# IBM Cloud Pak for Integration vs IBM DataPower Gateway Comparison

| | IBM Cloud Pak for Integration | IBM DataPower Gateway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.2 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 50 | 37 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Mid-Market (35.9% of reviews) | Enterprise (81.8% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | IBM Cloud Pak for Integration | IBM DataPower Gateway | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.2 (27 reviews) | 9.3 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.5 (27 reviews) | 7.6 (26 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 6.9 (16 reviews) | 6.9 (17 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.2 (15 reviews) | 8.2 (16 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 7.7 (26 reviews) | 8.8 (24 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.3 (15 reviews) | 9.1 (16 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 8.1 (25 reviews) | 8.1 (25 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### IBM Cloud Pak for Integration

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### IBM DataPower Gateway

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Event Stream Processing

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Cloud Pak for Integration** | 8.5/10 | 11 |
| **IBM DataPower Gateway** | N/A | N/A |

#### Data

| Feature | IBM Cloud Pak for Integration | IBM DataPower Gateway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Processing** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Sources** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Integration** | 9.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Processing** | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | IBM Cloud Pak for Integration | IBM DataPower Gateway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting & Analytics** | 8.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Message Queue (MQ)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Cloud Pak for Integration** | 8.3/10 | 11 |
| **IBM DataPower Gateway** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | IBM Cloud Pak for Integration | IBM DataPower Gateway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Asynchronous Messaging** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Language Support** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud-based Messaging** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Latency** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Integration

| Feature | IBM Cloud Pak for Integration | IBM DataPower Gateway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Application Integration** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Integration** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Plugins and integrations** | 7.8 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | IBM Cloud Pak for Integration | IBM DataPower Gateway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Policies and Controls** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security Monitoring** | 8.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Activity Monitoring** | 7.5 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Message Queue (MQ)

| Feature | IBM Cloud Pak for Integration | IBM DataPower Gateway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Autonomous Task Execution** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi-step Planning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cross-system Integration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### ETL Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Cloud Pak for Integration** | 8.3/10 | 6 |
| **IBM DataPower Gateway** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | IBM Cloud Pak for Integration | IBM DataPower Gateway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Auditing** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | IBM Cloud Pak for Integration | IBM DataPower Gateway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Extraction** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Transformation** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Loading** | 8.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automation** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### iPaaS

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Cloud Pak for Integration** | 8.7/10 | 13 |
| **IBM DataPower Gateway** | 9.1/10 | 12 |

#### Development 

| Feature | IBM Cloud Pak for Integration | IBM DataPower Gateway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Integration** | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 9.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **API Designer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Flow Designer** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Pre-Built Connectors** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Custom Connectors** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Reusable connectors** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Multi - tenant architecture** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management 

| Feature | IBM Cloud Pak for Integration | IBM DataPower Gateway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Monitoring & Notification** | 7.7 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Routing And Orchestration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **API Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | IBM Cloud Pak for Integration | IBM DataPower Gateway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security Standards** | 9.0 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 
| **Communication Protocol** | 9.3 (5 reviews) ✓ Verified | Not enough data | 

#### Integration Options

| Feature | IBM Cloud Pak for Integration | IBM DataPower Gateway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Virtualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Managed File Transfers** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Big Data Processing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **EDI** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Deployment 

| Feature | IBM Cloud Pak for Integration | IBM DataPower Gateway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Hybrid** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud to Cloud** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### API Management

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Cloud Pak for Integration** | 7.9/10 | 22 |
| **IBM DataPower Gateway** | N/A | N/A |

#### API Construction

| Feature | IBM Cloud Pak for Integration | IBM DataPower Gateway | 
|---|---|---|
| **API Testing** | 7.8 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Security** | 8.2 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Orchestration** | 7.6 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | 7.8 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### API Management

| Feature | IBM Cloud Pak for Integration | IBM DataPower Gateway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Traffic Control** | 7.7 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Logs/Documentation** | 7.6 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **API Monitoring** | 8.2 (15 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Monetization** | 7.3 (14 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Gateway** | 7.7 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Data Integration

| Feature | IBM Cloud Pak for Integration | IBM DataPower Gateway | 
|---|---|---|
| **App Integration** | 8.6 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Data Transformation** | 9.0 (13 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Plugins** | 7.8 (12 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Big Data

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Cloud Pak for Integration** | N/A | N/A |
| **IBM DataPower Gateway** | N/A | N/A |

#### Building Reports

| Feature | IBM Cloud Pak for Integration | IBM DataPower Gateway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Transformation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Modeling** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **WYSIWYG Report Design** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Integration APIs** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Platform

| Feature | IBM Cloud Pak for Integration | IBM DataPower Gateway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Mobile User Support** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Customization ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **User, Role, and Access Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Internationalization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Sandbox / Test Environments** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Performance and Reliability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Breadth of Partner Applications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (2):** [iPaaS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ipaas), [API Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-management)

**Unique to IBM Cloud Pak for Integration (4):** [Message Queue (MQ) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/message-queue-mq), [Event Stream Processing Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/event-stream-processing), [Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/enterprise-service-bus-esb), [ETL Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/etl-tools)



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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | IBM Cloud Pak for Integration | IBM DataPower Gateway | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 30.8% | 12.1% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 35.9% | 6.1% | 
| **Enterprise** | 33.3% | 81.8% | 

### By Industry

#### IBM Cloud Pak for Integration

- **Information Technology and Services:** 20.5%
- **Computer Software:** 15.4%
- **Insurance:** 12.8%
- **Banking:** 12.8%
- **Education Management:** 10.3%
- **Retail:** 7.7%
- **Telecommunications:** 2.6%
- **Investment Banking:** 2.6%
- **Information Services:** 2.6%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 2.6%
- **Other:** 10.3%

#### IBM DataPower Gateway

- **Insurance:** 18.2%
- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 12.1%
- **Financial Services:** 12.1%
- **Transportation/Trucking/Railroad:** 9.1%
- **Retail:** 9.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.1%
- **Utilities:** 6.1%
- **Banking:** 6.1%
- **Wholesale:** 3.0%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.0%
- **Other:** 12.1%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to IBM Cloud Pak for Integration

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### Alternatives to IBM DataPower Gateway

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- [Postman](https://www.g2.com/products/postman/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1778 reviews)
- [Jitterbit](https://www.g2.com/products/jitterbit/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (610 reviews)
- [Zapier](https://www.g2.com/products/zapier/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2079 reviews)
- [Workato](https://www.g2.com/products/workato/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (757 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### IBM Cloud Pak for Integration

- Title: [how much time does it take to become an expert in this technology](https://www.g2.com/discussions/31908-how-much-time-does-it-take-to-become-an-expert-in-this-technology) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Comment deleted by user."

### IBM DataPower Gateway

- Title: [How do i get a training to fully administer the gateway? And how to wrote an enhancement](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-get-a-training-to-fully-administer-the-gateway-and-how-to-wrote-an-enhancement) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Mohamad, I am a product manager for this offering and would be happy to help you make progress. If you still need assistance please contact me."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ibm-cloud-pak-for-integration-vs-ibm-datapower-gateway)