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Compare KrakenD API Gateway and WSO2 API Manager 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.9% of reviews)
Small-Business (35.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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KrakenD API Gateway
Star Rating
(58)4.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Free Trial is available
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Star Rating
(139)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (35.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Contact Us
Free Trial is available
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AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- G2 reviewers report that WSO2 API Manager excels in managing APIs across various platforms, such as AWS and Azure, which is a significant advantage for teams looking for flexibility in their API management solutions. Users appreciate the AI-powered agents for API creation that streamline the development process and reduce human errors.
- Users say that KrakenD API Gateway stands out for its performance and ease of deployment, making it a favorite among teams working in stateless, microservices-based environments. The integrated tools for configuration validation and the ability to live test configurations in Docker enhance the user experience significantly.
- Reviewers mention that WSO2 API Manager offers robust security features, including strong authentication methods and consent management, which are crucial for compliance with regulations like PSD2. This focus on security is a key selling point for organizations that prioritize data protection.
- According to verified reviews, KrakenD API Gateway is praised for its responsive customer support and community engagement, which helps users quickly resolve issues and implement solutions effectively. This level of support is particularly beneficial for teams that may need assistance during the setup and integration phases.
- G2 reviewers highlight that while WSO2 API Manager has a slightly lower overall satisfaction score, it still provides valuable tools for API lifecycle management and onboarding third-party providers, which can be a game-changer for businesses looking to expand their API offerings.
- Users report that KrakenD's user-friendly interface and developer-friendly features make it a solid choice for teams aiming for quick implementation and high performance. The ability to define backend sources easily allows frontend teams to retrieve exactly the information they need, enhancing overall productivity.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
KrakenD API Gateway
Community Edition
Free
Our open-source API Gateway founded on top of the industry's best practices. Infinite uptime and linear scalability at the lowest operational cost.
- Outstading documentation, getting-started guides and demo playgrounds
- Access to community support
- Data aggregation, manipulation and format conversion
WSO2 API Manager
WSO2 API Manager
Contact Us
- Subscribe to WSO2’s enterprise-grade support for expert assistance every step of the way
- Access WSO2 updates for proactive security fixes and security updates, product improvements, bug fixes, and performance enhancements.
- 24 x 7 x 365 incident support to keep you running smoothly.
Free Trial
KrakenD API Gateway
Free Trial is available
WSO2 API Manager
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.2
49
8.9
113
Ease of Use
9.1
49
8.7
112
Ease of Setup
9.0
38
8.1
92
Ease of Admin
9.2
35
8.4
78
Quality of Support
9.5
43
8.5
109
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.5
32
8.9
78
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
45
9.6
108
Features by Category
Development
Not enough data
8.5
66
Not enough data
8.7
66
Not enough data
8.3
62
Not enough data
8.5
65
Collaboration
Not enough data
8.6
65
Not enough data
8.6
66
Not enough data
8.6
65
Development - API Platforms
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Collaboration - API Platforms
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.9
8
API Management - API Platforms
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.1
8
Not enough data
7.5
8
API Construction
8.7
31
8.5
87
9.2
32
8.6
87
8.9
34
8.3
83
9.3
38
8.9
86
API Management
8.9
35
8.8
88
9.0
37
8.1
88
8.8
38
8.3
86
7.5
23
7.4
70
8.6
38
8.9
90
Data Integration
8.3
31
8.6
82
8.2
33
8.3
81
8.2
34
7.7
76
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
KrakenD API Gateway and WSO2 API Manager are categorized as API Management
Unique Categories
KrakenD API Gateway has no unique categories
WSO2 API Manager is categorized as API Development and API Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
KrakenD API Gateway
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
WSO2 API Manager
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
24.6%
Information Technology and Services
21.1%
Financial Services
10.5%
Telecommunications
5.3%
Leisure, Travel & Tourism
3.5%
Other
35.1%
Computer Software
22.7%
Information Technology and Services
14.8%
Banking
13.3%
Telecommunications
11.7%
Government Administration
4.7%
Other
32.8%
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Discussions
I did not check since a few months, is the plugin or extending possibilities have been ease ?
1 Comment
AG
Hi Raphael!
Yes: on May 4th, we released KrakenD 2.0 ( https://www.krakend.io/blog/krakend-2.0-release-notes/ ) including, among other things, a new type...Read more
What is KrakenD API Gateway used for?
1 Comment
Official Response from KrakenD API Gateway
KrakenD API Gateway helps companies manage and optimize the flow of data between their systems and applications, making API operations more efficient. It...Read more
KrakenD API Gateway has no more discussions with answers
What is wso2 API Manager?
1 Comment
MN
it's a platform to design, publish APIs, enforcing policies, controlling access to the APIs, and analyzing usage of the APIs.Read more
WSO2 API Manager has no more discussions with answers
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