Boomi iPaaS Reviews

I use Boomi AtomSphere Integration in my company to manage all types of integrations, including SAP integrations, database integrations, and other enterprise-level integrations.

The most valuable features of the solution are its mapping functionality and the low-code, no-code nature of the product.

Boomi AtomSphere Integration is not yet exposed to the world as a good product owing to certain shortcomings in the area of marketing where improvements are required.

I have been using Boomi AtomSphere Integration for five years. My company has a partnership with Boomi AtomSphere Integration.

Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten.

Considering my company's clients, I think that a couple of thousand users use the solution.

I have had no issues with the product to contact the technical support team.

In the past, I have used other tools.

My company chose Boomi AtomSphere Integration since it is easy to use, cost-effective, and offers a large set of functionalities.

The product's initial setup phase was easy.

The solution is deployed on the cloud and on an on-premises model.

I am not engaged with the part involving the product's return on investment. My company's customers who use the product have experienced a good return on investment.

Boomi AtomSphere Integration is a relatively cheap and cost-effective product compared to other products like SAP or Oracle. I don't know the exact price of the product.

I recommend the solution to those who plan to use it.

I rate the overall product a nine out of ten.

We use it for both real-time and batch use cases.

It requires less development and has no learning curve. It is easy to learn and implement.

The tuning for the performance is not great and could be improved.

We have been using this solution for almost eight years and are using the latest version.

It is quite stable, but it crashes if we run high-volume integration. So it needs to be monitored and executed appropriately.

We have about 50 users using Boomi AtomSphere Integration and plan to increase it. One technical expert and some internal knowledge of Boomi AtomSphere Integration is enough.

I rate the technical support an eight out of ten.

We have not used any other integration platform but evaluated other platforms before proceeding with Boomi AtomSphere Integration.

The initial setup took half a day, and we completed it ourselves.

The licensing cost depends on the number of applications.

I rate this solution a nine out of ten. I would recommend this solution to others. It is the most promising tool for integration.

The tool's most valuable features I've found are related to debugging and testing. It makes it easy to track execution, documents, and process history. This functionality is particularly useful for identifying issues with data and providing insights to the business.

In my experience, I haven't encountered any major issues with the tool. However, there could be a learning curve for new users, especially depending on which tool you're using. For example, I've used MuleSoft in the past, which is more code-oriented and requires knowledge of Java. Transitioning to Boomi AtomSphere Integration took me a couple of months because of differences in terminology.

One area that could be improved is the CI/CD process. Currently, we use Azure DevOps for CI/CD to deploy Boomi AtomSphere Integration changes to the preferred and productive environments. While it provides deployment scripts, maintaining a comprehensive list of components for deployment can be tedious. There needs to be an easier way to do CI/CD deployment. 

I have been using the product for two and a half years. 

The tool is generally stable, but we sometimes face minor issues when updating it. For example, the user interface might not refresh correctly. 

It seems like our current setup has scalability limitations. We've reached the maximum capacity, so we can't scale up or out anymore. This is causing some issues, especially when dealing with large files or complex processes. For example, sending data to other systems via an HTTP feed endpoint can take longer than 30 minutes. My company has four users. 

I've had positive experiences with the tech support team. They respond quickly, especially with the initial response to my inquiries. Even for multiple issues or questions, they're prompt in addressing them.

The tool's deployment is straightforward and familiar to me. We can easily test solutions in different environments, like development, testing, and production. We utilize CI/CD for our support processes. We maintain an XML file containing the component ID, integration version, and other necessary details. Then, we run the CI/CD PowerShell script in DevOps, which automatically retrieves the component details and deploys them to the target environment.

I rate the overall product an eight out of ten. 

We use this solution for creating the processes to interact with external ticketing applications by consuming the web services exposed. 

Creating processes for these imported services for the online booking application by exposing the APIs to the front end UI (web, mobile, KIOSK ). 

The user-friendly development interface and the native connections available eased our integration.

Expedited the process and enabled us to create APIs for the consumers. 

We had challenges with security and API management, API portal testing, and we used Microsoft Azure to overcome that.

Atmosphere is the most valuable feature as there are a lot of out of box connectors that expedited out integration process.

This solution has a user-friendly interface and very good documentation with solutions that helped us in working with the tool efficiently.

Creating and exposing the API was also easy with limited features and scope for enhancements.

