Product overview — API Management • High

WSO2 API Manager

Full-lifecycle open-source API management platform with strong integration capabilities and enterprise governance—best fit for integration-heavy enterprises.

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Last updated 2026-02-09 Intel generated 2026-02-06 2 sources linked

Who is this best for?

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Best for

Integration-heavy enterprises with SOA backgrounds
Regulated industries needing governance and compliance
Organizations needing API monetization capabilities
Teams wanting open-source with enterprise support options
Enterprises where integration and API management are unified programs

Who should avoid

You want a lightweight, developer-first gateway for internal services
You need cloud-native, Kubernetes-first deployment patterns
You cannot staff integration platform ownership and operations
Your program is API-first rather than integration-led

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