# Best API Development Tools *By [Adam Crivello](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/adam-crivello)* The best API development software in 2026 is Postman, rated 4.6 out of 5 on G2 based on 1,700+ verified reviews. For teams prioritizing unified design and testing in a single platform, Apidog leads with the highest user rating at 4.8 stars, though with a smaller review base. 1. Postman — 4.6/5 (1,700+ reviews): Collaborative API testing with collection-based workflows 2. MuleSoft Anypoint Platform — 4.5/5 (700+ reviews): API-led connectivity with reusable enterprise integration 3. Apidog — 4.8/5 (200+ reviews): Unified API design, testing, and documentation 4. Workato — 4.7/5 (700+ reviews): Multi-app API orchestration with low-code recipes 5. IBM API Connect — 4.3/5 (100+ reviews): End-to-end API lifecycle with DataPower-secured gateway *Updated June 2026. Based on 2026 G2 verified review data across 1,450 products.* API development tools allow users to design, build, simulate, and fully test the functionality of their custom-built application programming interfaces (APIs) in a secure environment. These tools help the user with the pre-production requirements for APIs by enabling developers to ideate, set design guidelines, and ultimately build and test APIs under one dashboard. Once an API is published, developers use [API management tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-management) to govern it. Some [API marketplace](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-marketplace) solutions contain tools for editing APIs, but those tools are less focused on developing and managing an API and are more focused on choosing external APIs to benefit the actual product. To qualify for inclusion in the API Development category, a product must: - Provide native tools to design and develop APIs - Allow parallel development and team-wide visibility throughout the development process - Provide simulation and testing capabilities for pre-production APIs ## Top API Development Tools at a Glance | # | Product | Rating | Best For | What Users Say | |---|---------|--------|----------|----------------| | 1 | [Postman](https://www.g2.com/products/postman/reviews) | 4.6/5.0 (1,747 reviews) | Collaborative API testing with collection-based workflows | "[Evaluating the Effectiveness of Postman in API Workflow Optimization](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/postman-review-13068489)" | | 2 | [MuleSoft Anypoint Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/mulesoft-anypoint-platform/reviews) | 4.5/5.0 (655 reviews) | API-led connectivity with reusable enterprise integration | "[Powerful DataWeave, Rich Connectors, and Strong API Governance with MuleSoft](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/mulesoft-anypoint-platform-review-12850876)" | | 3 | [Apidog](https://www.g2.com/products/apidog/reviews) | 4.8/5.0 (217 reviews) | Unified API design, testing, and documentation | "[All-in-One API Workflow That Saves Time and Keeps Everything in Sync](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/apidog-review-12702549)" | | 4 | [Workato](https://www.g2.com/products/workato/reviews) | 4.7/5.0 (748 reviews) | Multi-app API orchestration with low-code recipes | "[Workato helps us building complex integrations at lightning speed.](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/workato-review-10305521)" | | 5 | [IBM API Connect](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-api-connect/reviews) | 4.3/5.0 (146 reviews) | End-to-end API lifecycle with DataPower-secured gateway | "[A solid API management platform that works well for basic to moderately complex solutions](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ibm-api-connect-review-11302546)" | | 6 | [Boomi](https://www.g2.com/products/boomi/reviews) | 4.4/5.0 (455 reviews) | Low-code API design and cross-system integration | "[Boomi’s Powerful Integrations and AI Automation Save Us Time and Effort](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/boomi-review-12901875)" | | 7 | [Kong Konnect](https://www.g2.com/products/kong-inc-kong-konnect/reviews) | 4.4/5.0 (320 reviews) | Plugin-extensible API gateway for microservices cross-cutting concerns | "[From Product Creation to Future Market Dominance](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/kong-konnect-review-9756107)" | | 8 | [WSO2 API Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/wso2-api-platform/reviews) | 4.5/5.0 (135 reviews) | Full-lifecycle API governance with open-source extensibility | "[Flexible and Reliable Platform for API Management](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/wso2-api-platform-review-6695482)" | | 9 | [AWS AppSync](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-appsync/reviews) | 4.3/5.0 (87 reviews) | AWS-native GraphQL APIs with real-time sync | "[User-Friendly and Easy to Navigate](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/aws-appsync-review-12237018)" | | 10 | [Swagger Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/swagger-studio/reviews) | 4.5/5.0 (184 reviews) | OpenAPI-first design, documentation, and code generation | "[API Hub Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/swagger-studio-review-11386691)" | ## G2 Grid® for API Development Tools ![G2 Grid® for API Development Tools plotting products by satisfaction and market presence](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-development/grids.png?focus%5B%5D=20238&focus%5B%5D=4208&focus%5B%5D=1316415&focus%5B%5D=15884&focus%5B%5D=23832&focus%5B%5D=815&focus%5B%5D=17294&focus%5B%5D=10439) Highlighted products: Postman, MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, Apidog, Workato, IBM API Connect, Boomi, Kong Konnect, and WSO2 API Platform. Underlying data: [Grid® JSON](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-development/grids.json?focus%5B%5D=postman&focus%5B%5D=mulesoft-anypoint-platform&focus%5B%5D=apidog&focus%5B%5D=workato&focus%5B%5D=ibm-api-connect&focus%5B%5D=boomi&focus%5B%5D=kong-inc-kong-konnect&focus%5B%5D=wso2-api-platform) ## How Many API Development Tools Products Does G2 Track? **Total Products under this Category:** 70 ### Category Stats (Jul 2026) - **Average Rating**: 4.49/5 (↓0.01 vs Jun 2026) The average rating of products in this category, based on all submitted ratings - **Top Trending Product**: Kong Insomnia (+1.02%) - Among all products in this category, Kong Insomnia recorded the largest rating increase compared to last month *Last updated: July 13, 2026* ## How Does G2 Rank API Development Tools Products? **Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:** - 30 Analysts and Data Experts - 7,200+ Authentic Reviews - 70+ Products - Unbiased Rankings G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category. ## Which API Development Tools Is Best for Your Use Case? - **Leader:** [Postman](https://www.g2.com/products/postman/reviews) - **Highest Performer:** [Gravitee.io](https://www.g2.com/products/gravitee-io/reviews) - **Easiest to Use:** [Apidog](https://www.g2.com/products/apidog/reviews) - **Top Trending:** [Gravitee.io](https://www.g2.com/products/gravitee-io/reviews) - **Best Free Software:** [Postman](https://www.g2.com/products/postman/reviews) --- **Sponsored** ### Omatic Software Omatic Cloud is the nonprofit integration and data platform, built for everyday nonprofit users by nonprofit professionals who understand your workflows. Nonprofits juggle more systems than ever, creating data inconsistencies across systems. 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[Postman](https://www.g2.com/products/postman/reviews) 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 across the entire API lifecycle, including design, development, testing, security, documentation, and governance. The platform helps ensure consistency, quality, and enterprise-grade control. Postman also offers Agent Mode (beta), built on AWS Bedrock and trained with AWS SageMaker. Agent Mode enables developers to use natural language to debug requests, organize collections, document APIs, and automate workflows without switching tools or writing custom scripts. **Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 1,747 **How Do G2 Users Rate Postman?** - **Visibility:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Access Control:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Ease of Use:** 9.1/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Orchestration:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Postman?** - **Seller:** [Postman](https://www.g2.com/sellers/postman) - **Year Founded:** 2014 - **HQ Location:** San Francisco, CA - **Twitter:** @getpostman (55,430 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/3795851/ (3,512 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Who Uses This:** Software Engineer, Software Developer - **Top Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services - **Company Size:** 39% Mid-Market, 35% Small-Business #### What Are Postman's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Ease of Use (460 reviews) - API Testing (394 reviews) - API Management (304 reviews) - Testing (278 reviews) - Testing Efficiency (276 reviews) **Cons:** - Slow Performance (222 reviews) - Performance Issues (202 reviews) - Slow Loading (145 reviews) - Resource Limitations (131 reviews) - Limited Features (120 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Postman? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users appreciate the **ease of use** of Postman, which simplifies API testing with its intuitive interface and features. - Users appreciate the **intuitive API testing capabilities** of Postman, enhancing their project management and collaboration efficiency. - Users appreciate the **smooth API lifecycle management** in Postman, enhancing their testing, mocking, and automation processes. - Users praise Postman's **easy testing capabilities** , especially its intuitive interface and robust collaboration features. - Users value the **testing efficiency** of Postman, finding it intuitive and easy for managing API workflows seamlessly. **Cons:** - Users note that Postman has **slow performance** , particularly when handling large collections or multiple workspaces. - Users find that Postman exhibits **performance issues** , particularly with high resource demands and slow sync times. - Users experience **slow loading times** with Postman, especially when managing large collections or multiple tabs. - Users find Postman has **heavy resource limitations** , particularly affecting performance with large collections and offline access. - Users find the **limited features** in Postman frustrating, particularly for smaller teams that need advanced functionalities. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Postman? **"[Evaluating the Effectiveness of Postman in API Workflow Optimization](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/postman-review-13068489)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Nuthi S.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/postman-review-13068489) --- **"[The easiest way I've found to work with APIs](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/postman-review-13046207)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Miguel F.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/postman-review-13046207) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Postman? - [What is Postman used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-postman-used-for) - 8 comments, 2 upvotes ### 2. [MuleSoft Anypoint Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/mulesoft-anypoint-platform/reviews) MuleSoft Anypoint Platform is the industry-leading integration and governance solution designed to connect any application, API, and AI agent across hybrid and multi-cloud environments. For nearly two decades, we have served as the integration backbone for the world’s most complex enterprises. Today, we are extending to the AI era. We allow organizations to move beyond AI sprawl into a unified architecture where legacy systems, modern APIs, and autonomous agents interact securely on a single, trusted foundation. Key capabilities and components include: Hybrid integration and connectivity, utilizing a library of hundreds of pre-built connectors and support for new AI protocols like MCP and A2A to provide AI agents with the tools they need to access and act within legacy ERPs, CRMs, and on-premise databases. MuleSoft Agent Fabric: Unified API and agent governance, applying the same rigorous security policies, cost controls, and traffic enforcement to AI models and agents that organizations already trust for their global API ecosystems through a single, federated control plane. Fabric also includes agent visibility and registry, offering a single source of truth to discover and observe any cross-ecosystem agent, ensuring complete transparency and the elimination of shadow AI. MuleSoft Vibes: Natural language design and management, providing a revamped experience where teams can use native natural language prompts to scaffold integrations, manage lifecycles, and stay ahead of technical sprawl using the AI tools they already prefer. Trusted runtime and compliance, delivering a fully managed, hybrid, or on-prem foundation that has been proven at scale for years, ensuring that every interaction is backed by enterprise-grade monitoring and human-in-the-loop security. Overall, MuleSoft Anypoint Platform is the enterprise platform for organizations seeking to bring visibility, trust, and orchestration to their APIs and AI agents. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 655 **How Do G2 Users Rate MuleSoft Anypoint Platform?** - **Visibility:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Access Control:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Ease of Use:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Orchestration:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Who Is the Company Behind MuleSoft Anypoint Platform?** - **Seller:** [Salesforce](https://www.g2.com/sellers/salesforce) - **Company Website:** https://www.salesforce.com/ - **Year Founded:** 1999 - **HQ Location:** San Francisco, CA - **Twitter:** @salesforce (579,511 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/3185/ (83,223 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Who Uses This:** Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services, Computer Software - **Company Size:** 56% Enterprise, 31% Mid-Market #### What Are MuleSoft Anypoint Platform's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Ease of Use (113 reviews) - Integration Capabilities (101 reviews) - Integrations (99 reviews) - API Management (96 reviews) - Easy Integrations (92 reviews) **Cons:** - Expensive (57 reviews) - Pricing Issues (38 reviews) - Learning Curve (31 reviews) - Learning Difficulty (29 reviews) - Steep Learning Curve (26 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About MuleSoft Anypoint Platform? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users find MuleSoft Anypoint Platform to be an **easy-to-use solution** with a clean UI and useful features. - Users value the **integration capabilities** of MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, facilitating seamless connections across various systems. - Users appreciate the **ease of integration** with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, enjoying a wide range of options for APIs. - Users value the **clean UI and comprehensive API management features** of MuleSoft Anypoint Platform for streamlined development. - Users value the **easy integrations** with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, enhancing connectivity across various systems seamlessly. **Cons:** - Users find the **high cost** of MuleSoft Anypoint Platform a barrier, particularly for smaller projects and businesses. - Users report that **pricing issues** hinder accessibility, particularly for smaller organizations with limited budgets. - Users find the **learning curve steep** , particularly for those transitioning from familiar platforms like Visual Studio. - Users find **learning difficulty** with MuleSoft Anypoint Platform, especially when transitioning from familiar development environments. - Users struggle with a **steep learning curve** in MuleSoft Anypoint, finding it complex to implement and manage effectively. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of MuleSoft Anypoint Platform? **"[Powerful DataWeave, Rich Connectors, and Strong API Governance with MuleSoft](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/mulesoft-anypoint-platform-review-12850876)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Abhay K.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/mulesoft-anypoint-platform-review-12850876) --- **"[MuleSoft Transformed Our Enterprise Integration Strategy](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/mulesoft-anypoint-platform-review-12970265)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Samridhi B.