BMC AMI DevX vs Microsoft Azure DevOps Server comparison

BMC and Microsoft are both solutions in the Software Configuration Management category. BMC is ranked #1 with an average rating of 7.7, while Microsoft is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.2. BMC holds a 16.9% mindshare in SCM, compared to Microsoft’s 5.3% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of BMC users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 14, 2025

Microsoft Azure DevOps Server and BMC AMI DevX are both competing in software development and IT operations management. Users generally favor Microsoft Azure DevOps Server for its pricing and support, whereas BMC AMI DevX is preferred for its advanced features, making it attractive despite a higher price point.

Features: Microsoft Azure DevOps Server provides comprehensive project management tools, CI/CD pipelines, and version control capabilities. It integrates effortlessly with various Microsoft products, offering a cohesive environment for development activities. BMC AMI DevX supports robust mainframe application development and lifecycle management with a focus on scalability and automation, which suits enterprise-level operations. It specializes in mainframe environments, enhancing efficiency and resource management.

Room for Improvement: Microsoft Azure DevOps Server could enhance its capabilities in supporting non-Microsoft ecosystems and improve mainframe support to attract more varied use cases. Also, there's potential to streamline user experience for non-developers. BMC AMI DevX could provide better integration options with non-mainframe environments, optimize its interface for easier use, and offer more customization in small-scale deployments.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Microsoft Azure DevOps Server offers cloud-based deployment options that simplify access and integration with Azure services, supported by robust customer service. BMC AMI DevX emphasizes custom deployment models suited for enterprises, with extensive customization options and direct assistance making it a good fit for large organizations with specific needs.

Pricing and ROI: Microsoft Azure DevOps Server is competitive with scalable pricing based on usage, suitable for small to medium-sized enterprises looking for cost-effective solutions. BMC AMI DevX, with its higher initial costs, can deliver significant ROI for large enterprises managing complex systems efficiently. Azure's pricing model offers an affordable entry point, while BMC's value aligns with large-scale strategic needs.

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Categories and Ranking

BMC AMI DevX

Ranking in Software Configuration Management

1st

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Debugging (6th), Database Development and Management (17th), Mainframe Application Development (1st), Test Data Management (6th), Mainframe Testing Tools (1st), Data Masking (7th)

Microsoft Azure DevOps Server

Ranking in Software Configuration Management

2nd

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Software Configuration Management category, the mindshare of BMC AMI DevX is 16.9%, down from 29.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Azure DevOps Server is 5.3%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Software Configuration Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
BMC AMI DevX	16.9%
Microsoft Azure DevOps Server	5.3%
Other	77.8%

Software Configuration Management

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Brian Westerman

Director of R&D at Syzygy Inc.

Helps to make mainframe data management process easier and saves manhours

We plan to replace BMC Compuware File-AID due to its price. Two years back, we paid 11,000 dollars. However, the current price is 27,900 dollars. The price has increased to at least eight times its initial cost. We would need to pay around 60,000 dollars to have all three products together. We also encountered issues during version updates.

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SachinJain

Senior Technical Specialist at Intuitive Technology Partners

Have faced challenges in getting timely responses but have managed to streamline workflows and reduce infrastructure costs

My current company was not using any products apart from AMQ. I suggested it to them, which is why they started using it. I also suggested it to the customer. The feedback for Red Hat AMQ has been good. Based on this, we suggest it to our customers, and they are happy using that product. Our big customer, FedEx, which is one of the best and biggest giants in logistics and courier, started using it and they are happy with that. The base operating system, RHEL 8 and 9, is being used across the infrastructure. The server and critical applications and data are running on Red Hat 8 and 9. We are performing proper maintenance of the OS and it is working fantastically. We have not received any issues or complaints. Our domains include Human Gateway, pharmaceuticals, and automobile clients. The critical application is running on Microsoft Azure DevOps Server. When developers send code to us, we create the CI/CD pipeline and schedule jobs. The solution provides time savings and infrastructure savings. Multiple virtual machines are not required when installing applications in containerization, which saves infrastructure costs. We receive notifications about CPU, memory, and disk space utilization from time to time.

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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

"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."

"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."

"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."

"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."

"It does our CICS NEWCOPYs and our Db2 binds for us, whereas before, that was a manual process. It takes a lot of the workload off of the operations folks and off the DBAs."

"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 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."

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"The solution has a good framework that is user friendly and scalable."

"The most valuable feature is the code management, where there is sharing of code for developers and it is distributed within the organization."

"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten...Every month there is an increase in the number of users. It is a scalable solution."

"The solution is very stable."

