TIBCO EBX Reviews

Name: TIBCO EBX
Brand: TIBCO
Rating: 4.1 (20 reviews)

Vendor: TIBCO

4.1 out of 5

20 reviews
90% willing to recommend

What is TIBCO EBX?

TIBCO EBX™ software helps organizations avoid silos with an all-in-one approach to managing data assets across the enterprise.

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TIBCO EBX is the #2 ranked solution in top Master Data Management (MDM) Software solutions and #3 ranked solution in top Cloud Master Data Management (MDM) Solutions solutions. PeerSpot users give TIBCO EBX an average rating of 8.2 out of 10. TIBCO EBX is most commonly compared to Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC): TIBCO EBX vs Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC). TIBCO EBX is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 69% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a computer software company, accounting for 15% of all views.

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Featured TIBCO EBX reviews

Chetan Thote

Senior Presales Consultant at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees

We would like to see the community an documentation for this solution be developed. At present there is very little tutorial documentation available, and limited community support for issues with the product. We would also like to see support added for the mobile MDM, so that the solution can be integrated with handheld and IOS devices.

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Davide Conti

CEO at daconti

Everything is updated through forms, and working with UI web forms. It's more record-based processing. It is not mass-based processing. This is one of the things that are not good for TIBCO EBX. Another problem is we cannot join tables and prepare a view where the tables are joined. Someone can code it but it is not a feature of the solution without code. You have to take data from a table, combine it with data from another table and then present it. This could be done better. TIBCO EBX should improve the UI, to allow users to easily mass change the data a bit more. We should not have to click the records one by one to change the data. The filter is in a form, and if one is to filter the data based on a form, you have to click every single attribute. It is difficult with the UI. However, one could be inspired by mobile phone UIs, how they are doing it because they are more efficient and this is missing in TIBCO EBX.

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reviewer2731320

Associate Director at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Regarding improvements or enhancements in TIBCO EBX, when it comes to 5.8 to 5.9, there was a really good feature added, which is the hyperlink. When you click on a table, you navigate to deeper tables. If there is a table with ten fields, those ten fields are taken from a second table and interrelated to a third table, you can keep clicking on each field and go deeper and deeper. To come each level above, there is a hyperlink created on the top. You just need to click on the hyperlink and keep navigating back, similar to certain websites. However, there were some drawbacks I noticed with the latest version 6, particularly in terms of performance, where in a few cases, the performance was impacted, necessitating work to get things sorted. Additionally, the logout from the application happened randomly or sometimes it wasn't logging out, which is a compliance issue since users expect to log out after a certain time. Version 6 introduced a strong filtration logic. All EBX versions have a separate section for filters that offer text search and advanced search options. In EBX 6, they enhanced the search feature deeply, including conjunctions and, or, else, allowing you to create your own logic for how you need the filter to work. They also introduced a top-level search feature, where you enter some text, and it searches the entire table. With the latest update of TIBCO EBX, there are a few issues with the workflow that need improvement. When going through a workflow, there are functionalities to upload files, and sometimes you need to attach files for evidence. That section of EBX had certain issues. We dropped the plan to switch to EBX 6 due to other technical limitations on our side. Those were a few pending items we had raised to them, and they were working on resolving them. From a usage point of view, those were the main concerns, but they introduced a good idea about the side panel. The pagination concept was introduced to navigate among different domains, and in the left panel, you have search capabilities and pagination functionality.

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TIBCO EBX mindshare

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As of July 2025, the mindshare of TIBCO EBX in the Master Data Management (MDM) Software category stands at 13.2%, up from 11.8% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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PeerResearch reports based on TIBCO EBX reviews

Type	Title	Date
Category	Master Data Management (MDM) Software	Jul 28, 2025	Download
Product	Reviews, tips, and advice from real users	Jul 28, 2025	Download
Comparison	TIBCO EBX vs SAP Master Data Governance	Jul 28, 2025	Download
Comparison	TIBCO EBX vs Microsoft MDS	Jul 28, 2025	Download
Comparison	TIBCO EBX vs Ataccama ONE Platform	Jul 28, 2025	Download

Title	Rating	Mindshare	Recommending
Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC)	4.0	N/A	93%	185 interviews Add to research
SAP Master Data Governance	3.8	22.0%	90%	28 interviews Add to research

Valuable Features

TIBCO EBX offers customizable data modeling and workflow capabilities, enabling dynamic data governance. Its user-friendly interface simplifies management with REST API support. The program supports multi-domain management and ensures efficient data quality with match/merge functions. Deployment is swift with good access control. EBX excels in real-time integration with in-memory databases, providing seamless throughput. The out-of-the-box features, hierarchy views, and indexing boost performance, making it cost-effective and adaptable for diverse data requirements.

