BMC AMI DevX vs Oracle Data Masking and Subsetting comparison

BMC and Oracle are both solutions in the Data Masking category. BMC is ranked #8 with an average rating of 7.7, while Oracle is ranked #17. BMC holds a 3.8% mindshare in DM, compared to Oracle’s 2.1% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of BMC users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Oracle users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 11, 2025

BMC AMI DevX and Oracle Data Masking and Subsetting compete in data management and protection. Oracle seems to have the upper hand with its extensive features and superior compliance solutions.

Features: BMC AMI DevX offers smooth data integration, advanced automation, and efficient mainframe management. Oracle Data Masking and Subsetting provides strong data privacy, extensive subsetting capabilities, and a wide range of compatibility.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: BMC AMI DevX is known for straightforward deployment, easy integration, and responsive customer service. Oracle requires more complex implementation but offers thorough documentation and robust support.

Pricing and ROI: BMC AMI DevX has competitive pricing with a clear ROI for cost-effective solutions. Oracle needs a higher initial investment yet delivers significant ROI through its enhanced features and data security.

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Categories and Ranking

BMC AMI DevX

Ranking in Data Masking

8th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Software Configuration Management (1st), Debugging (8th), Database Development and Management (20th), Mainframe Application Development (1st), Test Data Management (7th), Mainframe Testing Tools (1st)

Oracle Data Masking and Sub...

Ranking in Data Masking

17th

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Data Masking category, the mindshare of BMC AMI DevX is 3.8%, down from 4.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Data Masking and Subsetting is 2.1%, down from 2.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Masking Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
BMC AMI DevX	3.8%
Oracle Data Masking and Subsetting	2.1%
Other	94.1%

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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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reviewer1164618

Program Manager at a energy/utilities company with 5,001-10,000 employees

Stable with good support but the single-sign on could be improved

Once the data masking was complete, we were not confident that the data was good. A lot of data modeling needed to be added to make sure that the quality of the data was satisfactory. The definition phase was very slow, but that was due to a lack of knowledge that the client had. We were fortunate to locate the correct resources. Finding the correct resources on the market is a problem. We were very fortunate. Some of the issues we were experiencing were with setting up the single sign-on in the beginning. There are not a lot of templates available to use, so we had to start many things from scratch. It wasn't difficult but I would have preferred it. They may have already improved or added more, as it's been a year from when we needed it. Generally speaking, I would like to see more templates available.

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

"The most valuable feature of Topaz is Xpediter. It's more flexible than Xpediter through MVS."

"The smart editor helps because it will code-complete for me. I can see code working a lot faster and I'm able to get things coded in less time."

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

"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."

"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."

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"This solution delivers the value that it is supposed to deliver."

Cons

"It's a very complicated tool."

"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."

"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."

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

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

"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."

"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."

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

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"There are not a lot of templates available to use, so we had to start many things from scratch."

Pricing and Cost Advice

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

"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 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."

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

"In general, Compuware tools are very competitive."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

37%

Insurance Company

12%

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Large Enterprise	16

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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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Oracle Data Masking and Subsetting extracts entire copies or subsets of application data from the database, and masks sensitive data so that the data can be safely shared with test, development, and partners.

Oracle

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