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/mulesoft-anypoint-platform-review-12970265) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About MuleSoft Anypoint Platform? - [What is MuleSoft Anypoint Platform used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-mulesoft-anypoint-platform-used-for) - 2 comments, 1 upvote - [What is the use of exchange in Anypoint platform?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-use-of-exchange-in-anypoint-platform) - [Is MuleSoft an integration platform?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-mulesoft-an-integration-platform) - 1 upvote - [Who can use Data Loader Salesforce?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-can-use-data-loader-salesforce) - [What is MuleSoft platform?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-mulesoft-platform) ### 3. [Apidog](https://www.g2.com/products/apidog/reviews) 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 based on team size. Apidog offers an integrated platform that combines API design, debugging, testing, documentation, and mocking in a single interface. Key features include visual OpenAPI design tools, automated testing with CI/CD integration, professional documentation generation, smart mock servers, and multi-protocol support—all working seamlessly together with branch-based development capabilities. Apidog solves the challenge of fragmented API development by replacing multiple specialized tools with one cohesive platform, eliminating inefficient context switching between applications. By implementing a true API Design-first approach, the platform ensures a single source of truth throughout development, accelerating development cycles while improving collaboration, quality, and time-to-market for API deliveries. **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 217 **How Do G2 Users Rate Apidog?** - **Visibility:** 9.7/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Access Control:** 9.5/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Ease of Use:** 9.7/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Orchestration:** 9.5/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Apidog?** - **Seller:** [Apidog](https://www.g2.com/sellers/apidog) - **Company Website:** https://apidog.com/ - **Year Founded:** 2023 - **HQ Location:** Middletown, US - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/anakin-ai/ (6 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Who Uses This:** Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer - **Top Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services - **Company Size:** 47% Small-Business, 30% Mid-Market #### What Are Apidog's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Ease of Use (98 reviews) - API Management (88 reviews) - Features (79 reviews) - API Integration (78 reviews) - User Interface (61 reviews) **Cons:** - API Limitations (17 reviews) - Learning Curve (15 reviews) - Learning Difficulty (15 reviews) - Poor UI (12 reviews) - Limited Customization (11 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Apidog? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users appreciate the **ease of use** of Apidog, simplifying API development and enhancing team collaboration effortlessly. - Users commend **APIdog's seamless API management** , enhancing efficiency in HR tech through intuitive integration and real-time monitoring. - Users appreciate the **consolidated features** of Apidog, enhancing collaboration and streamlining API documentation efficiently. - Users appreciate the **seamless API integration** of Apidog, which enhances efficiency and simplifies API management. - Users love the **user-friendly UI** of Apidog, enhancing ease of use and enjoyment in testing. **Cons:** - Users face **API limitations** with Apidog, including a strict 29 seconds limit and challenges in exporting OpenAPI specs. - Users find the **learning curve challenging** and require assistance for a smoother onboarding experience with Apidog. - Users note a **challenging learning curve** when transitioning to Apidog, especially for those familiar with Postman. - Users find the **poor UI** of Apidog frustrating, with issues like disappearing menus and inconsistent interactions. - Users find the **limited customization** options for API configurations restrict their flexibility and control over functionalities. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Apidog? **"[Streamlined API Design and Documentation All-in-One](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/apidog-review-12990120)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Deogratias C.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/apidog-review-12990120) --- **"[All-in-One API Workflow That Saves Time and Keeps Everything in Sync](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/apidog-review-12702549)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Ritsu B.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/apidog-review-12702549) --- ### 4. [Workato](https://www.g2.com/products/workato/reviews) Workato is the #1-rated iPaaS and the leader in Enterprise MCP — the platform enterprises trust to unify integration, automation, and AI in one secure, cloud-native runtime. Trusted by over 12,000 customers including half the Fortune 500, Workato connects every system, process, and data source with 14,000+ pre-built connectors. What sets Workato apart: Enterprise MCP turns proven business processes into governed, agent-ready skills that any AI agent — Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor, or custom-built — can execute safely and predictably. No rip-and-replace required. Whether modernizing legacy integrations or deploying agentic AI at scale, Workato delivers the orchestration, governance, and trust needed in the enterprise. **Average Rating:** 4.7/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 748 **How Do G2 Users Rate Workato?** - **Visibility:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Access Control:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Ease of Use:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Orchestration:** 9.7/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Workato?** - **Seller:** [Workato](https://www.g2.com/sellers/workato) - **Company Website:** https://www.workato.com - **Year Founded:** 2013 - **HQ Location:** Mountain View, California - **Twitter:** @Workato (3,641 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/3675685 (1,401 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Who Uses This:** Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer - **Top Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services - **Company Size:** 43% Mid-Market, 33% Enterprise #### What Are Workato's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Ease of Use (240 reviews) - Easy Integrations (173 reviews) - Integrations (171 reviews) - Features (156 reviews) - Automation (149 reviews) **Cons:** - Complexity (70 reviews) - Learning Curve (58 reviews) - Data Limitations (55 reviews) - Missing Features (55 reviews) - Steep Learning Curve (48 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Workato? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users find Workato's **ease of use** exceptional, simplifying automation processes even for those without technical expertise. - Users find the **easy integrations** of Workato greatly simplify automation, saving time and boosting productivity. - Users appreciate the **ease of integrating applications** with Workato, simplifying complex workflows and saving valuable time. - Users value the **user-friendly design** of Workato, enhancing efficiency in automating complex business processes seamlessly. - Users love the **ease of automation** with Workato, enabling seamless integrations and saving valuable time on repetitive tasks. **Cons:** - Users often find the **complexity** of Workato's features and pricing structure challenging, especially for beginners. - Users find the **learning curve steep** due to complex workflows and confusing onboarding, which can be overwhelming. - Users find **data limitations** in Workato restrictive, especially regarding email caps and file size constraints. - Users find **missing features** in Workato, especially with limited connectors and restrictions on email sends, challenging. - Users find the **steep learning curve** of Workato overwhelming, especially during the challenging onboarding process. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Workato? **"[Workato helps us building complex integrations at lightning speed.](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/workato-review-10305521)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Sreenath B.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/workato-review-10305521) --- **"[The Platform That Grew With Us](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/workato-review-12941177)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Anshu b.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/workato-review-12941177) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Workato? - [What does Workato do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-workato-do) - [How much does Workato cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-workato-cost) - 1 comment - [What is a Workato recipe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-a-workato-recipe) - 3 comments - [What is Workato used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-workato-used-for) ### 5. [IBM API Connect](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-api-connect/reviews) IBM API Connect is a complete, intuitive and scalable API solution that lets organizations implement a robust API strategy by building, exposing, securing, and managing an entire API ecosystem across multiple clouds. IBM API Connect is available on AWS Marketplace. As businesses embrace their digital transformation journey, APIs become critical to unlock the value of business data and assets. With increasing adoption of APIs, consistency and governance are needed across the enterprise.  API Connect allows businesses to get new features to market fast, maintain continuous availability, meet changing user needs, and spur innovation. **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 146 **How Do G2 Users Rate IBM API Connect?** - **Visibility:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Access Control:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Ease of Use:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Orchestration:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Who Is the Company Behind IBM API Connect?** - **Seller:** [IBM](https://www.g2.com/sellers/ibm) - **Year Founded:** 1911 - **HQ Location:** Armonk, New York, United States - **Twitter:** @IBMSecurity (74,660 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1009/ (328,202 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Ownership:** SWX:IBM **Who Uses This Product?** - **Who Uses This:** Software Engineer - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services, Financial Services - **Company Size:** 45% Enterprise, 35% Mid-Market #### What Are IBM API Connect's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - API Development (3 reviews) - API Management (3 reviews) - Features (3 reviews) - Integration Capabilities (3 reviews) - Security (3 reviews) **Cons:** - Slow Performance (3 reviews) - API Limitations (2 reviews) - Complexity (2 reviews) - Costly Features (2 reviews) - Data Limitations (2 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About IBM API Connect? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users value the **seamless tools for API development** offered by IBM API Connect, enhancing their management experience. - Users appreciate the **seamless tools for API management** in IBM API Connect, facilitating the entire API lifecycle effectively. - Users appreciate the **user-friendly interface and robust security features** of IBM API Connect for effective API management. - Users value the **seamless integration capabilities** of IBM API Connect, enhancing API management and service discoverability. - Users highlight the **high security features** of IBM API Connect, enhancing trust and protection for their APIs. **Cons:** - Users report **slow performance** when using IBM API Connect, particularly during API imports and editing tasks. - Users find **debugging APIs difficult** , especially with deprecated profiles requiring more RAM for servers in IBM API Connect. - Users find the **complex features** of IBM API Connect challenging, complicating the user experience and integration process. - Users find the **costly features** of IBM API Connect to be a barrier, especially for small businesses. - Users face **limitations in analytics data extraction** , which complicates API debugging and hinders performance insights. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of IBM API Connect? **"[A solid API management platform that works well for basic to moderately complex solutions](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ibm-api-connect-review-11302546)"** **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars *— Francis C.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ibm-api-connect-review-11302546) --- **"[User-Friendly with Great Integrations, but Debugging APIs Can Be Tricky](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ibm-api-connect-review-11830874)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Niki H.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ibm-api-connect-review-11830874) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About IBM API Connect? - [What are the benefits and drawbacks of using IBM API Connect for API management?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-benefits-and-drawbacks-of-using-ibm-api-connect-for-api-management) - [What is IBM API Connect used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-ibm-api-connect-used-for) - [How do I publish API in IBM API connect?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-publish-api-in-ibm-api-connect) - 1 upvote - [What does an API management tool do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-an-api-management-tool-do) - [How does API Connect work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-does-api-connect-work) - 3 comments ### 6. [Boomi](https://www.g2.com/products/boomi/reviews) Boomi is the intelligent integration and automation company that drives transformation. The Boomi Platform enables businesses to connect applications, people, and data faster to eliminate digital fragmentation caused by the exponential growth of applications and data. Through a combination of Generative AI, prebuilt connectors to applications, low-code automation, recipes for common business processes, full API lifecycle management, and event-driven architecture for cloud and hybrid on-premises integration, the Boomi Platform provides the breadth and depth of support required for modern digital transformation in an easy-to-use platform with enterprise-grade security, scalability, and reliability. **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 455 **How Do G2 Users Rate Boomi?** - **Visibility:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Access Control:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Ease of Use:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Orchestration:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Boomi?** - **Seller:** [Boomi](https://www.g2.com/sellers/boomi) - **Company Website:** https://boomi.com/ - **Year Founded:** 2000 - **HQ Location:** Conshohocken, PA - **Twitter:** @boomi (101,014 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/boomi-inc/ (3,024 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Who Uses This:** Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services, Computer Software - **Company Size:** 45% Enterprise, 39% Mid-Market #### What Are Boomi's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Integrations (33 reviews) - Ease of Use (30 reviews) - Easy Integrations (30 reviews) - Features (30 reviews) - Integration Capabilities (29 reviews) **Cons:** - Complexity (11 reviews) - Learning Curve (10 reviews) - Difficult Learning (9 reviews) - Integration Issues (9 reviews) - Complex Coding (8 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Boomi? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users value the **powerful integration capabilities** of Boomi, facilitating seamless connections with multiple cloud providers and tools. - Users praise the **ease of use** in Boomi, highlighting quick integrations and effective customer support. - Users value the **easy integrations** Boomi offers, streamlining connections with various systems and enhancing workflow efficiency. - Users value Boomi for its **seamless integrations and robust support** , enhancing connectivity and operational efficiency. - Users value the **powerful integration capabilities** of Boomi, facilitating seamless connections with various tools and cloud providers. **Cons:** - Users find Boomi's **complexity** challenging, requiring significant effort to implement integrations and custom solutions effectively. - Users mention a **steep initial learning curve** for Boomi, especially with more complex implementation scenarios. - Users find Boomi's learning curve **difficult** , especially with complex configurations and debugging processes. - Users face **integration issues** due to complex logic, limited connectors, and a powerful but complicated user interface. - Users find that **complex coding requirements** are a significant hurdle with Boomi, hindering seamless integration and scalability. