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IBM BPM vs Microsoft .NET Framework comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

IBM BPM
Ranking in Application Infrastructure
8th
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
109
Ranking in other categories
Business Process Management (BPM) (8th), Process Automation (5th)
Microsoft .NET Framework
Ranking in Application Infrastructure
4th
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
50
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Application Infrastructure category, the mindshare of IBM BPM is 3.0%, up from 2.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft .NET Framework is 6.5%, down from 6.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Infrastructure
 

Featured Reviews

Mohammed Almalki - PeerSpot reviewer
Feb 8, 2024
Offers good case management and its integration with process design but there's a learning curve
We mainly use it for human-centric operational processes (less than 20) The case management and its integration with process design are the only pros comparable to Komunda. There is room for improvement in terms of integrations. It is one of the biggest drawbacks. My organization has been using…
Pavan Kodur - PeerSpot reviewer
Mar 6, 2024
Intuitive, easier to develop, maintain, and migrate from the old framework to newer versions
There are a few areas where they could compete better with products like React or Angular – the popular SPA (Single Page Application) frameworks. Microsoft has its own product called Blazor, but I don't think it's quite as powerful yet as React or Angular. I think that's an area for improvement. For example, HR asked me to build something that worked offline and online. Microsoft products don't really support that well, as I'd have to rely on browser databases. React and Angular are better for that. If I need something faster, I'd definitely use React. So, I see Microsoft lagging a bit in that area.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The performance is fine."
"The Process Designer is good. We like how we can drag and drop and link the processes up, that works out great for us."
"I think the best way it can be it improved, is to make it easier to install. It's a very complicated piece of software, and there are a lot of things you have to do to get it set up. It's not just running an installer. You install WebSphere. You install the BPM product, and there's a large host of other steps you have to do: run queries against the database, you have to manually configure a bunch of properties files for your environment. I think if they could streamline all that, so it wasn't a considerable effort to install, that would be very useful. Because from an engineering point of view, you want to spend as little time as possible actually installing a product."
"IBM BPM's most valuable features are its speed in implementing and providing any changes."
"Initially, the process architecture studio was very helpful and it was compliant with BPMN standards."
"The installation was straightforward."
"It excels at analytics. It provides visibility across all activities of a company's processes and performance."
"Compliance with the BPMN 2.0 standard."
"The most valuable feature is the financial accounting."
"The most valuable features are the Domain Controller and the WBFS Manager."
"The solution is not limited in storage, is customizable and simple to use."
"It facilitates running Windows business applications and leveraging enterprise application development."
"Microsoft .NET Framework continually innovates, particularly in Visual Studio, which focuses on improving languages, debugging, and .NET functionality."
"The solution is easy to use."
"Pre-programmed functions for .NET Framework are widely available."
"It facilitated the streamlined scheduling process by amalgamating inputs from various sources, including location data and other systems."
 

Cons

"The setup was quite complex because the solution was cutting-edge at that time and IBM invested considerably in the implementation, likely at a loss to themselves."
"Process versioning was tricky, not straightforward."
"The options for customization could be improved. More customization using your own code would be beneficial."
"They should incorporate an API gateway functionality within it to simplify integrations."
"The cost of the solution has room for improvement."
"It is not user-friendly."
"The debugging needs improvement. There is some confusion surrounding the debugging."
"​The initial setup was complex. It is not always easy to launch a new platform and it needed better coordination with IBM."
"I would like more web integration."
"The product's price is an area of concern, making it an area where improvements are required."
"Microsoft .NET Framework has a steep learning curve, which could be improved."
"Like in C#, Microsoft .NET Framework should provide code reusability options for all kinds of development processes."
"There are performance constraints when multiple users are accessing the application and that consumes CPU resources."
"The product’s reliability needs improvement."
"It is of great concern to us that the solution is not very powerful on cross platform, at it impedes the ability to build and scale with it."
".NET Is still heavy or dependant on other Microsoft libraries and frameworks."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It has a low cost to implement. You'll get your money back in the same year that you complete the project."
"IBM BPM is expensive, so most large companies opt for IBM based on their licensing options."
"I wish it was less expensive. I don't know why their pricing model is so high for a piece of software that could benefit so many. It just seems to me that they could have a lower cost, maybe with fewer features or whatever, but it should be possible to do a lower cost workflow software that uses the same interface and underlying engine but does not cost so much that you have to be a Fortune 50 company to buy it. It is annoying to me. There are a lot of solutions that IBM has that are really powerful but nobody can afford them. They know their business, but I still feel that there are a lot of customers who would benefit from this sort of thing. I don't know what this elitism is all about. I am sure they have people doing the money numbers, but it seems like you can make a lot more money by selling it to way more people for a little bit less."
"Its price is on the higher side, and it can be improved. Its licensing is on a yearly basis. There are no additional costs."
"The product is expensive considering the hardware and software costs."
"It gives us a good return on investment."
"IBM BPM cannot be considered a cheaply priced product. IBM BPM is a really expensive product compared to other companies. One needs to opt for the perpetual licensing model offered by IBM."
"When considering the features of the solution the price is expensive compared to competitors."
"If you want to develop an enterprise-level application, you have to purchase the enterprise-level development license."
"The solution is free but you need to pay for a license for the hosting service."
"The product is not expensive."
"The pricing could be cheaper."
"Microsoft .NET Framework is very cost-effective for corporate users."
"I rate the solution's pricing a two out of ten because .NET is an open-source framework. You don't have to pay for a license."
"The product and support for this solution are free for everyone."
"Microsoft .NET Framework is free of cost."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
31%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Government
5%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
12%
Government
10%
Construction Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Which is better, IBM BPM or IBM Business Automation Workflow?
We researched both IBM solutions and in the end, we chose Business Automation Workflow. IBM BPM has a good user interface and the BPM coach is a helpful tool. The API is very useful in providing en...
What do you like most about Microsoft .NET Framework?
Microsoft .NET Framework continually innovates, particularly in Visual Studio, which focuses on improving languages, debugging, and .NET functionality.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft .NET Framework?
The pricing is rated six out of ten. It provides value for the cost.
What needs improvement with Microsoft .NET Framework?
There is room for Microsoft .NET Framework to improve cloud platform capabilities. They have already made improvements in their new version by making it multi-platform and upgrading it for cloud pl...
 

Also Known As

WebSphere Lombardi Edition, IBM Business Process Manager, IBM WebSphere Process Server
MS .NET Framework
 

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Sample Customers

Barclays, EmeriCon, Banca Popolare di Milano, CST Consulting, KeyBank, KPMG, Prolifics, Sandhata Technologies Ltd., State of Alaska, Humana S.A., Saperion, esciris, Banco Espirito Santo
Curtin University, Rockwell Automation, Aruba Networks, Insurity Inc., City of Barcelona, Pennsylvania DCNR, University of Petroleum and Energy Studies, A1 Telekom Austria AG, Eastman Chemical Company
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