Embedded integration platforms, or embedded iPaaS, facilitate the creation of product integrations between a company's product and third-party applications, allowing for seamless data synchronization and workflow automation. These platforms provide pre-built connectors and automation templates, which can be white-labeled to match the company's brand, and offer monitoring tools for tracking integration performance. While they enhance customer value by enabling faster integration development and potentially increasing sales, they also come with drawbacks such as requiring technical expertise, incremental integration builds, and limited maintenance support. These platforms differ from integration platforms as they focus on customer-facing integrations rather than internal ones. Alternatives like unified APIs offer a scalable approach by allowing access to a broader category of integrations through a single API.