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Boomi? **"[Smooth NetSuite Integration with Fast, Low-Code Automation](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/boomi-review-12597011)"** **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars *— tarun p.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/boomi-review-12597011) --- **"[Boomi’s Powerful Integrations and AI Automation Save Us Time and Effort](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/boomi-review-12901875)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Abhay K.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/boomi-review-12901875) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Boomi? - [What is Boomi used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-boomi-used-for) - 1 comment - [What is Boomi Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-boomi-integration-platform-as-a-service-ipaas-used-for) - 1 comment ### 7. [Kong Konnect](https://www.g2.com/products/kong-inc-kong-konnect/reviews) Kong is an AI and API connectivity platform designed to help platform engineering teams, DevOps organizations, and enterprise architects deploy, secure, observe, and govern API traffic across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. Built on open-source foundations, Kong facilitates the management of the entire lifecycle of APIs and AI traffic at scale, encompassing everything from development and deployment to runtime policy enforcement and observability. Targeted primarily at mid-market and enterprise organizations with complex distributed architectures, Kong is particularly beneficial for those utilizing microservices, multi-cloud deployments, and AI-powered applications. The platform caters to a diverse audience, including platform engineers, API program managers, security architects, and development teams that require consistent and governed API access across both internal and external systems. By addressing the challenges of API sprawl, inconsistent security enforcement, and observability gaps, Kong provides a robust solution for organizations navigating the complexities of modern infrastructure. Kong's capabilities are extensive and designed to tackle several recurring infrastructure challenges. The platform's API Gateway and Lifecycle Management features enable efficient routing, load balancing, authentication, authorization, rate limiting, and transformation for various API types, including REST, GraphQL, gRPC, and event-based APIs. Additionally, with the rise of generative AI, Kong has developed an AI Gateway specifically for managing traffic to large language models (LLMs) and AI agents. This includes functionalities such as prompt and response management, semantic caching, and token-based rate limiting, ensuring that organizations can effectively govern their AI workloads. Another significant feature of Kong is its Service Mesh, which provides east-west traffic management between services within a cluster or across clusters. This includes support for mutual TLS (mTLS), traffic policies, and observability at the service level, enhancing security and monitoring capabilities. The Konnect SaaS Control Plane further streamlines the management of Kong deployments globally, offering centralized analytics, developer portal capabilities, and API catalog management. Kong's extensibility is another key differentiator, featuring a plugin architecture with over 100 pre-built integrations that cover a wide range of functionalities, including logging, authentication providers, observability backends, and AI providers. Available as open-source software, an enterprise distribution, or a fully managed SaaS offering, Kong integrates seamlessly with Kubernetes and supports deployment on major cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, and GCP. This flexibility allows organizations to leverage Kong across heterogeneous environments without necessitating a complete infrastructure overhaul. **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 320 **How Do G2 Users Rate Kong Konnect?** - **Visibility:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Access Control:** 8.4/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Ease of Use:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Orchestration:** 8.2/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Kong Konnect?** - **Seller:** [Kong Inc](https://www.g2.com/sellers/kong-inc) - **Company Website:** https://konghq.com/ - **Year Founded:** 2017 - **HQ Location:** San Francisco, CA - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/278819/ (974 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Who Uses This:** Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer - **Top Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services - **Company Size:** 40% Mid-Market, 31% Small-Business #### What Are Kong Konnect's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Ease of Use (57 reviews) - API Management (53 reviews) - Security (44 reviews) - Scalability (42 reviews) - Features (41 reviews) **Cons:** - Poor Documentation (28 reviews) - Missing Features (21 reviews) - API Management (20 reviews) - Limited Features (20 reviews) - Learning Difficulty (17 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Kong Konnect? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users find Kong Konnect's **ease of use** exceptional, benefiting from user-friendly documentation and simple configuration tools. - Users value the **centralized control plane** of Kong Konnect for simplifying API management and enhancing visibility across environments. - Users value the **strong security features** of Kong Konnect, ensuring robust protection and reliability for their APIs. - Users value the **scalability** of Kong Konnect, enabling effortless management of APIs in high-demand environments. - Users value the **ease of integration and customization** of Kong Konnect, enhancing functionality with a modular plugin system. **Cons:** - Users struggle with **poor documentation** , making it challenging to navigate plugin usage and configurations effectively. - Users find Kong Konnect lacking in **AI features** and limited plugin options, affecting overall functionality and performance. - Users highlight the **lack of dedicated learning resources** and complexity in licensing, affecting ease of adoption. - Users express frustration over the **limited features** of Kong Konnect, which restricts their ability to fully utilize the platform. - Users experience a **steep learning curve** with Kong Konnect, particularly for advanced configurations and plugins. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Kong Konnect? **"[Kong - the big guy that simplify your routes](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/kong-konnect-review-7711945)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Mostafa A.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/kong-konnect-review-7711945) --- **"[From Product Creation to Future Market Dominance](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/kong-konnect-review-9756107)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Anshul A.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/kong-konnect-review-9756107) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Kong Konnect? - [What is Kong API Gateway used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-kong-api-gateway-used-for) - [What is the use of Kong API gateway?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-use-of-kong-api-gateway) - 1 comment, 1 upvote - [What is Kong API management?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-kong-api-management) - 1 comment - [Is Kong Devops tool?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-kong-devops-tool) - 6 comments - [What does KONG software do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-kong-software-do) - 3 comments, 1 upvote ### 8. [WSO2 API Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/wso2-api-platform/reviews) WSO2 API Platform is an open source, unified control plane for managing APIs, AI, and event-driven traffic across cloud, hybrid, and on-prem environments. It enables organizations to design, secure, govern, and productize APIs while scaling agentic and LLM-based workloads with built-in governance and security controls. Teams use WSO2 to prepare APIs for AI agents with auto-generated MCP servers, centrally manage outbound LLM traffic, and gain full visibility into API and AI usage, performance, and cost. The platform supports bi-directional AI governance, covering both inbound agent-to-tool traffic via MCP and outbound app-to-LLM traffic from one control plane. Unlike traditional API management tools, WSO2 API Platform supports both human and agentic consumers from a single platform. It manages APIs across WSO2 and third-party gateways, including Kong, AWS, Azure, Envoy, and Apigee, with federated policy enforcement from a single control plane. Built-in monetization (powered by Moesif) lets teams meter, bill, and productize API calls and LLM token usage through connectors for Stripe, Zuora, Chargebee, and more. Key capabilities include: ➡️ Full lifecycle API management with MCP Gateway (auto-generates MCP servers from ➡️ OpenAPI specs) and LLM Gateway (routing, semantic caching, guardrails, PII masking, and token cost control). ➡️ Deep analytics for API and AI usage powered by Moesif. ➡️ Compliance support for HIPAA, PCI-DSS, FedRAMP, GDPR, DORA, SOX, ITAR, and EU AI Act, with integration for Azure Content Safety and AWS Bedrock Guardrails. ➡️ Flexible deployment: SaaS, Kubernetes, hybrid, and self-hosted. ➡️ 100% open source with zero vendor lock-in. WSO2 API Platform helps enterprises modernize their API programs, adopt AI responsibly, and turn APIs and AI services into secure, scalable digital products. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 135 **How Do G2 Users Rate WSO2 API Platform?** - **Visibility:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Access Control:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Ease of Use:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Orchestration:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Who Is the Company Behind WSO2 API Platform?** - **Seller:** [WSO2](https://www.g2.com/sellers/wso2) - **Company Website:** https://wso2.com - **Year Founded:** 2005 - **HQ Location:** Mountain View, CA - **Twitter:** @wso2 (12,751 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/66028/ (1,254 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Who Uses This:** Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer - **Top Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services - **Company Size:** 35% Small-Business, 33% Enterprise #### What Are WSO2 API Platform's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - API Management (10 reviews) - API Development (7 reviews) - Speed (4 reviews) - Customization (3 reviews) - Documentation (3 reviews) **Cons:** - API Limitations (4 reviews) - Complexity (4 reviews) - Difficult Configuration (4 reviews) - API Management (3 reviews) - Bugs (3 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About WSO2 API Platform? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users appreciate the **full API lifecycle management** capabilities of WSO2, ensuring efficiency from creation to governance. - Users appreciate the **flexible deployment options** of WSO2 API Platform, enhancing their API lifecycle management experience. - Users value the **fast development process** with WSO2 API Platform, thanks to AI-driven automation and efficient management tools. - Users appreciate the **deep customization** options in WSO2 API Platform, enabling tailored solutions for diverse needs. - Users value the **comprehensive documentation** of WSO2 API Platform, which enhances usability and support for developers. **Cons:** - Users experience **API limitations** with errors on the developer portal and lack of support for RAML specifications. - Users find the **upgrade process complex** , leading to challenges in adoption and a steep learning curve. - Users find the **difficult configuration** process of WSO2 API Platform frustrating and time-consuming, impacting usability. - Users often experience **technical issues and usability gaps** on the WSO2 API Platform, impacting developer efficiency. - Users experience **bugs and confusion** in the WSO2 API Platform, hindering usability and complicating interactions. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of WSO2 API Platform? **"[Best API Management platform with AI Capabilities](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/wso2-api-platform-review-6898315)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Dipti B.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/wso2-api-platform-review-6898315) --- **"[Flexible and Reliable Platform for API Management](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/wso2-api-platform-review-6695482)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Bakkesh A.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/wso2-api-platform-review-6695482) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About WSO2 API Platform? - [What is your primary use case for WSO2 API Manager, and how has it impacted your API management?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-your-primary-use-case-for-wso2-api-manager-and-how-has-it-impacted-your-api-management) - [What is WSO2 API Manager used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-wso2-api-manager-used-for) - [What is wso2 API gateway?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-wso2-api-gateway) - [What does an API manager do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-an-api-manager-do) - [How do I use wso2 API Manager?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-use-wso2-api-manager) ### 9. [AWS AppSync](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-appsync/reviews) AWS AppSync automatically updates the data in web and mobile applications in real time, and updates data for offline users as soon as they reconnect. AppSync makes it easy to build collaborative mobile and web applications that deliver responsive, collaborative user experiences. **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 87 **How Do G2 Users Rate AWS AppSync?** - **Visibility:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Access Control:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Ease of Use:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Orchestration:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Who Is the Company Behind AWS AppSync?** - **Seller:** [Amazon Web Services (AWS)](https://www.g2.com/sellers/amazon-web-services-aws-3e93cc28-2e9b-4961-b258-c6ce0feec7dd) - **Year Founded:** 2006 - **HQ Location:** Seattle, WA - **Twitter:** @awscloud (2,232,483 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/amazon-web-services/ (147,094 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Ownership:** NASDAQ: AMZN **Who Uses This Product?** - **Who Uses This:** Software Engineer, Software Developer - **Top Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services - **Company Size:** 52% Small-Business, 27% Mid-Market #### What Are AWS AppSync's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Cloud Storage (2 reviews) - Ease of Use (2 reviews) - Security Protection (2 reviews) - Data Management (1 reviews) - Platform Flexibility (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Cost Management (2 reviews) - API Limitations (1 reviews) - Learning Curve (1 reviews) - Missing Features (1 reviews) - Poor Customer Support (1 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About AWS AppSync? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users value the **durability and security** of AWS Cloud Storage, ensuring reliable file handling for their applications. - Users find AWS AppSync to be **user-friendly and easy to navigate** , simplifying the process of creating serverless APIs. - Users appreciate the **strong security features** of AWS AppSync, benefiting from robust encryption and high availability. - Users value the **data management capabilities** of AWS AppSync, seamlessly integrating various data sources for serverless APIs. - Users value the **platform flexibility** of AWS AppSync for building serverless APIs from various data sources. **Cons:** - Users find **cost management challenging** on AWS AppSync, especially when monitoring resources and avoiding unexpected expenses. - Users face **API limitations** with AWS AppSync, restricting the use of GraphQL and Lambda services effectively. - Users find the **learning curve challenging** , especially when managing expenses across different regions as beginners. - Users express frustration with the **limited use of GraphQL and Lambda services** , hindering their overall experience with AWS AppSync. - Users experience **difficulties in reaching customer service** , which impacts their overall satisfaction with AWS AppSync. