API versioning
There are mechanisms to roll out new versions of the API and the ability to migrate applications to new versions.
Cat avg: 8.1
Top Performing Features
API access control
Authentication and authorization systems to ensure that users of the API have permission
Cat avg: 8.2
Rate limits and usage policies
Usage quotas to restrict traffic volumes to keep traffic loads manageable
Cat avg: 7.7
API usage data
Analysis of traffic patterns to track how API is being used
Cat avg: 8.3
Worst Performing Features
API user onboarding
Systems to allow users to sign up, receive access credentials and be assigned usage rights
Cat avg: 8.3
Usage billing and payments
Support for payment mechanisms such as monthly fees, or other payment patterns
Cat avg: 7.8
API monitoring and logging
Regular test cycles to check that APIs are operating as expected and log analysis providing deeper analysis on system usage
Cat avg: 8
Swagger Open Source, supported by SmartBear Features from Reviews
API Management
API management handles technical things like user permissions, version control,and security, in addition to business items like documentation and pricing
7.4-6%
API access control
Authentication and authorization systems to ensure that users of the API have permission
Category average: 8.2
Rate limits and usage policies
Usage quotas to restrict traffic volumes to keep traffic loads manageable
Category average: 7.7
API usage data
Analysis of traffic patterns to track how API is being used
Category average: 8.3
API user onboarding
Systems to allow users to sign up, receive access credentials and be assigned usage rights
Category average: 8.3
API versioning
There are mechanisms to roll out new versions of the API and the ability to migrate applications to new versions.
Category average: 8.1
Usage billing and payments
Support for payment mechanisms such as monthly fees, or other payment patterns
Category average: 7.8
API monitoring and logging
Regular test cycles to check that APIs are operating as expected and log analysis providing deeper analysis on system usage
Category average: 8