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BMC AMI DevOps for Db2 vs BMC AMI DevX comparison

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 15, 2026

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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

BMC AMI DevOps for Db2
Ranking in Mainframe Application Development
4th
Average Rating
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
BMC AMI DevX
Ranking in Mainframe Application Development
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
23
Ranking in other categories
Software Configuration Management (1st), Debugging (2nd), Database Development and Management (11th), Test Data Management (4th), Mainframe Testing Tools (1st), Data Masking (3rd), AI Software Development (29th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Mainframe Application Development category, the mindshare of BMC AMI DevOps for Db2 is 5.3%, up from 2.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of BMC AMI DevX is 23.9%, down from 40.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Mainframe Application Development Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
BMC AMI DevX23.9%
BMC AMI DevOps for Db25.3%
Other70.8%
Mainframe Application Development
 

Featured Reviews

Jeemit Zaveri - PeerSpot reviewer
Mainframe Modernization Co E & Transformation Lead at cmc
Schema comparison has improved automated impact analysis and now needs native mainframe deployment
There is an area in this product that I would like to see improved or enhanced in the future. This product is a containerized product, which is good news and a very good part. However, the product can run on Linux and I think it can also run in Windows, but what I am looking for is that if this product is to cater to mainframe-based database changes, then the product should also be deployable on mainframe. Containerization is not new in mainframe and is possible, with an offering called ZCX, a containerization offering already available on the mainframe. Rather than hosting on a Linux machine, I could host it in the mainframe natively and make the changes in the mainframe. First, from an architectural standpoint, I want to see containerization running natively on the mainframe rather than deploying on Linux and then making a connection to the mainframe to make the changes in the mainframe. Second, the entire ecosystem of Db2 includes a product called Command Center, and the user interface of the Command Center looks a bit traditional in nature. With today's emerging UI frameworks, that interface is extremely traditional. There is improvement opportunity in that area. From the demonstration, I learned that having those things pre-recorded on YouTube or somewhere already hosted would be helpful. There is a playlist on YouTube, but it is more for Jenkins, while my shop uses Azure DevOps and they also have an offering on Azure DevOps, but there is no video for that. If we would not have had that demonstration from their side, we would have struggled. The improvement that I suggest is that the things people generally struggle with is the starting point and the demonstration of how to use the product. This can be very well documented upfront, or in today's date, documentation is not something that one looks for. One directly looks for a demonstration. If there is something ready to use, something one can just see, observe, and understand, then it will reduce the number of questions from the user side.
Wisdom Mbiza - PeerSpot reviewer
Product Engineer at Absa Group
Modern tools have boosted mainframe file extraction speed and simplified everyday workflows
I definitely think BMC AMI DevX could be improved or enhanced in terms of the logging in features. BMC AMI DevX's logging in feature is not so great. Whenever you try to log in, it always prompts you for passwords. Then when you have to switch sessions, because we usually have to switch between production and UAT, there's no quick way of switching between the two. Every time you try to switch, it prompts you to log in. Additionally, there's a pop-up that I always receive. When you click X on it, it doesn't disappear. Eventually, I just end up minimizing it. Furthermore, the startup of BMC AMI DevX takes a long time to start up before it loads. It doesn't just immediately start up and it's ready. It takes a good solid two to three minutes before it's ready so that you can work on it. BMC AMI DevX's logins and the other ones I can understand because security has to be there, but I do feel that once I've logged in, I shouldn't need to log in again. The startup problem is the annoying one because if I want to do something, I need to open it two or three minutes earlier to give it time to load up. The startup problem is the one that definitely needs to be addressed.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Schema Comparison is a game-changer feature."
"I like the ability to flow through the source and see what happens to the data as the statements are executed. If there is a fault, it will track the event, and we can then look back to see why it may have caused the fault. You can also reverse engineer your test. You can set it so that you can go backward as well as forward in your test. This is something that I haven't done here at my company. Compuware Xpediter is one of the best debugging tools for mainframe software development. We have currently licensed only the COBOL language for Xpediter, but I know they have other languages, including Assembler, PL/I."
"The debugging is really the most important feature, enabling us to be able to step through."
"We had parallel development before, but the way ISPW implements it is better. It has more control and oversight of the process, whereas before, it was like the Wild West. Everybody could have their own package with their own version of the component in it... ISPW is constantly aware of it. It notifies when someone else is using or has a different version of that component."
"It helps our staff work by speeding up their documentation process."
"BMC AMI DevX Code Pipeline is a solid product that any company can benefit from if they want to have tight control and a standard way of deploying applications into production in a secure manner."
"Our intention is to use Topaz for the next generation of mainframe developers to maintain mainframe applications."
"From a user perspective, the GUIs make it easier for people to see and interact with files on the mainframe."
"BMC Data Management improved our data recovery process by simplifying it."
 