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of AWS AppSync? **"[Essential for Serverless APIs and Multi-Source Data Access](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/aws-appsync-review-6937042)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Krishna Kumar B.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/aws-appsync-review-6937042) --- **"[User-Friendly and Easy to Navigate](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/aws-appsync-review-12237018)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Verified User in Automotive* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/aws-appsync-review-12237018) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About AWS AppSync? - [What are the benefits and drawbacks of using AWS AppSync for building real-time applications?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-benefits-and-drawbacks-of-using-aws-appsync-for-building-real-time-applications) - [What is AWS AppSync used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-aws-appsync-used-for) - [What is AppSync resolver?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-appsync-resolver) - [What is AWS GraphQL?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-aws-graphql) - [Is AWS AppSync free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-aws-appsync-free) - 2 comments ### 10. [Swagger Studio](https://www.g2.com/products/swagger-studio/reviews) Swagger is an API development platform that combines powerful open-source tools with advanced collaboration, governance, and integration features. It helps teams create, standardize, and scale APIs with consistent design standards, role-based collaboration, and effortless deployment to popular gateways and version control systems. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 184 **How Do G2 Users Rate Swagger Studio?** - **Visibility:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Access Control:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Ease of Use:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Orchestration:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Swagger Studio?** - **Seller:** [SmartBear](https://www.g2.com/sellers/smartbear) - **Company Website:** https://smartbear.com - **HQ Location:** Somerville, MA - **Twitter:** @smartbear (16,468 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/108422/ (944 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Who Uses This:** Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer - **Top Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services - **Company Size:** 39% Small-Business, 35% Enterprise #### What Are Swagger Studio's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Integrations (6 reviews) - Documentation (5 reviews) - Ease of Use (4 reviews) - API Integration (2 reviews) - API Testing (2 reviews) **Cons:** - UX Improvement (3 reviews) - Data Management Issues (2 reviews) - Expensive (2 reviews) - Limited Collaboration (2 reviews) - Limited Customization (2 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Swagger Studio? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users value the **seamless integrations** of Swagger Studio, which enhance productivity and streamline API development workflows. - Users find the **structured documentation** of Swagger Studio helpful for integrations and team collaboration on APIs. - Users find Swagger Studio's **ease of use** invaluable, facilitating efficient API testing and collaboration across teams. - Users value the **ease of API integration** with Swagger Studio, enhancing understanding of responses and requests. - Users value the **ease of local API testing** and seamless integration into their development workflows with Swagger Studio. **Cons:** - Users find the **UX improvement** of Swagger Studio lacking, highlighting a clunky interface and poor request persistence. - Users express frustration over **data management issues** in Swagger Studio, highlighting a lack of persistence for saved requests. - Users find the **pricing of Swagger Studio expensive** and hope for more affordable options or trial improvements. - Users find **limited collaboration** options frustrating, as tracking team changes in Swagger Studio is cumbersome and manual. - Users find **limited customization** options in Swagger Studio, restricting their ability to tailor the experience effectively. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Swagger Studio? **"[API Hub Review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/swagger-studio-review-11386691)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— mohd a.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/swagger-studio-review-11386691) --- **"[Easy API Testing and Smooth Integration—A Boon for Developers](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/swagger-studio-review-12889325)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— pratik d.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/swagger-studio-review-12889325) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Swagger Studio? - [What is SwaggerHub used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/swaggerhub-what-is-swaggerhub-used-for) - 1 comment - [Is Swagger paid?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-swagger-paid) - 2 comments - [Which is better swagger or postman?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/which-is-better-swagger-or-postman) - 2 comments - [What is SwaggerHub used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-swaggerhub-used-for) - 1 comment ### 11. [Apify](https://www.g2.com/products/apify/reviews) Apify is the largest marketplace of tools for AI. At its core is Apify Store, a marketplace where builders create, publish, and monetize tools called Actors. Actors are serverless cloud programs that get web data and automate tasks on the web. Builders create them with JavaScript or Python. Build an Actor once and publish it to Apify Store. Thousands of builders already have. Earn when others use it - Apify handles all the infrastructure, billing, and monthly payouts. For everyone else, Apify means never building from scratch. Apify Store has thousands of ready-to-run Actors for extracting Amazon product data, scraping Google Maps listings, monitoring competitor prices, pulling social media content, generating leads, and hundreds of other jobs on the web. Pick the Actor you need, run it, and get your data. Behind the scenes, Actors handle proxy rotation, CAPTCHA solving, JavaScript rendering, headless browsers, scaling, storage, and scheduling. The Apify platform runs with 99.95% uptime. It's SOC 2 Type II, GDPR, and CCPA compliant, and trusted by companies and organizations such as Intercom, Groupon, and the European Commission. Run Actors through Apify Console, integrate them with Zapier and Make, or connect them to AI frameworks like LangChain and Hugging Face to feed LLMs and vector databases. Apify's MCP server lets AIs like Claude discover and use Actors as tools dynamically, so an agent can ask "find the top 10 Indian restaurants in San Francisco" and automatically use the right Actor to get that data. Use cases span competitive intelligence, lead generation, market research, SEO monitoring, and crawling websites for AI context. If there's data on the web, there's probably an Actor for it. Apify has residential and datacenter proxies, browser automation with Puppeteer and Playwright, automatic retries, error handling, monitoring dashboards, and APIs. Schedule runs to keep data fresh and export to JSON, CSV, Excel, Google Sheets, databases, or push straight into your workflows. Beyond Apify Store, the Professional Services team builds and maintains custom solutions with dedicated data experts and long-term project maintenance. Start free with $5 in prepaid monthly platform usage; paid plans scale with compute, storage, and proxy usage (see https://apify.com/pricing). **Average Rating:** 4.7/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 532 **How Do G2 Users Rate Apify?** - **Ease of Use:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Orchestration:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Apify?** - **Seller:** [Apify](https://www.g2.com/sellers/apify) - **Company Website:** https://apify.com/ - **Year Founded:** 2015 - **HQ Location:** Praha, CZ - **Twitter:** @apify (8,456 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/10608457/ (243 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Who Uses This:** Founder, CEO - **Top Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services - **Company Size:** 82% Small-Business, 9% Mid-Market #### What Are Apify's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Ease of Use (184 reviews) - Features (113 reviews) - Scraping Efficiency (113 reviews) - Automation (109 reviews) - Easy Integrations (79 reviews) **Cons:** - Pricing Issues (88 reviews) - Expensive (87 reviews) - Learning Difficulty (58 reviews) - Learning Curve (51 reviews) - Steep Learning Curve (31 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Apify? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users love the **ease of use** of Apify, finding it simple to integrate and resourceful for various tasks. - Users love Apify's **unique and diverse scraping agents** , which greatly simplify workflows and save significant time. - Users highlight the **scraping efficiency** of Apify, noting its ease of use and effective prebuilt actors. - Users find Apify's **automation capabilities** invaluable, saving time and enhancing efficiency in data gathering and analysis. - Users find the **easy integrations** of Apify invaluable, allowing seamless integration into their workflows and applications. **Cons:** - Users express concerns about **pricing issues** , preferring outright purchases over monthly subscriptions and seeking lower costs. - Users find Apify to be **expensive** and prefer options for outright purchases and lower-priced plans. - Users experience a **steep learning curve** with Apify, making it challenging for beginners to adapt effectively. - Users report a **steep learning curve** for beginners, making it challenging to quickly grasp Apify's features. - Users find the **steep learning curve** challenging, especially beginners needing to navigate complex features effectively. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Apify? **"[Apify Makes Complex Data Collection Reliable, Scalable, and Hands-Off](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/apify-review-13031103)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Sameer A.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/apify-review-13031103) --- **"[Apify: Effortless, Scalable Web Scraping with Cloud Actors](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/apify-review-13051456)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Bhargav P.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/apify-review-13051456) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Apify? - [What do you recommend for developers considering Apify for web scraping?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-do-you-recommend-for-developers-considering-apify-for-web-scraping) - 2 comments - [How do I automatically extract data from a website?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-automatically-extract-data-from-a-website) - 1 comment - [Is ParseHub safe?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-parsehub-safe) - 1 comment - [Is web scraping legal?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/apify-is-web-scraping-legal) - 2 comments - [Is Apify SDK free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-apify-sdk-free) - 4 comments ### 12. [Gravitee.io](https://www.g2.com/products/gravitee-io/reviews) Gravitee is an Agent Management platform that helps organizations adopt AI securely and at scale. It gives teams a single place to discover, govern, secure, and observe the agents, models, MCP servers, tools, prompts, and APIs that power modern AI applications. Built for enterprises becoming agent-first, Gravitee combines AI Gateway capabilities, agent identity, fine-grained authorization, observability, and asset cataloging into one platform. Teams can control how agents access models, tools, APIs, and data while maintaining visibility, security, and compliance across every interaction. Unlike point solutions that focus on only models or gateways, Gravitee brings together AI agents, APIs, and event-driven systems under a unified management layer. This allows organizations to expose their capabilities to both humans and AI agents while applying consistent governance and control. Trusted by more than 100 organizations worldwide including Michelin and EY , Gravitee helps enterprises move faster with AI while maintaining confidence in security, cost management, and operational visibility. **Average Rating:** 4.7/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 39 **How Do G2 Users Rate Gravitee.io?** - **Visibility:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Access Control:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Ease of Use:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Orchestration:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Gravitee.io?** - **Seller:** [Gravitee.io](https://www.g2.com/sellers/gravitee-io) - **Company Website:** https://www.gravitee.io/ - **Year Founded:** 2016 - **HQ Location:** Boulder, US - **Twitter:** @GraviteeIO (944 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/gravitee-io/ (222 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Top Industries:** Computer Software - **Company Size:** 41% Enterprise, 33% Mid-Market #### What Are Gravitee.io's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Customer Support (2 reviews) - Ease of Use (2 reviews) - API Management (1 reviews) - Cost Efficiency (1 reviews) - Features (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Not User-Friendly (1 reviews) - Poor UI (1 reviews) - UX Improvement (1 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Gravitee.io? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users praise the **great support** from Gravitee.io, enhancing their experience with effective API management. - Users find Gravitee.io's **ease of use** invaluable for efficiently managing their APIs with extensive features. - Users appreciate the **user-friendly API management** of Gravitee.io, benefiting from extensive features and excellent support. - Users value the **reasonable subscription cost** of Gravitee.io, making it an affordable choice for many. - Users love the **easy-to-use interface** of Gravitee.io, enabling effective API management with robust features and excellent support. **Cons:** - Users feel the **UX could be better** , as some features are difficult to locate and navigate. - Users believe the **poor UI** makes navigation difficult, with some features being hard to locate. - Users feel that **UX could be better** , as certain features are difficult to locate and use effectively. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Gravitee.io? **"[Excellent Support, Intuitive Console, and Predictable Pricing for API Management](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/gravitee-io-review-12919075)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Baptiste S.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/gravitee-io-review-12919075) --- **"[Ease of integration and scalability with Gravitee](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/gravitee-io-review-11989029)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Jérémy B.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/gravitee-io-review-11989029) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Gravitee.io? - [What is API gateway Wikipedia?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-api-gateway-wikipedia) - [What is API Management used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-api-management-used-for) - [Is Kong Open-Source?