BizTalk Server Reviews

BizTalk Server pricing varies widely depending on user requirements, transaction volume, and security needs. While some users find it cost-effective, others consider it expensive, especially compared to Azure's flexible pricing. Upfront licensing costs can make BizTalk costlier than Azure's consumption-based model. Deployment is slower compared to cloud options like Azure, which offers quicker setup. Though BizTalk provides valuable features, users should assess utilization to justify the licensing investment or risk overspending on unnecessary capabilities.

• "The solution is expensive."
• "BizTalk Server is not freeware. There's a significant licensing cost involved. Be sure you will actually utilize its features fully."
• "It was not cheap, but it was affordable."

BizTalk Server is largely considered scalable, with users noting the ability to scale by adding servers and managing loads effectively. However, some users mention challenges with increased message volumes and data transfer delays due to architectural constraints. Certain users report minor issues when handling various format conversions, yet others find scalability satisfactory for handling increased workloads. The extent of scalability perception seems to vary based on specific organizational demands and usage conditions.

BizTalk Server demonstrates high stability with few encountering issues. It's reliable for various operations but struggles with processing large data volumes. Some experience host termination during large-scale integrations without clear error messages, necessitating exploration in Windows app console. Microsoft addresses some concerns. Many appreciate its longstanding stability, but open-source alternatives prompt migration away from BizTalk. Usage often involves legacy system migration, converting logic to other technologies like MuleSoft and Azure, as it has limited cloud support.