Axway vs. MuleSoft for federated API management software

With the rise of the multi-cloud landscape, you need to unify your APIs and treat them as products to emerge as a clear winner. Axway provides that foundation.

A head-to-head comparison

Axway and MuleSoft offer robust, enterprise-focused solutions that put them at the heart of the API economy. Distinct designs and delivery models set the two apart.

Axway

  • Amplify API Management
    Enables secure management of the API lifecycle, alongside simple API discovery and use.
  • Amplify Engage
    Drive more value from APIs while maintaining security and control of assets across environments.

MuleSoft

  • Anypoint for API management

Axway

  • Amplify Fusion
    Design and deploy business processes faster by eliminating the need for code and minimizing menial tasks for IT teams.

MuleSoft

  • Anypoint for integration

What makes Axway different?

Vendor-agnostic platform

Federated API management calls for multi-cloud, multi-protocol, and multi-gateway support. With a nonintrusive agents approach vs. MuleSoft's proxy approach, Axway accommodates all endpoints for seamless ecosystem integration.

Built for high performance

Proxying other gateways can slow down API performance and introduce more failure points. The same Axway agents approach that supports federated APIM also translates into greater reliability, fewer costs, and the ability to scale.

Empowers nontechnical users

The more coding an APIM platform requires, the more difficult customization becomes. Axway's low-code/no-code manner accelerates innovation by reducing reliance on technical experts to move the needle forward.

Rich API monetization strategy

Axway makes it easy to build your own API marketplace and discover all your assets. Paired with a self-service model and a product-led strategy, we have a proven record of success in helping businesses grow their revenue streams.

Amplify API Management

4.5/5 on G2 (as of 04/02/2025)

API management is a journey. Axway delivers comprehensive solutions that help organizations efficiently build, publish, validate, govern, and monetize APIs.

About Axway

As a leader in core enterprise integration solutions for 25 years, Axway helps companies shape and implement sound strategies for success in a shifting digital business landscape.

Full API lifecycle, fully handled

From design to retirement, Axway helps you securely and efficiently manage the entire API journey. Empower developers to locate and reuse APIs so you can deliver digital innovation faster.

One view to see it all

Amplify Agents automate API discovery, capture, and validation all in one single pane of glass. Axway's federated APIM creates a more unified experience for consumers that drives adoption.

Discover, secure, and monetize

Maintain oversight of your entire API inventory (even unmanaged APIs) and detect threats to keep operations secure. Enable consumers to find and access validated, fully-documented API products that can include subscription plans.

Trusted by the world's best

Axway is a perennial leader in API management by leading industry analysts. 11,000+ customers trust us to accelerate innovation, improve data security and governance, and enhance their customer experience.

Additional reasons to choose Axway