# Amazon API Gateway, Azure API Management vs IBM API Connect Comparison

| | Amazon API Gateway | Azure API Management | IBM API Connect | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 141 | 31 | 163 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (35.9% of reviews) | Mid-Market (46.7% of reviews) | Enterprise (44.4% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | Free Trial | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### Amazon API Gateway

Pros:
- Security (6 reviews)
- API Management (4 reviews)

Cons:
- Expensive (3 reviews)
- API Management (2 reviews)

### Azure API Management

**Not enough data**

### IBM API Connect

Pros:
- API Development (3 reviews)
- API Management (3 reviews)

Cons:
- Slow Performance (3 reviews)
- API Limitations (2 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | Amazon API Gateway | Azure API Management | IBM API Connect | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.5 (113 reviews) | 8.9 (26 reviews) | 8.8 (120 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.0 (114 reviews) | 8.1 (27 reviews) | 8.5 (122 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.2 (53 reviews) | 8.2 (10 reviews) | 7.7 (70 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 8.5 (48 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | 8.0 (57 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (101 reviews) | 8.1 (24 reviews) | 8.2 (115 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.8 (45 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | 8.4 (52 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.8 (105 reviews) | 8.7 (27 reviews) | 9.5 (117 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### Amazon API Gateway

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Azure API Management

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### IBM API Connect

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: IBM API Connect Trial

Price: Free Trial

Key Features:
- Try for free for 30 days.

[Browse all 3 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-api-connect/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### API Development

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon API Gateway** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure API Management** | 8.1/10 | 6 |
| **IBM API Connect** | 8.9/10 | 58 |

#### Development

| Feature | Amazon API Gateway | Azure API Management | IBM API Connect | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API Testing** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 9.1 (49 reviews) | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 9.0 (47 reviews) | 
| **Orchestration** | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | 8.8 (42 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.8 (41 reviews) | 

#### Collaboration

| Feature | Amazon API Gateway | Azure API Management | IBM API Connect | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Design Management** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 8.8 (43 reviews) | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 8.7 (45 reviews) | 
| **Visibility** | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | 8.9 (46 reviews) | 

### API Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon API Gateway** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure API Management** | N/A | N/A |
| **IBM API Connect** | N/A | N/A |

#### Development - API Platforms

| Feature | Amazon API Gateway | Azure API Management | IBM API Connect | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Orchestration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Collaboration - API Platforms

| Feature | Amazon API Gateway | Azure API Management | IBM API Connect | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Design Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### API Management - API Platforms

| Feature | Amazon API Gateway | Azure API Management | IBM API Connect | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Traffic Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Gateway** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Logs/Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monetization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### AI Gateways

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon API Gateway** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure API Management** | N/A | N/A |
| **IBM API Connect** | N/A | N/A |

#### Traffic Management & Performance - AI Gateways

| Feature | Amazon API Gateway | Azure API Management | IBM API Connect | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Token-Aware Rate Limiting** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Semantic Caching** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-Model Routing & Fallbacks** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Governance & Observability - AI Gateways

| Feature | Amazon API Gateway | Azure API Management | IBM API Connect | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Privacy** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cost Tracking** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Centralized API Key Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### API Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **Amazon API Gateway** | 8.4/10 | 56 |
| **Azure API Management** | 8.4/10 | 25 |
| **IBM API Connect** | 8.4/10 | 85 |

#### API Construction

| Feature | Amazon API Gateway | Azure API Management | IBM API Connect | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **API Testing** | 8.7 (46 reviews) | 8.9 (21 reviews) | 8.3 (67 reviews) | 
| **Data Security** | 9.0 (49 reviews) | 8.8 (22 reviews) | 8.8 (66 reviews) | 
| **Orchestration** | 8.3 (46 reviews) | 8.0 (20 reviews) | 8.4 (66 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | 9.3 (49 reviews) | 8.9 (21 reviews) | 8.6 (67 reviews) | 

#### API Management

| Feature | Amazon API Gateway | Azure API Management | IBM API Connect | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Traffic Control** | 8.6 (47 reviews) | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 8.4 (67 reviews) | 
| **Logs/Documentation** | 8.2 (46 reviews) | 8.1 (23 reviews) | 8.1 (66 reviews) | 
| **API Monitoring** | 8.7 (47 reviews) | 8.7 (23 reviews) | 8.5 (66 reviews) | 
| **Monetization** | 7.3 (40 reviews) | 7.7 (20 reviews) | 8.1 (59 reviews) | 
| **Gateway** | 8.9 (50 reviews) | 8.3 (21 reviews) | 9.0 (68 reviews) | 

#### Data Integration

| Feature | Amazon API Gateway | Azure API Management | IBM API Connect | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **App Integration** | 8.6 (46 reviews) | 8.9 (23 reviews) | 8.6 (66 reviews) | 
| **Data Transformation** | 7.6 (42 reviews) | 8.5 (22 reviews) | 8.1 (65 reviews) | 
| **Plugins** | 7.5 (40 reviews) | 8.2 (19 reviews) | 8.1 (59 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [API Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-management)


