Apigee Sense vs. F5 Distributed Cloud API Security

Overview
ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price
Apigee Sense
Score 8.2 out of 10
N/A
Apigee Sense from Google (acquired in late 2016) protects APIs from unwanted request traffic, including attacks from malicious clients. Apigee Sense analyzes API request traffic, identifying patterns that might represent unwanted requests.N/A
F5 Distributed Cloud API Security
Score 9.0 out of 10
N/A
F5's Distributed Cloud API Security provides discovery and deep insights from use of AI/ML. It can be used to block API attacks in real time and eliminate vulnerabilities at their source. The SaaS-based portal enables users to manage and go deep for threat analytics, forensics, and troubleshooting of modern applications.N/A
Pricing
Apigee SenseF5 Distributed Cloud API Security
Editions & Modules
No answers on this topic
No answers on this topic
Offerings
Pricing Offerings
Apigee SenseF5 Distributed Cloud API Security
Free Trial
NoYes
Free/Freemium Version
NoNo
Premium Consulting/Integration Services
NoNo
Entry-level Setup FeeNo setup feeNo setup fee
Additional Details
More Pricing Information
Community Pulse
Apigee SenseF5 Distributed Cloud API Security
Features
Apigee SenseF5 Distributed Cloud API Security
API Security
Comparison of API Security features of Product A and Product B
Apigee Sense
-
Ratings
F5 Distributed Cloud API Security
8.9
17 Ratings
0% above category average
Data Protection00 Ratings8.817 Ratings
Audit Logging00 Ratings8.716 Ratings
Input Validation00 Ratings8.916 Ratings
Content Filtering00 Ratings8.516 Ratings
Denial of Service (DoS) Protection00 Ratings8.916 Ratings
Security Notification and Alerts00 Ratings9.216 Ratings
API Key Management00 Ratings9.116 Ratings
Cross-origin Resource Sharing (CORS) Protection00 Ratings8.815 Ratings
Best Alternatives
Apigee SenseF5 Distributed Cloud API Security
Small Businesses
Cloudflare
Cloudflare
Score 8.5 out of 10
Cloudflare
Cloudflare
Score 8.5 out of 10
Medium-sized Companies
Cloudflare
Cloudflare
Score 8.5 out of 10
Cloudflare
Cloudflare
Score 8.5 out of 10
Enterprises
F5 Big-IP Advanced WAF
F5 Big-IP Advanced WAF
Score 9.3 out of 10
F5 Big-IP Advanced WAF
F5 Big-IP Advanced WAF
Score 9.3 out of 10
All AlternativesView all alternativesView all alternatives
User Ratings
Apigee SenseF5 Distributed Cloud API Security
Likelihood to Recommend
9.0
(2 ratings)
8.8
(23 ratings)
Likelihood to Renew
-
(0 ratings)
9.1
(1 ratings)
Usability
-
(0 ratings)
8.8
(22 ratings)
Implementation Rating
-
(0 ratings)
8.7
(15 ratings)
User Testimonials
Apigee SenseF5 Distributed Cloud API Security
Likelihood to Recommend
Google
Deployment is very easy and the configuration is excellent and the Apigee Sense is ready to go. The platform has an effective centralized Cloud monitoring capabilities and the data visual analytics that are generated are useful to the business production. Excellent portals and the features are easy to custom when starting with the platform and the project documentation tools are reliable.
Read full review
F5
The software is very effective when it comes to management of online threats by ensuring proper vulnerability scanning.
Reporting and analytic capabilities of the software are amazing. The tool is also reliable especially in Web traffic reporting and spyware removal.
What makes F5 Distributed CLoud API Security unique from other tools is its efficacy in DDOS protection and DNS propagation.
Read full review
Pros
Google
  • Great documentation and Automation solution.
  • Effective Proxy management.
  • Data visual analytics easy generation.
  • Simple reporting functionalities.
Read full review
F5
  • Protects from DDos attacks.
  • Protects from Bot attacks.
  • Inspects the user data before sending it to the application servers.
  • Monitors real time data.
Read full review
Cons
Google
  • The Apigee Sense deployment to the new users is not an easy operation.
  • Visualization analytics for complex project data.
  • Cloud multiple services management.
Read full review
F5
  • More accurate detection of advanced persistent threats (APTs) targeting APIs.
  • A greater emphasis on checking APIs' schema and contract may prevent them from accepting misconfigurations or malicious input.
  • More customized, dynamic, and targeted protection for high-value APIs or high-risk user groups.
Read full review
Likelihood to Renew
Google
No answers on this topic
F5
Since, we are using the product effectively and purpose of usage is fairly met our requirements
Read full review
Usability
Google
No answers on this topic
F5
Great product. Working with F5 for many years, we found the products F5 provided are all cutting edge technology. Although in F5 Distributed Cloud API Security we still have a lot to find out, but we believe this experience will be very good. Especially on the security side. Trust in F5.
Read full review
Implementation Rating
Google
No answers on this topic
F5
The software delivers according to expectations. It provides more user friendly solutions for API securitu management and enables promptvdetection and fixing of almost all types of network vulnerabilities. Availability of automated testing features and behavioral analytics tools makes the product standout amongst its competators. It is also a time saving tool.
Read full review
Alternatives Considered
Google
No answers on this topic
F5
For F5, there is no company that can compete for security protection. So far, F5 has the strongest security session level provided to the market. Also F5 Distributed Cloud API Security is inter connect to all different environment, which make thing way easier to operate and resolve. That is why I don't think any other company has the chance to compete with F5.
Read full review
Return on Investment
Google
  • The Cloud different services easy Automation using Apigee Sense is incredible.
  • Functional Proxy management tools.
  • Data analytics capability is the best.
Read full review
F5
  • F5 Distributed Cloud API Security mitigates many API-related security threats, including bot attacks, DDoS, data breaches, and unauthorized access attempts.
  • F5 Distributed Cloud API Security uses robust threat detection, machine learning, and real-time monitoring for speedier identification.
  • Reductions in security events result in fewer breaches, reduced downtime, and lower attack remediation costs.
Read full review
ScreenShots

F5 Distributed Cloud API Security Screenshots

Screenshot of Screenshot of Screenshot of
OSZAR »