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Carahsoft vs IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager comparison

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

Categories and Ranking

Carahsoft
Ranking in Software Distribution
6th
Average Rating
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
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IBM Tivoli Configuration Ma...
Ranking in Software Distribution
7th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Software Distribution category, the mindshare of Carahsoft is 0.6%. The mindshare of IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager is 2.8%, up from 1.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

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Streamlined government sales with good efficiency but room for distributor service enhancement
Carahsoft is a distributor and reseller, which means we need to give them a margin on the software sold, thereby reducing our revenue. It would be beneficial if Carahsoft enabled their people to deliver the software and similar services, as they currently do not provide these. They are strictly a distributor.
Megha Rastogi - PeerSpot reviewer
Responsive support, reliable, and scalable
IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager is used for complete database storage The user interface of IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager could improve. You have to know the full UI before you can manage it properly. I have been using IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager for approximately 10 years. IBM Tivoli…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Carahsoft has helped us primarily in selling to the US government efficiently and swiftly."
"I have found IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager to be scalable."
 

Cons

"It would be beneficial if Carahsoft enabled their people to deliver the software and similar services."
"The user interface of IBM Tivoli Configuration Manager could improve. You have to know the full UI before you can manage it properly."
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Carahsoft?
Carahsoft's pricing is determined by the software vendors' pricing. If a vendor provides a margin, the prices remain the same as set by the software company. If no margin is provided, Carahsoft may...
What needs improvement with Carahsoft?
Carahsoft is a distributor and reseller, which means we need to give them a margin on the software sold, thereby reducing our revenue. It would be beneficial if Carahsoft enabled their people to de...
What is your primary use case for Carahsoft?
Carahsoft is not a product but a distributor that sells various types of software. I have been working with Carahsoft primarily for selling to the US government because they have a GSA or General S...
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