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Helix Core vs Visual Studio Team System comparison

Perforce and Microsoft are both solutions in the Software Configuration Management category. Perforce is ranked #7 with an average rating of 7.0, while Microsoft is ranked #3 with an average rating of 8.8. Perforce holds a 0.7% mindshare in SCM, compared to Microsoft’s 2.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Perforce users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.
Helix Core
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100% willing to recommend
Visual Studio Team System
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100% willing to recommend
 

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We performed a comparison between Helix Core and Visual Studio Team System based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Software Configuration Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

Helix Core
Ranking in Software Configuration Management
7th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Version Control (8th)
Visual Studio Team System
Ranking in Software Configuration Management
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Software Configuration Management category, the mindshare of Helix Core is 0.7%, down from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Visual Studio Team System is 2.0%, up from 1.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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DK
Configuration management features improve workflow but require a steep learning curve
I need to work more with Helix Core to identify specific areas for improvement. However, it has an extensive feature set that leads to a steep learning curve, where users need to learn quite a bit of features to work with it effectively. While its customization is not an issue, the GUI might not appeal to everyone.
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Mustapha Sedki Ben Romdhane - PeerSpot reviewer
A scalable and efficient solution that can be used to perform tasks involved in developing information systems
We can use the tool to perform limited tasks in developing information systems The product is efficient. It is an accepted tool globally. The product must improve its stability. It must do more innovations. It could be made more efficient to provide the best responses. It will help us with…
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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The customer service and support are excellent."
"I find the configuration management features of Helix Core particularly valuable."
"The solution is very stable."
"The solution’s fast performance is its most valuable feature."
"Microsoft makes great products. They are quite robust."
"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten...Every month there is an increase in the number of users. It is a scalable solution."
"IntelliSense and CodeLens are helpful because they can show you details about your function, such as how many times it is called from other places within the code."
"The solution is scalable, stable and has allowed us to upgrade our frameworks."
"The solution has a good framework that is user friendly and scalable."
"The solution is pretty stable."
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Cons

"It has an extensive feature set that leads to a steep learning curve, where users need to learn quite a bit of features to work with it effectively."
"However, it has an extensive feature set that leads to a steep learning curve, where users need to learn quite a bit of features to work with it effectively."
"I would like to see the inclusion of more programming languages, especially better support for Java."
"The tool's subscriptions are expensive for medium and small businesses. It works fine on Windows. However, it is not stable on other platforms."
"The product must improve its stability."
"When you go into the front-end, the web portal, if, for example, you pick up an issue, it would be ideal if the branch was automatically created in the repository. Right now, this isn't the case."
"I have seen customizations with Team System that allowed it to integrate into other ticketing systems like Jira, which would be a really nice feature to see."
"The stability of the product could be better."
"The user experience for the task assignment functionality, and more generally the software lifecycle development, needs to be improved."
"The overall customer support needs to improve."
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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"You can choose pricing from a variety of options. I would rate the product's pricing a six out of ten."
"The price could be better."
"It is an open-source product from Microsoft."
"There is no fee for the solution's community version."
"The tool's licensing costs are yearly."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Real Estate/Law Firm
8%
Insurance Company
8%
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Company Size

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Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Helix Core?
Pricing is relatively moderate at three to four out of ten. I find this cost justified for the capabilities provided by the product.
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What needs improvement with Helix Core?
I need to work more with Helix Core to identify specific areas for improvement. However, it has an extensive feature set that leads to a steep learning curve, where users need to learn quite a bit ...
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What is your primary use case for Helix Core?
We use Helix Core in our software development processes as a configuration management solution. Our typical use cases include system-level configuration management, versioning software, and managin...
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What do you like most about Visual Studio Team System?
The product is efficient.
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What needs improvement with Visual Studio Team System?
The product must improve its stability. It must do more innovations. It could be made more efficient to provide the best responses. It will help us with internal and external processes.
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What is your primary use case for Visual Studio Team System?
We can use the tool to perform limited tasks in developing information systems.
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Also Known As

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Overview

Perforce, the Fast Software Configuration Management System, is a tool that versions and manages source code and digital assets for enterprises. Perforce is easy to install, learn and administer; seamlessly handles distributed development; and supports developers across a large number of platforms. Perforce ensures development integrity by grouping multi-file updates into atomic changes, enables concurrent development, and intelligently manages multiple software releases using its Inter-File Branching system.

Perforce

Microsoft Visual Studio Team System is a platform for productive, integrated, and extensible software development life-cycle tools that helps software teams by improving communication and collaboration throughout the software development process.

Microsoft
 

Sample Customers

Intuit, Disney, Nvidia, Ubisoft, Samsung, Vmware, Adidas, Pixar, salesforce.com, EA
Bluegarden A/S, Tracasa, Rabobank Group, Borusan Otomotiv, Arelik, Alfa Bank
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