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Codebeamer vs TFS comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Codebeamer
Ranking in Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Suites
10th
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
TFS
Ranking in Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Suites
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
96
Ranking in other categories
Test Management Tools (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Suites category, the mindshare of Codebeamer is 7.4%, up from 4.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of TFS is 5.6%, down from 9.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Suites
 

Featured Reviews

Gaurav Kandurwar - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 4, 2024
Has good technical support services, but the migration process needs improvement
In my current company, we previously used multiple tools for requirement management, test management, and tracking, such as Arvines, a hardware list for test management, and Jira for tracking purposes. However, these tools were part of a segregated environment, and management decided to upgrade them due to their outdated functionalities. Consequently, my team and I evaluated various tools for requirement management and chose CodeBeamer for its flexibility. We found it is more adaptable to our organization's needs and processes, making it a suitable choice for our migration efforts. During the evaluation process, we considered features compatibility with our business processes and flexibility to accommodate changes. This aspect was crucial to minimizing adjustment time and ensuring a smooth transition to the new tool.
Pmurki@Micron.Com Praveen - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 19, 2024
Version control is excellent and good for code review, branching, merging strategies and more
I've worked with TFS for source control and Agile project management. We also used TFS for seamless team collaboration and tracking.  I used TFS for a couple of years. Now, we use Azure DevOps. It's a wonderful tool for source control and CI/CD pipelines It's a really valuable tool for…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Since implementing this solution we have better communication and information exchange with customers."
"The platform provided the flexibility to expand our business processes, accommodating or altering them to suit the requirements of a changing environment."
"One of the most valuable features of Codebeamer is its strong performance."
"Utilizing Codebeamer has helped my organization by saving time in our processes."
"There is a lot of complexity involved, meaning it can do many things, which can be quite useful."
"It is a stable solution."
"You can track the metrics in the Agile dashboard very easily."
"CodeBeamer provides full traceability, excellent collaboration, regulatory compliance, and instant reporting with its holistic approach from requirement management to testing."
"TFS's best features include user-friendly test management, bug reporting, and ID assignment."
"We use TFS for forecast management."
"It's an integrated system that includes all the information that we need to deliver our products smoothly and to track the progress of each piece of code."
"The most valuable feature of TFS is integration."
"The tool's installation is straightforward."
"I have found almost all of the features valuable because it integrates well with your Microsoft products. If a client is using the entire Microsoft platform, then TFS would be definitely preferable. It integrates with the digital studio development environment as well."
"What I like the most is that you can set permissions on just one folder."
"The most valuable feature is simplicity."
 

Cons

"Certain areas in Codebeamer could be improved, like addressing small issues, glitches, or bugs."
"The solution has a very small market share in China. It's almost like a startup."
"I would like to see more, easily trackable reports."
"Codebeamer is not completely compatible with our internal network setup."
"We would like to see more industry-specific features that are tailored to the vertical markets."
"The search and replace feature within the tool itself could be improved."
"During migrations from other platforms to CodeBeamer, there have been instances where we encountered issues that required redoing certain tasks."
"The product's UI is an area of concern where improvements are required."
"The solution's server for deployment needs to be improved."
"They should have design patterns in TFS for the development team, and design patterns for the QA."
"It has been really dated. When you start to work more in an agile environment, it is not really that flexible. They tried to replicate the look and feel of Jira, but it is not quite there. It was nice to use in the past, but it is not as flexible now with the changing development environments and methodologies."
"TFS needs to be stable."
"The product access management features and connectivity need improvement. Rights management is also complex and could be simplified."
"Its pricing could be improved."
"The overall reports in TFS could improve. Additionally, there should be an easier way to migrate from an older version to a newer one."
"The price could be cheaper."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"They're not the most expensive product on the market, but they're not the cheapest either — I'd say codeBeamer ALM is moderately priced."
"It is reasonably priced and in accordance with the industry standards."
"Codebeamer is not a cheap solution."
"Pricing is good when compared to similar ALM solutions."
"The overall price of TFS is good."
"We pay subscription fees on a yearly basis and the price is reasonable."
"TFS is not cheap."
"TFS is on the higher side, but if you intend to use the tool as a complete ALM tool, it will reduce your costs in the long run."
"It is pretty expensive compared to other project management tools."
"The price of the solution is cheaper than other competitors and it is a per-user license."
"There is a yearly licensing fee that needs to be paid."
"There are different prices depending on the configurations. There is a free version available. There is no extra cost for the solution. However, the hardware could be something that needs to be considered."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
31%
Computer Software Company
15%
Healthcare Company
8%
Transportation Company
7%
Educational Organization
60%
Computer Software Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
4%
Financial Services Firm
4%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about codeBeamer ALM?
The platform provided the flexibility to expand our business processes, accommodating or altering them to suit the requirements of a changing environment.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for codeBeamer ALM?
As I am not involved in purchasing the product, it is difficult for me to comment on the product's pricing model.
What needs improvement with codeBeamer ALM?
Codebeamer is not completely compatible with our internal network setup, which could be improved.
Which is better - TFS or Azure DevOps?
TFS and Azure DevOps are different in many ways. TFS was designed for admins, and only offers incremental improvements. In addition, TFS seems complicated to use and I don’t think it has a very fri...
What do you like most about TFS?
Microsoft's technical team is supportive.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for TFS?
There are many version control options available in the market. From a costing and licensing perspective, I would rate it around six out of ten. It is not the cheapest product, but it offers good v...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

codeBeamer ALM
Team Foundation Server
 

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Sample Customers

Medtronic, Align Technology, Daimler, Samsung, Harman, Dassault
Vendex KBB IT Services, Info Support, Fujitsu Consulting, TCSC, Airways New Zealand, HP
Find out what your peers are saying about Codebeamer vs. TFS and other solutions. Updated: October 2024.
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