TYK VS MULESOFT

Evaluating Mulesoft? Here’s why you should stop

Users rate Tyk considerably higher in Gartner reviews. Mulesoft customers are actively moving to Tyk because of our modern, cloud-native architecture. Users say Tyk’s flexibility and customizability set us apart from Mulesoft.

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Why users choose Tyk over Mulesoft

When it comes to API management solutions, second-best isn’t good enough. That’s why Tyk gives you the ultra-performant, cost-effective, flexible API management solution you need. Tyk isn’t simply an alternative to Mulesoft; it’s streamlined API management with an outstanding UX/DX, empowering you to open up new revenue streams and scale without limits.

Superior customisability

Needs change over time. That’s why Tyk provides outstanding flexibility and customisability. We don’t dictate how you should manage your APIs, we simply enable you to do so in whatever way suits you best. It makes it easy to seamlessly integrate Tyk’s lightweight architecture into your existing systems, and to flex and change things as your enterprise evolves.

Security and performance

We deliver the ultimate combo of robust security and blistering performance. The result? Peace of mind. You can rest easy knowing your enterprise can scale rapidly while your APIs and microservices are safe and secure.

User-friendly pricing

Tyk provides everything you need, straight out of the box. No features hidden behind paywalls or nasty, unexpected bills. Just all the features you need included as standard, with clear pricing models so that you never pay more than you need. So your finance team will love you, as well as your developers.

Choose Tyk for API management that’s dedicated to your success, with the backup of a supportive, knowledgeable team and community. Experiencing the Tyk difference means growing without limits – our composable, customisable platform is your launchpad to greatness.

FEATURE	Tyk	Mulesoft
Full lifecycle API management
Multi-cloud, multi-region SaaS service
Fully open source Gateway
Self-managed, cloud or hybrid options
Fully featured hybrid model
Native REST, SOAP, TCP, gRPC and GraphQL support
Cloud native
Clear pricing, with no hidden charges
Easy to create plug-ins
World’s first GraphQL developer portal
Extensibility in any language, not just Lua or JS

Tyk is faster, more affordable,
is more usable and more highly rated by users.

Tyk is the platform that teams prefer
Tyk is the highest scoring API Management platform on Gartner Peer Reviews and G2, with an average score of 4.7, a considerably higher average than Mulesoft.
So don’t trust our marketing (or theirs), listen to our users.
Scalable and performant
Our lightweight and fast architecture make Tyk a highly scalable solution, perfect for technical teams managing APIs in a rapidly growing business. Tyk has much faster throughput and much lower latency.
Our team of architects are practised in supporting teams in migrating away from Mulesoft, onto a modern, cloud-native Tyk architecture. We can make this process efficient, quick and low risk.
Customization
Our flexibility and customizability set it apart from Mulesoft. Technical teams can easily build custom plugins, tailor the platform to their specific needs, and integrate it seamlessly with their existing infrastructure. This level of customization ensures that Tyk can adapt and grow with your business, providing a future-proof API management solution.

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100,000+ customers worldwide
Category leaders in API management
Used by Fortune 500 companies, SMBs, NGOs
Powering 1M+ APls daily
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Tyk vs Mulesoft – Gartner reviews

Based on verified reviews from real users in the API management market, Mulesoft has a rating on Gartner of 4.3 stars with 194 reviews. Tyk has a rating of 4.8 stars with 77 reviews. Have a look at the Gartner Peer Insights comparison page for more about Mulesoft vs Tyk.

“We love Tyk! It’s a very progressive, cutting edge tool.”

Ben E Bravissimo

“Everything just works without any issue.”

Rohit Srivastava MiQ

“Tyk understands engineers.”

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