# Apigee Edge, IBM App Connect vs Azure API Management Comparison | | Apigee Edge | IBM App Connect | Azure API Management | |---|---|---|---| | **Star Rating** | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 4.2 out of 5 | | **Total Reviews** | 28 | 258 | 31 | | **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (69.6% of reviews) | Mid-Market (39.1% of reviews) | Mid-Market (46.7% of reviews) | | **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | 0.00 USD | No pricing available | --- ## Top Pros & Cons ### Apigee Edge **Not enough data** ### IBM App Connect Pros: - Automation (3 reviews) - Integrations (3 reviews) Cons: - Learning Curve (2 reviews) - Complexity (1 reviews) ### Azure API Management **Not enough data** --- ## Ratings Comparison | Rating | Apigee Edge | IBM App Connect | Azure API Management | |---|---|---|---| | **Meets Requirements** | 9.6 (16 reviews) | 8.9 (208 reviews) | 8.9 (26 reviews) | | **Ease of Use** | 9.4 (16 reviews) | 8.8 (209 reviews) | 8.1 (27 reviews) | | **Ease of Setup** | 8.8 (10 reviews) | 8.4 (59 reviews) | 8.2 (10 reviews) | | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (9 reviews) | 8.1 (53 reviews) | 8.8 (8 reviews) | | **Quality of Support** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | 8.7 (202 reviews) | 8.1 (24 reviews) | | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.5 (9 reviews) | 8.2 (52 reviews) | 9.0 (8 reviews) | | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 10.0 (16 reviews) | 8.8 (206 reviews) | 8.7 (27 reviews) | --- ## Pricing ### Apigee Edge #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available ### IBM App Connect #### Entry-Level Pricing Plan: Free edition Price: 0.00 USD Key Features: - Free full featured product [Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-app-connect/pricing) #### Free Trial Yes ### Azure API Management #### Entry-Level Pricing No pricing available #### Free Trial No information available --- ## Features Comparison By Category ### API Development | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Apigee Edge** | N/A | N/A | | **IBM App Connect** | N/A | N/A | | **Azure API Management** | 8.1/10 | 6 | #### Development | Feature | Apigee Edge | IBM App Connect | Azure API Management | |---|---|---|---| | **API Testing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | | **Data Security** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | | **Orchestration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 7.5 (6 reviews) | | **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | #### Collaboration | Feature | Apigee Edge | IBM App Connect | Azure API Management | |---|---|---|---| | **Design Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | | **Access Control** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.1 (6 reviews) | | **Visibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.3 (6 reviews) | ### iPaaS | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Apigee Edge** | N/A | N/A | | **IBM App Connect** | 9.3/10 | 179 | | **Azure API Management** | N/A | N/A | #### Development | Feature | Apigee Edge | IBM App Connect | Azure API Management | |---|---|---|---| | **Real-Time Integration** | Not enough data | 8.9 (145 reviews) | Not enough data | | **API Designer** | Not enough data | 9.1 (39 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Flow Designer** | Not enough data | 9.1 (39 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Pre-Built Connectors** | Not enough data | 9.2 (38 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Custom Connectors** | Not enough data | 9.1 (38 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Reusable connectors** | Not enough data | 9.5 (26 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Multi - tenant architecture** | Not enough data | 9.3 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Management | Feature | Apigee Edge | IBM App Connect | Azure API Management | |---|---|---|---| | **Monitoring & Notification** | Not enough data | 9.2 (39 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Routing And Orchestration** | Not enough data | 8.9 (38 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Data Mapping** | Not enough data | 9.0 (39 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | 9.7 (39 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **API Management** | Not enough data | 9.2 (24 reviews) | Not enough data | #### Security | Feature | Apigee Edge | IBM App Connect | Azure API Management | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | 9.3 (37 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Security Standards** | Not enough data | 9.4 (38 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Communication Protocol** | Not enough data | 9.1 (39 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Integration Options | Feature | Apigee Edge | IBM App Connect | Azure API Management | |---|---|---|---| | **Data Virtualization** | Not enough data | 9.4 (37 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Managed File Transfers** | Not enough data | 9.0 (38 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **Big Data Processing** | Not enough data | 9.2 (38 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | | **EDI** | Not enough data | 9.6 (38 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | #### Deployment | Feature | Apigee Edge | IBM App Connect | Azure API Management | |---|---|---|---| | **Hybrid** | Not enough data | 9.5 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | | **Cloud to Cloud** | Not enough data | 9.5 (25 reviews) | Not enough data | ### API Platforms | Product | Score | Reviews | |---|---|---| | **Apigee Edge** | N/A | N/A | | **IBM App Connect** | N/A | N/A | | **Azure API Management** | N/A | N/A | #### Development - API Platforms | Feature | Apigee Edge | IBM App Connect | Azure API Management | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Apigee Edge | IBM App Connect | Azure API Management | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Apigee Edge | IBM App Connect | Azure API Management | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | |---|---|---| | **Apigee Edge** | N/A | N/A | | **IBM App Connect** | N/A | N/A | | **Azure API Management** | N/A | N/A | #### Traffic Management & Performance - AI Gateways | Feature | Apigee Edge | IBM App Connect | Azure API Management | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | Apigee Edge | IBM App Connect | Azure API Management | |---|---|---|---| | **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 | |---|---|---| | **Apigee Edge** | 9.0/10 | 18 | | **IBM App Connect** | N/A | N/A | | **Azure API Management** | 8.4/10 | 25 | #### API Construction | Feature | Apigee Edge | IBM App Connect | Azure API Management | |---|---|---|---| | **API Testing** | 9.4 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (21 reviews) | | **Data Security** | 9.1 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (22 reviews) | | **Orchestration** | 9.4 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.0 (20 reviews) | | **Scalability** | 9.