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-kong-open-source) - 1 comment - [Is gravitee free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-gravitee-free) - 1 comment ### 13. [Beeceptor](https://www.g2.com/products/beeceptor/reviews) Beeceptor is an AI-powered API and Service virtualization platform that helps you eliminate dependencies, accelerate testing, and deliver software faster. Instead of waiting for backend services, third-party APIs, partner systems, or test environments, your teams can instantly create realistic virtual services and continue independently. Designed for QA engineers, SDETs, developers, architects, platform teams, solution engineers, and enterprise organizations, Beeceptor combines AI-assisted service creation, real-time traffic inspection, and enterprise-grade governance into a single platform that is easy to adopt and delivers value within minutes. You can connect it to agentic frameworks like Claude, GPT, Copilot, etc. ## Build virtual services in a few seconds. Traditional service virtualization tools often require specialized skills, lengthy setup cycles, and dedicated teams. Beeceptor takes a different approach. You can generate virtual services from OpenAPI specifications, Swagger files, GraphQL schemas, SOAP/WSDL definitions, Postman collections, sample requests and responses, or recorded API traffic in under 60 seconds. The AI automatically generates endpoints, mock responses, realistic test data, request validation rules, and service behaviors, dramatically reducing setup effort. ## Eliminate dependencies and enable shift-left testing Most often software delivery delays are caused by unavailable services, unstable test environments, vendor sandboxes, API rate limits, or dependencies on other teams. These small issues build up, and cause the delivery date to be pushed. Beeceptor allows teams to virtualize external dependencies, build isolated test environments, so your team work independently. ## Common use cases include: \* API and contract-first development \* Shift-left testing and quality engineering \* Frontend and mobile development before backend completion \* Integration and end-to-end testing \* Test suite integration, CI/CD automation, \* Partner and vendor sandbox environments \* Legacy system simulation \* Microservices testing \* Performance, chaos and resilience testing \* Developer onboarding and training environments ## AI-powered service virtualization Beeceptor uses AI natively to accelerate the creation and maintenance of mock/virtual services. Here are the top features \* Generate mock APIs from specifications and schemas. Upload Swagger, WSDL, GraphQL, gRPC, Postman, specs. \* Create realistic test data automatically from the context, field names, description, etc \* Use AI to fix human errors, in the context. \* Build OpenAPI spec from the recorded production traffic. \* Detect contract drifts in the implementation and get notified about it. ## Comprehensive protocol support Beeceptor supports modern API ecosystems and enterprise integration patterns, including: \* REST APIs \* OpenAPI and Swagger \* GraphQL \* SOAP and WSDL services \* Webhooks \* Web-socket \* Server-Sent Events (SSE) \* CRUD APIs - backed with a database. \* Mutual TLS (mTLS) \* HTTP-based enterprise integrations ## Dynamic and stateful service simulation Beyond simple static mocks, Beeceptor supports advanced service virtualization scenarios including the following. \* Stateful workflows \* Multi-step transactions \* Session-aware interactions \* Conditional responses \* Dynamic payload generation \* Request correlation \* Delays and latency conditions \* Network failures and error scenarios \* Rate limiting and throttling behavior \* Edge-case and negative-path testing ## Real-time visibility and traffic recording Beeceptor provides real-time visibility into API traffic as requests occur. This is best in the class, request response interception, so you can inspect requests, validate payloads, debug integrations, and identify issues without requiring access to upstream systems. ## Reduce infrastructure and API costs Their engineering rely on expensive third-party APIs, vendor sandboxes, or shared environments that incur usage costs and operational overhead. A lot of Beeceptor customers save cost. Beeceptor helps reduce: \* Third-party API consumption costs \* Usage-based API charges \* Vendor sandbox limitations \* Environment maintenance effort \* Infrastructure provisioning requirements \* Delays caused by shared testing resources ## Enterprise-ready by design Beeceptor is built for enterprise adoption and large-scale engineering organizations. Enterprise capabilities include: \* Single Sign-On (SSO) \* SAML integration \* Role-based access control \* Audit logs \* Governance and approval workflows \* IP allowlists and access controls \* Sensitive data masking in HTTP headers and payload. \* Private cloud deployment, On-premises deployment \* Dedicated infrastructure options \* Unlimited-scale enterprise usage ## Faster time-to-value The biggest advantage of Beeceptor is speed. You move from an API specification, sample payload, or recorded traffic to a fully functional virtual service in minutes. No specialized virtualization expertise is required. No infrastructure needs to be provisioned. No dependency teams need to be involved. The result is faster releases, better test coverage, reduced integration risk, lower operational costs, and a more dependency-free engineering culture. **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 76 **How Do G2 Users Rate Beeceptor?** - **Visibility:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Access Control:** 8.2/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Ease of Use:** 9.7/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Orchestration:** 8.1/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Beeceptor?** - **Seller:** [Beeceptor](https://www.g2.com/sellers/beeceptor) - **Year Founded:** 2017 - **HQ Location:** Hyderabad, Telangana - **Twitter:** @beeceptor (171 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/beeceptor/ (6 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Who Uses This:** Software Developer - **Top Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services - **Company Size:** 51% Small-Business, 25% Mid-Market #### What Are Beeceptor's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Ease of Use (35 reviews) - Speed (15 reviews) - Easy Setup (14 reviews) - API Testing (11 reviews) - Integrations (10 reviews) **Cons:** - Missing Features (8 reviews) - Request Limitations (7 reviews) - Limited Features (3 reviews) - UX Improvement (3 reviews) - Bug Issues (2 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Beeceptor? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users praise Beeceptor for its **simplicity and ease of use** , enabling efficient API mocking and seamless integration. - Users appreciate the **speed of setup and performance** with Beeceptor, enhancing their development and testing workflows significantly. - Users love the **easy setup** of Beeceptor, enabling quick mock API creation for efficient development and testing. - Users praise Beeceptor for its **ease of use in API testing** , enabling quick setup and customizable mock responses. - Users appreciate the **seamless API integrations** of Beeceptor, enhancing development speed and simplifying testing processes. **Cons:** - Users find **missing features** in Beeceptor, such as limited query string handling and inadequate Faker options. - Users find the **request limitations** restrictive, especially for larger projects and advanced API testing needs. - Users find Beeceptor's **limited features** inadequate for complex testing needs and advanced API simulations. - Users feel the **UI/UX needs improvement** , as navigation is challenging and organization of mocks is difficult. - Users experience **UI bugs** and find organization challenging, but appreciate quick bug fixes from Beeceptor. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Beeceptor? **"[Effortless API Mocking with Continuous Enhancements](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/beeceptor-review-12449605)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Günther W.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/beeceptor-review-12449605) --- **"[Beeceptor is definitely my top-choice Mock API service for future projects](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/beeceptor-review-12183648)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Vũ N.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/beeceptor-review-12183648) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Beeceptor? - [How do I create a dummy REST API?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/beeceptor-how-do-i-create-a-dummy-rest-api) - [How do I create a dummy REST API?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-create-a-dummy-rest-api) - [How do I remove Beeceptor endpoint?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/beeceptor-how-do-i-remove-beeceptor-endpoint) - 1 comment - [What is Beeceptor?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/beeceptor-what-is-beeceptor) - 1 comment - [How does Beeceptor work?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/beeceptor-how-does-beeceptor-work) - 1 comment ### 14. [Zuplo](https://www.g2.com/products/zuplo/reviews) Zuplo helps you ship great APIs & MCP Servers from day one. Startups and big enterprises ship authentication, rate limiting, developer documentation, and monetization with amazing DX, using our serverless API Gateway deployed at the edge. You can start free at zuplo.com and ship an API in minutes. **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 41 **How Do G2 Users Rate Zuplo?** - **Visibility:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Access Control:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Ease of Use:** 9.6/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Orchestration:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Zuplo?** - **Seller:** [Zuplo](https://www.g2.com/sellers/zuplo) - **Year Founded:** 2021 - **HQ Location:** Seattle, WA - **Twitter:** @zuplo (1,940 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/zuplo (14 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Top Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services - **Company Size:** 56% Small-Business, 37% Mid-Market #### What Are Zuplo's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - API Management (5 reviews) - Customer Support (5 reviews) - Ease of Use (5 reviews) - Integrations (4 reviews) - Customization (3 reviews) **Cons:** - Limited Functionality (2 reviews) - Missing Features (2 reviews) - Complexity (1 reviews) - Complex Management (1 reviews) - Deployment Difficulties (1 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Zuplo? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users value the **flexibility and developer-centric approach** of Zuplo, enhancing control and ease of use significantly. - Users commend Zuplo for its **highly responsive support team** , simplifying onboarding and ongoing maintenance effectively. - Users commend Zuplo for its **ease of use** , making onboarding and ongoing maintenance a hassle-free experience. - Users value the **seamless integrations** of Zuplo, enabling efficient API management while focusing on product development. - Users praise Zuplo for its **extensive customization options** , enabling tailored solutions that simplify API management and enhance efficiency. **Cons:** - Users find the **limited functionality** of Zuplo particularly impactful, missing essential features in automatic documentation. - Users find the lack of **out of the box SOAP to REST conversion** disappointing, though improvements are anticipated with Zudoku. - Users face **complexity in local development** with Zuplo, requiring manual efforts and multiple parallel services for updates. - Users find the **local development experience complex** , necessitating manual efforts and improvements to documentation and tools. - Users face **deployment difficulties** due to extra steps and the need for additional development layers for automation. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Zuplo? **"[A powerful platform that abstracts away gateway complexities, allowing us to focus on business logic](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/zuplo-review-11928654)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Francis L.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/zuplo-review-11928654) --- **"[Effortless API Management with Seamless Integration](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/zuplo-review-11910999)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Daniel N.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/zuplo-review-11910999) --- ### 15. [Xano](https://www.g2.com/products/xano/reviews) Xano is the fastest way to create a scalable backend for any app or agent — from mission-critical software to your latest vibe-coded project. As a unified platform, Xano gives you everything you need to build and deploy production-grade software — visually, with code, or through AI — and launch in minutes. Connect to any frontend, deploy with one click, and scale to millions of users. Trusted by 70,000+ builders. How It Works Building modern software usually means stitching together a mess of tools: databases, API gateways, serverless runtimes, integrations, auth, infrastructure, CI/CD, and monitoring. For AI agents, you’ll also need an orchestrator to plan, call tools, and manage workflows. With Xano, you get it all in one place — including a built-in agent builder. - Model data, compose logic, and expose secure APIs. - Integrate with any system and scale automatically. - Design AI agents that use your data and APIs, call external tools, and run server-side with full observability and guardrails. Works With Any Frontend. Use Xano with Lovable, Bolt, WeWeb, Retool, or custom code. Deploy your server-side logic, data, and runtime on Xano with production-grade compliance and reliability. When your prototype is ready to go live, you don’t have to rebuild — Xano scales with you. Why Teams Choose Xano - Infrastructure handled: Compliance, reliability, and scaling are built-in. - All-in-one tooling: Database, APIs, runtime, integrations, monitoring, and more. - Flexible building: Non-coders can use AI or the visual canvas, while pro devs can write and sync code in their IDE. Simply put: Xano takes care of the backend so you can focus on the business logic that makes your app unique. **Average Rating:** 4.7/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 67 **How Do G2 Users Rate Xano?** - **Visibility:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Access Control:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Ease of Use:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Orchestration:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Xano?** - **Seller:** [Xano](https://www.g2.com/sellers/xano) - **Company Website:** https://www.xano.com - **Year Founded:** 2014 - **HQ Location:** Woodland Hills, US - **Twitter:** @xano (50 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/xano/ (52 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Top Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services - **Company Size:** 88% Small-Business, 7% Mid-Market #### What Are Xano's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Capabilities (10 reviews) - User Interface (10 reviews) - Team Collaboration (7 reviews) - Data Management (6 reviews) - Ease of Implementation (5 reviews) **Cons:** - Limited Features (8 reviews) - Data Management Issues (6 reviews) - Limited Functionality (6 reviews) - UX Improvement (6 reviews) - Lack of Features (5 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Xano? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users appreciate Xano's **versatile capabilities** , enabling fast implementation and powerful backend development for all skill levels. - Users praise the **intuitive and feature-rich interface** of Xano, making back-end development easy and efficient. - Users appreciate the **effective team collaboration** features of Xano, allowing seamless development without DevOps concerns. - Users praise Xano for its **ease of use in data management and seamless API integration** , enhancing backend development efficiency. - Users value the **ease of implementation** of Xano, allowing seamless database and API management for everyone. **Cons:** - Users find Xano's **limited features** frustrating, especially concerning version control and data backup options. - Users face **data management issues** with Xano, especially integrating into Git workflows and limited version control features. - Users find Xano's **limited functionality** disappointing, especially regarding data backup and feature request management. - Users feel that **UX improvement** is needed, citing complex processes and a lack of user-friendliness in Xano. - Users express concern over the **lack of features** in Xano, hoping for improvements and a better feature request system. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Xano? **"[Xano: a robust and scalable backend, ideal for centralizing business logic via API](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/xano-review-12593013)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Frederic L.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/xano-review-12593013) --- **"[Xano - Easier way to manage Database](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/xano-review-11230940)"** **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars *— Nolan T.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/xano-review-11230940) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Xano? - [What does Xano do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-xano-do) - 1 comment - [What is no code backend?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-no-code-backend) - 1 comment - [What is Xano?