BMC AMI DevX vs Bonita comparison

The compared BMC and Bonitasoft solutions aren't in the same category. BMC is ranked #6 in TDM , with an average rating of 7.5, and holds a 11.1% mindshare in the category. Bonitasoft is ranked #31 in BPM , and holds a 2.0% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of BMC users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of Bonitasoft users who would recommend it.

BMC AMI DevX

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90% willing to recommend

Bonita

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96% willing to recommend

BMC AMI DevX

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Categories and Ranking

BMC AMI DevX

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Software Configuration Management (1st), Debugging (9th), Database Development and Management (19th), Mainframe Application Development (1st), Test Data Management (6th), Mainframe Testing Tools (1st), Data Masking (6th), AI Software Development (200th)

Bonita

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Business Process Design (16th), Business Process Management (BPM) (31st), Process Automation (31st)

Mindshare comparison

BMC AMI DevX and Bonita aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. BMC AMI DevX is designed for Test Data Management and holds a mindshare of 11.1%, up 3.6% compared to last year.
Bonita, on the other hand, focuses on Business Process Management (BPM), holds 2.0% mindshare, down 3.7% since last year.

Test Data Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
BMC AMI DevX	11.1%
Perforce Delphix	20.4%
Broadcom Test Data Manager	13.3%
Other	55.2%

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Business Process Management (BPM) Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Bonita	2.0%
Camunda	9.2%
IBM BPM	4.3%
Other	84.5%

Business Process Management (BPM)

Featured Reviews

Patricio-Martinez

Developer at Selfemployed

Good for large amounts of data and has a variety of use cases but can be complex to use

It's a very complicated tool. Sometimes the customer wants better, faster transaction times. They want the solution to move as fast as possible. We're trying to scale and grow our application with more servers to get the level of speed desired. Everything from small processes to big batch processing needs to be faster.

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Paparao Nadipineni

Architect at Evoke

A simple and lightweight college course automation system with third-party integrations

The initial setup is straightforward and can be completed with the environment within an hour. First, take the latest from the git repository and check the git code to the monitor studio and a bar file, a deployable Bonita archive file. Then, take that process to the Bonita server, running at runtime on another server. Finally, deploy and enable it by selecting the proper organization.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Compuware Xpediter is one of the best debugging tools for mainframe software development."

"I like the ability that it has to format copy books in a presentable manner. So, you will be able to see the starting offset in length of each field within the layout."

"Once we got the configurations and deployment rolled out, it was very stable. I haven't had any major issues with Eclipse or the Topaz Workbench plugins."

"We can develop in parallel today on ISPF, but it's giving us the advantage of the newer interface into the mainframe programming languages that younger programmers can use and are familiar with, rather than using the ISPF green screen."

"I have worked with DB2's great features in the last five years. The IDAA feature transformed the vision of warehousing, business analytics, and big data at my bank. Besides the mainframe, I saw that this solution was evolutionary. It gives real-time information."

"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."

"One of the features that the developers like is that they can retrieve what they need with the tool. They don't have to go through some process or request something be done by another team. They can get the programs they need, compile them, retrieve the JCL and alter the JCL if they need to, and put these programs wherever they need to go for their testing."

"I think the most valuable features are code management, code deployment, and code generation. The fact that those three features are included makes BMC Compuware ISPW a robust product. If one of those features was missing, it would be less robust and less interesting. But because it has those three features, it is a very good solution for code development and management."

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"Compared to other products on the market, Bonita presents a pretty acceptable level of robustness."

"The solution is stable. Even the older versions are stable."

"One of the most valuable features is you can create without coding, it is a low code platform."

"In general, Bonita is a very good solution."

"I really enjoy using the workflow management tool."

"Customer Service: Very good, also the commercial team !Technical Support: Perfect ! and the community is a great help also"

"We use the on-premises deployment model and the Bonita Community Edition of the solution."

"I think Bizagi is a powerful software or tool for organization, but Bonita is user-friendly and easy-to-use — easier to use for development."

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Cons

"DB2 is a hard tool to grasp. It's hard for users to learn how to use it."

"One thing I would really like to see some improvement on is the promotion diagnostic messages."

"Topaz Workbench often doesn't play well with other plugins in the environment."

"Technical support has gotten better over the years, though there's always room for improvement."

"It often doesn't play well with other plugins in the environment."

"Better discussions to identify inventory prior to the start of any migration would be helpful for potential clients that have applications with code that is not modified often."

"The area for improvement is related to the testing tools that are available for unit testing or acceptance testing."

