IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services vs webMethods.io comparison

IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services and webMethods.io are both solutions in the Business-to-Business Middleware category. IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services is ranked #6 with an average rating of 10.0, while webMethods.io is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.0. Additionally, 100% of IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 94% of webMethods.io users who would recommend it.

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services and webMethods.io based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Business-to-Business Middleware solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Ranking in Business-to-Business Middleware

6th

Average Rating

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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webMethods.io

Ranking in Business-to-Business Middleware

4th

Average Rating

8.0

Number of Reviews

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

Joshua Rule

Senior Integration Consultant at a computer software company with 51-200 employees

Oct 30, 2023

Comes with real-time integration suite and best security

We use the product in an integrated environment where the client needs a variety of different file transfer protocols as well as an integrated file translation service IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services offers the best security. The product's most valuable feature is the real-time…

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RajShaker

Principal Architect and Advisor at a computer software company with 5,001-10,000 employees

Jan 18, 2023

It is stable and has a portfolio of different connectors, but it would be better if it had an open-source version apart from its enterprise version

webMethods Integration Server is no longer that popular because the market has started moving towards cloud-based ESB solutions from Azure, AWS, and other vendors, so this is one area for improvement. As I mentioned, the real value for any enterprise integration software, especially a proprietary platform such as webMethods Integration Server, will be in the number, quality, and stability of the connectors it has. That is the most critical aspect of every ESB product in the world. Sometimes, what happens is in case a particular connector is not available between a proprietary component within a bank or a financial institution. My organization would have to develop the software components, so what would be ideal is if there was a core set of software that's open source, which would make it easy for third-party vendors and individuals to build components to fill in the gap. This is what I would recommend. The market webMethods Integration Server falls under is a very crowded market, so for the product to stand out, Software AG would need to get traction in the open source community by releasing a new version or a base version and open source it, so people can create new custom components and add it to the portfolio. I would recommend looking at Apache ServiceMix or Apache Camel, ESB products, or enterprise software products for integration and looking into the open-source mechanism. MuleSoft is another example, as it has an open-source base version and an enterprise version sold to enterprises. Mulesoft has many open-source components but allows third-party vendors and ISPs to create custom components for customers. This is the feature set I would suggest for webMethods Integration Server because it's what the product needs to survive in the integration space. Otherwise, other solutions, such as Apache Camel, will take over the world.

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

Pros

"The product's most valuable feature is the real-time integration suite."

"They have multiple features for each kind of task and issue. The company has different channels to give information to the administration. Security and integration capabilities are also important. This product has helped to replace a lot of other solutions, saving time and cost."

"We are able to monitor all B2B messages, and we are able to see or track each message on it from an error perspective. That's a good side of it. It is working well, and we're able to do our current job."

"The solution is extremely scalable."

"They have best-in-class, quality support."

"webMethods Integration Server is an easy-to-use solution and does not require a lot of coding."

"Most of the work in our organization can be more easily done using the tool."

"webMethods Trading Networks is a good solution for interacting with outside of the organization. We can integrate the solutions with multiple outside the organization."

"The product supports various types of digital documents, including XMLs and EDI."

"The product is very stable."

"We have a reusable code that we can replicate for any new interfaces."

"One valuable feature is that it is event-driven, so when new data is available on the source it can be quickly processed and displayed. Integration is definitely another useful feature, and B2B is one area where webMethods has its own unique thing going, whereby we can do monitoring of transactions, monitoring of client onboarding, and so on."

"When it comes to the user interface, I'm already really used to it. I cannot say anything against it. For me, it's easy to use."

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Cons

"Onboarding on the solution is complex. It's hard to onboard partners and customer suppliers. It's one aspect that is not that straightforward."

"They can improve APIs because they are still lagging behind in API connectivity. With non-API connectivity, they're market leaders, but API connectivity, they're still in the immature space."

"It can be now classified as a legacy system because there are no more updates. From what I know, there will be no updates for the current version, which is an issue. Therefore, we are looking for a compatible new software that we can use. We're currently researching what is there in the market. We would consider something that would give us better speed on our current processor. There is also room for improvement in terms of its scalability and GUI. It is an old system, and its scalability can be improved. Its GUI can also be more appealing."

"The only weaknesses they have different governance for each task and different channels for communication which are hard to maintain. The relation of the company with other companies can be improved. We have a lot of customers who this platform for the interchange of information which can also be improved. The compliance information about banks can also be updated."

"The logging capability has room for improvement. That way, we could keep a history of all the transactions. It would be helpful to be able to get to that without having to build a standalone solution to do so."

"Understanding the overall architecture is difficult."

"webMethods Integration Server needs to add more adapters."

"The improvement needed is related to the model's position. As of now, it seems to be more of a conceptual idea rather than a widely implemented solution. For how long"

"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."

"The licensing cost is high compared to other options."

"The learning curve is a little steep at first."

"Business monitoring (BAM) needs improvement because the analytics and prediction module very often has performance problems."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The tool is expensive because of its rich features."

"Pricing is a little bit on the higher side because they give you the best support. Out of ten, I would rate pricing at seven or eight."

"They have a good pricing system, in relation to powerful features."

"I am not involved in the licensing side of things."

"Based on our team discussions and feedback, it is pretty costly because they charge us for each transmission."

"It is a cost-effective solution."

"I don’t have much idea about prices, but webMethods API Portal is not something cheaper."

"Its cost depends on the use cases."

"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."

"It is an expensive tool. I rate the product price a nine out of ten, where ten means it is very expensive."

"webMethods.io Integration's pricing is high and has yearly subscription costs."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Computer Software Company

17%

Manufacturing Company

14%

Financial Services Firm

12%

Retailer

Financial Services Firm

14%

Computer Software Company

13%

Manufacturing Company

12%

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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services?

The product's most valuable feature is the real-time integration suite.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services?

The tool is expensive because of its rich features.

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What needs improvement with IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services?

IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services needs to improve API management. It needs to incorporate a better and more stable use of AS3 software.

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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.

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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.

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What needs improvement with Built.io Flow?

webMethods.io needs to incorporate ChatGPT to enhance user experience. It can offer a customized user experience.

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Built.io Flow, webMethods Integration Server, webMethods Trading Networks, webMethods ActiveTransfer, webMethods.io API

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Overview

IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services are designed to alleviate the burden on internal resources by providing secure connectivity and collaboration with your customers, suppliers, and business partners. The solution is built on the cloud-based B2B integration and visibility capabilities of IBM Sterling B2B Collaboration Network and provides comprehensive service offerings for partner onboarding, B2B process management, and trading partner support.

Facilitate growth by rapidly growing and adapting your B2B community without burdening internal resources and capital
Reduce B2B total cost of ownership by reducing the cost and increasing the reliability of B2B operations

Accelerate B2B collaboration with global customers and suppliers by leveraging our B2B expertise.

webMethods.io Integration is a powerful integration platform as a service (iPaaS) that provides a combination of capabilities offered by ESBs, data integration systems, API management tools, and B2B gateways.

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Cisco, Agralogics, Dreamforce, Cables & Sensors, Sacramento Kings

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