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As of April 2026, the mindshare of Gen in the Mainframe Application Development category stands at 9.4%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Mainframe Application Development Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Gen9.4%
BMC AMI DevX31.9%
Endevor17.9%
Other40.800000000000004%
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Last updated Mar 26, 2026

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Consultant4.0I find this a powerful, stable mainframe tool with excellent service and easy setup, though it lacks modern web flexibility. I wouldn't recommend it outside of mainframe-specific use.
IT Solution Architect at HCS5.0We find CA Gen an excellent, stable product with great ROI, especially for web development. Its model-based features and straightforward setup are valuable, though I believe it needs better marketing for wider adoption.
Banking Application Development Manager4.0As a long-term user, I find CA Gen stable, performant, and easy for code management, especially with good architecture. My main concern is poor DB2 support, but overall it's an 8/10 solution.
President at Ciss inc4.5I value CA Gen for its stability, rapid enterprise development, and impact analysis, ensuring predictable production. However, CA neglects integrating this mature tool with modern tech, hindering its full potential and creating a significant knowledge gap.
Development Platforms Manager at a tech services company with 1,001-5,000 employees4.0CA Gen is a robust, stable, and scalable tool for multi-platform development, offering agility and cost-effectiveness through code generation. It handles complex projects efficiently. I rate it 8/10, needing mobile support for a perfect score.
Senior Developer at a transportation company with 1,001-5,000 employees4.5I find CA Gen offers faster delivery and higher quality, handling everything from data modeling to mainframe apps. It's very stable and efficient, though the generated COBOL can be less optimized than native code.