BMC AMI DevX vs Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform comparison

BMC AMI DevX vs. Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform

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Categories and Ranking

BMC AMI DevX

Ranking in Data Masking

3rd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Software Configuration Management (1st), Debugging (2nd), Database Development and Management (11th), Mainframe Application Development (1st), Test Data Management (4th), Mainframe Testing Tools (1st), AI Software Development (30th)

Protegrity’s Data Protectio...

Ranking in Data Masking

5th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

5.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Database Security (6th), Data Governance (29th)

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Data Masking category, the mindshare of BMC AMI DevX is 5.7%, up from 4.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform is 6.9%, down from 7.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Masking Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
BMC AMI DevX	5.7%
Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform	6.9%
Other	87.4%

Data Masking

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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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Bethanywalstad Wallister

Java Application Developer at Technologies

Data protection platform has secured sensitive test data and supports confident project work

In my opinion, Protegrity's Data Protection Platform has really worked well and has done the best work. What it lacks is quality features, but we cannot expect that unless in profiling types of tools. Masking is layered well in different types of data. I can say that the system works well. I have not had any downsides when working with this platform; most of the time it lags down only when we are working on large volumes of data, and that's when we can experience minimal lags. The needed improvement is that the system can be upgraded to be faster and more flexible when it comes to speed, so it can handle large volumes of data without any challenge.

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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 tools have noticeably impacted our developers' productivity and efficiency."

"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."

"Our intention is to use Topaz for the next generation of mainframe developers to maintain mainframe applications."

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

"Test data management capabilities are good."

"I think BMC AMI DevX has provided overall benefits and a positive impact because I've seen a lot of developers, not just the new developers, but even the old developers who have used the green screen their entire life, also developing with BMC AMI DevX and migrating into the newer screen."

"The plugin ISPW integrated into Eclipse is a really valuable functionality for developers who already use it."

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

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"I can fully recommend Protegrity's Data Protection Platform to others looking for data protection and for streamlining data operations in an organization because this is the most flexible platform for managing data in terms of security and production."

"The most valuable feature of Protegrity Data Security is the reduction of information being exposed."

"Overall, I have had a positive experience with Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform, as it provides strong data protection capabilities, supports compliance requirements, and helps organizations securely use sensitive data across business and analytics workloads."

"The solution’s pricing is moderate."

"The product is stable."

"Its technical support team is helpful."

Cons

"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."

"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."

"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 a very complicated tool."

"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."

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

"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."

"Their technical support could be better."

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"The solution's UI could be better."

"I can see that the price of Protegrity's Data Protection Platform is a bit high, but the setup is flexible, and the licensing terms are easy to manage, usually complying with our enterprise policies."

"Protegrity Data Security could improve by having more integration."

"Protegrity is using a different OS which has some bugs. Sometimes it's causing an initialization error."

"Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform could be improved by simplifying deployment and integrations, as well as providing more advanced reporting and dashboard capabilities."

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."

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

"We pay for a few additional services apart from its licenses."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

31%

Insurance Company

Manufacturing Company

Construction Company

Financial Services Firm

28%

Insurance Company

11%

Computer Software Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	19

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Questions from the Community

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

My understanding is that BMC AMI DevX is an enterprise product with custom licensing, so pricing is typically negotiated based on factors such as the modules purchased, organization size, and usage...

What needs improvement with BMC AMI DevX?

BMC AMI DevX is a strong platform, but there are a few areas where it could improve, such as simplifying the initial installation and configuration, especially for first-time users. It could also i...

What is your primary use case for BMC AMI DevX?

My main use case for BMC AMI DevX is to work with COBOL and JCL development on IBM. I mainly use it for editing, browsing data sets, submitting jobs, and debugging applications. I appreciate the Ec...

What needs improvement with Protegrity Data Security?

Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform could be improved by simplifying deployment and integrations, as well as providing more advanced reporting and dashboard capabilities. I would like to see a mo...

What is your primary use case for Protegrity Data Security?

I use Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform to protect sensitive customer and business data through data masking, tokenization, and encryption while supporting regulatory compliance with secure dat...

What advice do you have for others considering Protegrity Data Security?

The AI governance and security capabilities are aligned with enterprise requirements, providing policy-based control, data protection, and compliance support for AI, analytics, and workloads. Overa...

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Also Known As

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

Protegrity Data Security

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

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Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform offers robust data security through comprehensive encryption and privacy management. It meets compliance requirements while enabling businesses to safeguard sensitive information across digital landscapes.

Designed for advanced data protection, Protegrity’s platform integrates seamlessly within existing infrastructures to enhance security measures. Its tools allow enterprises to manage data privacy effectively, meeting compliance demands and protecting assets against unauthorized access. The platform is suitable for businesses aiming to secure data without compromising performance or user experience, providing an adaptable solution that scales according to the specific needs.

What are the most valuable features of Protegrity’s platform?

Data Masking: Protects sensitive information by concealing data elements while keeping data format and integrity.
Tokenization: Replaces sensitive data with non-sensitive equivalents, reducing risk of data breaches.
Encryption: Uses advanced algorithms to secure data both at rest and in transit, ensuring unauthorized access prevention.
Access Controls: Provides granular control over who can access sensitive information, strengthening privacy policies.

What benefits to expect when evaluating Protegrity’s platform?

Efficient Compliance: Simplifies adherence to data privacy regulations like GDPR and CCPA, reducing legal risks.
Risk Reduction: Minimizes exposure to potential data breaches and cyber threats.
Scalability: Adapts to changing data protection requirements as businesses expand.
Cost Efficiency: Reduces the need for extensive manual processes, lowering operational expenses.

Across industries such as healthcare, finance, and retail, Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform is implemented to enhance data security frameworks. It supports compliance with industry-specific regulations while protecting sensitive customer and transaction data, ensuring trust and maintaining brand integrity.

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Sample Customers

NRB, Iberdrola, Consorzio Servizi Bancari

A $4 billion retail conglomerate and holding company

BMC AMI DevX vs. Protegrity’s Data Protection Platform