IBM Rational Developer for z Systems vs Software AG Natural for Mainframe comparison

IBM and Software AG are both solutions in the Mainframe Application Development category. IBM is ranked #2, while Software AG is ranked #10. IBM holds a 25.1% mindshare in MAD, compared to Software AG’s 3.6% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution.

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between IBM Rational Developer for z Systems and Software AG Natural for Mainframe based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Rational Developer for ...

Ranking in Mainframe Application Development

2nd

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Ranking in Mainframe Application Development

10th

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Mindshare comparison

As of February 2025, in the Mainframe Application Development category, the mindshare of IBM Rational Developer for z Systems is 25.1%, down from 34.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Software AG Natural for Mainframe is 3.6%, up from 3.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

31%

Insurance Company

15%

Government

10%

Healthcare Company

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

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Small Business

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Overview

IBM Rational Developer for z Systems is an integrated development tool that you can use to design, develop, deploy, and test mainframe software applications, Web, and composite applications. IBM Rational Developer for z Systems offers integration for a variety of source code management (SCM) tools in addition to providing a framework for creating your own SCM integration. It provides a common workbench and tools for the following: Development of COBOL, PL/I, C++, high-level assembler, Java and Web Services programs, Interactive access to z/OS systems, Support for IMS, CICS, Batch, USS, DB2 stored procedures, application servers and CICS and IMS application development for Web Services and SOA.

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Designed for simplicity, reliability, and speed, Natural is the environment of choice for enterprises operating large-scale online transaction processing (OLTP) applications on the mainframe. Natural supports z/OS, z/VM, z/VSE, BS2000/OSD, and z/Linux and provides the interoperability you need to keep your enterprise agile and scalable.

Design, develop, test, debug and maintain enterprise-scale business applications
Reduce your total cost of ownership on the mainframe
Add on tools for even greater functionality

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