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Boomi vs WSO2 API Manager

Boomi logo

Boomi

Automation Integration

The world's leading cloud integration platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
WSO2 API Manager logo

WSO2 API Manager

APIs

Complete API management platform for designing and managing APIs

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Each has a real cost: Boomi most pricing requires contacting sales; no transparent plan costs published; WSO2 API Manager the free open source distribution does not include a subscription to the WSO2 Update service, so continuous improvements and security patches require a paid subscription
  • They diverge on capability: Boomi covers Cloud integration, WSO2 API Manager covers API Gateway.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Boomi and WSO2 API Manager actually diverge.

Attributes where Boomi and WSO2 API Manager differ
AttributeBoomiWSO2 API Manager
Pricing modelusage-basedopen-source
PlatformsWeb, On-premiseJava, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes
CategoryAutomation IntegrationAPIs
Founded20002005

Identical on both: starting price (Free), free tier (Yes), user rating (Not yet rated).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Boomi

  • Cloud integration
  • API management
  • Master data management
  • Trading partner network
  • Process automation
  • Real-time sync
  • Monitoring
  • Analytics

Only in WSO2 API Manager

  • API Gateway
  • API Designer
  • Developer Portal
  • LDAP
  • Okta
  • Keycloak
  • Microservices
  • Java support

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Boomi

  • Integrating cloud and on-premises applicationsnot WSO2 API Manager
  • API management and publishingnot WSO2 API Manager
  • Master data management across systemsnot WSO2 API Manager
  • EDI and B2B data exchangenot WSO2 API Manager
  • Workflow automation between business systemsnot WSO2 API Manager

WSO2 API Manager

  • Publishing, securing and rate limiting APIs behind a gatewaynot Boomi
  • Running an API developer portal with subscription key managementnot Boomi
  • Self hosting an open source API management layer on premisesnot Boomi

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Boomi

  • Most pricing requires contacting sales; no transparent plan costs published
  • Free trial is 30 days but requires sign-up
  • Base plan limited to one environment and two users

WSO2 API Manager

  • The free open source distribution does not include a subscription to the WSO2 Update service, so continuous improvements and security patches require a paid subscription
  • A commercial production licence is not part of the free download and comes only with a subscription
  • No subscription price is published; Basic Support and Enterprise Support both require contacting sales for a quote
  • 24x7x365 coverage requires Enterprise Support; the general query SLA is one business day
  • A Customer Success Manager is a paid optional add on covering business hours only
  • Consulting services and WSO2 Private Cloud hosting are quoted separately

Pricing, plan by plan

Boomi

Free
  • Base$99/month
    • Pay-as-you-go
    • One environment
    • Two users
  • Professional$undefined/mo
    • Two environments
    • Unlimited users
  • Enterprise$undefined/mo
    • Unlimited environments

WSO2 API Manager

Free
  • CommunityFree
    • Core API management
    • Community support
  • Commercial$undefined/monthly
    • Enterprise features
    • Technical support
    • SLA

Which should you pick?

Choose Boomi if

  • You need cloud integration.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, On-premise.
  • You also want api management.
Boomi review

Choose WSO2 API Manager if

  • You need api gateway.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Java, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes.
  • You also want api designer.
WSO2 API Manager review

Questions people ask

Is Boomi or WSO2 API Manager better?
Neither clearly leads. Boomi starts at Free and WSO2 API Manager at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Boomi or WSO2 API Manager?
Boomi starts at Free and WSO2 API Manager at Free.
Does Boomi or WSO2 API Manager run on more platforms?
Boomi runs on Web, On-premise. WSO2 API Manager runs on Java, Linux, Docker, Kubernetes.
Can I use Boomi for free?
Both have a free tier, so you can try either at no cost before committing.
What is Boomi best used for?
Boomi is most often used for integrating cloud and on-premises applications, api management and publishing, master data management across systems, edi and b2b data exchange. Of those, integrating cloud and on-premises applications and api management and publishing are not what WSO2 API Manager is typically brought in for.
What can Boomi do that WSO2 API Manager cannot?
Boomi covers Cloud integration, API management, Master data management, Trading partner network. WSO2 API Manager covers API Gateway, API Designer, Developer Portal, LDAP.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

Boomi: What is Boomi's minimum monthly cost for pay-as-you-go pricing?

Boomi's base plan starts at $99 per month for pay-as-you-go usage with no contract required, including one environment and two users.

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WSO2 API Manager: How is WSO2 API Manager priced?

WSO2 API Manager pricing is not published on their website. As an enterprise API management platform, pricing is custom-quoted based on deployment model and organizational requirements.

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Boomi: Does Boomi offer a free trial?

Boomi provides a 30-day free trial with full platform access, including core integration features and data mapping capabilities.

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WSO2 API Manager: Does WSO2 API Manager offer different pricing for on-premises versus cloud deployments?

WSO2 API Manager supports multiple deployment options including on-premises and cloud, but pricing structures for different deployment models are not publicly disclosed.

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Boomi: Which plans require contacting sales for pricing?

Professional, Professional Plus, Enterprise, and Enterprise Plus plans for Integration, API Management, and Data Hub require contacting Boomi sales for custom pricing.

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WSO2 API Manager: What deployment flexibility does WSO2 API Manager provide?

WSO2 API Manager enables flexible deployment on-premises or in cloud environments, but specific pricing tiers for each deployment model require contacting WSO2 sales.

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WSO2 API Manager: How would I request a WSO2 API Manager pricing quote?

Organizations can request pricing quotes by contacting WSO2 sales through their website. Custom quotes depend on API volume, deployment model, and feature requirements.

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