"When you're setting up the parameters for how ISPW will work in your shop, there are a lot of questions that have to be answered... BMC Compuware should have more in-depth explanations about what the choices in each question mean. If you pick A, what does that mean has to happen? What does that impact? If you pick B, what does that mean? What does that impact?"

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"There is a considerable learning curve."

"The price is good, but I do not like the process instance annual quantity pricing base used today."

"Installation could be made easier."

"The main issue with Bonita is that the workspace crashes sometimes."

"We are struggling a bit with integrations."

"I have run into a lot of problems because there is not enough documentation."

"The menus likely would be more intuitive if read in French. Things seem to be under strange headings at times."

"There is a need for more components in the library and additional customization options for these components."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price point is great."

"In general, Compuware tools are very competitive."

"I like the seat-based licensing much more than MSU-based licensing, and that the cost has been competitive."

"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."

"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."

"The price of the solution is reasonable."

"The Enterprise edition is very expensive."

"The product is not cheaper, not costlier; it is reasonable. Bonita’s license is very flexible, with options to meet the needs of different customers and clients. Previously, it was less flexible, but now, many different licensing options are available."

"I believe this is a very good financial choice."

"The Community Edition comes free of charge."

"I am using the free version of Bonita."

"The product's pricing is acceptable. Pricing is yearly."

"We are using the Community Version, which can be used free of charge."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

32%

Insurance Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

12%

Computer Software Company

11%

Government

Manufacturing Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Large Enterprise	16

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	14
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	11

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS?

BMC Data Management improved our data recovery process by simplifying it.

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What needs improvement with BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS?

One area for improvement with this product could be in providing clearer guidance and tools for disaster recovery planning and execution. As someone involved in managing infrastructure, understandi...

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What advice do you have for others considering BMC Data Management for IMS and DB2 on zOS?

From my perspective as an infrastructure guy, the most valuable aspect of BMC's data management solutions was their ability to optimize CPU cycles, improving IMS performance without directly impact...

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How does Bonita compare with Camunda Platform?

One of the things we like best about Bonita is that you can create without coding - it is a low-code platform. With Bonita, you can build the entire mechanism using the GUI, it’s that simple. You c...

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Compared 15% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Compared 4% of the time

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Compared 3% of the time

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Also Known As

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

Bonita BPM

Overview

BMC AMI DevX is a comprehensive solution enhancing code management and testing efficiency. It offers debugging capabilities within financial applications and integrates data management seamlessly, serving major banking sectors with reliable performance.

AMI DevX is tailored for banking industries, optimizing application debugging in COBOL and enhancing data handling in robust financial systems. It simplifies mainframe data management with real-time insights, improving efficiency through editing and cloning functionalities. The tool's integration with Compuware File-AID for IMS and DB2 ensures streamlined development processes. Challenges include a steep DB2 learning curve and initial setup complexities, with technical support inconsistencies and steep pricing impacting affordability. Despite this, its valuable features significantly support large banking operations.

What features make BMC AMI DevX valuable?

Line-by-Line Code Debugging: Allows precise identification and rectification of issues.
Variable Change & Line Skipping: Flexibility in testing without recompiling.
Database-Independent Testing: No need for loading databases during testing.
Real-Time Data Insights: Enhances decision-making with immediate information.
Data Warehousing & Analytics: Facilitates comprehensive data analysis.
Integration & Formatting: Streamlines development by simplifying data processes.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Improved Efficiency: Streamline data management and editing capabilities.
Robust Debugging: Effective in both online and batch COBOL program debugging.
Enhanced Financial Application Support: Superior handling in grants and loans applications.
Comprehensive Testing: Enables creation of clone test files for thorough testing.

In large banking sectors, BMC AMI DevX is integral for grants and loans-related applications. Its robust nature supports financial systems, offering debugging for COBOL, updating data in Compuware File-AID for IMS, and integrating DB2. Users implement this for exceptional data management and application reliability.

BMC

Bonitasoft helps innovative companies worldwide deliver better digital user experiences for customers and employees. The extensible and open Bonita application platform unleashes the full potential of multidisciplinary development teams to create Living Apps: applications that allow continuous and incremental improvement, connecting tailored user interfaces with reliable back-office operations.

Bonitasoft

Sample Customers

Helvetia, The IMT Group, Hapag-Lloyd, Royal Bank of Canada, Chunghwa Telecom

With more than 1000 customers in 75 countries, and its ecosystem of more than 120,000 members, Bonitasoft is the largest provider of open-source Business Process Management, Low-code and Digital Transformation software worldwide.

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