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Mule ESB
by Mule ESB
What Mule ESB is
Mule ESB refers to MuleSoft’s Anypoint Platform, a suite for integrations, APIs and automation intended to help speed IT project delivery. It connects AI agents, SaaS applications, legacy systems and partners using developer tools and low-code options. MuleSoft says it offers hundreds of prebuilt connectors for systems, services and LLMs; examples include SAP, Oracle, Workday, Coupa, Salesforce, ServiceNow and Amazon systems. Anypoint API Designer supports visual or code-based API design, documentation, testing and sharing for feedback. Integrations can run on-premises, in the cloud or in hybrid environments, while monitoring tools help analyze operations and view AI agent and API communications. The Trust Center describes identity management, encryption in transit and at rest, penetration testing and detailed audit logs, and lists ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS and HIPAA certifications, plus GDPR compliance. MuleSoft manages platform security, updates and core infrastructure; customers configure controls for their needs. The 30-day free trial includes access to the full portfolio. The listed starting package is $2,000 a month, billed annually.
Who it suits
It suits IT teams building integrations, APIs or automation across applications, legacy systems, partners and AI agents. Teams that need on-premises, cloud or hybrid deployment can consider it.
What it does well
- Hundreds of prebuilt connectors are listed.
- API Designer supports visual and code-based work.
- Supports on-premises, cloud and hybrid deployment.
- 30-day trial includes the full portfolio.
- Security details include encryption and audit logs.
What to know first
- No free plan is listed.
- Starting package costs $2,000 a month, billed annually.
- Credit use varies by usage type.
- Exact features and credit allocation depend on package.
Limits
The paid starting package is $2,000 per month billed annually. Credit consumption, included features, and Mule Credit allocation depend on the selected package; the trial lasts 30 days.
Plans
| Plan | Billed and limits | Price |
|---|---|---|
| MuleSoft package | billed annually · Core platform capabilities · Mule Credits for eligible integration, API management, automation, and agent cap | $2,000 a month |
| Unlimited | Billed annually · Custom fixed price · Uncapped credits · Full portfolio access | On request |
| MuleSoft packages | Billed annually · Starting price; package features and Mule Credit allocation vary | $2 a month |
| Pre-Commit | Monthly against a yearly baseline · $50K minimum annual commitment · Shared Mule Credit pool | On request |
As mulesoft.com lists them, read 21 Sept 2026. The maker's own page has the final word.
Getting started
- Open the MuleSoft Anypoint Platform website
- Start the 30-day free trial
- Choose a package or request pricing
- Select API, self-hosted, web, or hybrid deployment
- Configure connectors, APIs, and automation workflows
Verdict
Anypoint Platform brings API development, integrations and automation into one offering with multiple deployment options. Review package credit allocations and usage requirements, since they vary by selection and consumption.
Questions
Is there a free plan or trial?
There is no free plan. A 30-day free trial includes access to the full MuleSoft portfolio.
Where can integrations be deployed?
MuleSoft supports on-premises, cloud, and hybrid deployment, with API, self-hosted, and web platforms listed.
What connectors are available?
The platform offers hundreds of prebuilt connectors for systems, services, and LLMs, including SAP, Oracle, Workday, Coupa, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Amazon systems.
What security and compliance controls are listed?
The Trust Center describes identity management, encryption in transit and at rest, penetration testing, and detailed audit logs. It lists ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and HIPAA certifications and GDPR compliance.
Who manages security?
MuleSoft manages platform security, updates, and core infrastructure. Customers configure security controls for their needs.
Facts from Mule ESB's own pages
- API development
- Anypoint API Designer supports visually or code-based API design, documentation, testing, and sharing for feedback. · mulesoft.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Compliance
- The Trust Center says MuleSoft is certified for ISO 27001, SOC 2, PCI DSS, and HIPAA, and is GDPR compliant. · mulesoft.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Connectivity
- The platform connects AI agents, SaaS applications, legacy systems, and partners through developer tools and low-code options. · mulesoft.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Connectors
- MuleSoft says its platform offers hundreds of prebuilt connectors to systems, services, and LLMs. · mulesoft.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Deployment
- MuleSoft says integrations can be deployed on-premises, in the cloud, or in a hybrid environment. · mulesoft.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Founded
- 2006 · mulesoft.com, 4 Oct 2026
- Free plan
- No · mulesoft.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Integration examples
- MuleSoft lists connectors and templates for SAP, Oracle, Workday, Coupa, Salesforce, ServiceNow, and Amazon systems. · mulesoft.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Monitoring
- The platform provides tools to analyze and monitor operations and view AI agent and API communications. · mulesoft.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Pricing limits
- Credit consumption varies by usage type, and the exact features and credit allocation depend on the selected package. · mulesoft.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Anypoint Platform provides tools for integrations, APIs, and automation to speed up IT project delivery. · mulesoft.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Security controls
- The Trust Center describes identity management, encryption in transit and at rest, penetration testing, and detailed audit logs. · mulesoft.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Shared responsibility
- MuleSoft manages platform security, updates, and core infrastructure, while customers configure security controls for their needs. · mulesoft.com, 12 Oct 2026
- Paid from
- 2000 · mulesoft.com, 21 Sept 2026
- Trial
- The 30-day free trial includes access to the full MuleSoft portfolio. · mulesoft.com, 12 Oct 2026
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