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Alternatives to WSO2 API Manager

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Alternatives to WSO2 API Manager

Kong

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Same tier / gateway platform

Preferred when you want a focused gateway-first platform without full integration suite.

Apigee

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Same tier / enterprise governance

Compared when choosing enterprise API governance; Apigee is API-first, WSO2 is integration-first.

MuleSoft Anypoint API Manager

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Same tier / integration-led platform

Often compared for integration-led programs; MuleSoft has stronger brand recognition and cloud-native options.

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Both are open-source API management platforms, but optimize for different program models: gateway-first vs integration-platform-first

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