Which Integration Platform (iPaaS) Should We Use to Connect Our Business Apps?
Your company has dozens of business applications — CRM, ERP, HRIS, marketing automation, support — and data is siloed everywhere. You need an integration platform as a service (iPaaS) that connects everything without custom point-to-point integrations that become unmaintainable. The iPaaS market is crowded: MuleSoft, Boomi, Workato, Jitterbit, Celigo, and others all promise low-code connectivity. Choosing wrong means vendor lock-in, unexpected costs, and integrations that don't scale.
How to choose
MuleSoft is the most powerful but also the most expensive — best for large enterprises with complex API strategies and a Salesforce-centric stack. Boomi offers a strong balance of ease-of-use and enterprise capability with a visual drag-and-drop builder. Workato leads in AI-powered automation and has 1,400+ pre-built connectors — ideal if workflow automation matters as much as integration. Jitterbit is a solid mid-market option with AI features and lower cost than MuleSoft. Celigo is the most affordable enterprise option, charging by endpoints and flows rather than per transaction. Key factors: number of applications to connect, transaction volume, whether you need API management, and your team's technical depth.
Tool comparison at a glance
6 tools that solve this
MuleSoft Anypoint Platform
Salesforce-owned iPaaS and API management platform — the enterprise standard for complex integrations
Boomi
Cloud-native iPaaS with drag-and-drop integration builder — connects 200+ apps including SAP and Salesforce
Workato
AI-powered iPaaS with 1,400+ connectors — 7x Gartner Magic Quadrant Leader for integration
Jitterbit Harmony
AI-infused iPaaS for Salesforce-SAP integration — faster and more affordable than MuleSoft
Celigo
Affordable enterprise iPaaS — endpoint-based pricing, drag-and-drop builder, and 100% uptime SAP integrations
APPSeCONNECT
SAP-certified iPaaS with visual workflow designer — budget-friendly Salesforce-SAP integration