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CA Harvest Software Change Manager vs Helix Core comparison

Broadcom and Perforce are both solutions in the Software Configuration Management category. Broadcom is ranked #9, while Perforce is ranked #7 with an average rating of 7.0. Broadcom holds a 3.2% mindshare in SCM, compared to Perforce’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 66% of Broadcom users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Perforce users who would recommend it.
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100% willing to recommend
 

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We performed a comparison between CA Harvest Software Change Manager and Helix Core based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Software Configuration Management solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

CA Harvest Software Change ...
Ranking in Software Configuration Management
9th
Average Rating
7.2
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Helix Core
Ranking in Software Configuration Management
7th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
Version Control (8th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Software Configuration Management category, the mindshare of CA Harvest Software Change Manager is 3.2%, up from 2.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Helix Core is 0.8%, down from 2.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Powerful UDP functionality with a user-friendly interface
While all of the features are valuable, we use a lot of the UDPs. They normally link to all of the purchases that are being used in a project. They've got a lot of processes that come planned as part of the application, but with the UDPs, you can scale it, or build your own scripts and deployment mechanisms. It's really scalable from a functionality point of view. If there's an issue with functionality out of the box, then you can take care of that via the UDP processes. The interface is very user-friendly.
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DK
Configuration management features improve workflow but require a steep learning curve
I need to work more with Helix Core to identify specific areas for improvement. However, it has an extensive feature set that leads to a steep learning curve, where users need to learn quite a bit of features to work with it effectively. While its customization is not an issue, the GUI might not appeal to everyone.
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Pros

"Using this solution, we were able to implement a full process for all of our lifecycles."
"The ability to give our teams functionality from a control perspective, allowing them to decide how they want to implement the tool, is valuable."
"I find the configuration management features of Helix Core particularly valuable."
"The customer service and support are excellent."
 

Cons

"Security features can be improved."
"Password complexity is not enforced by the tool."
"Technical support for this solution is very good, although they can still use improvement in some regards."
"It has an extensive feature set that leads to a steep learning curve, where users need to learn quite a bit of features to work with it effectively."
"However, it has an extensive feature set that leads to a steep learning curve, where users need to learn quite a bit of features to work with it effectively."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Once you purchase your licenses, there is maintenance support that is renewed every year."
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Helix Core?
Pricing is relatively moderate at three to four out of ten. I find this cost justified for the capabilities provided by the product.
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What needs improvement with Helix Core?
I need to work more with Helix Core to identify specific areas for improvement. However, it has an extensive feature set that leads to a steep learning curve, where users need to learn quite a bit ...
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We use Helix Core in our software development processes as a configuration management solution. Our typical use cases include system-level configuration management, versioning software, and managin...
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Also Known As

CA Harvest SCM, CA Software Change Manager
Perforce
 

Overview

CA Harvest Software Change Manager (CA Harvest SCM) provides powerful, process-driven capabilities for managing development teams across your enterprise, encompassing multiple platforms and release management tools. This release management software enforces your IT governance policies and corporate compliance initiatives including those defined by the Sarbanes-Oxley Act. It also can ensure adherence to your ITIL-based best practices. CA Harvest SCM can help your enterprise simplify the software release management process as well as the development and maintenance of business applications with streamlined workflows and automated source code versioning. This ITIL release management software can optimize your development resources by providing audit, protection and storage of your software assets, and standardized process management and defect tracking.
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Perforce, the Fast Software Configuration Management System, is a tool that versions and manages source code and digital assets for enterprises. Perforce is easy to install, learn and administer; seamlessly handles distributed development; and supports developers across a large number of platforms. Perforce ensures development integrity by grouping multi-file updates into atomic changes, enables concurrent development, and intelligently manages multiple software releases using its Inter-File Branching system.

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Sample Customers

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