Gravitee vs WSO2 API Manager
Side-by-side from the Top 11 ranking of The 11 Best API Management Tools and Platforms (2026). Last verified June 29, 2026.
The short answer
Gravitee ranks higher on Top 11 (#9 vs #10) for Engineering teams and platform architects building, securing, and monitoring APIs. A leading open-source choice for managing asynchronous APIs.
At a glance
| Gravitee | WSO2 API Manager | |
|---|---|---|
| Top 11 rank | #9 / The 11 Best API Management Tools and Platforms (2026) | #10 / The 11 Best API Management Tools and Platforms (2026) |
| Score (out of 9.4) | 7.5 | 7.3 |
| Best for | Open-source for event-driven APIs | Customizable, fully open-source platform |
| Pricing | $$$ (Starts free, enterprise >$1,500/mo) | $$$ (Starts free, support >$2,000/mo) |
| HQ | Lille, France | Santa Clara, USA |
| Founded | 2017 | 2005 |
Gravitee
A leading open-source choice for managing asynchronous APIs.
www.gravitee.io/See full entry in The 11 Best API Management Tools and Platforms (2026)
WSO2 API Manager
A powerful, fully open-source choice for enterprises needing deep customization.
wso2.com/api-manager/See full entry in The 11 Best API Management Tools and Platforms (2026)
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