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BMC AMI DevX Code Debug vs File Master Plus comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Categories and Ranking

BMC AMI DevX Code Debug
Ranking in Mainframe Testing Tools
1st
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
2
Ranking in other categories
Mainframe Application Development (7th)
File Master Plus
Ranking in Mainframe Testing Tools
9th
Average Rating
8.6
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Mainframe Testing Tools category, the mindshare of BMC AMI DevX Code Debug is 19.7%, down from 25.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of File Master Plus is 4.2%, up from 3.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

reviewer1449762 - PeerSpot reviewer
One of the best debugging tools for mainframe software development that allows us to flow through the source and see what happens to the data
I like the ability to flow through the source and see what happens to the data as the statements are executed. If there is a fault, it will track the event, and we can then look back to see why it may have caused the fault. You can also reverse engineer your test. You can set it so that you can go backward as well as forward in your test. This is something that I haven't done here at my company. Compuware Xpediter is one of the best debugging tools for mainframe software development. We have currently licensed only the COBOL language for Xpediter, but I know they have other languages, including Assembler, PL/I.
it_user847152 - PeerSpot reviewer
Eases manageability of data, gives us better efficiency on our batch run
I use it for doing final file maintenance It's easier to do basic tasks; ease of manageability of data. It also gives us better efficiency on our batch run and our day-to-day. In terms of meeting business challenges, it's more of a productivity tool. It makes our data easier to manage. Ease of…

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"I like the ability to flow through the source and see what happens to the data as the statements are executed. If there is a fault, it will track the event, and we can then look back to see why it may have caused the fault. You can also reverse engineer your test. You can set it so that you can go backward as well as forward in your test. This is something that I haven't done here at my company. Compuware Xpediter is one of the best debugging tools for mainframe software development. We have currently licensed only the COBOL language for Xpediter, but I know they have other languages, including Assembler, PL/I."
"We use it together with Grid Tools to mask IMS data."
"Makes it quick to investigate/fix problems related to application data. Our business can get back to normal operations in short order."
"Provides ease of use, ease of manageability, and ease of managing DSN files."
"The Browse function and utilities are valuable; the solution is easy to use."
 

Cons

"Their technical support could be better. There were times where, when we reported bugs, they would fix one bug but add another one. That's probably because of their support model. A lot of organizations are developing software using Agile rather than the Waterfall method, so things are happening all over the place. You get things quicker, but sometimes one fix will break another one or add other bugs."
"They need to keep coming out with new features, and new releases. There hasn't been a new release in a while."
"It would be better if it took less CPU time."
"The setup is quite complex. We needed a system programmer for the initial setup."
"For any change to CA File Master, we need a system programmer, which makes the change process very time consuming​."
"​CA File Master cannot handle IMS Sysplex.​"
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The pricing is good value."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
28%
Insurance Company
16%
Computer Software Company
12%
Healthcare Company
9%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Also Known As

BMC Compuware Xpediter
CA File Master Plus
 

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Sample Customers

Credit Union, IMT, Chunghwa Telecom, Pitney Bowes, Helvetia
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