Helix Core vs IBM Engineering Workflow Management comparison

Helix Core vs. IBM Engineering Workflow Management

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Categories and Ranking

Helix Core

Ranking in Software Configuration Management

7th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Version Control (8th)

IBM Engineering Workflow Ma...

Ranking in Software Configuration Management

4th

Average Rating

6.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Agile Planning Tools (10th)

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Software Configuration Management category, the mindshare of Helix Core is 0.8%, down from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Engineering Workflow Management is 3.5%, up from 2.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Software Configuration Management

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Daniel Kirschner

Technical Lead, Methods & Tools at Volkswagen

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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Suvajit Chakraborty

Manager, Digital Engineering at Harman International

Offers good traceability elements but UI needs improvement

There is room for improvement in the UI. The UI has to improve a lot compared to the competitive tools, like Atlassian Jira, for example. It's very easy to use. It is easy to manage and easy to use. Anybody can learn it right quickly and start with it. But IBM ELM is something where somebody has to have good knowledge, training, and understanding and then only start using it. But there's a big known knowledge curve for IBM ELM. But once that is there, it's normally; organizations do have their own internal team to basically manage it IBM ELM portfolio, the tool chain. So if they have internal teams who are doing it for quite some time, not something new, then it is definitely better. But if there's if somebody is starting new, definitely there is a knowledge curve time it can take at least a year or maybe a couple of years before they can start realizing the benefits.

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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

"The customer service and support are excellent."

"I find the configuration management features of Helix Core particularly valuable."

"Agile templates give us a standard methodology for every Agile project. Also, the ability to create our own object types and linkages to features/epics allows us to enhance the verification of feature readiness."

"Traceability reporting is inbuilt and includes all your requirements."

"We can track the status of test cases (passed or saved) in a single view. Based on releases and other attributes, we generate various reports and extract metrics from the data."

"The most valuable features of the solution are highly customizable reports and visibility for all the higher management."

"The tool provides traceability and reporting, which are important for compliance and measuring progress."

"Good for managing stories, sprints, hydration and releases."

"All of the features work together to provide a powerful holistic solution - from the dashboard all the way through to security."

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Cons

"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."

"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."

"Teams need clearer pictures of resource availability in charts and dashboards along with plans."

"Some administrative tasks are difficult to perform. These could be simplified."

"Lacks ability to customize and reporting can be slow."

"Improved graphics in terms of metrics and connectivity to SharePoint from Microsoft products would be beneficial."

"We have encountered issues with stability. We have seen where the entire system kind of goes for a toss when certain people use certain types of queries, which are very costly. Then the system kind of slows down a bit, and we have to monitor it."

"I would rate the IBM Engineering Workflow Management a seven or an eight. I am leaning closer to seven based on a couple of items I mentioned that I would like to see or know more about, such as improved reporting."

"The solution is very heavily vendor dependent."

"If you have multiple projects on one server, the tool becomes very slow, and some reports take longer to load."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"I've heard IBM Engineering Workflow Management is more expensive than other tools."

"It's an expensive investment to make, so the decision should be driven on individual requirements."

"It is not a free tool. We use a token-based licensing model, which is specific to IBM. The cost per token is around $115-$120."

"Licensing: The solution cost is high and should be brought down to increase competition."

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Questions from the Community

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.

What needs improvement with Helix Core?

What is your primary use case for Helix Core?

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...

What do you like most about IBM Engineering Workflow Management?

We can track the status of test cases (passed or saved) in a single view. Based on releases and other attributes, we generate various reports and extract metrics from the data.

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Engineering Workflow Management?

I've heard IBM Engineering Workflow Management is more expensive than other tools. On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a six out of ten.

What needs improvement with IBM Engineering Workflow Management?

Improved graphics in terms of metrics and connectivity to SharePoint from Microsoft products would be beneficial.

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Also Known As

Perforce

IBM Rational Team Concert (IBM ALM), IBM RTC

Overview

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.

Perforce

IBM Engineering Workflow Management manages plans, tasks, the project status and acts as the critical link between required and delivered work. It provides flexibility to adapt to any process, which enables companies to adopt faster release cycles and manage dependencies across both small and complex development projects. This solution offers no-charge server software and flexible pricing models. It becomes a complete IBM Engineering Lifecycle Management solution—when purchased as a set of seamlessly integrated tools: IBM Engineering Workflow Management, IBM Engineering Test Management, and IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next.

IBM

Sample Customers

Intuit, Disney, Nvidia, Ubisoft, Samsung, Vmware, Adidas, Pixar, salesforce.com, EA

Telstra Corporation, Visteon, Atos SE, Panasonic Automotive Systems, IBM Global Technology Services, CareCore National, JTEKT Corp., ItaÒ BBA, Avea, CACEIS, Danske Bank Group, APIS IT

Helix Core vs. IBM Engineering Workflow Management