API management and security need improvement. It needs more capability on the API Administration like approval process, automated process, etc.

Lots of enhancements are needed in the API portal so that the developers can view the definitions, try out the APIs, etc.

Many features need to be added to the API analytics, with more drilled down analyses, and also on API security.

The product is very stable.

May have to improve on the molecule clustering communication as the cluster seems to be having problems frequently. Otherwise, the solution is scalable.

The technical support for this solution is very good.

Prior to this solution, we used webMethods (Software AG). We implemented Boomi as it is an economical solution with many features such as integration with other products.

The initial setup of this solution was easy enough.

We implemented this solution in-house.

Our ROI is more than 100%.

This solution is very economical (based on the connections).

Before choosing this solution, we evaluated Software AG and Mulesoft.

I would like to see dramatic improvements in API management so that the product suite can be on top.

I integrate Salesforce and some other third-party cloud platforms including payroll and stuff like that. I'm pushing data and making updates.

The solution is an integration tool. Based on changes in one place, I'm pushing out integration to other places to make updates, et cetera. Overall, it is a robust platform.

I have found the solution to be scalable.

The stability is very good.

The product could be a little bit more user-friendly.

The company needs to offer better documentation.

The initial setup is complex. It is what it is. You have to deal with it.

There's something missing with Salesforce platform events that they supposedly support, however, it doesn't work well with their cloud platform. It would be nice if they would get that working normally. They say they support it, and yet, it just fires multiple times. It's not reliable. You can't use it. 

I've been using the solution for about two years at this point.

The solution is quite stable. I don't deal with bugs or glitches. It doesn't crash or freeze. It's reliable. 

The scalability capabilities are pretty good.

There aren't a lot of users that have access to the product directly. The solution is really cordoned off, meaning it's working based off of changes in the system. Everybody's using the system and making changes, and then the integration kick gets kicked off. Working on the platform, making changes, that's very minimal work and that's just me and someone else.

Currently, we're on a pretty steady path. I can't speak to if there are plans to increase usage.

I worked with people from their technical support on the initial onboarding. It's reasonable in terms of the amount of service they offer.

I did not previously use a different solution.

The initial setup is very complex. It's not simple or straightforward. 

I can't speak to how long deployment took, as it was handled by a third party.

There is just me and one other person that handles the maintenance aspect of the product.

I use third-party people to get me set up and build-out, and that's what I continue to do. These third parties aren't resellers. They are freelancers. 

The ROI flows. The integration is working. Our systems are able to talk to each other.

The cost of the solution is in the neighborhood of $20,000 annually. There are no costs above the standard licensing fee.

I did look at a few other options before choosing this product. I looked at Workado and Jitterbit.

I'm just a customer and an end-user.

I would advise potential new users that they need to have some deep expertise on the Boomi platform to be able to successfully do what they want to do with it.

Out of ten, I'd rate the solution at a seven. It does the job well and it's robust, however, it is needlessly overcomplicated, and the documentation could be better.

As a NetSuite application developer, Dell Boomi is a great integration platform to build enterprise level integrations in a quick and easy way.

The Salesforce and NetSuite Application specific “connectors” provide a layer of abstraction on top of the SOAP-based APIs to streamline integration development.

In a narrow sense, the most beneficial feature is the ability to quickly create request/response data model “profiles” to map and transform the data being integrated.

Profiles can be generated through the “import wizard” that is rather time consuming with other integration development platforms, or in a custom .Net application.

Using Boomi as our preferred integration platform has allowed us to more quickly develop, deploy, and maintain integration for clients. This is especially the case with NetSuite clients who are already familiar with the benefits of cloud-based business software applications.

Since the application is Java-based, custom scripting within the map data, used to transform shapes to handle more complex process, is lacking in some ways.

There is no validation in the mapping profile custom scripting, such as IntelliSense or advanced error checking.

If one wants to do custom scripts within a map shape, they must have knowledge of Groovy or JavaScript. Only Groovy has the ability to use Java-based libraries.

The scripting capabilities are lacking, in my opinion, based on the user experience. There is not much tooling assistance. There are no “helpers” or examples on how to do more advanced post/pre-processing of data.

For example, if I wanted to parse an XML document using XPath, how would I do that? How do I know the code that I write will compile without having to unit test through trial and error over and over again?

