IBM App Connect vs Mule ESB
IBM App Connect
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| Figure | IBM App Connect | Mule ESB |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $212/mo | $2/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | Yes |
| Plans published | 5 | 4 |
| Spec score · Enterprise Service Bus Software | 8.4 (#3) | 8.1 (#7) |
| Spec score · API Integration Platforms | 8.2 (#13) | 8.0 (#17) |
| Spec score · Integration Platform as a Service Software | 8.0 (#50) | 8.2 (#42) |
| Connectivity | Connectors cover enterprise applications, cloud services, databases, APIs, AI services, mainframe systems, IBM MQ, and Apache Kafka; IBM also identifies Amazon, Salesforce, and Microsoft connectors. | The platform connects AI agents, SaaS applications, legacy systems, and partners through developer tools and low-code options. |
| Deployment | IBM documents App Connect Enterprise installation on Linux, Windows, and AIX, and deployment on physical servers, VMware, Docker, and public clouds including AWS and Microsoft Azure. | MuleSoft says integrations can be deployed on-premises, in the cloud, or in a hybrid environment. |
| Free plan | No | No |
| Purpose | IBM App Connect is AI-powered integration software that connects applications, APIs, and data across hybrid environments. | Anypoint Platform provides tools for integrations, APIs, and automation to speed up IT project delivery. |
Plans
IBM App Connect
- Free 30-Day TrialPriced on request
- Runtime Compute Capacity Plan$8,484 a year
- Resource Unit (Flow Run) Plan$2,544 a year
- Free 30-Day TrialFree
- IBM App Connect EnterprisePriced on request
Mule ESB
- MuleSoft package$2,000 a month
- UnlimitedPriced on request
- MuleSoft packages$2 a month
- Pre-CommitPriced on request
In their own words
IBM App Connect
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