"It is easy to code, especially because it is coded in Java."
"TIBCO EBX saves a lot of time and gives considerable flexibility to business users who might not be completely technical but can work on it in specific areas."
"TIBCO EBX saves a lot of time and gives considerable flexibility to business users who might not be completely technical but can work on it in specific areas."

Room for Improvement

TIBCO EBX faces challenges with complex setup, limited scalability, and performance issues, especially when handling large datasets and in multi-user environments. Its UI/UX is not user-friendly, requiring technical expertise for customizations. The lack of SQL support and cumbersome workflow and documentation affect usability. Horizontal scalability and support for Azure SQL are lacking. Users find it difficult to integrate with mobile devices and need better community and documentation support to navigate its features effectively.

"TIBCO EBX has performance issues, particularly with speed. Replicating data can take several hours even with normal median data."
"With the latest update of TIBCO EBX, there are a few issues with the workflow that need improvement. When going through a workflow, there are functionalities to upload files, and sometimes you need to attach files for evidence. That section of EBX had certain issues."
"With the latest update of TIBCO EBX, there are a few issues with the workflow that need improvement. When going through a workflow, there are functionalities to upload files, and sometimes you need to attach files for evidence. That section of EBX had certain issues."

Pricing

TIBCO EBX pricing is perceived as high but provides extensive integration tools and functionality. Users find the pricing similar to HP and Informatica, while others see it as cost-effective, especially for JavaScript customizations. The licensing model is straightforward, often pay-per-instance, with annual fees for upgrades and support. Negotiations with TIBCO can influence final costs, making it a suitable choice for well-funded projects that require robust integration capabilities.

"TIBCO EBX is cheaper than Informatica."
"This solution is costly compared to other products on the market, but this is due to the complete functionality that is provided. The pricing model is very straightforward, and is worked out on a pay-per- instance basis, and only applies to active instances."
"TIBCO EBX is a very expensive solution. There is an annual fee to use the solution."

Popular Use Cases

TIBCO EBX is used for master data management, integrating with external apps, and data governance. It handles data from various systems, including SAP, Microsoft, and Oracle, creating a single source of truth. Users utilize its UI for managing data, metadata, and tabular structures without extensive technical skills. It's deployed in sectors like pharmaceuticals and finance, supporting operations, reference data, and business metadata management through customizable and flexible features.

Service and Support

Customers find TIBCO EBX customer service and support generally good with prompt and effective assistance. They mention varying response times, ranging from quick to average. Expertise on technical issues is appreciated, though some suggest room for improvement. COVID-19 impacted resource availability, affecting the support quality slightly. Some customers note challenges during specific situations but mostly receive satisfactory service. Long-term users express better experiences due to established relationships.

Deployment

TIBCO EBX's initial setup varies in complexity. Some find it easy and quick, while others note challenges due to customization needs and lack of documentation. Timeframes range from under a day to several months. Complexity increases with customization and organizational changes. Deployment can require experienced admins and takes longer for enterprise-level implementations. Despite initial challenges, users report stability and efficiency once setup is complete.

Scalability

TIBCO EBX is scalable, but limitations exist. Companies note challenges with large data volumes affecting UI performance, background tasks, and simultaneous user access. While the application allows horizontal scaling, some face issues due to reliance on underlying databases like SQL Server. SQL Azure and Oracle provide better scalability options. Organizations with varied user counts report different scaling experiences, with some indicating potential for improvement, especially for massive record handling and simultaneous large-scale use.

Stability

TIBCO EBX shows a high level of reliability, with many users expressing satisfaction. Some note it depends on the app server and report minor issues during deployment. The latest version enhances its reliability, though performance concerns exist during bulk updates. Rarely crashes, and when issues arise, they often result from configuration errors. Users find it dependable in production, highlighting quick bug resolution. While some face stability challenges, especially with newer versions, many appreciate its robustness.

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Learn more about TIBCO EBX

When you can manage and share all your data assets, you thrive. Data fuels mission-critical operations, analytical processes, and customer experience. With constantly evolving data from diverse channels and sources, business teams can no longer rely on simple office automation or outdated data management tools. EBX™ software, a recognized leader in Master Data Management (MDM) and a pioneer in data asset management, is an innovative, single solution for managing, governing, and consuming all shared data assets, including:

Master data
Reference data
Hierarchies
Business glossaries
Metadata

It provides risk mitigation and an accurate, trusted view of business functions, insights, and decisions. When used for integration and analytics initiatives, it empowers better decisions and faster, smarter actions. And unlike other solutions that require integration of multiple standalone applications, EBX software is a single software solution.

TIBCO EBX was previously known as TIBCO MDM, Orchestra Networks EBX.