"The solution’s fast performance is its most valuable feature."

"The solution is scalable, stable and has allowed us to upgrade our frameworks."

"Microsoft makes great products. They are quite robust."

"IntelliSense and CodeLens are helpful because they can show you details about your function, such as how many times it is called from other places within the code."

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Cons

"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."

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

"The solution could be improved by being better integrated with the open world. In the next release, I would like to have the ability to work in an open environment whilst remaining integrated with the legacy environment."

"It would be good if the vendors would work together or at least have some collaboration between them, so they would know what would work and what wouldn't work. Right now, the way things are working, they're relying on the customer to make everything work."

"DB2 is a hard tool to grasp. It's hard for users to learn how to use it. It's not easy to see how it works."

"One thing I would really like to see some improvement on is the promotion diagnostic messages. It invokes utilities "under the covers" to copy components, and it does not echo back any of the error messages from those utilities."

"The ability to edit source code that has special characters is limited. The ability to incorporate or convert REXX into macros that are usable under the Topaz software is not there. And the REXX macros that I have developed over 40 years of work are useless, so I have a toolbox I can't use or deploy using the Topaz technology, while I can use it under MVS."

"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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"Support response time could stand improvement."

"The user experience for the task assignment functionality, and more generally the software lifecycle development, needs to be improved."

"When you go into the front-end, the web portal, if, for example, you pick up an issue, it would be ideal if the branch was automatically created in the repository. Right now, this isn't the case."

"The stability of the product could be better."

"The product should be priced better."

"Accessibility switches available on the desktop should also be available on mobile devices for coding or developing on the go."

"I would like to see the inclusion of more programming languages, especially better support for Java."

"I have seen customizations with Team System that allowed it to integrate into other ticketing systems like Jira, which would be a really nice feature to see."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price point is great."

"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."

"In general, Compuware tools are very 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 is an open-source product from Microsoft."

"The tool's licensing costs are yearly."

"You can choose pricing from a variety of options. I would rate the product's pricing a six out of ten."

"The price could be better."

"There is no fee for the solution's community version."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

34%

Insurance Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

Government

No data available

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	11
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	8

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Compuware File-AID?

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 ...

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What needs improvement with Compuware File-AID?

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What is your primary use case for Compuware File-AID?

We use the solution clone test files.

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What needs improvement with Visual Studio Team System?

Currently, I don't see any areas for improvement or anything that could be better about Microsoft Azure DevOps Server. Perhaps some small things could be changed or some features could be added, bu...

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What is your primary use case for Visual Studio Team System?

I am using Microsoft Azure DevOps Server for our developmental process. I simply use it for task creation and all, focused on daily activities. I have integrated Microsoft Azure DevOps Server with ...

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What advice do you have for others considering Visual Studio Team System?

From the developers on my team, I don't hear any positive feedback about these available integrations or concerns. Everything is all right. I would give eight to nine points in general to Microsoft...

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Also Known As

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

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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.

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Microsoft Azure DevOps Server is a comprehensive platform for managing software development processes, offering tools for code management, lifecycle development, and project tracking, supporting remote repositories and continuous integration.

Azure DevOps Server is known for its scalability, robust framework, and efficient version control. It enhances usability through features like campaign boards, sprint planning, and project status tracking graphics. Users appreciate its source control and powerful IDE that supports building and deploying applications. However, there are challenges with offline functionality, integration with other systems, and stability on non-Windows platforms. Moreover, it supports various sectors by streamlining the software development processes, especially for teams working on digital transformation and business process automation.

What are the key features of Microsoft Azure DevOps Server?

Campaign Boards: Facilitates project status tracking with user-friendly graphics
Sprint Planning: Enhances project management efficiency
Source Control: Provides robust version control for code management
Continuous Integration: Streamlines code deployment and testing processes
IntelliSense: Offers intelligent code completion to boost productivity
Lifecycle Development: Manages the complete software development process

What benefits should users look for in Azure DevOps Server reviews?

Scalability: Ensures the platform grows with team demands
Robustness: Delivers a stable and flexible environment for software development
Performance: Offers fast and efficient tools for managing projects
User Friendliness: User-friendly design aids in quick adoption and ease of use

Azure DevOps Server finds use in industries such as industrial sectors, government digital transformation, and business process automation. Teams employ it for software development, leveraging integration with systems and automation tools daily. Its support for remote repository management and ALM management makes it a vital resource for project efficiency.

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Sample Customers

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

Bluegarden A/S, Tracasa, Rabobank Group, Borusan Otomotiv, Arelik, Alfa Bank

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