WSO2 API Manager
The leading open-source platform for full lifecycle API management.
G2 Leader
Winter 2024
Forrester Wave Leader
API Management Solutions
Source Model
Open Source
About WSO2 API Manager
WSO2 API Manager provides a complete set of tools for API management, from creation and publication to governance and analysis. It includes a powerful API Gateway for securing and routing traffic, a Developer Portal for community building and API discovery, and robust analytics for monitoring usage and performance. The platform supports various API types including REST, SOAP, GraphQL, and WebSocket, and offers extensive security features like OAuth 2.0, JWT, and OIDC. Its flexible architecture allows for deployment on-premises, in the cloud, or in hybrid environments, providing organizations with full control over their API strategy.
Core Components
Api Gateway
High-performance gateway for securing, routing, and throttling API traffic.
Developer Portal
A customizable portal for developers to discover, subscribe to, and test APIs.
Api Publisher
A web interface to design, implement, and manage the lifecycle of APIs.
Analytics
Provides insights into API usage, performance, and monetization.
Security & Governance
Authentication
Supports OAuth 2.0, OpenID Connect (OIDC), JWT, and API Keys.
Rate Limiting
Advanced policies to control traffic and protect backend services.
Mediation Policies
Ability to enforce policies and transform message formats.
Deployment & Integration
Deployment Options
On-premises, private cloud, public cloud, and hybrid deployments.
Ci/Cd Integration
CLI tool (apictl) for integrating API management into CI/CD pipelines.
Service Discovery
Integrates with container orchestration systems like Kubernetes.