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (21 reviews) | #### API Management | Feature | Apigee Edge | IBM App Connect | Azure API Management | |---|---|---|---| | **Traffic Control** | 9.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (21 reviews) | | **Logs/Documentation** | 9.0 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.1 (23 reviews) | | **API Monitoring** | 9.1 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (23 reviews) | | **Monetization** | 8.9 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 7.7 (20 reviews) | | **Gateway** | 9.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.3 (21 reviews) | #### Data Integration | Feature | Apigee Edge | IBM App Connect | Azure API Management | |---|---|---|---| | **App Integration** | 8.6 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.9 (23 reviews) | | **Data Transformation** | 8.5 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.5 (22 reviews) | | **Plugins** | 7.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.2 (19 reviews) | --- ## Categories **Unique to Apigee Edge (1):** [API Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-management) **Unique to IBM App Connect (2):** [iPaaS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ipaas), [Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-service-bus-esb) **Unique to Azure API Management (4):** [API Development Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-development), [API Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-management), [API Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-platforms), [AI Gateways Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ai-gateways) --- ## Reviewer Demographics ### By Company Size | Segment | Apigee Edge | IBM App Connect | Azure API Management | |---|---|---|---| | **Small-Business** | 17.4% | 21.8% | 13.3% | | **Mid-Market** | 13.0% | 39.1% | 46.7% | | **Enterprise** | 69.6% | 39.1% | 40.0% | ### By Industry #### Apigee Edge - **Information Technology and Services:** 47.8% - **Computer Software:** 17.4% - **Financial Services:** 13.0% - **Investment Banking:** 4.3% - **Internet:** 4.3% - **Insurance:** 4.3% - **Computer & Network Security:** 4.3% - **Aviation & Aerospace:** 4.3% #### IBM App Connect - **Information Technology and Services:** 29.3% - **Computer Software:** 24.0% - **Higher Education:** 6.1% - **Internet:** 3.9% - **Banking:** 3.5% - **Design:** 3.1% - **Financial Services:** 3.1% - **Retail:** 3.1% - **Telecommunications:** 2.6% - **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.2% - **Other:** 19.2% #### 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% --- ## Alternatives ### Alternatives to Apigee Edge - [MuleSoft Anypoint Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/mulesoft-anypoint-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (749 reviews) - [Kong Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/kong-gateway/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (309 reviews) - [IBM API Connect](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-api-connect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (163 reviews) - [WSO2 API Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/wso2-api-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (145 reviews) - [Amazon API Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-api-gateway/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (140 reviews) - [IBM DataPower Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-datapower-gateway/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (37 reviews) - [Amplify Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/amplify-platform/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (99 reviews) - [Postman](https://www.g2.com/products/postman/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1775 reviews) - [SAP Integration Suite](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-integration-suite/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (339 reviews) - [Boomi](https://www.g2.com/products/boomi/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (505 reviews) ### Alternatives to IBM App Connect - [MuleSoft Anypoint Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/mulesoft-anypoint-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (749 reviews) - [TIBCO Integration (featuring Business Works and Flogo)](https://www.g2.com/products/tibco-integration-featuring-business-works-and-flogo/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (199 reviews) - [Jitterbit](https://www.g2.com/products/jitterbit/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (605 reviews) - [Boomi](https://www.g2.com/products/boomi/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (505 reviews) - [SnapLogic Intelligent Integration Platform (IIP)](https://www.g2.com/products/snaplogic-intelligent-integration-platform-iip/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (398 reviews) - [Zapier](https://www.g2.com/products/zapier/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2071 reviews) - [Peregrine Connect](https://www.g2.com/products/peregrine-connect/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (97 reviews) - [Workato](https://www.g2.com/products/workato/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (755 reviews) - [StarfishETL](https://www.g2.com/products/starfishetl/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (76 reviews) - [Azure Service Bus](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-service-bus/reviews) — 3.9/5 stars (30 reviews) ### Alternatives to Azure API Management - [MuleSoft Anypoint Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/mulesoft-anypoint-platform/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (749 reviews) - [Kong Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/kong-gateway/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (309 reviews) - [IBM API Connect](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-api-connect/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (163 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 (1775 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) - [Stoplight](https://www.g2.com/products/stoplight/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (343 reviews) --- ## Top Discussions ### Apigee Edge - Title: [Is Apigee edge open source?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-apigee-edge-open-source) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "No" - Title: [Is Apigee edge free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-apigee-edge-free) — 1 comment > **Top comment:** "Now Apigee has discontinued Eval accounts on Edge but you can get your Eval account created on Apigee X with 60 days free trial " ### IBM App Connect - Title: [Upgrading from 6.3 to 7](https://www.g2.com/discussions/upgrading-from-6-3-to-7) — 2 comments, 1 upvote > **Top comment:** "We are using 7.5.3 and very recently we encountered couple of issues in our Salesforce select statements. We are using Fix 3 of 7.5.3 for the past 4..." ### Azure API Management No discussions available for this product. --- **Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/apigee-edge-vs-ibm-app-connect-vs-azure-api-management)