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IBM B2B Integrator vs webMethods.io comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

IBM B2B Integrator
Ranking in Business-to-Business Middleware
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
45
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
webMethods.io
Ranking in Business-to-Business Middleware
4th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
91
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) (3rd), Managed File Transfer (MFT) (10th), API Management (10th), Cloud Data Integration (6th), Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) (4th)
 

Featured Reviews

AliChouman - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 10, 2023
High level security, flexible, and strong vendor partnerships
The initial setup of IBM B2B Integrator is simple. However, for some customers it is difficult. To implement the solution, we follow a series of steps. Initially, we conduct a gap analysis to identify any discrepancies. Then, we gather requirements from various sources and comprehend the customer's business needs, including their reasons for seeking a solution and how it will be utilized. Based on this information, we propose the most practical scenarios. Finally, we proceed with building the necessary processes and templates. The duration required for implementing a solution varies depending on several factors, including the specific use case and the capabilities of the engineer responsible for the implementation. If the engineer is skilled and efficient, the implementation process is likely to be quicker.
Bahaa Farouk - PeerSpot reviewer
Apr 19, 2023
Extremely stable, easy-to-use security controls, but is expensive
The webMethods API Gateway is utilized to assist our banking clients in integrating with the bank via the API The solution has helped improve our organization by recommending APIs and providing easy-to-use security controls. Additionally, it identifies similarities between multiple cases, thereby…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Everything from the order to fulfillment to the payment process, except for physical packing and shipping, is fully automated for some customer orders."
"I find the codeless communications, SFTP or FTP, valuable."
"The solution is useful for transferring files from one format to another format. Also, the solution is useful in translation."
"Very flexible product; it allows implementing different flows on the same infrastructure."
"It uses VMs, allowing us to enable horizontal scaling."
"This solution allows for easy integration with heterogeneous applications."
"The solution offers good integration capabilities."
"The most valuable feature of IBM B2B Integrator is its security and flexibility."
"The synchronous and asynchronous messaging system the solution provides is very good."
"Oracle's self-service capabilities, of which we make extensive use, is the most valuable feature."
"Some of the key features are the integration platform, query mechanism, message handling within the bus, and the rules engine. We've had a really good experience with webMethods Integration Server."
"EDI is robust and integration with SAP is good."
"Application integration, business process integration, and B2B partner integration are valuable. But among these, I feel B2B partner integration is the most valuable. This module integrates two business partners and exchanges data through electronic data interchange messages in the form of specific standards, without any manual process needed."
"In the API gateway, there is a new feature that allows us to filter logs within a payload. This has been a useful feature."
"The performance is good."
"From a user perspective, the feature which I like the most about Integration Server is its designer."
 

Cons

"The user interface is outdated. B2B Integrator was developed in the United States in the nineties, and the graphical user interface hasn't improved since. It's tough because you have to program the software in XML. Nowadays, other methods are easier to work with."
"API-Fication required, and there should be more clarity on their cloud migration strategy."
"The tool requires you to write a lot of code in Java and XSLT, which makes development tough."
"There should be a single place to do things, rather than making it complicated, not moving away and truncating the old features but instead coming up with the new and still keeping the old stuff confuses people sometimes."
"Patching or upgrading the product is a bit of a nightmare. It would be nice if they removed the installation manager port. We find it complicates upgrading and patching a great deal."
"There is no related transaction stored in the database because it's an OLTP application."
"It supports many of our use cases but falls short in some areas as technology evolves"
"When working on an elaborate rule, I end up creating it in notepad and then pasting it into the Extended Rule window, which is not convenient."
"The certifications and learning resources are not exposed openly enough. For instance, they have a trial version which comes with only a few basic features, and I think that community-wise they need to offer more free or open spaces where developers can feel encouraged to experiment."
"For code version control, you need to use some external software."
"I'd like to see the admin portal for managing the integration server go up a level, to have more capabilities and to be given a more modern web interface."
"There are things that could be improved with the webMethods API gateway. One thing is that it's too attached to the integration service and we'd like it to be a little bit more independent. We would like for them to separate operations so that it doesn't rely on the bulky integration server and so that it can be used everywhere."
"In terms of improvements, maybe on the API monetization side, having users able to create separate consumption plans and throttle all those consumption plans towards the run time could be better."
"webMethods.io needs to incorporate ChatGPT to enhance user experience. It can offer a customized user experience."
"The product needs to be improved in a few ways. First, they need to stabilize the components of the whole platform across versions. Also, they should stop replacing old components with brand new ones and, rather, improve by evolution."
"I would like to see the price improve."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is based on how many cores are used and the type of cores."
"Licensing depends upon the package you opt for within the solution. The solution is a bit costly compared to the other integration tools in the market."
"We pay an annual fee based on the number of VPUs. It's fairly reasonable. We're in the middle of analyzing other products, and they're all pretty much in the same range."
"The price of IBM B2B Integrator is too high. However, IBM may be willing to give a discount if there are negotiations. If they see that there is a good opportunity for them they can provide a discount."
"The solution is priced at $20,000 to $30,000 per year with no extra costs."
"The product costs more than 40K."
"It is a cost-effective solution."
"The vendor is flexible with respect to pricing."
"Some of the licensing is "component-ized," which is confusing to new users/customers."
"The product is expensive."
"Pricing is the number-one downfall. It's too expensive. They could make more money by dropping the price in half and getting more customers. It's the best product there is, but it's too expensive."
"Sometimes we don't have a very clear idea what the licensing will entail at first, because it can be very customizable. On one hand, this can be a good thing, because it can be tailored to a specific customer's needs. But on the other hand it can also be an issue when some customer asks, "What's the cost?" and we can't yet give them an accurate answer."
"Some who consider this solution often avoid it due to its high price."
"Its cost depends on the use cases."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
17%
Manufacturing Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Retailer
8%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Retailer
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM B2B Integrator?
IBM B2B Integrator is a great tool, robust, reliable, low-maintenance, and ideal solution.
What needs improvement with IBM B2B Integrator?
It supports many of our use cases but falls short in some areas as technology evolves, especially with data transfer between edge locations and the cloud or on-premise systems. The solution doesn’t...
What do you like most about Built.io Flow?
The tool helps us to streamline data integration. Its BPM is very strong and powerful. The solution helps us manage digital transformation.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Built.io Flow?
webMethods.io is expensive. We have multiple components, and you need to pay for each of them.
What needs improvement with Built.io Flow?
webMethods.io needs to incorporate ChatGPT to enhance user experience. It can offer a customized user experience.
 

Also Known As

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator, Sterling Gentran Integration Suite
Built.io Flow, webMethods Integration Server, webMethods Trading Networks, webMethods ActiveTransfer, webMethods.io API
 

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Sample Customers

Bonnie Plants, Toshiba Europe, Florida Hospital
Cisco, Agralogics, Dreamforce, Cables & Sensors, Sacramento Kings
Find out what your peers are saying about IBM B2B Integrator vs. webMethods.io and other solutions. Updated: August 2024.
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