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BizTalk Server vs E2E Bridge comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 27, 2025

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

Categories and Ranking

BizTalk Server
Ranking in Business-to-Business Middleware
11th
Average Rating
7.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
Process Automation (29th)
E2E Bridge
Ranking in Business-to-Business Middleware
19th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Business-to-Business Middleware category, the mindshare of BizTalk Server is 2.9%, down from 4.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of E2E Bridge is 1.9%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Business-to-Business Middleware Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
BizTalk Server2.9%
E2E Bridge1.9%
Other95.2%
Business-to-Business Middleware
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2759421 - PeerSpot reviewer
Service Owner at a logistics company with 10,001+ employees
Has required extensive coding and high effort for maintenance but has supported legacy integrations
I am generally satisfied with BizTalk Server, but there are some gaps, as we have multiple integration tools. Thus, there is associated cost, operation cost, license cost, and CapEx, so we are trying to consolidate all the integration tools. Regarding BizTalk Server and data mapping tools, we want to get rid of BizTalk Server, as there is unnecessary license cost, and there are some limitations, so we might go for Azure Integration Services. BizTalk Server is completely ruled out; we will not be proceeding with it. We initially planned to move to Azure Integration Services, but there are challenges with AIS, so now we are evaluating WebMethods IO because WebMethods is now part of IBM, which is performing well in the market, although the IBM license cost is too high. The initial investment is too high, and we want to reduce that cost.
it_user651531 - PeerSpot reviewer
ESB/ABAP developer at a retailer with 1,001-5,000 employees
You can build your model with a graphical interface using UML. Apart from some scripting, there is no coding.
An area of improvement is the stopping and starting of services from the Bridge server console. The only way to test services on the Bridge is to have them scheduled so that they run at a specific moment in time. It is, at this time, not possible to trigger this by hand from the console. It is possible to trigger it via the analyze tool, which is used to trace the service. It would be nice to have a simple way to test services without having to schedule them. This is no problem for a developer, but from the functional consultant point of view, the functional consultant needs to test the service and determine if it meets the requirements. It's not a big issue, but it would be nice to have.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The AS2 communication protocol is one of the most advanced processes."
"The tool's most valuable feature is its integration with the banks. Its messaging and routing capabilities are good."
"The BizTalk Server business rule engine was very useful for us and has helped us for the last 12 years."
"The most valuable feature of BizTalk Server is that it will turn XML into flexible transactions."
"I rate the tool's stability a nine out of ten."
"BIzTalk's integration with Visual Studio is the most valuable feature of this product."
"BizTalk Server offers workflow functionality that I find very effective for process automation."
"The platform is more like a Lego landscape of different building blocks and the most valuable part is that they can be built and constructed independently."
"What I like about the Bridge is the way that you build your model with a graphical interface using UML."
"E2E is cheaper compared to IBM, Oracle, webMethods, and other middleware solutions."
 

Cons

"We want to get rid of BizTalk Server, as there is unnecessary license cost, and there are some limitations, so we might go for Azure Integration Services."
"I wish overall implementation and debugging were made simpler."
"The product could be improved in monitoring, managing, and support functionalities."
"BizTalk lacks native cloud support. BizTalk doesn't offer in-built support for cloud. We need to use third-party adapters to connect it to cloud services."
"These items are not so critical when compared with some performance issues which can take place within projects of really significant functional volume."
"The product's deployment can be quicker"
"BizTalk Server needs improvements, especially because we use it for EDI messaging, and it would be very useful to have enhanced tracking capabilities for message tracking and archiving of messages."
"Features which could be improved include sending JavaScript Object Notation (JSON) and receiver ports (which was added later)."
"An area of improvement is the stopping and starting of services from the Bridge server console."
"Maybe they need to support more connectivity protocols."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It was not cheap, but it was affordable."
"Based on the knowledge, it is relatively cheaper than Azure Identity Services and cloud services in general."
"The cost will depend on the client's requirements."
"The solution is expensive."
"BizTalk Server is cheap. I would rate its pricing a two out of five."
"BizTalk Server is not freeware. There's a significant licensing cost involved. Be sure you will actually utilize its features fully."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Construction Company
10%
Computer Software Company
7%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Company SizeCount
Small Business7
Large Enterprise9
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with BizTalk Server?
I am generally satisfied with BizTalk Server, but there are some gaps, as we have multiple integration tools. Thus, there is associated cost, operation cost, license cost, and CapEx, so we are tryi...
What advice do you have for others considering BizTalk Server?
I have not worked with Amazon API Gateway or Mule ESB; I am just testing them. I am using Boomi iPaaS and WebMethods. I did not purchase it on AWS Marketplace; those are product API systems, and in...
What is your primary use case for BizTalk Server?
The primary use cases for BizTalk Server involve logistic warehouse management for one of the business units.
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Sample Customers

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