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-xano) - 1 comment - [What is XANO used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-xano-used-for) ### 16. [Frends](https://www.g2.com/products/frends/reviews) Frends is a European low-code integration platform as a service (iPaaS) that enables organizations to connect applications, automate workflows, and manage APIs across cloud and on-premises environments. Designed for both developers and business technologists, Frends helps streamline system communication, reduce integration complexity, and support real-time operations. The platform supports a wide range of use cases including ERP modernization, cloud migration, business process automation, and data synchronization between legacy and modern systems. With a graphical interface based on BPMN 2.0 and built-in AI capabilities, Frends makes it easier to build, monitor, and manage integration processes without heavy reliance on custom code. Frends is built on Microsoft .NET and integrates natively with a wide range of systems including Microsoft Dynamics, Salesforce, SAP, and various industry-specific tools. Frends is used across industries such as public sector, utilities, manufacturing, finance, and retail. It is particularly suited for IT teams seeking to unify integration, automation, and API management into a single tool while maintaining compliance and security in distributed environments. Key capabilities include: - Building and managing integrations visually with BPMN 2.0 to accelerate development and collaboration - Automating business processes and system tasks with reusable, scalable workflows - Monitoring integrations in real-time to reduce downtime and improve operational visibility - Managing APIs and connections securely with full version control and access management - Leveraging AI assistance to configure integrations, generate documentation, and streamline onboarding --- Frends has been recognized in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Enterprise iPaaS and ranks consistently as a G2 High Performer across usability, setup, and implementation. The platform enables faster time-to-value, reduces reliance on custom development, and gives teams the tools to adapt quickly to change, making it a preferred integration solution for organizations in Europe and beyond. **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 139 **How Do G2 Users Rate Frends?** - **Visibility:** 8.1/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Access Control:** 7.6/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Ease of Use:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Orchestration:** 8.4/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Frends?** - **Seller:** [FRENDS](https://www.g2.com/sellers/frends) - **Company Website:** https://frends.com - **Year Founded:** 1988 - **HQ Location:** Espoo, Uusimaa, Finland - **Twitter:** @FRENDSplatform (214 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/frends-app/ (309 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services, Oil & Energy - **Company Size:** 54% Mid-Market, 26% Enterprise #### What Are Frends's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Ease of Use (27 reviews) - Features (16 reviews) - Integrations (16 reviews) - Easy Integrations (15 reviews) - Simple (13 reviews) **Cons:** - Missing Features (9 reviews) - UX Improvement (8 reviews) - Limited Features (7 reviews) - Difficult Learning (6 reviews) - Integration Issues (5 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Frends? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users find Frends to be **highly intuitive and user-friendly** , greatly simplifying the learning curve and integration process. - Users value the **visualization of automation pipelines** in Frends, enhancing integration and process management with ease. - Users value Frends for its **easy integrations** , appreciating the collaborative features and user-friendly setup process. - Users appreciate the **easy integrations** with Frends, enabling seamless connections and efficient project development. - Users value the **user-friendly integration process** of Frends, simplifying complex tasks while enhancing overall manageability and efficiency. **Cons:** - Users find the **missing features** of Frends limiting, particularly regarding integrations and documentation improvements. - Users note that there is **room for usability improvements** in Frends, particularly with environment variables and cryptic error messages. - Users find Frends has **limited features** , wishing for more interactive tools and better logging options. - Users find the **difficult learning curve** challenging due to vague error messages and complex integration processes. - Users find **integration issues** with Frends challenging, struggling with confusing processes and lack of comprehensive documentation. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Frends? **"[Powerful Integration Tool with Easy Setup](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/frends-review-7497955)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Verified User in Logistics and Supply Chain* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/frends-review-7497955) --- **"[Effortless Integration with Superior Debugging](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/frends-review-10792154)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Riika A.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/frends-review-10792154) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Frends? - [What is Frends used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-frends-used-for) ### 17. [Ambassador](https://www.g2.com/products/ambassador-labs/reviews) Blackbird: The API Development Platform to Accelerate Prod-Ready APIs Harness AI-powered Code Generation, Instant Mocking, and On-Demand Ephemeral Test Environments to streamline your development process. - Code Faster with ready-to-use API development tools. - Collaborate Effortlessly to deliver production-ready APIs. - Optimize Your Workflow for seamless, efficient development. **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 20 **How Do G2 Users Rate Ambassador?** - **Visibility:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Access Control:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Ease of Use:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Orchestration:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Ambassador?** - **Seller:** [Gravitee.io](https://www.g2.com/sellers/gravitee-io) - **Year Founded:** 2016 - **HQ Location:** Boulder, US - **Twitter:** @GraviteeIO (944 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/gravitee-io/ (222 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services - **Company Size:** 50% Small-Business, 45% Mid-Market #### What Are Ambassador's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Ease of Use (9 reviews) - Centralization Management (3 reviews) - Features (3 reviews) - Automation (2 reviews) - Easy Integrations (2 reviews) **Cons:** - Expensive (5 reviews) - Difficult Configuration (3 reviews) - Limited Community Support (2 reviews) - Poor Customer Support (2 reviews) - API Management (1 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Ambassador? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users appreciate the **ease of use** of Ambassador, simplifying deployment and integration of their microservices. - Users appreciate the **centralized platform** of Ambassador, simplifying management of edge applications and enhancing developer productivity. - Users commend the **active development and support** of Ambassador, enhancing the experience with continuous improvements and features. - Users appreciate the **automation of configuration changes** , streamlining their testing and deployment processes with Ambassador. - Users appreciate the **easy integrations** with common development tools, enhancing their experience in managing edge applications. **Cons:** - Users find the pricing **a bit steep** for small companies, but recognize the software's overall value. - Users find **difficult configuration** challenging due to limited community support and complex setup processes for new users. - Users find **limited community support** and documentation makes troubleshooting and customization challenging for Ambassador. - Users report **poor customer support** , noting slow response times and unresolved issues that hinder their overall experience. - Users feel there is a **lack of out-of-the-box monitoring** and plugin support, plus issues with SNI hosting. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Ambassador? **"[Best Tool with multiple benefits powered with AI Mode](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ambassador-review-11660954)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Arshiya A.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ambassador-review-11660954) --- **"[Hands down a must have tool for faster, smarter API Development](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ambassador-review-10773243)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Shingai Z.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ambassador-review-10773243) --- ### 18. [AppMaster.io](https://www.g2.com/products/appmaster-io/reviews) AppMaster.io is a no-code platform designed to help businesses create production-level applications with code generation: backend, web, and native mobile apps. With AppMaster.io, you can grow from an MVP to an enterprise solution with millions of requests per minute, while having total control over where you deploy your application, and remaining independent from the platform with source code exports. Key features: - Design relational databases in PostgreSQL-compatible format with total flexibility in a visual designer - Manage complex business logic with hundreds of functions and an intuitive drag & drop interface - Create and manage access to your API and configure your endpoints with middleware, automatically generate API documentation - Build web dashboards in minutes with auto-generated pages and prebuilt components - Design native mobile applications for iOS & Android, and publish them to Google Play & App Store - Deploy your application in clusters to the AppMaster.io cloud, AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, or a local server, and export the binaries & source code at any moment - Power up your app and connect it with your favorite tools with modules (authorization, email, SMS, Stripe, Telegram, AWS, Slack, Zoom, and dozens of others) **Average Rating:** 4.9/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 113 **How Do G2 Users Rate AppMaster.io?** - **Visibility:** 9.6/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Access Control:** 9.6/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Ease of Use:** 9.5/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Orchestration:** 9.5/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Who Is the Company Behind AppMaster.io?** - **Seller:** [AppMaster.io](https://www.g2.com/sellers/appmaster-io) - **Year Founded:** 2020 - **HQ Location:** San Francisco, US - **Twitter:** @appmaster_io (279 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/appmasterio/ (19 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Who Uses This:** Chief Executive Officer - **Top Industries:** Computer Software, Financial Services - **Company Size:** 80% Small-Business, 12% Mid-Market #### What Are AppMaster.io's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Ease of Use (14 reviews) - No Coding (14 reviews) - Low Code (12 reviews) - No-Code Development (11 reviews) - App Development (8 reviews) **Cons:** - Cost Issues (6 reviews) - Pricing Issues (5 reviews) - Expensive (4 reviews) - User Interface (4 reviews) - Difficult Learning (3 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About AppMaster.io? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users find AppMaster.io's interface to be **very easy to use** , making app creation accessible to beginners. - Users love the **no coding approach** of AppMaster.io, making website and app development accessible and user-friendly. - Users value AppMaster.io for its **exceptional no-code capabilities** , enabling quick and efficient app development without coding skills. - Users praise the **ease of use** of AppMaster.io, enabling app creation without any coding knowledge required. - Users love the **intuitive app development** with AppMaster, enabling even beginners to create stunning apps effortlessly. **Cons:** - Users are frustrated by the **cost issues** , requiring payment info for trials and suggesting lower fees would help. - Users feel the **pricing issues** limit trial access, hindering the ability to assess if it meets their needs. - Users find the lack of a free trial and the **expensive fees** to be a significant drawback of AppMaster.io. - Users find the **interface elements lacking improvement** , leading to frustration with the product's overall experience. - Users find **difficult learning** due to outdated documentation and misleading tutorials, leading to frustration and wasted time. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of AppMaster.io? **"[Full Source Code Access & Effortless Setup](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/appmaster-io-review-11908163)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Fahad K.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/appmaster-io-review-11908163) --- **"[Fast, Easy No-Code Platform with Full Source Control](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/appmaster-io-review-11960105)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Brand B.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/appmaster-io-review-11960105) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About AppMaster.io? - [What is AppMaster.io used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-appmaster-io-used-for) - 1 comment ### 19. [Stoplight](https://www.g2.com/products/stoplight/reviews) Let Stoplight be your platform for building high-quality APIs for any scale - with best-in-class editing, documentation, and governance featuring built-in mocking, linting, style guides, component libraries, and more. Coding APIs before designing them wastes time and money and creates unnecessary risk. Build successful API programs at any scale that drive business outcomes with a design-first approach. Stoplight is the only design-focused API solution. With integrated documentation and governance, the Stoplight platform enables consistency, reusability, and quality for an enjoyable developer experience. The platform enables successful API programs driven by digital transformation, platform development, and API-as-a-product - for new or established teams. **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 333 **How Do G2 Users Rate Stoplight?** - **Visibility:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Access Control:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Ease of Use:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Orchestration:** 8.4/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Stoplight?** - **Seller:** [SmartBear](https://www.g2.com/sellers/smartbear) - **HQ Location:** Somerville, MA - **Twitter:** @smartbear (16,468 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/108422/ (944 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Who Uses This:** Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineer - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services, Computer Software - **Company Size:** 49% Small-Business, 38% Mid-Market #### What Are Stoplight's Pros and Cons? **Cons:** - App Crashes (1 reviews) - Compatibility Issues (1 reviews) - Performance Issues (1 reviews) - Poor Customer Support (1 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Stoplight? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Cons:** - Users find the **app crashes** problematic, indicating a need for improvements in stability and functionality. - Users feel that Stoplight has **compatibility issues** that hinder its effectiveness and overall usability in production workflows. - Users feel the **performance issues** with Stoplight hinder stability and usability, impacting its effectiveness in production workflows. - Users find the **poor customer support** of Stoplight detrimental to its usability and overall effectiveness in production workflows. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Stoplight? **"[Incredible powerfull API design solution](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/stoplight-review-8431604)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Tonnie K.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/stoplight-review-8431604) --- **"[Stoplight.io Review: Empowering API Development](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/stoplight-review-8365498)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Erik F.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/stoplight-review-8365498) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Stoplight? - [What is Stoplight used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-stoplight-used-for) - [What does Stoplight do?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-stoplight-do) - 1 comment - [What is OpenAPI used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-openapi-used-for) - [Is stoplight studio free?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-stoplight-studio-free) - 2 comments - [What is stoplight API?