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Codebeamer vs Rally Software comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 15, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
6.0
Codebeamer delivers reduced workloads and effort, simplifying certification, but may challenge Machine Learning Ops integration during AUTOSPICE implementations.
Sentiment score
7.5
Users find Rally Software essential for cost-effectiveness, time-saving, 15X ROI, despite access challenges and customer journey imperfections.
ROI can manifest through cost savings and increased development speed.
National Manager - PLM Business at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Codebeamer saves time and money for certain use cases, such as AUTOSPICE implementations.
Architect at a media company with 10,001+ employees
The solution has produced a return on investment.
Independent Technical Consultant at i4c
The ROI is visible, as that's why we are investing in these tools and running our projects successfully through them, despite a few challenges such as role-based access being somewhat difficult.
Sr. Information Architect and Principal Consultant UX at Tech Mahindra Limited
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.3
Users find Codebeamer's support transparent and responsive, though some desire hotline chat and Chinese documentation for complex issues.
Sentiment score
6.8
Users appreciate Rally Software's responsive customer service and effective technical support, despite some slow or non-intuitive processes.
If I raise an issue as high priority, I receive responses in six to eight hours.
Independent Technical Consultant at i4c
For out-of-the-box support, the customer service from PTC is satisfactory.
Architect at a media company with 10,001+ employees
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.8
Codebeamer is highly scalable across platforms, supports growth well, but could improve documentation for new users.
Sentiment score
7.2
Rally Software is scalable and adaptable, supporting diverse organizations globally, though reporting and peak performance could be improved.
In a project, I have experienced up to 180 licenses running during peak times and as low as ten licenses during downtime without facing upgrade or downgrade issues.
Independent Technical Consultant at i4c
It should come with documentation that is accessible for users, especially for newcomers who might not have any prior knowledge.
Software Engineer at Festo AG
On a scale from one to ten, I would rate the scalability of Codebeamer as eight or nine because it is a highly scalable solution.
National Manager - PLM Business at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
If you have a huge database, it becomes difficult to process the data.
Sr Technical Architect at HCLSoftware
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.1
Codebeamer is stable with occasional glitches and compatibility issues, but generally reliable with scalability improving on larger servers.
Sentiment score
7.4
Rally Software is stable but occasionally slow, with intermittent outages; users note improvements and call for enhanced performance.
From a scale of one to ten, I would rate the stability of Codebeamer as eight to nine because the solution is highly stable.
National Manager - PLM Business at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Running it independently or with a bigger server generally doesn't cause any issues.
Independent Technical Consultant at i4c
There were stability issues due to version compatibility.
Architect at a media company with 10,001+ employees
 

Room For Improvement

Codebeamer requires usability enhancements, better integration, improved design, language support, customization, and streamlined documentation for various industries.
Rally Software needs improved customization, performance, reporting, integration, Kanban features, UI, mobile friendliness, dependency management, and analytics.
Older versions of PDM Windchill face compatibility issues with newer versions of Codebeamer, requiring users to downgrade Codebeamer to establish integration.
Architect at a media company with 10,001+ employees
Codebeamer is a very powerful tool, but the experienced user who knows the business model defined and implemented in Codebeamer might find it less overwhelming compared to the normal user, who doesn't know what to do with it all or how to find the right downstream elements, so it would be really useful to have a more customizable interface.
Process Method and Tool Developer at ZF Group NAO
Beyond standards management for specific industries, Codebeamer should develop standards for areas where software code management and hardware-software integration are needed.
National Manager - PLM Business at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
At the time of my use, there was not an inbuilt capability to migrate applications from other third-party solutions to Rally Software.
Sr Technical Architect at HCLSoftware
One area for improvement might be the rigidity in role and access configurations, which require many process changes to fit the tool.
Sr. Information Architect and Principal Consultant UX at Tech Mahindra Limited
 

Setup Cost

Codebeamer is moderately priced, offering valuable features and scalability, satisfying users with its balance of cost and functionality.
Rally Software offers valuable features for scaling agile, but its pricing is high compared to alternatives like JIRA.
Codebeamer is on the expensive side, but it provides ready-made modules for standards like ASPICE and ISO 26262, which might justify the cost for customers looking for those solutions.
Architect at a media company with 10,001+ employees
Codebeamer is fairly priced against competition.
National Manager - PLM Business at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
The setup cost is expensive.
Sr Technical Architect at HCLSoftware
Rally Software is affordable because our customers also prefer it.
Sr. Information Architect and Principal Consultant UX at Tech Mahindra Limited
 

