Apache Camel vs. Fuse LXP

Message brokering across different systems, with transactionality and the ability to have fine tuned control over what happens using Java (or other languages), instead of a heavy, proprietary languages. One situation that it doesn't fit very well (as far as I have experienced) is when your workflow requires significant data mapping. While possible when using Java tooling, some other visual data mapping tools in other integration frameworks are easier to work with.

Incentivized

I would say it is very good but not perfect. There are some slight improvements that can be made for ease of use but overall it is a good product that helps our business run better. Being able to find the support we need is fantastic. It is great to have a rep we can reach out to easily.

Incentivized

• open source and a great set of component feature set - always latest features available for integration
• works well with spring boot
• great community and support for any kind of workflow
• based on enterprise integration patterns which helps our developers achieve integration tasks with all kinds of API services

Incentivized

• Face to face.
• Trusted source.
• Ease of use.
• Clarity

Incentivized

• Some of the documentation is a little sparse. In particular, its TCP-based routes use an underlying Netty server, and the interactions between Netty's decoder capabilities and Apache Camel's routing/handler capabilities can be a little muddy at times. In general it is clear which routes and endpoints are the more frequently used and which haven't been given as much attention.

Incentivized

• Log in speed.
• Number of users.
• Hours of support.
• Ease of use.

Incentivized

Apache Camel has been the integration framework of choice, but I was not the person to make the decision to use it. Compared to other competing products like Tibco Business Works, etc., it is free and open source and its licensing policy is acceptable to the management of Cox.

Incentivized

Fuse is more built for our business by someone in the business. It has helped us work through our process faster and more efficiently. We need this especially when we are busy. With little downtime and help when there are issues Fuse has been a great source of help for our business.

Incentivized

• Very fast time to market in that so many components are available to use immediately.
• Error handling mechanisms and patterns of practice are robust and easy to use which in turn has made our application more robust from the start, so fewer bugs.
• However, testing and debugging routes is more challenging than working is standard Java so that takes more time (less time than writing the components from scratch).
• Most people don't know Camel coming in and many junior developers find it overwhelming and are not enthusiastic to learn it. So finding people that want to develop/maintain it is a challenge.

Incentivized

• Ease of talking points.
• Quick to decide.
• Clarity of the process.
• Ability to feel comfortable and trust.

Incentivized