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IBM FileNet vs Oracle WebCenter 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
Oracle WebCenter support receives mixed reviews: praised for excellence, criticized for high costs, delays, and regional access issues.
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
2.7
Oracle WebCenter needs improved API functionality, modern UI, competitive pricing, better scalability, and support for newer languages and systems.
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
5.0
Oracle WebCenter is scalable, adaptable, supports gradual deployment across departments, enhancing business agility and handling large user bases.
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
Oracle WebCenter is expensive but negotiable, with discounts up to 60%, though similar solutions are generally cheaper.
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.
No sentiment score available
Oracle WebCenter users report mixed stability; praised for its database support, but face performance issues and slow bug fixes.
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
8.5
Oracle WebCenter streamlines content management, customization, and integration, supporting secure collaboration, scalability, and analytics with other Oracle products.
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
Oracle WebCenter
Ranking in Enterprise Content Management
15th
Average Rating
7.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.4
Number of Reviews
12
Ranking in other categories
Customer Experience Management (23rd), Web Content Management (7th), Corporate Portals (Enterprise Information Portals) (5th)
 

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 Oracle WebCenter is 2.5%, down from 2.6% 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.
Mehdi Hasankhan - PeerSpot reviewer
Gives me easy access, connection and compatibility with all of the Oracle products
WebCenter content access has a lot of options and flexibility. At this time, I only see one problem: in the sub-content and channels surrounding Windows 10. It only functions with Windows 7 and Windows 8. All of the operating systems in my company are up-to-date and we are using Windows 10. For whatever reason, you can't use the Oracle content on these platforms at all. This lapse is very bad for my company because I can't change the version of Word and downgrade. Maybe it is just a technical problem. But it is a lot of my problem with this solution currently.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
23%
Government
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Insurance Company
9%
Computer Software Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
10%
University
9%
Real Estate/Law Firm
8%
 

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 Oracle WebCenter?
WebCenter's interface is very user-friendly.
What needs improvement with Oracle WebCenter?
WebCenter requires a lot of design effort to upload content to our regular system. Its performance is also not up to the market standard, and its agility and adaptability could be improved.
 

Also Known As

No data available
WebCenter, FatWire
 

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Sample Customers

Suncorp Group Limited, St. Vincent Health, Citigroup, SRCSD, and UK Dept for Work and Pensions.
Chhattisgarh Infotech and Biotech Promotion Society, Jagran Prakashan Ltd., Standard Forwarding LLC, United Automotive Electronic Systems Co. Ltd., INSO sistemi per le infrastrutture sociali S.p.A., Helsana Versicherungen AG, ArRiyadh Development Authority, John Lewis Partnership, Arqiva, SURUGADAI EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE, Portuguese Official Agriculture and Fisheries
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