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WSO2 API Manager

Complete open-source lifecycle API management platform, developer portal, and monetization engine.

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LicenseApache-2.0
GitHub stars1.1k
Last commit5 days ago
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Enterprise Service GatewayApi Lifecycle ManagementDeveloper Portal StorefrontApi Monetization TiersDeveloper Tools
Overview

Why consider WSO2 API Manager?

WSO2 API Manager is an enterprise open-source API management suite. It offers full lifecycle API design, developer onboarding storefront portals, subscription tier monetization, policy rate limiters, and real-time streaming API support.

Guided learning

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Practical setup notes, real use cases, and copy-ready examples in one focused guide.

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Overview of WSO2 API Manager

WSO2 API Manager governs API publication, developer token subscriptions, and enterprise traffic analytics.

Quickstart

bash
1git clone https://github.com/wso2/product-apim.git
2cd product-apim
3# Deploy via Docker Compose or Kubernetes operator
4docker compose up -d

Access the API Publisher console on port 9443 to design Swagger endpoints and define consumer pricing tiers.

WSO2 API Manager is licensed under the Apache License 2.0.

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WSO2 API Manager FAQs

WSO2 API Manager is listed as a Developer Tools tool on TiloBox. Review the overview, features, and official documentation on this page to decide whether it solves your specific workflow.

Start with the project's GitHub repository and official website for supported installation and deployment instructions. Test the setup with representative data or a small project before rolling it out more widely.

WSO2 API Manager is listed under the Apache-2.0 license. Read the complete license text and the project's notices before using, modifying, or distributing the software.

Production readiness depends on your requirements. Review maintenance activity, security practices, documentation, backup and upgrade procedures, and compatibility with your stack; then validate it in a non-production environment.

WSO2 API Manager is listed as an alternative to MuleSoft AnyPoint. Compare the core workflow, deployment model, integrations, and licensing against your must-have requirements before switching.