**Unique to Azure API Management (3):** [API Development Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-development), [API Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-platforms), [AI Gateways Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-gateways)

**Unique to IBM API Connect (4):** [API Development Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-development), [API Marketplaces](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-marketplace), [API Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-platforms), [AI Gateways Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-gateways)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | Amazon API Gateway | Azure API Management | IBM API Connect | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 35.2% | 13.3% | 23.6% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 28.9% | 46.7% | 31.9% | 
| **Enterprise** | 35.9% | 40.0% | 44.4% | 

### By Industry

#### Amazon API Gateway

- **Computer Software:** 24.2%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 21.9%
- **Financial Services:** 6.3%
- **Internet:** 4.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 3.1%
- **Retail:** 3.1%
- **Insurance:** 3.1%
- **Government Administration:** 2.3%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 2.3%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.3%
- **Other:** 26.6%

#### Azure API Management

- **Information Technology and Services:** 33.3%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 10.0%
- **Telecommunications:** 6.7%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 6.7%
- **Computer Software:** 6.7%
- **Research:** 3.3%
- **Railroad Manufacture:** 3.3%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 3.3%
- **Market Research:** 3.3%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 3.3%
- **Other:** 20.0%

#### IBM API Connect

- **Information Technology and Services:** 23.6%
- **Financial Services:** 12.5%
- **Banking:** 9.7%
- **Computer Software:** 8.3%
- **Retail:** 6.3%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 4.9%
- **Insurance:** 4.9%
- **Automotive:** 3.5%
- **Consulting:** 2.8%
- **Education Management:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 21.5%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to Amazon API Gateway

- [MuleSoft Anypoint Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/mulesoft-anypoint-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (772 reviews)
- [Kong Konnect](https://www.g2.com/products/kong-inc-kong-konnect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (322 reviews)
- [Boomi](https://www.g2.com/products/boomi/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (505 reviews)
- [IBM DataPower Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-datapower-gateway/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (37 reviews)
- [Apigee Edge](https://www.g2.com/products/apigee-edge/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (28 reviews)
- [HAProxy](https://www.g2.com/products/haproxy/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (900 reviews)
- [KrakenD API Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/krakend-api-gateway/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (58 reviews)
- [WSO2 API Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/wso2-api-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (145 reviews)
- [Workato](https://www.g2.com/products/workato/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (776 reviews)
- [Postman](https://www.g2.com/products/postman/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1788 reviews)

### Alternatives to Azure API Management

- [MuleSoft Anypoint Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/mulesoft-anypoint-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (772 reviews)
- [Kong Konnect](https://www.g2.com/products/kong-inc-kong-konnect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (322 reviews)
- [WSO2 API Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/wso2-api-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (145 reviews)
- [Postman](https://www.g2.com/products/postman/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1788 reviews)
- [Boomi](https://www.g2.com/products/boomi/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (505 reviews)
- [Swagger Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/swagger-studio/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (189 reviews)
- [SAP Integration Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-integration-suite/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (339 reviews)
- [Google Apigee API Management Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/google-apigee-api-management-platform/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [Amplify Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/amplify-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (106 reviews)
- [Stoplight](https://www.g2.com/products/stoplight/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (343 reviews)

### Alternatives to IBM API Connect

- [MuleSoft Anypoint Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/mulesoft-anypoint-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (772 reviews)
- [Kong Konnect](https://www.g2.com/products/kong-inc-kong-konnect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (322 reviews)
- [WSO2 API Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/wso2-api-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (145 reviews)
- [Postman](https://www.g2.com/products/postman/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1788 reviews)
- [Boomi](https://www.g2.com/products/boomi/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (505 reviews)
- [Google Apigee API Management Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/google-apigee-api-management-platform/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [SAP Integration Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-integration-suite/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (339 reviews)
- [Workato](https://www.g2.com/products/workato/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (776 reviews)
- [Stoplight](https://www.g2.com/products/stoplight/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (343 reviews)
- [Zapier](https://www.g2.com/products/zapier/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2081 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### Amazon API Gateway

- Title: [What is Amazon API Gateway used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-amazon-api-gateway-used-for) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Amazon API Gateway is a fully managed service that makes it easy for developers to create, publish, maintain, monitor, and secure APIs at any scale. APIs act..."
- Title: [How do I find an AWS API gateway?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-find-an-aws-api-gateway) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "https://aws.amazon.com/api-gateway/

Register first and then follow the instruction to get APIs."
- Title: [Why should I use AWS API gateway?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/why-should-i-use-aws-api-gateway) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "For API management and quick production deployments around Web APIs."

### Azure API Management

No discussions available for this product.

### IBM API Connect

- Title: [How does API Connect work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-api-connect-work) — 3 comments
  > **Top comment:** "IBM API Connect is an intuitive API Platform that lets you create, expose, manage and monetize APIs across various cloud platforms."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/amazon-api-gateway-vs-azure-api-management-vs-ibm-api-connect)