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-stoplight-api) - 2 comments ### 20. [Azure API Management](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-api-management/reviews) Microsoft Azure API Management - Take any backend and publish an API in minutes! Transform it, protect it, promote it and monitor it in the cloud. **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 31 **How Do G2 Users Rate Azure API Management?** - **Visibility:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Access Control:** 8.1/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Ease of Use:** 8.1/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Orchestration:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Azure API Management?** - **Seller:** [Microsoft](https://www.g2.com/sellers/microsoft) - **Year Founded:** 1975 - **HQ Location:** Redmond, Washington - **Twitter:** @microsoft (13,091,739 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/microsoft/ (231,632 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Ownership:** MSFT **Who Uses This Product?** - **Top Industries:** Information Technology and Services - **Company Size:** 44% Mid-Market, 44% Enterprise #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Azure API Management? **"[Strong Azure Integration with Reliable Performance and Scalable API Security](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/azure-api-management-review-12982317)"** **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars *— Chitransh M.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/azure-api-management-review-12982317) --- **"[Centralized, Scalable, and Secure](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/azure-api-management-review-12857571)"** **Rating:** 4.0/5.0 stars *— Mohit G.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/azure-api-management-review-12857571) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Azure API Management? - [What is product in Azure API management?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-product-in-azure-api-management) - [What does API management include?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-api-management-include) - [What is the use of API management in Azure?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-use-of-api-management-in-azure) - [What is Azure API management features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-azure-api-management-features) ### 21. [Apiary](https://www.g2.com/products/apiary/reviews) Collaborative design stack for APIs. **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 22 **How Do G2 Users Rate Apiary?** - **Visibility:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Access Control:** 7.4/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Ease of Use:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Orchestration:** 6.7/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Apiary?** - **Seller:** [Oracle](https://www.g2.com/sellers/oracle) - **Year Founded:** 1977 - **HQ Location:** Austin, TX - **Twitter:** @Oracle (827,997 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1028/ (208,078 employees on LinkedIn®) - **Ownership:** NYSE:ORCL **Who Uses This Product?** - **Top Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services - **Company Size:** 65% Small-Business, 22% Enterprise #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Apiary? **"[Wonderful Application for API design, development and documentation!](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/apiary-review-5410897)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Shubham S.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/apiary-review-5410897) --- **"[API Management and Integration](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/apiary-review-5281542)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Mehak B.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/apiary-review-5281542) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Apiary? - [What is the difference between apiary and hive?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-the-difference-between-apiary-and-hive) - [What does an apiary contain?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-does-an-apiary-contain) - [What are the types of apiary?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-are-the-types-of-apiary) - [What is apiary used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-apiary-used-for) ### 22. [Lobster Data Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/lobster-data-platform/reviews) Lobster is a Supply Chain Integration Platform headquartered in Germany. We help organisations connect any partner, system, and data format in a single platform, so they can move beyond simply transporting data and actually make it operational. For more than 20 years, we have been building integration solutions for logistics, retail, and manufacturing. Our platform covers three core areas: Integration (EDI, APIs, cloud apps, legacy systems), Orchestration (automated workflows and processes), and Collaboration (self-service portals for partners and suppliers). With over 90 pre-built connectors, customers can onboard partners in any format or protocol without replacing what already works. What sets Lobster apart is ownership. Our customers stay in full control of their data flows. Their teams configure changes, onboard new partners, and adjust formats themselves, without waiting weeks for consultants or vendor tickets. Built-in AI supports configuration, error analysis, and documentation, so even complex setups remain manageable. Most customers go live within four weeks. Over 1,500 companies worldwide, including HARIBO, HP, Hermes, Tchibo, Schaeffler, DHL, and Lufthansa Cargo, rely on Lobster to keep their supply chains running reliably, securely (ISO certified), and at scale. **Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 106 **How Do G2 Users Rate Lobster Data Platform?** - **Visibility:** 7.7/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Access Control:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Ease of Use:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Orchestration:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Lobster Data Platform?** - **Seller:** [Lobster Data GmbH](https://www.g2.com/sellers/lobster-data-gmbh) - **Company Website:** https://www.lobster-world.com/ - **Year Founded:** 2002 - **HQ Location:** Tutzing, Germany - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/lobster-data-gmbh/ (324 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Top Industries:** Logistics and Supply Chain, Transportation/Trucking/Railroad - **Company Size:** 61% Mid-Market, 26% Enterprise #### What Are Lobster Data Platform's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - Ease of Use (18 reviews) - Customer Support (16 reviews) - Features (11 reviews) - Integrations (8 reviews) - User Interface (8 reviews) **Cons:** - Complexity (11 reviews) - UX Improvement (6 reviews) - Complex Usability (4 reviews) - Expensive (4 reviews) - Missing Features (4 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Lobster Data Platform? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users highlight the **ease of use** of Lobster Data Platform, citing quick setup and excellent support for seamless integration. - Users commend the **excellent customer support** of Lobster Data Platform for its quick and effective assistance. - Users value the **seamless integration capabilities** of Lobster, effectively connecting internal and external systems with ease. - Users highly value the **seamless integrations** of Lobster Data Platform, enabling effective connections across various systems effortlessly. - Users value the **intuitive and flexible interface** of Lobster Data Platform, enabling quick project realization and effective solutions. **Cons:** - Users find the **complexity** of Lobster Data Platform overwhelming, especially with numerous functions and chargeable modules. - Users face **UX improvement challenges** due to inconsistent documentation and a recently untested interface update. - Users find the **complex usability** challenging, especially with numerous options and functions overwhelming their experience. - Users feel the Lobster Data Platform is **expensive** , with complicated pricing and high subscription costs for on-prem customers. - Users find the **missing features** in Lobster Data Platform, such as API management and documentation, quite limiting. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Lobster Data Platform? **"[Intuitive Platform, very easy to use, Needs Faster Bug Fixes](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/lobster-data-platform-review-12470671)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Felix B.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/lobster-data-platform-review-12470671) --- **"[A Middleware solutions that really works](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/lobster-data-platform-review-11356950)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Robert v.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/lobster-data-platform-review-11356950) --- ### 23. [Kong Insomnia](https://www.g2.com/products/kong-insomnia/reviews) Build APIs that work. Deliver high quality APIs through standards and collaboration with the Insomnia API development platform. Open Source API Client There is a reason developers love Insomnia. With our streamlined API client, you can quickly and easily send HTTP, REST, gRPC, GraphQL, Websockets, SOAP, and SSE requests directly within Insomnia. Native API design and mocking Build consistently reliable APIs with Insomnia. Validate OpenAPI specs through real-time linting and simulate functionality using secure mock servers — locally or in the cloud. Centralize and Automate Tests Create comprehensive API tests for every collection with pre-request and after-response scripting. Use the Collection Runner to execute unlimited test runs and detect any breaking changes. Use the Inso CLI to unlock CI/CD automation and integrate with your CI/CD process to build out an API testing pipeline. Accelerate development with AI With the AI Runner, available on all Insomnia plans, developers can write code once and easily consume all of the LLMs supported by the Kong AI Gateway. Develop APIs more efficiently and securely with AI semantic caching and key security guardrails available out-of-the-box. **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 20 **How Do G2 Users Rate Kong Insomnia?** - **Visibility:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Access Control:** 8.0/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Ease of Use:** 8.4/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Orchestration:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Kong Insomnia?** - **Seller:** [Kong Inc](https://www.g2.com/sellers/kong-inc) - **Year Founded:** 2017 - **HQ Location:** San Francisco, CA - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/278819/ (974 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Top Industries:** Computer Software - **Company Size:** 40% Enterprise, 30% Small-Business #### What Are Kong Insomnia's Pros and Cons? **Pros:** - API Testing (1 reviews) - Ease of Use (1 reviews) **Cons:** - Not User-Friendly (2 reviews) - Bug Issues (1 reviews) - Integration Issues (1 reviews) - Learning Difficulty (1 reviews) - UX Improvement (1 reviews) ### What Do G2 Reviewers Say About Kong Insomnia? *AI-generated summary from verified user reviews* **Pros:** - Users highlight **API Testing** in Kong Insomnia as one of the best platforms for checking error logs and requests. - Users find Kong Insomnia to be highly **easy to use** , streamlining API testing and error log checking efficiently. **Cons:** - Users find the **user interface confusing** , causing difficulties for new users and frustration with functionality. - Users face **bug issues** with Kong Insomnia, experiencing frequent logouts, poor UI, and frustrating error messages. - Users face **integration issues** with Kong Insomnia, experiencing limited options and frustrating UI and git integration problems. - Users find the **learning difficulty** due to the UI differences, making it challenging for new users to navigate. - Users find the **limited organizational options** in Kong Insomnia frustrating, impacting usability and overall experience. #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Kong Insomnia? **"[Insomnia Makes API Testing and Response Storage Easy](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/kong-insomnia-review-12964289)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Verified User in Computer Software* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/kong-insomnia-review-12964289) --- **"[Easy API Testing and Debugging with Handy GitHub Integration](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/kong-insomnia-review-12116070)"** **Rating:** 4.5/5.0 stars *— Verified User in Information Technology and Services* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/kong-insomnia-review-12116070) --- ### 24. [Backendless](https://www.g2.com/products/backendless/reviews) Backendless is a visual app development platform that offers a full range of low-code and no-code tools for app and web developers of all experience levels. Backendless features include a component-based UI Builder, real-time database, user authentication and management suite, push notification and in-app messaging console, Codeless logic builder, API management, and much more. Backendless was designed from the backend first, making it a perfect backend compliment to any coded or no-code frontend. The Backendless platform's visual approach and pre-built APIs make it easy to build the backend of any app up to 10 times faster than with traditional coding solutions and at a fraction of the cost. **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 56 **How Do G2 Users Rate Backendless?** - **Visibility:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Access Control:** 7.4/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Ease of Use:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Orchestration:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Backendless?** - **Seller:** [Backendless](https://www.g2.com/sellers/backendless) - **Year Founded:** 2012 - **HQ Location:** Frisco, TX - **Twitter:** @Backendless (1,549 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/backendless-corp/ (24 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Top Industries:** Computer Software, Marketing and Advertising - **Company Size:** 98% Small-Business, 2% Mid-Market #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Backendless? **"[Best Customisable Solution](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/backendless-review-9203551)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Rob D.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/backendless-review-9203551) --- **"[Backendless is built for beginners](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/backendless-review-9166931)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Dustin S.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/backendless-review-9166931) --- #### What Are G2 Users Discussing About Backendless? - [What is Backendless used for?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-backendless-used-for) - 1 comment ### 25. [Conektto](https://www.g2.com/products/conektto/reviews) Conektto is the Generative Platform for Enterprise API development at GPTSpeed. Powered by Natural Language Processing of OpenAPI specification, with Conektto generate production ready API code in several programming languages in minutes. Conektto is the only tool that you need to simplify your API development and eliminate the complexities. **Average Rating:** 4.8/5.0 **Total Reviews:** 40 **How Do G2 Users Rate Conektto?** - **Visibility:** 9.1/10 (Category avg: 8.6/10) - **Access Control:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) - **Ease of Use:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10) - **Orchestration:** 9.5/10 (Category avg: 8.5/10) **Who Is the Company Behind Conektto?** - **Seller:** [Conektto](https://www.g2.com/sellers/conektto) - **Year Founded:** 2022 - **HQ Location:** Pleasanton, California - **Twitter:** @conektto (16 Twitter followers) - **LinkedIn® Page:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/conektto-inc/ (3 employees on LinkedIn®) **Who Uses This Product?** - **Top Industries:** Computer Software, Information Technology and Services - **Company Size:** 73% Small-Business, 15% Mid-Market #### What Are Recent G2 Reviews of Conektto? **"[Amazing tool for saving time and delivering optimal results](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/conektto-review-8112443)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Divyesh R.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/conektto-review-8112443) --- **"[Awesome Platform for Desgin APIs without code](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/conektto-review-7618008)"** **Rating:** 5.0/5.0 stars *— Sravan K.