WSO2 API Manager vs Salt Comparison

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WSO2 API Manager

API Management Software

4.6 131 user ratings

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91% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more

Salt

API Management Software

4.8 12 user ratings

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Overview

Description	WSO2 API Manager is an open source tool that helps users with complete end to end API lifecycle management, monetization, and policy enforcement. It is a part of a larger ecosystem of WSO2, known as the Integration Agile Platform. The tool can be used to simplify the operations of projects that involve working with both traditional and microservice environments. And since the tool is open source, it allows for complete extensibility and customization. Users can build an API strategy with the help of an API driven marketplace that involves rich documentation and active community contributions. Users can utilize data to make data-driven decisions by leveraging API usage, analytics, and insights. They also receive the flexibility to deploy on-premise resources, use the public cloud, or seamlessly migrate between both environments. The tool can fit into both Monolithic and Microservice Architectures with gateway and micro-gateway capabilities. Read more	Salt is an essential tool for companies that need to keep their APIs protected and secure. Its automated and continuous discovery of all internal, external, and third-party APIs, provide granular details such as parameters, parameter functions, and exposed sensitive data, giving a full understanding of attack surface. This helps assess risk and take appropriate action. Salt is unique in that it deploys in any application environment. It captures API traffic without sitting inline or requiring agents. It is able to identify APIs that are not in your gateway or documented in an OpenAPI Specification (aka Swagger).Salt is the ideal tool for companies looking to keep their APIs safe. With automated discovery, granular detail and an easy deployment process, Salt is the perfect solution to eliminate blind spots, assess risk and keep APIs protected even as your environment evolves and changes. Read more
Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Not Available Offers Custom plan.
SW Score & Breakdown	95% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 100% Reviews 87% Momentum 66% Popularity 84%	91% SW Score The SW Score ranks the products within a particular category on a variety of parameters, to provide a definite ranking system. Read more Features The Feature Score % is calculated using the weighted average method, where core features hold more weight in the final calculation. Read more 93% Reviews 72% Momentum 75% Popularity 78%
SaaSworthy Awards	# 2 Most Worthy # 2 Highly Rated	Not Available

Features

Total Features	10 Features	8 Features
Common Features for All	API Design Helps in creating an interface to distribute the data systematically to other applications API Lifecycle Management Helps to monitor and managing all the life cycles of an API Access Control Defines application access to various users. Includes role-based system that controls options to be displayed to different users based on their role Analytics Allows integration with other analytical tools or has it inbuilt Dashboard A digital insight of reports and other workings on a single screen Developer Portal Provides API and app performance analytics to developers, and offers a self-service platform Testing Management Helps you in managing, tracking and organizing all tests and reports in one place Threat Protection This feature will defend the system and application from cyber threats Traffic Control Helpful in controlling the API traffic spikes Version Control It gives the team the ability to recall specific versions of a document, code, content, file, or folder that records changes over time. + 7 More - Show Less	API Design Helps in creating an interface to distribute the data systematically to other applications API Lifecycle Management Helps to monitor and managing all the life cycles of an API Access Control Defines application access to various users. Includes role-based system that controls options to be displayed to different users based on their role Analytics Allows integration with other analytical tools or has it inbuilt Dashboard A digital insight of reports and other workings on a single screen Developer Portal Provides API and app performance analytics to developers, and offers a self-service platform Testing Management Helps you in managing, tracking and organizing all tests and reports in one place Threat Protection This feature will defend the system and application from cyber threats Traffic Control Helpful in controlling the API traffic spikes Version Control It gives the team the ability to recall specific versions of a document, code, content, file, or folder that records changes over time. + 5 More - Show Less

Technical Details

Organization Types Supported	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business	Large Enterprises Medium Business Small Business
Platforms Supported	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android	SaaS/Web/Cloud Mobile - Android
Modes of Support	24/7 (Live rep) Online	24/7 (Live rep) Online
API Support	Available	NA

Reviews & Ratings

User Rating	4.6/5 131 user ratings	4.8/5 12 user ratings
Rating Distribution	Excellent 63.4% Very Good 34.4% Average 1.5% Poor 0.8% Terrible 0%	Excellent 75% Very Good 25% Average 0% Poor 0% Terrible 0%
User Sentiments	Robust Security Mechanisms, Comprehensive API Management Solution, Easy API Creation and Deployment, Flexible and Customizable Platform Difficult Version Migrations, Lack of Clarity in Documentation, Complex Configuration Process, Limited API Monetization Options	Not Available
Review Summary	WSO2 API Manager is praised for its user-friendly interface, scalability, and robust security features. Users appreciate its comprehensive API lifecycle management capabilities, including creation, publishing, security, and monitoring. However, some users report challenges with documentation clarity, version migration processes, and the UI of certain components. Despite these drawbacks, WSO2 API Manager is considered a valuable solution for managing and securing APIs, especially for organizations seeking cost-effective open-source options.	Not Available
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Pricing

Pricing Options	Free Trial Not Available Offers Custom plan.	Free Trial Not Available Offers Custom plan.
Pricing Plans Monthly Plans Annual Plans	WSO2 API Management Custom	Salt Custom
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