API Management
53
Security
43
Features
41
Scalability
41
Cons
Poor Documentation
28
Missing Features
21
API Management
20
Limited Features
20
Learning Difficulty
16
Seller Details
Seller
Kong Inc
Company Website
Year Founded
2017
HQ Location
San Francisco, CA
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
896 employees on LinkedIn®
(98)4.6 out of 5
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5th Easiest To Use in API Platforms software
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  • Product Description
    How are these determined?Information
    This description is provided by the seller.

    Lobster is a next-generation data integration ecosystem designed for both business and IT teams to simplify system integration, process automation, and data collaboration across internal and external

    Users
    No information available
    Industries
    • Logistics and Supply Chain
    • Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
    Market Segment
    • 63% Mid-Market
    • 24% Enterprise
    User Sentiment
    How are these determined?Information
    These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
    • Lobster_data is a data integration tool that allows users to work with various types of data and build their business around it.
    • Reviewers appreciate the wide range of features and functions offered by Lobster_data, its ease of use, and the effective customer support that helps resolve issues quickly.
    • Users experienced some limitations with the product, such as the inability to fully customize the web interface, high subscription price, slow consulting response, and difficulties with version upgrades and understanding its full capabilities.
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  • Lobster Data Platform Pros and Cons
    How are these determined?Information
    Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
    Pros
    Ease of Use
    30
    Customer Support
    24
    Features
    15
    Integrations
    15
    Speed
    14
    Cons
    Complexity
    17
    Missing Features
    9
    UX Improvement
    7
    Complex Usability
    6
    Expensive
    6
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    Company Website
    Year Founded
    2002
    HQ Location
    Tutzing, Germany
    LinkedIn® Page
    www.linkedin.com
    328 employees on LinkedIn®
Product Description
How are these determined?Information
This description is provided by the seller.

Lobster is a next-generation data integration ecosystem designed for both business and IT teams to simplify system integration, process automation, and data collaboration across internal and external

Users
No information available
Industries
  • Logistics and Supply Chain
  • Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
Market Segment
  • 63% Mid-Market
  • 24% Enterprise
User Sentiment
How are these determined?Information
These insights, currently in beta, are compiled from user reviews and grouped to display a high-level overview of the software.
  • Lobster_data is a data integration tool that allows users to work with various types of data and build their business around it.
  • Reviewers appreciate the wide range of features and functions offered by Lobster_data, its ease of use, and the effective customer support that helps resolve issues quickly.
  • Users experienced some limitations with the product, such as the inability to fully customize the web interface, high subscription price, slow consulting response, and difficulties with version upgrades and understanding its full capabilities.
Lobster Data Platform Pros and Cons
How are these determined?Information
Pros and Cons are compiled from review feedback and grouped into themes to provide an easy-to-understand summary of user reviews.
Pros
Ease of Use
30
Customer Support
24
Features
15
Integrations
15
Speed
14
Cons
Complexity
17
Missing Features
9
UX Improvement
7
Complex Usability
6
Expensive
6
Seller Details
Company Website
Year Founded
2002
HQ Location
Tutzing, Germany
LinkedIn® Page
www.linkedin.com
328 employees on LinkedIn®