* [Read full review](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/conektto-review-7618008) --- ## What Is API Development Tools? [Development Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/development) ## What Software Categories Are Similar to API Development Tools? - [API Management Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-management) - [iPaaS Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/ipaas) - [API Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-platforms) --- ## How Do You Choose the Right API Development Tools? ### What You Should Know About API Development Tools ### Most Popular FAQs #### What are API development tools? API development tools are software platforms that help developers build, test, document, and manage APIs throughout the development lifecycle. They typically include features for designing API schemas, sending and inspecting requests and responses, automating test suites, generating documentation, and, in more advanced platforms, managing API gateways, versioning, and access controls. The category spans lightweight tools used by individual developers for quick testing all the way to enterprise platforms that govern API infrastructure across large organizations. The right tool depends on whether a team primarily needs a testing and documentation workflow or a full API lifecycle and integration management layer. #### What does API mean in software development? API stands for Application Programming Interface. In software development, it refers to a defined set of rules and protocols that allow one application to communicate with another without exposing the underlying code. APIs are how modern software systems exchange data and trigger actions across services — connecting front-end interfaces to back-end logic, pulling data from third-party platforms, or integrating tools like CRMs, payment processors, and databases. In a business context, APIs are the connective tissue between the tools and systems an organization runs on. #### Which API development software has the best reviews on G2? The highest-rated API development tools on G2, ranked by review volume, star rating, and likelihood to recommend, cover both standalone API testing and design tools and broader integration platforms.  - [Postman](https://www.g2.com/products/postman/reviews): The most reviewed API development tool on G2 in this category by a wide margin, with strong ratings across company sizes and broad adoption among developers for API testing, documentation, and collaboration. - [Workato](https://www.g2.com/products/workato/reviews): The second most reviewed platform in the category, rated above average on both satisfaction and recommendation scores, with a reviewer base spanning SMB and enterprise teams. - [Apidog](https://www.g2.com/products/apidog/reviews): The highest-rated platform in the category among tools with 50 or more reviews, with strong ease-of-use and ease-of-setup scores and a fast-growing reviewer base. - [Boomi](https://www.g2.com/products/boomi/reviews): A well-reviewed integration and API management platform with representation across SMB and enterprise buyer segments and consistently above-average satisfaction scores. #### Which API platform is best for microservices architecture? Microservices environments place specific demands on API tooling, requiring platforms that can handle service-to-service communication, gateway routing, and API lifecycle management across many independently deployed services. - [Kong Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/kong-gateway/reviews) **:** Reviewed by engineering teams specifically for API gateway use cases in distributed systems, with above-average ease-of-use scores and a reviewer base that includes organizations managing multiple backend services behind a single API layer. - [WSO2 API Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/wso2-api-platform/reviews) **:** Among the most enterprise-reviewed platforms in the category, with reviewers at large technology organizations citing its API gateway, lifecycle management, and developer portal as strengths for teams operating across multiple services and environments. - [MuleSoft Anypoint Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/mulesoft-anypoint-platform/reviews) **:** The most enterprise-focused platform in the category by reviewer composition, with large organization reviewers citing its integration runtime and API management layer as a fit for teams coordinating APIs across complex, service-oriented architectures. #### Which API tool offers the most robust documentation features? API documentation quality is one of the most cited evaluation criteria in G2 reviews for this category, with development teams prioritizing tools that keep documentation in sync with the API itself rather than treating it as a downstream manual process. - [Apidog](https://www.g2.com/products/apidog/reviews) **:** The highest-rated platform in the category for ease of use and setup, with reviewers specifically citing its integrated documentation editor and the ability to manage design, testing, and docs within a single workspace as a primary differentiator. - [Postman](https://www.g2.com/products/postman/reviews) **:** The most reviewed platform in the category and most commonly cited for documentation capabilities, with reviewers across company sizes noting its ability to auto-generate and publish documentation directly from API collections. - [Apify](https://www.g2.com/products/apify/reviews) **:** A well-reviewed platform in the category with above-average ratings, cited by reviewers for its structured approach to documenting and exposing APIs built around web scraping and data extraction workflows. ### Small Business FAQs #### What is the most affordable API development tool for small businesses? Cost and accessibility are primary concerns for small teams and individual developers evaluating API tools on G2, with buyers in this segment favoring platforms that offer generous free tiers or low-cost entry points without sacrificing core functionality. See the full set of options on the[API Development Software SMB page](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-development/small-business). - [Postman](https://www.g2.com/products/postman/reviews) **:** The most reviewed platform among SMB buyers in the category by a large margin, with 133 SMB reviews, reflecting its position as the default starting point for small teams and individual developers who need a capable free-tier API tool. - [Apidog](https://www.g2.com/products/apidog/reviews) **:** The second most reviewed platform among SMB buyers and the highest rated in the category overall, with small team reviewers citing its all-in-one approach to API design, testing, and documentation as a cost-effective alternative to managing multiple tools. - [Kong Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/kong-gateway/reviews) **:** An open-source API gateway with a free community edition, reviewed by small teams that need lightweight API management capabilities without committing to an enterprise platform contract. #### What is the best API development tool for startups? Startups on G2 prioritize tools that are fast to adopt, well-documented, and capable of supporting team collaboration as engineering headcount grows. These are the most reviewed options among companies with fewer than 50 employees in the category.  - [Workato](https://www.g2.com/products/workato/reviews) **:** The third most reviewed platform among SMB buyers, rated above the category average, with startup reviewers citing it as a practical fit for teams that need to build and expose integrations quickly without custom infrastructure. - [Boomi](https://www.g2.com/products/boomi/reviews) **:** The fourth most reviewed platform among SMB buyers with above-average satisfaction scores, reviewed positively by growing teams that need API integration capabilities alongside their core development workflows. - [Frends](https://www.g2.com/products/frends/reviews) **:** A well-reviewed integration platform with SMB representation in the category, cited by small teams that need a structured API and workflow automation tool that doesn't require a dedicated integration engineer to operate. #### Which API development tool is the most user-friendly for developers? Ease-of-use and ease-of-setup scores from G2 reviewers clearly separate a small group of tools that developers find intuitive from platforms that carry a steeper learning curve. - [Apidog](https://www.g2.com/products/apidog/reviews) **:** Earns the highest ease-of-use score in the category among all platforms with 20 or more reviews, with developers citing its interface design and workflow consolidation as reasons it requires significantly less ramp-up time than alternatives. - [Postman](https://www.g2.com/products/postman/reviews) **:** The second-highest ease-of-use score among well-reviewed platforms in the category, with a large reviewer base consistently praising its intuitive request-building interface and low barrier to new developers. - [Boomi](https://www.g2.com/products/boomi/reviews) **:** Scores above WSO2, Kong, and MuleSoft on ease-of-use among platforms with 20 or more reviews, with reviewers noting its visual integration designer as a more accessible entry point for teams new to API management platforms. #### How do small development teams manage API documentation without a dedicated technical writer? This is a recurring challenge flagged in SMB reviews across this category on G2. Most modern API development platforms generate documentation directly from the API definition or test collections, eliminating the need for a separate documentation process entirely. Reviewers in small teams most commonly solve this by selecting a tool that produces documentation as a built-in output of the development workflow, rather than treating it as a downstream task, keeping it in sync with the API as it evolves. The platforms most frequently cited for this in SMB reviews are those that consolidate API design, testing, and documentation in a single interface rather than requiring separate tooling for each stage. #### What API development tools work best for solo developers and consultants? Solo developers and consultants reviewing API tools on G2 prioritize platforms that are free or low-cost for individuals, portable across client projects, and capable of producing clean documentation and test collections that can be shared without additional tooling. - [Apify](https://www.g2.com/products/apify/reviews) **:** A well-reviewed platform with above-average ratings in the category, used by individual developers who need to build, publish, and monetize APIs built around data extraction and automation workflows without maintaining their own infrastructure. - [Workato](https://www.g2.com/products/workato/reviews) **:** Reviewed positively by SMB and individual users building integrations for clients, with above-average satisfaction scores and a reviewer base that includes consultants who need to hand off clean, documented API workflows. - [Frends](https://www.g2.com/products/frends/reviews) **:** A platform reviewed by small teams and individual practitioners for its low-overhead approach to API and integration workflow management, with satisfaction scores above the category floor among its reviewer base. ### Enterprise FAQs #### What is the best-rated API development tool for tech enterprises? Technology companies, including SaaS, IT services, and computer software firms, represent the two largest industry segments in G2 reviews for this category combined. See the full enterprise comparison on the[API development software enterprise page](https://www.g2.com/categories/api-development/enterprise). - [Postman](https://www.g2.com/products/postman/reviews) **:** The most reviewed platform among enterprise buyers in the category, with 17 enterprise reviews and strong overall ratings, reflecting consistent use across large engineering organizations for API testing and team collaboration at scale. - [Workato](https://www.g2.com/products/workato/reviews) **:** The second most reviewed platform among enterprise buyers, with 14 enterprise reviews, rated above the category average, and used by large teams for API-driven automation and integration workflows. - [WSO2 API Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/wso2-api-platform/reviews) **:** The third most reviewed platform among enterprise buyers with 7 enterprise reviews, noted by large organization reviewers for its API gateway, lifecycle management, and developer portal capabilities. #### What is the most reliable API development platform for enterprises? Enterprise engineering teams on G2 evaluate reliability through API gateway uptime, platform performance under load, quality of vendor support, and stability of integrations with existing development toolchains. - [MuleSoft Anypoint Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/mulesoft-anypoint-platform/reviews): Among the most enterprise-reviewed platforms in the category, with large organization reviewers citing its maturity and depth as a reliable foundation for managing APIs and integrations in production environments at scale. - [Kong Gateway](https://www.g2.com/products/kong-gateway/reviews): Reviewed by enterprise teams for its API gateway performance and open-core architecture, with engineering organizations citing its lightweight footprint and horizontal scalability as reliability strengths under high traffic loads. - [Boomi](https://www.g2.com/products/boomi/reviews): Reviewed across both SMB and enterprise segments with consistently above-average satisfaction scores, with enterprise buyers citing platform stability and a broad connector library as key factors for production reliability. #### What is the best-reviewed API development tool for enterprise app integration? Integration depth is the most critical evaluation criterion for enterprise buyers in this category, with large organizations prioritizing platforms that can connect internal systems, third-party services, and external APIs without creating long-term maintenance overhead. - [MuleSoft Anypoint Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/mulesoft-anypoint-platform/reviews): The most enterprise-focused platform in the category by reviewer composition, with large organization reviewers consistently citing its integration runtime, connector ecosystem, and API management layer as primary reasons for selection over other tools. - [WSO2 API Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/wso2-api-platform/reviews): Reviewed positively by enterprise buyers for its flexibility in managing APIs across hybrid and multi-cloud environments, with above-average enterprise satisfaction scores from teams running complex integration topologies. - [Workato](https://www.g2.com/products/workato/reviews): The highest-rated platform among enterprise-reviewed tools with 10 or more enterprise reviews, with large organization buyers citing its pre-built connector library and low-code automation layer as strengths for connecting enterprise applications through APIs. #### Which API development platforms are best suited for financial services enterprises? Financial services and banking together represent the largest non-technology industry segment in G2 reviews for this category, with buyers in these verticals placing particular weight on security controls, audit logging, and compliance with data handling requirements. - [MuleSoft Anypoint Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/mulesoft-anypoint-platform/reviews): Reviewed by enterprise teams in financial services for its API security policies, traffic management, and compliance-oriented design, with large organization buyers citing its maturity in regulated industries as a key differentiator. - [WSO2 API Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/wso2-api-platform/reviews): Noted by enterprise reviewers for its open-source flexibility and strong security layer, a fit for financial services teams that need to maintain direct control over their API infrastructure rather than relying on a fully managed SaaS platform. - [Frends](https://www.g2.com/products/frends/reviews): A platform with enterprise representation in its reviewer base and above-average satisfaction scores, reviewed by teams in regulated industries that need a structured integration and API workflow tool with clear auditability. #### What do enterprise buyers most commonly dislike about API development software? The most consistently cited dislikes include steep learning curves for platforms with broad feature sets, pricing that scales aggressively with usage or team size, and documentation that doesn't keep pace with platform updates. For integration-focused platforms like MuleSoft, reviewers frequently flag implementation complexity and dependence on specialized expertise as high ongoing costs beyond licensing. Postman enterprise reviewers cite collaboration feature limitations and version control at scale as recurring pain points. Evaluating onboarding support quality and total cost of ownership, including professional services, is strongly recommended before committing to an enterprise contract. Last updated on April 23, 2026