IBM Engineering Workflow Management vs Microsoft Azure DevOps Server comparison

IBM and Microsoft are both solutions in the Software Configuration Management category. IBM is ranked #3 with an average rating of 6.3, while Microsoft is ranked #4 with an average rating of 8.3. IBM holds a 4.5% mindshare in SCM, compared to Microsoft’s 3.6% mindshare. Additionally, 64% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between IBM Engineering Workflow Management and Microsoft Azure DevOps Server 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.

To learn more, read our detailed IBM Engineering Workflow Management vs. Microsoft Azure DevOps Server Report (Updated: September 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Engineering Workflow Ma...

Ranking in Software Configuration Management

3rd

Average Rating

6.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Agile Planning Tools (10th)

Microsoft Azure DevOps Server

Ranking in Software Configuration Management

4th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

7.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Software Configuration Management category, the mindshare of IBM Engineering Workflow Management is 4.5%, up from 2.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Azure DevOps Server is 3.6%, up from 1.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Software Configuration Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
IBM Engineering Workflow Management	4.5%
Microsoft Azure DevOps Server	3.6%
Other	91.9%

Software Configuration Management

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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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SachinJain

Senior Technical Specialist at Intuitive Technology Partners

Have faced challenges in getting timely responses but have managed to streamline workflows and reduce infrastructure costs

My current company was not using any products apart from AMQ. I suggested it to them, which is why they started using it. I also suggested it to the customer. The feedback for Red Hat AMQ has been good. Based on this, we suggest it to our customers, and they are happy using that product. Our big customer, FedEx, which is one of the best and biggest giants in logistics and courier, started using it and they are happy with that. The base operating system, RHEL 8 and 9, is being used across the infrastructure. The server and critical applications and data are running on Red Hat 8 and 9. We are performing proper maintenance of the OS and it is working fantastically. We have not received any issues or complaints. Our domains include Human Gateway, pharmaceuticals, and automobile clients. The critical application is running on Microsoft Azure DevOps Server. When developers send code to us, we create the CI/CD pipeline and schedule jobs. The solution provides time savings and infrastructure savings. Multiple virtual machines are not required when installing applications in containerization, which saves infrastructure costs. We receive notifications about CPU, memory, and disk space utilization from time to 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

"It was an all-in-one solution for source code, integrated source control, defect tracking, and project planning."

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

"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."

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

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

"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."

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

"Work distribution among team members and accountability for completion with a clearer picture."

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"Visual Studio Team System is the most powerful IDE available in the market."

"Microsoft makes great products. They are quite robust."

"The solution is pretty stable."

"IntelliSense and CodeLens are helpful because they can show you details about your function, such as how many times it is called from other places within the code."

"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten...Every month there is an increase in the number of users. It is a scalable solution."

"The solution is very stable."

"The most valuable feature is the code management, where there is sharing of code for developers and it is distributed within the organization."

"The solution is scalable, stable and has allowed us to upgrade our frameworks."

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Cons

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

"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."

"It's becoming less relevant. For example, Maven has evolved, and in its later versions, there are plugins for integrating with source control systems, such as Git-based systems. Support for these plugins is diminishing."

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

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

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

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

"The solution is very heavily vendor dependent."

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"I would like to see the inclusion of more programming languages, especially better support for Java."

"The overall customer support needs to improve."

"I would say compared to some more modern tools which are made to work offline, with this solution you have to be connected all of the time and with a central server. In our case, it's not a big problem because we all work on-premises, but it can be an issue if you have teams in different locations."

"The technical support could be better."

"I have seen customizations with Team System that allowed it to integrate into other ticketing systems like Jira, which would be a really nice feature to see."

"The tool's subscriptions are expensive for medium and small businesses. It works fine on Windows. However, it is not stable on other platforms."

"Accessibility switches available on the desktop should also be available on mobile devices for coding or developing on the go."

"When you go into the front-end, the web portal, if, for example, you pick up an issue, it would be ideal if the branch was automatically created in the repository. Right now, this isn't the case."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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

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

"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."

"The price could be better."

"The tool's licensing costs are yearly."

"It is an open-source product from Microsoft."

"You can choose pricing from a variety of options. I would rate the product's pricing a six out of ten."

"There is no fee for the solution's community version."

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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company

17%

Government

15%

Computer Software Company

Financial Services Firm

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	9

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	11
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	5

Questions from the Community

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.

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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.

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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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What do you like most about Visual Studio Team System?

The product is efficient.

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What needs improvement with Visual Studio Team System?

Since I haven't used another solution, my ability to suggest improvements for Microsoft Azure DevOps Server is limited. From my experience, the operating and server handling aspects are very easy, ...

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What is your primary use case for Visual Studio Team System?

As a technical person in our company, we use Microsoft Azure DevOps Server to manage all work-related data for the end users in the office.

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Also Known As

IBM Rational Team Concert (IBM ALM), IBM RTC

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Overview

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.

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Microsoft Azure DevOps Server is a comprehensive platform for managing software development processes, offering tools for code management, lifecycle development, and project tracking, supporting remote repositories and continuous integration.

Azure DevOps Server is known for its scalability, robust framework, and efficient version control. It enhances usability through features like campaign boards, sprint planning, and project status tracking graphics. Users appreciate its source control and powerful IDE that supports building and deploying applications. However, there are challenges with offline functionality, integration with other systems, and stability on non-Windows platforms. Moreover, it supports various sectors by streamlining the software development processes, especially for teams working on digital transformation and business process automation.

What are the key features of Microsoft Azure DevOps Server?

Campaign Boards: Facilitates project status tracking with user-friendly graphics
Sprint Planning: Enhances project management efficiency
Source Control: Provides robust version control for code management
Continuous Integration: Streamlines code deployment and testing processes
IntelliSense: Offers intelligent code completion to boost productivity
Lifecycle Development: Manages the complete software development process

What benefits should users look for in Azure DevOps Server reviews?

Scalability: Ensures the platform grows with team demands
Robustness: Delivers a stable and flexible environment for software development
Performance: Offers fast and efficient tools for managing projects
User Friendliness: User-friendly design aids in quick adoption and ease of use

Azure DevOps Server finds use in industries such as industrial sectors, government digital transformation, and business process automation. Teams employ it for software development, leveraging integration with systems and automation tools daily. Its support for remote repository management and ALM management makes it a vital resource for project efficiency.

Microsoft

Sample Customers

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

Bluegarden A/S, Tracasa, Rabobank Group, Borusan Otomotiv, Arelik, Alfa Bank

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