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IBM FileNet vs OpenText Content Manager comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Nov 4, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

Customer Service

Sentiment score
5.8
IBM FileNet support is generally praised, but some users face delays and inconsistency, seeking improved skill and responsiveness.
No sentiment score available
OpenText Content Manager support varies; users praise premium help but note deficiencies and complexity, especially after third-party involvement.
People come from all over the world, and they have specialists at the other end of the world to help if needed.
The product-level support is better now than before.
 

Room For Improvement

Sentiment score
4.3
IBM FileNet needs enhanced cloud integration, improved usability, better automation, cost efficiency, and advanced analytics for user satisfaction.
Sentiment score
4.0
OpenText Content Manager needs enhancements in integration, usability, search, security, installation, pricing, and service responsiveness for better user experience.
The response time and resolution of issues by technical support need improvement.
There are only a few products large enterprises can choose from, and it doesn't really matter which one as it often depends on the consultants and the team implementing the solution.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
8.5
IBM FileNet offers scalable, adaptable infrastructure, supporting diverse business sizes with efficient integration and consistent performance for dynamic environments.
Sentiment score
7.0
OpenText Content Manager is scalable but challenges arise with large deployments, suggesting planning and using cloud platforms for enhancement.
The bigger products like IBM FileNet can handle billions of documents and thousands of users.
 

Setup Cost

No sentiment score available
IBM FileNet is costly with high licensing and setup fees, suitable for larger enterprises, but often expensive for smaller businesses.
No sentiment score available
OpenText Content Manager's licensing is complex and expensive, but negotiation and customization are possible despite high ongoing costs.
The price is high, with yearly subscriptions increasing day by day.
FileNet and similar enterprise-level tools require substantial costs, starting in the millions.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
IBM FileNet offers stable performance, minimal downtime, and improved stability in recent versions, ensuring user satisfaction and consistent operation.
Sentiment score
7.2
OpenText Content Manager's stability is generally rated high, but integration and scalability issues affect some users' experiences.
In terms of stability, we haven't experienced any big technical issues or downtime with IBM FileNet.
 

Valuable Features

Sentiment score
7.6
IBM FileNet provides scalable, high-performance content management, automation, and seamless integration, praised for reliability, security, and enterprise capabilities.
Sentiment score
8.0
OpenText Content Manager offers efficient document management with strong search, customization, integration, security, and large-scale enterprise support.
At this level, companies don't buy a ready-made solution.
The main features we find impactful are the workflow and document management along with FileNet file stores.
 

Categories and Ranking

IBM FileNet
Ranking in Enterprise Content Management
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
99
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
OpenText Content Manager
Ranking in Enterprise Content Management
7th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
File Archiving (4th), Document Management Software (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Enterprise Content Management category, the mindshare of IBM FileNet is 10.2%, up from 9.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Content Manager is 3.8%, up from 2.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Enterprise Content Management
 

Featured Reviews

WolfgangPichler - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides a compact solution for midsized companies
IBM does not do very good marketing for FileNet. Initially, after IBM acquired the product, there was good marketing support, but this has dwindled as IBM has lost personnel. More could be done to highlight the benefits to customers. Additionally, there are no visually appealing interfaces or apps for the product, which can influence customer buying decisions.
Maurice Riverso - PeerSpot reviewer
Our our official repository and it has disposal management and retention management
The security architecture is the only problem as it's a little bit complex and too torturous at times. So it could be improved a little bit, but it is regarded as a very good system in Australia. It's probably overly subscribed. Also, what's missing is what people would like, which is basically online collaboration. That's a problem. But it has so many other things to offer that SharePoint, I'm sure, will not have. So, that will be an interesting issue to come up. It's not very good at providing stable and robust add-ins to Microsoft. That's a bit of a problem with Content Manager. They're kind of very volatile. So, that's been definitely something that could be improved.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
23%
Government
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Insurance Company
9%
Government
20%
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM FileNet?
The product is robust and can process a lot of documents for enterprise content management.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM FileNet?
It depends on the business partner providing the solution to the customer. We have an ESA contract with IBM which allows us to offer the solution at a competitive price, providing added value when ...
What needs improvement with IBM FileNet?
The setup process is very complex, and I would prefer if it were easier. A modern interface would also be an enhancement.
What do you like most about Micro Focus Content Manager?
An advantage is integration with your IP directory.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Micro Focus Content Manager?
Pricing is a disadvantage as it is very expensive, especially in this market.
What needs improvement with Micro Focus Content Manager?
Pricing is an issue, as it is too expensive. Support and services need to be more user-friendly. The support has been slow, and there is room for improvement. Additionally, they could improve build...
 

Also Known As

No data available
Micro Focus Content Manager, HPE Records Manager, HPE Content Manager
 

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Sample Customers

Suncorp Group Limited, St. Vincent Health, Citigroup, SRCSD, and UK Dept for Work and Pensions.
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