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IBM B2B Integrator vs IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services comparison

IBM B2B Integrator and IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services are both solutions in the Business-to-Business Middleware category. IBM B2B Integrator is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.1, while IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.5. IBM B2B Integrator holds a 7.0% mindshare in BBM, compared to IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services’s 15.4% mindshare. Additionally, 87% of IBM B2B Integrator users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services users who would recommend it.
IBM B2B Integrator
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87% willing to recommend
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 27, 2025

IBM B2B Integrator and IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services compete in the B2B integration category. IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services holds an advantage with its robust feature set and scalability.

Features:IBM B2B Integrator offers robust security features, extensive protocol support, and customizable file management, making it ideal for secure, diverse data exchanges. IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services focuses on cloud-based scalability, platform integration flexibility, and seamless data transformation capabilities.

Room for Improvement:IBM B2B Integrator could enhance cloud integration, improve adaptability to evolving protocols, and streamline service customization processes. IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services could offer more user-friendly pricing, enhance on-premises deployment options, and offer more comprehensive self-service features.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service:IBM B2B Integrator is known for its straightforward on-premises deployment, giving users direct control over integrations. IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services simplifies deployment with a cloud-centric approach and offers comprehensive customer support for large-scale operations.

Pricing and ROI:IBM B2B Integrator provides a cost-effective solution with transparent pricing, beneficial for businesses on a budget. IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services involves higher initial investment but offers long-term ROI through excellent scalability and reduced maintenance costs, benefiting growth-driven enterprises.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

IBM B2B Integrator
Ranking in Business-to-Business Middleware
7th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.8
Number of Reviews
47
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM Sterling B2B Integratio...
Ranking in Business-to-Business Middleware
4th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Business-to-Business Middleware category, the mindshare of IBM B2B Integrator is 7.0%, up from 5.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services is 15.4%, up from 13.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Business-to-Business Middleware Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services15.4%
IBM B2B Integrator7.0%
Other77.6%
Business-to-Business Middleware
 

Featured Reviews

Sathyan K - PeerSpot reviewer
Banks achieve seamless data transformation and integration with enhanced security and scalability
From the automation perspective, IBM B2B Integrator has its own powerful workflow, but compared to other applications such as MuleSoft or Boomi, they have many cloud connectors and multiple connectors for integrating with Salesforce or other CRM or ERP applications, whereas here you may have to develop them, which is not native. There is room for improvement in IBM B2B Integrator, particularly in the automation parts, and from a UI perspective. They are making some changes to make it more intuitive. The current UI is not aesthetically pleasing, but features-wise, it is rich enough to provide all the valuable information required.
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Joshua Rule - PeerSpot reviewer
Comes with real-time integration suite and best security
We use the product in an integrated environment where the client needs a variety of different file transfer protocols as well as an integrated file translation service IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services offers the best security.  The product's most valuable feature is the real-time…
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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

"Very flexible product; it allows implementing different flows on the same infrastructure."
"It is easy of use and it's easy to maintain. It's also faster to on-board partners."
"IBM B2B Integrator is a great tool, robust, reliable, low-maintenance, and ideal solution."
"I find the codeless communications, SFTP or FTP, valuable."
"The most valuable features are the flexibility and the range of EDI standards that IBM Sterling can handle."
"B2B provides a secure communication channel."
"The reporting and monitoring features of IBM B2B Integrator are comparatively easier than other applications because it is modularized, making it much faster to port, and it supports all compliances related to financial industries."
"The solution is fast and easy to use."
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"IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services is a stable and scalable product."
"The solution is extremely scalable."
"They have multiple features for each kind of task and issue. The company has different channels to give information to the administration. Security and integration capabilities are also important. This product has helped to replace a lot of other solutions, saving time and cost."
"We are able to monitor all B2B messages, and we are able to see or track each message on it from an error perspective. That's a good side of it. It is working well, and we're able to do our current job."
"They have best-in-class, quality support."
"The product's most valuable feature is the real-time integration suite."
 