Valuable Features

Codebeamer offers full traceability, customizable templates, seamless integrations, and excels in regulatory compliance and industry-specific modules.
Rally Software streamlines project management with features like resource scheduling, user stories, dashboards, and third-party integration for agile teams.
Codebeamer saves on time and resources with its web-based client, eliminating the need to install it on every system.
Architect at a media company with 10,001+ employees
Its integration capability is very high, with almost eighty to eighty-five percent of integrations available readily out of the box, minimizing the need for specific integration-related work.
Independent Technical Consultant at i4c
The requirements management aspect of Codebeamer is critical because it helps various industries, such as automotive or medical devices, to capture requirements based on industry-specific standards and processes.
National Manager - PLM Business at a computer software company with 201-500 employees
Rally Software provides real-time dashboards for different kinds of stakeholders and governance, giving clear insights into project progress, team velocity, and potential risks.
Sr. Information Architect and Principal Consultant UX at Tech Mahindra Limited
I can view configuration item details, such as what is being changed, and I can see any change requests attached to items or configuration items being moved to other locations.
Sr Technical Architect at HCLSoftware
 

Categories and Ranking

Codebeamer
Ranking in Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Suites
7th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Rally Software
Ranking in Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Suites
5th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
121
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Agile Planning Tools (4th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Suites category, the mindshare of Codebeamer is 4.9%, down from 9.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Rally Software is 5.2%, down from 6.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Suites Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Rally Software5.2%
Codebeamer4.9%
Other89.9%
Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Suites
 

Featured Reviews

Rajesh Kumar Nayak - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Engineer at Festo AG
Effective project management and organization streamline task allocation
I feel that Codebeamer's workflow engine is working fine for me as of now, but there are better tools than Codebeamer available. Codebeamer is an old tool, and newer tools such as Jira offer a more appealing user interface. Codebeamer's UI is somewhat boring, while Jira's is more exciting and user-friendly. Other than the user interface, I would to see improvements in Codebeamer as it appears boring. The UI has been the same for a long time, and they haven't changed anything in that regard. It should be more colorful and interactive, and easier to navigate. When I initially used Jira before coming to this company, transitioning to Codebeamer felt challenging for someone unfamiliar with it. Compared to Jira, Codebeamer can be difficult for a layperson to understand.
Amit Anand - PeerSpot reviewer
Sr Technical Architect at HCLSoftware
Drilling into change lifecycles has given me clear end to end traceability for every item
Reporting is my main area of concern. Additionally, the migration activity and portability are important areas for improvement. If I needed to move from Jira to Rally Software, having built-in portability or migration utilities would be beneficial. At the time of my use, there was not an inbuilt capability to migrate applications from other third-party solutions to Rally Software. Currently, I am not using Rally Software.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
35%
Computer Software Company
9%
Healthcare Company
5%
Retailer
5%
Manufacturing Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Construction Company
8%
Outsourcing Company
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise9
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business13
Midsize Enterprise14
Large Enterprise113
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for codeBeamer ALM?
Codebeamer is fairly priced against competition. Customers prefer it due to its pricing, scalability, features, functionality, and integration with multiple tools. On a scale of one to ten, I would...
What needs improvement with codeBeamer ALM?
I would like to improve the speed of Codebeamer, and what I believe is lacking is a way to define or set up role-specific user interfaces. Codebeamer is a very powerful tool, but the experienced us...
What is your primary use case for codeBeamer ALM?
We work with Codebeamer, and we exclusively use Codebeamer in our processes. Within R&D, Codebeamer works quite well for improving team collaboration, but for non-R&D functions, we have to ...
What do you like most about Rally Software?
Rally offers many features that help the management of activities, coordination, alignment and reports, which applies agility across the organization. If I were to highlight a particular feature, i...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Rally Software?
The setup cost is expensive. I was not responsible for the license part, but it was on a yearly basis.
What needs improvement with Rally Software?
Reporting is my main area of concern. Additionally, the migration activity and portability are important areas for improvement. If I needed to move from Jira to Rally Software, having built-in port...
 

Also Known As

codeBeamer ALM
CA Agile Central, Rally Enterprise, CA Agile Training, CA Agile Coaching, CA Agile Academy, CA Agile Management , CA ALM
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Medtronic, Align Technology, Daimler, Samsung, Harman, Dassault
Physicians Mutual, Harvard Pilgrim HealthCare, Editora Abril, Tata Communications, Level 3 Communications, Seagate, TomTom, Philips, Hiscox, Physicians Mutual, MYOB
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