BMC AMI DevX vs JumpMind SymmetricDS comparison

The compared BMC and JumpMind solutions aren't in the same category. BMC is ranked #4 in TDM , with an average rating of 7.8, and holds a 12.3% mindshare in the category. JumpMind is ranked #14 in DR , and holds a 4.2% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of BMC users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of JumpMind users who would recommend it.

BMC AMI DevX

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92% willing to recommend

JumpMind SymmetricDS

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

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Categories and Ranking

BMC AMI DevX

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Software Configuration Management (1st), Debugging (4th), Database Development and Management (14th), Mainframe Application Development (1st), Test Data Management (4th), Mainframe Testing Tools (1st), Data Masking (4th), AI Software Development (190th)

JumpMind SymmetricDS

Average Rating

9.0

Reviews Sentiment

8.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Replication (14th)

Mindshare comparison

BMC AMI DevX and JumpMind SymmetricDS aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. BMC AMI DevX is designed for Test Data Management and holds a mindshare of 12.3%, up 4.9% compared to last year.
JumpMind SymmetricDS, on the other hand, focuses on Data Replication, holds 4.2% mindshare, up 2.3% since last year.

Test Data Management Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
BMC AMI DevX	12.3%
Perforce Delphix	17.3%
Broadcom Test Data Manager	13.9%
Other	56.5%

Test Data Management

Data Replication Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
JumpMind SymmetricDS	4.2%
NetApp SnapMirror	7.4%
Vision Solutions Double-Take	6.1%
Other	82.3%

Data Replication

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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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it_user1625691

CEO at a non-profit with 1-10 employees

Fully-featured, good performance, and easy to use and install

We are using it to back up the software across the network to a remote server It is fully featured. It has allowed me to do everything I wanted to do. It is also very easy to use and install. It is pretty self-explanatory, and their support was also very good. Everything is fine. The user…

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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

"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."

"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."

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

"The product has made our mainframe data management process easier. It has helped us save manhours. The tool's most valuable feature is the ability to edit tape files. Its ability to clone files is beneficial in application development."

"ISPW is an excellent product; it does everything the developers need it to do, we were able to build it and customize it very simply as we became more familiar with how the system works during installation, and it doesn't need a lot of care and feeding once it's up and running."

"With the use of ISPW, we were able to reduce our deployment time for specific applications by utilizing the auto-deploy features."

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

"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."

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"Customer Service: We have a support contract with Jumpmind. The support resources are readily available and provide expert support to any questions."

"It is fully featured. It has allowed me to do everything I wanted to do."

"It is fully featured, has allowed me to do everything I wanted to do, is very easy to use and install, is pretty self-explanatory, and their support was also very good."

Cons

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

"I'm waiting to see what 19.2 for Topaz looks like, but I have a problem with the JES Explorer right now. It limits you to a certain prefix for job names and there are some groups that have multiple prefixes that they'd like to see all at once in their job names, because of how they work in a group. And they can't see that in the JES Explorer."

"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 only thing that bothers me about BMC AMI DevX Code Pipeline is the screen movement."

"We have noticed that Topaz supported Eclipse environments are rather old. It would be nice if Topaz were compatible with the more current Eclipse releases."

"There are some features that are not well documented, so documentation could use a little help, on things like setting up deployment and which structures in the database correspond to which tables."

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

"I find it more cumbersome to use Topaz."

More BMC AMI DevX cons

"The user interface could improve. We are looking at some cloud-based databases, and I don't think they support that."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"It has saved our developers time and effort when working on documentation, which is now more readable and fluent."

"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."

"In general, Compuware tools are very competitive."

"The price point is great."

"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."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

33%

Insurance Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

12%

Healthcare Company

Retailer

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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

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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.

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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...

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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...

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Does JumpMind SymmetricDS support a large array of databases?

Yes, it does. This data replication software works with many popular databases, allowing users to benefit from its services. What's more, it also works with many data warehouses, as well as streami...

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Is JumpMind SymmetricDS easy to use for beginners?

I didn't start with JumpMind SymmetricDS, I actually started using it at a job when I was a little more introduced to data replication. That made me able to see the good features this software has....

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Does JumpMind SymmetricDS provide frequent file synchronization?

How often do you need for your data to be synchronized? I'm asking this because different companies use data replication for different purposes. Some use it as simply updating backup, others to giv...

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Also Known As

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

SymmetricDS

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

JumpMind SymmetricDS is an advanced data replication and synchronization software designed to meet the demands of modern enterprise environments, ensuring reliable data consistency across diverse systems and platforms.

Making its mark as a trusted tool, JumpMind SymmetricDS efficiently handles high-volume data transfers in distributed architectures. Its ability to support cross-platform databases and operate in heterogeneous environments highlights its adaptability, appealing to enterprises seeking robust data integration and synchronization. Users have applauded its real-time synchronization capabilities, which play a crucial role in facilitating seamless operations.

What are the key features of JumpMind SymmetricDS?

Bidirectional Data Synchronization: Enables real-time data flow, ensuring continuous data accuracy.
Cross-Platform Support: Compatible with multiple databases and systems, enhancing integration flexibility.
Conflict Detection and Resolution: Identifies and resolves data discrepancies efficiently.
Flexible Configuration: Allows customization to fit unique enterprise environments.

What benefits or ROI should users look for?

Reduced Downtime: Enhances operational efficiency by minimizing interruptions.
Cost Savings: Lowers maintenance expenses with efficient resource utilization.
Scalability: Adapts to growing data requirements without performance degradation.
Improved Data Integrity: Maintains consistent and reliable data flow across systems.

In industries like retail and finance, JumpMind SymmetricDS plays a critical role in data integration, supporting omnichannel strategies and enabling precise financial transactions by ensuring data remains consistent and up-to-date across different platforms.

JumpMind

Sample Customers

NRB, Iberdrola, Consorzio Servizi Bancari

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