Cons

"IBM B2B Integrator could improve the business process itself, there is no resignation of duties and in terms of the console should be changed in a way that is more user-friendly."
"Map translator needs more enhancements."
"There is no related transaction stored in the database because it's an OLTP application."
"The user interface is outdated. B2B Integrator was developed in the United States in the nineties, and the graphical user interface hasn't improved since. It's tough because you have to program the software in XML. Nowadays, other methods are easier to work with."
"Patching or upgrading the product is a bit of a nightmare. It would be nice if they removed the installation manager port. We find it complicates upgrading and patching a great deal."
"The dashboard is not integrated and should be bundled by the product vendor."
"API-Fication required, and there should be more clarity on their cloud migration strategy."
"It supports many of our use cases but falls short in some areas as technology evolves"
More IBM B2B Integrator cons
"It can be now classified as a legacy system because there are no more updates. From what I know, there will be no updates for the current version, which is an issue. Therefore, we are looking for a compatible new software that we can use. We're currently researching what is there in the market. We would consider something that would give us better speed on our current processor. There is also room for improvement in terms of its scalability and GUI. It is an old system, and its scalability can be improved. Its GUI can also be more appealing."
"The only weaknesses they have different governance for each task and different channels for communication which are hard to maintain. The relation of the company with other companies can be improved. We have a lot of customers who this platform for the interchange of information which can also be improved. The compliance information about banks can also be updated."
"They can improve APIs because they are still lagging behind in API connectivity. With non-API connectivity, they're market leaders, but API connectivity, they're still in the immature space."
"Onboarding on the solution is complex. It's hard to onboard partners and customer suppliers. It's one aspect that is not that straightforward."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of IBM B2B Integrator is too high. However, IBM may be willing to give a discount if there are negotiations. If they see that there is a good opportunity for them they can provide a discount."
"We pay an annual fee based on the number of VPUs. It's fairly reasonable. We're in the middle of analyzing other products, and they're all pretty much in the same range."
"The pricing is based on how many cores are used and the type of cores."
"Licensing depends upon the package you opt for within the solution. The solution is a bit costly compared to the other integration tools in the market."
"The product costs more than 40K."
"The solution is priced at $20,000 to $30,000 per year with no extra costs."
"The tool is expensive because of its rich features."
"They have a good pricing system, in relation to powerful features."
"Pricing is a little bit on the higher side because they give you the best support. Out of ten, I would rate pricing at seven or eight."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
10%
Healthcare Company
6%
Manufacturing Company
17%
Computer Software Company
10%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Media Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise8
Large Enterprise32
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise5
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM B2B Integrator?
IBM B2B Integrator is a great tool, robust, reliable, low-maintenance, and ideal solution.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM B2B Integrator?
Regarding pricing, IBM B2B Integrator rates in the middle range. This integrator has embedded all the functionality needed to handle files and messages. It tends to be very expensive because the IB...
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What needs improvement with IBM B2B Integrator?
From the automation perspective, IBM B2B Integrator has its own powerful workflow, but compared to other applications such as MuleSoft or Boomi, they have many cloud connectors and multiple connect...
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What do you like most about IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services?
The product's most valuable feature is the real-time integration suite.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services?
The tool is expensive because of its rich features.
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What needs improvement with IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services?
IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services does not have specific issues that need improvement. While each product, like SeeBurger and IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services, has its own advantages and d...
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Also Known As

IBM Sterling B2B Integrator, Sterling Gentran Integration Suite
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Overview

IBM B2B Integrator helps you securely integrate complex B2B processes with your partner communities. It provides a single, flexible B2B gateway that enables your organization to meet a wide range of B2B integration needs. The solution can improve business processes beyond enterprise boundaries and increase visibility into and across supply and demand chains.

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IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services are designed to alleviate the burden on internal resources by providing secure connectivity and collaboration with your customers, suppliers, and business partners. The solution is built on the cloud-based B2B integration and visibility capabilities of IBM Sterling B2B Collaboration Network and provides comprehensive service offerings for partner onboarding, B2B process management, and trading partner support.

  • Facilitate growth by rapidly growing and adapting your B2B community without burdening internal resources and capital
  • Reduce B2B total cost of ownership by reducing the cost and increasing the reliability of B2B operations

Accelerate B2B collaboration with global customers and suppliers by leveraging our B2B expertise.

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Sample Customers

Bonnie Plants, Toshiba Europe, Florida Hospital
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