WSO2 API Platform Reviews (145)

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Users consistently praise the flexibility and customizability of WSO2 API Manager, highlighting its ability to adapt to various deployment needs and integrate seamlessly with existing systems. The platform's comprehensive API lifecycle management features, including security and analytics, enhance user experience and operational efficiency. However, many note a common limitation in the steep learning curve associated with initial setup and configuration.

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Le Dang Thanh C.
LC
Le Dang Thanh C.
Senior Software Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Software Engineer"
5/5
What do you like best about WSO2 API Platform?

It's a solid open-source API gateway with strong security features, good integration with WSO2 Identity Server, and useful tools for managing traffic and access. The developer portal is clean and easy to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WSO2 API Platform?

Setup and upgrades can be tricky. Docs are sometimes outdated or unclear. Better examples and smoother upgrades would help. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

shehan n.
SN
shehan n.
Software Engineer
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"WSO2 API Manager as an Enabler of Open Banking Ecosystems"
5/5
What do you like best about WSO2 API Platform?

Supports strong authentication methods, consent management, and fine-grained access control to meet regulations like PSD2. At the same time, its developer portal and API lifecycle tools make it easy to onboard third-party providers, publish APIs, and manage them at scale Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WSO2 API Platform?

Advanced configuration and deployment options can have a steep learning curve, especially in complex Open Banking implementations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Janeth T.
JT
Janeth T.
Assistant Manager
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"I had an excellent experience using WSO2 API Manager for seamless API management and integration"
5/5
What do you like best about WSO2 API Platform?

1. Quick support

2. User friendly interface

3. Easily manage

4. Learning portal very helpful to learn. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WSO2 API Platform?

For now nothing. It’s better to have or assign a person for support rather than crating tickets. Not for all the issues but get some advice and small issues. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Madhu R.
MR
Madhu R.
Associate Vice president- Platforms and Innovations
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Best Feature of WSO2 API Manager"
5/5
What do you like best about WSO2 API Platform?

Its highly flexible open-source architecture allows easy customization and seamless integration, while the user-friendly interface simplifies API publishing and management for both developers and enterprises. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WSO2 API Platform?

The initial setup and configuration can be complex for newcomers, and documentation sometimes lacks depth on advanced customization, making troubleshooting challenging for less experienced users. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Information Technology and Services
UI
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Robust and Flexible API Management Platform"
5/5
What do you like best about WSO2 API Platform?

WSO2 API Manager offers a comprehensive solution for full lifecycle API management, with strong support for API publishing, security, analytics, and throttling. I also appreciate the flexibility to customize and extend features to fit enterprise needs. The documentation and active community support are also a big plus. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WSO2 API Platform?

The initial setup and configuration can be a bit complex, especially for new users. The learning curve is somewhat steep due to the rich feature set. Additionally, managing the deployment and updates in a clustered environment can be tricky without proper DevOps practices. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Kushen D.
KD
Kushen D.
Software Engineer
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Good but can be better"
4/5
What do you like best about WSO2 API Platform?

Has almost everything we expect. And scallable with sole configs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WSO2 API Platform?

Our company has lots of data traffic since we're in retail and sometimes api manager struggles with default settings. And docs can be a lot better, feel like it's not very beginner friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Krishantha J.
Technical Lead
Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
"Api life cycle knowledge"
5/5
What do you like best about WSO2 API Platform?

The session emphasized how a full-featured API manager handles the complete API lifecycle—from design and prototyping to deployment, publishing, versioning, monitoring, and deprecation. Understanding this flow clarified best practices for long-term API governance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WSO2 API Platform?

There is no any major dislikes on that.if we can see more details of the APi on dashboard it's better Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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Sandeep M.
Integration Solution Architect
Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
"Fantastic Product and a easy to use"
4.5/5
What do you like best about WSO2 API Platform?

The product is easy to use and implement, and has so many features that ease any integration across any system, which we use frequently Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WSO2 API Platform?

UI Custom theme migration is more complex Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

shehan n.
SN
shehan n.
Software engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"A Comprehensive Review of an Enterprise-Grade API Solution"
4.5/5
What do you like best about WSO2 API Platform?

Wso2 api manager is the enterprise level open source and customizable api manager solution.Strong security and scalablity highly appreciated. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WSO2 API Platform?

It will be littlebit complex for new users Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

esuru h.
EH
esuru h.
Assistant - Digital Application Support Engineer
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
"Assistant"
5/5
What do you like best about WSO2 API Platform?

Full Lifecycle API Management

Open Source & Extensible

API Gateway Performance & Flexibility

The WSO2 API Gateway is lightweight, scalable, and supports:

OAuth2, JWT, Mutual TLS authentication

Rat limiting & throttling Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about WSO2 API Platform?

WSO2 is powerful but complex to manage some functions Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.