The IDE is lacking in the ability to script. So the biggest benefit of Boomi, being a graphical integration IDE, is a weakness in this sense. Also, you are locked into Groovy as the only language to do advanced scripting.

I’m used to writing code in my preferred IDE, Visual Studio. In VS, there are lots of tools to assist in the writing of scripts (even JavaScript) to have Intellisense and autocomplete help, which cuts down on development time, as well as code quality.

I have used Dell Boomi for two years.

The only issue we have had with performance is tied to the performance limits of the APIs being used, such as the NetSuite SuiteTalk API. This can be slow at times when querying large amounts of data in a start shape.

Technical support, through support tickets and the Community Forum, is relatively responsive. Our organization has taken advantage of technical solution experts for our clients, since we are a partner/reseller of Boomi.

We have evaluated Jitterbit. We find Boomi much easier to use, since the AtomSphere IDE is more streamlined and intuitive.

The IDE runs completely in a browser and requires software on the user’s machine.

There is no setup required to develop and manage integrations in Boomi.

Our consulting practice delivers Dell Boomi integration projects to our clients as stand-alone or as a part of larger NetSuite implementations.

We recommend pricing/licensing based on the client’s needs and requirements.

Since it is Platform as a Service (PaaS), we recommend that clients plan for future growth based on the type of licensing model they use.

We use the platform for SAP integrations.

The platform is user-friendly. It has the best features for building and deploying integrations.

It is a costly platform. Its pricing could be better. 

We have been using Boomi AtomSphere Integration as a customer for three years.

It is a stable platform. I rate its stability a ten out of ten.

We have three analysts using the platform. I rate its scalability a seven out of ten. It can be improved in terms of customization.

The platform’s initial setup is straightforward. I rate its process a ten out of ten. We click a button, and a script automates the process. It takes less than an hour to complete.

I rate the platform’s pricing a ten out of ten. It is very expensive and based on connectors. Thus, we are looking for a low-cost solution with similar integration services.

The platform is good. I recommend it to others. I advise others to go for it if the use case is heavy. They should prefer using other tools if there are just a few connections. The platform is not consumption-dependent but connector dependent.

I rate it an eight out of ten.

We primarily use the solution for application to application integration.

The solution offers quick development and less coding and isn't much industry-specific. Whatever component you need, it is available, including connectors, or different software components, especially to write your code and logic. 

The setup is pretty easy.

It's very user-friendly and designed to be easy to use for the end user. People can learn how to use the tool pretty quickly. 

It can scale well. 

There are very few string handling functions and few mathematical functions are available.

We'd like technical support to be a little bit better. 

I've used the solution for five or six years now. 

The stability is pretty good. I'd rate it 6.5 to seven out of ten in terms of reliability.

It is a scalable product. Users can expand it if they like.

We have around 400 to 500 users right now. We do have plans to increase usage in the future. 

We have used technical support in the past. They could be improved a bit.

In the past, I have also used TIBCO. We use it for a new customer. Customers tend to use Boomi based on the lower price and the reduction of capital investment. 

The ease of implementation in terms of setup depends on whether you are doing a setup for an enterprise-scale company or not and how you're doing the setup. That said, the setup is not too complex here. I'd rate it 8.5 out of ten in terms of ease of setup.

In my experience, you only need three or four team members to handle an enterprise-level setup.

The initial setup can be done in-house. Companies don't necessarily need to hire a consultant or integrator to get it done. 

We have witnessed an ROI with this solution. 

I have seen many customers who are moving from existing integration products to Boomi. Many enterprises use multiple integrations, including, for example, WebMethods, or some pile-based solution for SFTP or MFT-related work. However, you can do everything in Boomi. So you can control everything using a single platform. That can save money.

The support and maintenance are good as well and that might help companies save. Getting good technical support on other products may be challenging. With Boomi support, you can get easily train people easily.

The deployment is also very fast. You do need not a very complex deployment process. That helps save time. Users can start right away doing what they need to do.

You do not need to pay per infrastructure if you are not using something. Or if you have some connector, if you are not using it, you do not need to pay for that. The pricing model is attractive.

All these aspects give you a good return on investment.

You do need to buy a license to use the solution. It is not expensive. The model is pay-as-you-go. You only pay for what you use.

The solution offers both cloud and on-premises deployments. 

I'd rate the solution eight out of ten. I'd recommend it to other users and companies, as we have had a pretty good experience with its functionality.