BMC AMI DevX vs CA Database Management for DB2 for zOS comparison

BMC AMI DevX vs. CA Database Management for DB2 for zOS

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Categories and Ranking

BMC AMI DevX

Ranking in Database Development and Management

14th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Software Configuration Management (1st), Debugging (4th), Mainframe Application Development (1st), Test Data Management (4th), Mainframe Testing Tools (1st), Data Masking (4th), AI Software Development (190th)

CA Database Management for ...

Ranking in Database Development and Management

17th

Average Rating

8.8

Reviews Sentiment

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2026, in the Database Development and Management category, the mindshare of BMC AMI DevX is 1.8%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of CA Database Management for DB2 for zOS is 1.4%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Database Development and Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
BMC AMI DevX	1.8%
CA Database Management for DB2 for zOS	1.4%
Other	96.8%

Database Development and Management

Featured Reviews

Wisdom Mbiza

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.

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JOY GHARAMI

Technical Project Manager at Interra Information Technologies, Inc.

Report generation offers invaluable insights into database performance

I basically use the solution for database management and to view the performance of a particular database object, any specific program, batch program, or online programs. Using the CSSZ tool, I can effectively monitor performance. In case of an exception, I can inform the application team. At DB2…

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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

"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."

"It helps our staff work by speeding up their documentation process."

"The debugging is really the most important feature, enabling us to be able to step through."

"It's a modernized development portal and helps reduce the learning curve for younger people coming in to work on the platform,"

"From a user perspective, the GUIs make it easier for people to see and interact with files on the mainframe."

"For bank applications, DB2 is the best on the market."

"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."

"Topaz workbench is one of the most integrated into Eclipse that I've seen from the mainframe vendors."

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"We switched to the IBM tools for a short time and switched back, due to contract pricing."

"It takes advantage of new features of DB2."

"It helps us to reduce hardware costs and to optimize processing times."

"It is very stable. We have had no issues."

"The most important features are batch reporting and the ability to create repositories, enabling automated analysis. These are valuable because they enable me to do automated analysis of trends over time and reduce the time for comparing performance between two periods to identify anomalies."

"We have more control over our DB2 systems and can do our everyday DBA work faster and easier."

"Improved monitoring and performance management."

"We had no issues with stability; everything was working perfectly with DB2 v10 and v11 after the upgrade."

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Cons

"BMC AMI DevX's logging in feature is not so great. Furthermore, the startup of BMC AMI DevX takes a long time to start up before it loads."

"One area for improvement with this product could be in providing clearer guidance and tools for disaster recovery planning and execution."

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

"While I am aware of the possibility to integrate Git with BMC AMI DevX zAdviser, this integration does not fit within our solution landscape."

"It would be nice to have an audit trail to see what mainframe developers are using what."

"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."

"I'm always looking for improvement in things like the documentation, to make things a little bit easier and simpler to understand, a place where people can go to troubleshoot issues."

"The ISPW plugin could be improved to add some functionality which is already in ISPF panels and not in the plugin."

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"All the information we need, we could use to have it in a more usable format."

"They need to provide a way to create and maintain performance repositories. The online tool is not perfect, but it is giving me what I need."

"I look forward to the application of these tools to all platforms in use, such as z/OS, Unix, and Windows."

"These tools have had their share of bugs."

"It's a good product. I would give it a nine out of 10, and the reason is, in general, it's a technical product so I think that it's a little cumbersome."

"The initial setup parameters are quite exhaustive and some parameters cross with the products."

"Only one issue was not resolved but this was because the customer did not agree to send data which the vendor asked for as it was user-sensitive data but without this, a full investigation was not possible."

"They could work on the installation process main job that runs, maybe break it up into several jobs instead of one."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"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."

"In general, Compuware tools are very competitive."

"The price point is great."

"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."

"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

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

33%

Insurance Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

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Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	18

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	8

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BMC Compuware Topaz Enterprise Data?

I don't directly deal with the pricing side of the solution.

