Gloo Platform vs Layer7 API Management comparison

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Solo.io and Broadcom are both solutions in the API Management category. Solo.io is ranked #23 with an average rating of 10.0, while Broadcom is ranked #19 with an average rating of 8.0. Solo.io holds a 0.8% mindshare in APIM, compared to Broadcom’s 1.9% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Solo.io users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

Gloo Platform

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100% willing to recommend

Layer7 API Management

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90% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between Gloo Platform and Layer7 API Management based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two API Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Categories and Ranking

Gloo Platform

Ranking in API Management

23rd

Average Rating

9.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Layer7 API Management

Ranking in API Management

19th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

112

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the API Management category, the mindshare of Gloo Platform is 0.8%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Layer7 API Management is 1.9%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

API Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Layer7 API Management	1.9%
Gloo Platform	0.8%
Other	97.3%

API Management

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Hiten Nandasana

Angular developer at Flourish software

Centralized traffic control has improved monitoring and simplified our Kubernetes API management

Gloo Platform features include Kubernetes-native API gateways, routing control, API routing, and seamless integration with various environments. It supports multi-clusters and hybrid cloud deployments, which are the most valuable features for Gloo Platform. Our requirements in our organization are fully satisfied by these features, so we really appreciate using Gloo Platform. Since I have been using Gloo Platform, I have noticed benefits from implementing API Gateway capabilities and controlling traffic routing. I can say that we are saving time, especially regarding control traffic routing, data monitoring, and improving observability of Kubernetes applications. These are the most valuable assets for our organization.

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C Vvanigalla

Works

Integration capabilities excel and support for varied platforms enhances communication across backend systems

We mainly use REST APIs, and the solution's integration capabilities are excellent. It allows communication with a number of back-end providers and data consolidation. The flexibility to develop APIs for various platforms, from front-end applications to ATM machines, is valuable. Code changes and migration are straightforward, and it supports identity and access management integration.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"You don't need many frameworks or other things to run Glue."

"Gloo Platform's features are optimal for my use case because I have numerous applications and microservices running, requiring rate limiting and traffic management integrated into one platform, which proves very beneficial."

"Organizations are highly recommended to use Gloo Platform because it will have a great impact on their organization."

"Initial setup is straightforward. It is simple and easy to do."

"We have more than 50 applications in the backend. We monitor the infrastructure through a database monitoring tool. Our daily tasks involve working on P1 incidents, managing change requests, conducting patching updates, working on P2 tickets, backend server certificate renewals, etc."

"The level of technical support is good."

"It's a secure product that allows us to expose API and lock down to only those devices and individuals which have the verified rights to access."

"The Mobile SSO functionality is not available with most similar products in the market, which makes this a unique product."

"Security is the most important parameter of the solution, for me, because whenever you are exposing your APIs to third-parties, it is critical that the data remains anonymous and that data is retained within the system, that it is not leaked. CA API Management provides good security features."

"The initial setup process is easy and flexible."

"We have been able to accelerate our clients’ transition to digital organizations by using the CA API Gateway to rapidly expose legacy business services as RESTful APIs, adding industry-leading security to the APIs, and providing a Developer Portal that provides governance, control, visibility, and organization of the entire API stack."

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Cons

"I sometimes face issues with integration."

"The initial setup was complex and difficult mainly because we didn’t have heavy Linux support guys."

"If they had different levels of support available then it would be easier to justify the costs."

"Scalability is a bit tough if it is a production environment."

"There is still room for improvement for the CA API Developer Portal. It is still not on par with what the competencies are."

"The initial setup was very complex."

"There could be more integration options included in the product."

"Right now we do not have a user friendly provisioning utility per se, so we have to do it behind the scenes."

"Needs to work better with DB2 UDB."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"I do not have experience with the pricing or licensing of the product."

"Keep in mind the non-product licensing, e.g., if you opt not to use the embedded SQL."

"This solution is a bit more expensive than competitors."

"At the time we bought the product it was a perpetual users license and there has been no need for additional licensing fees."

"Be aware of additional licenses for your warm standby. Ensure you get plenty of non-production licenses."

"Purchase 4.0 now and wait until they flush out the 4.1 problems."

"I feel that it is costly for medium-sized companies."

"It has a reasonable pricing model by instance."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

17%

Construction Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Outsourcing Company

11%

Outsourcing Company

14%

Construction Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	23
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	84

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Gloo Platform?

Since I have been using Gloo Platform, our features and functionality fully satisfy our needs, so I do not think there are any improvements needed for this platform. It is fully compatible with our...

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What is your primary use case for Gloo Platform?

I primarily use Gloo Platform to manage APIs and implement API Gateway capabilities, control traffic routing, and improve observability across Kubernetes applications. These are the main use cases ...

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What advice do you have for others considering Gloo Platform?

My advice to others is that any user using Kubernetes API gateways and API management will see improvements in traffic control. Organizations are highly recommended to use Gloo Platform because it ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Layer7 API Management?

Pricing is more than average. While I am used to Layer7 API Management ( /products/layer7-api-management-reviews ), seeing other products makes the tool's pricing seem high.

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What needs improvement with Layer7 API Management?

Broadcom's push for upgrades from version nine to ten, ten to 10.3, and onwards to twelve needs improvement in migration processes, especially with service dependencies. The migration path sometime...

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What is your primary use case for Layer7 API Management?

I am not the client. I implement Layer7 API Management ( /products/layer7-api-management-reviews ) for the clients. I have worked on multiple projects as a developer, implementing for Hydro Tasmani...

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Also Known As

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CA API Management, CA Live API Creator, Espresso Logic, CA API Gateway

Overview

Gloo Platform is a versatile API and microservices management tool known for its robust security, seamless integration, and advanced traffic handling capabilities. It effectively bolsters organizational efficiency by improving workflows and reducing manual tasks through automation. Users value its support for multiple languages, comprehensive analytics, and its ability to enhance service mesh implementations for better network management.

Solo.io

Layer7 API Management is a comprehensive solution that enables organizations to securely expose, manage, and monetize their APIs.

It provides features such as API gateway, developer portal, analytics, and security to ensure seamless integration and control over API traffic.

With Layer7 API Management, businesses can streamline their API operations and drive innovation.

Broadcom

Sample Customers

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1. IBM 2. Microsoft 3. Oracle 4. Salesforce 5. SAP 6. Cisco 7. Dell 8. HP 9. Adobe 10. VMware 11. Accenture 12. Capgemini 13. Deloitte 14. PwC 15. Ernst & Young 16. Infosys 17. TCS (Tata Consultancy Services) 18. Wipro 19. Cognizant 20. HCL Technologies 21. Tech Mahindra 22. Fujitsu 23. Hitachi 24. NEC 25. NTT Data 26. Ericsson 27. Nokia 28. Siemens 29. AT&T 30. Verizon 31. Vodafone 32. Orange

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