Cons

"From the demonstration, I learned that having those things pre-recorded on YouTube or somewhere already hosted would be helpful."
"It's not as intuitive as it should be. In terms of navigation, there is a large training curve for using it. For a millennial it might be better, if they're used to Eclipse. But coming from a non-Eclipse environment and using Eclipse, though I have experience with Eclipse, it might be cumbersome."
"One area for improvement with this product could be in providing clearer guidance and tools for disaster recovery planning and execution."
"While I am aware of the possibility to integrate Git with BMC AMI DevX zAdviser, this integration does not fit within our solution landscape."
"Technical support has gotten better over the years, though there's always room for improvement."
"The ISPW plugin could be improved to add some functionality which is already in ISPF panels and not in the plugin."
"The area for improvement is related to the testing tools that are available for unit testing or acceptance testing. I know they have some out there that we are not licensed for at this time, but it seems like some of the Eclipse tools that are used for other programming languages, they're all just built-in and they're a little more intuitive to the developers. Making those testing tools as intuitive as possible, and as integrated as possible into the workbench, would be really beneficial."
"Topaz Workbench often doesn't play well with other plugins in the environment."
"BMC AMI DevX is a strong platform, but there are a few areas where it could improve, such as simplifying the initial installation and configuration, especially for first-time users."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"In terms of pricing, there isn't an extra charge for the parts of it we use. It comes with the licenses we purchased for other products, so no complaints there. The licensing is built in with the other products that you purchase from Compuware."
"The price point is great."
"In general, Compuware tools are very competitive."
"It has saved our developers time and effort when working on documentation, which is now more readable and fluent."
"The only thing I would mention related to the licensing and/or the pricing, is that they have some visualization features in there that are licensed by concurrent users. We're starting to trip up on that. We're looking to probably increase the number of concurrent licenses that we have. But those types of licensing strategies, where they license by concurrent users or the number of seats is confusing for some people. They don't understand why it works sometimes and doesn't work other times."
"I like the seat-based licensing much more than MSU-based licensing, and that the cost has been competitive."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
30%
Insurance Company
8%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Construction Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise19
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with BMC AMI DevOps for Db2?
There is an area in this product that I would like to see improved or enhanced in the future. This product is a containerized product, which is good news and a very good part. However, the product ...
What is your primary use case for BMC AMI DevOps for Db2?
The use case involves changing a definition, table definition, table space definition, or index definition. BMC AMI DevOps for Db2 with Change Manager provides functionality where the developer can...
What advice do you have for others considering BMC AMI DevOps for Db2?
The term automated testing does not quite resonate with me because for automated testing, in Schema Comparison, it helps to do the dry run. When implementing the change, verification is done, and n...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BMC Compuware Topaz Enterprise Data?
My understanding is that BMC AMI DevX is an enterprise product with custom licensing, so pricing is typically negotiated based on factors such as the modules purchased, organization size, and usage...
What needs improvement with BMC AMI DevX?
BMC AMI DevX is a strong platform, but there are a few areas where it could improve, such as simplifying the initial installation and configuration, especially for first-time users. It could also i...
What is your primary use case for BMC AMI DevX?
My main use case for BMC AMI DevX is to work with COBOL and JCL development on IBM. I mainly use it for editing, browsing data sets, submitting jobs, and debugging applications. I appreciate the Ec...
 

Also Known As

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File-AID, Data for Db2, Code Debug, Data Studio, Workbench for Eclipse, Code Pipeline
 

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Sample Customers

Totalsec, Colruyt Group, Helsana, Amadeus
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