What needs improvement with BMC AMI DevX?

To improve BMC AMI DevX, consideration should be given to cloud-style provisioning and development models, as well as integration of more AI capabilities. Enhancements in VS Code extensions to deve...

What is your primary use case for BMC AMI DevX?

BMC AMI DevX solutions are primarily used for mainframe-based resources and application development, encompassing not only COBOL but also Workbench and VS Code for various purposes. Data management...

What needs improvement with CA Database Management for DB2 for zOS?

In the case of any particular SQL which is executing for a longer time and causing issues with any particular store or DB2 programs, if it could pinpoint the problems like any other tool should do,...

What is your primary use case for CA Database Management for DB2 for zOS?

What advice do you have for others considering CA Database Management for DB2 for zOS?

The solution operates on JetOS platform. It is a very good, perfect solution. I would rate it ten out of ten. Currently, I do not have any planning for investment at all.

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Also Known As

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

CA Database Management Solutions for DB2 for z/OS

Overview

BMC AMI DevX is a mainframe DevOps platform for IBM Z environments that helps development and platform engineering teams increase release velocity, reduce change risk, and build a sustainable mainframe developer workforce.

Whether the priority is attracting the next generation of mainframe talent, safely evolving decades of business-critical code, accelerating release velocity, or demonstrating development ROI to leadership — BMC AMI DevX is designed to address all on a single platform. Teams can connect existing tools and adopt capabilities incrementally using an open-borders integration approach.

A 2025 Forrester Total Economic Impact study found that customers using BMC AMI DevX onboarded developers 50% faster, completed code changes 33% faster, increased release frequency by 50%, and reduced change failure rate by 33%.

Key capabilities:

Modern IDE integration (VS Code, Eclipse) with a unified development environment that reduces context switching
AI-powered code analysis including dependency mapping, impact analysis, and runtime execution path visualization
Automated unit, functional, integration, and performance testing with code coverage analysis
Git-compatible CI/CD integration with event-driven webhooks and an open plug-in library
DORA metrics and DevOps KPI tracking with AI/ML anomaly detection across the mainframe SDLC

BMC

CA Database Management for DB2 for zOS effectively addresses database performance monitoring and management needs for DB2 systems, offering tools for issue detection, resource optimization, and enhanced productivity.

CA Database Management for DB2 for zOS is a comprehensive system for managing and optimizing DB2 for zOS databases. Its suite includes tools like Detector for identifying database issues, RC/Query for efficient catalog access, and SYSVIEW for advanced monitoring and exception handling. The RC/Migrator facilitates system table migration, while its batch reporting and automated analysis enhance productivity. Despite its robust features, users seek improved stability, installation processes, expanded system support, and more intuitive functionalities. Enhancements in documentation, navigation, and tutorial availability are also requested to ensure better user experiences.

What are the key features?

Detector: Identifies and troubleshoots database issues swiftly.
RC/Query: Provides quick access to the DB2 catalog information.
SYSVIEW: Offers detailed application monitoring and exception handling capabilities.
RC/Migrator: Facilitates the migration of system tables efficiently.
Strategic Creation: Enables effective strategy formulation for business continuity.

What benefits and ROI should users expect?

Enhanced Performance: Faster utilities and reliable database management improve system performance.
Comprehensive Monitoring: Detailed monitoring aids in maintaining optimal database functions.
Time Efficiency: Automation in analysis and reporting saves significant time and resources.
Improved Troubleshooting: Facilitates exception management and problem resolution.

Organizations in sectors like finance and insurance implement CA Database Management for DB2 for zOS primarily for performance analysis and troubleshooting. Users leverage its monitoring tools to analyze test and production systems, managing database objects and communicating effectively with application teams to address performance exceptions. This has allowed them to optimize operations and enhance their database environments successfully.

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Sample Customers

NRB, Iberdrola, Consorzio Servizi Bancari

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BMC AMI DevX vs. CA Database Management for DB2 for zOS