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IBM Transformation Extender vs SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 27, 2025

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Transformation Extender
Ranking in Business-to-Business Middleware
16th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.6
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SEEBURGER Business Integrat...
Ranking in Business-to-Business Middleware
3rd
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
39
Ranking in other categories
Managed File Transfer (MFT) (12th), API Management (23rd), Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) (14th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2026, in the Business-to-Business Middleware category, the mindshare of IBM Transformation Extender is 2.1%, up from 1.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite is 10.2%, up from 10.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Business-to-Business Middleware Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite10.2%
IBM Transformation Extender2.1%
Other87.7%
Business-to-Business Middleware
 

Featured Reviews

it_user634821 - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Developer at a insurance company with 1,001-5,000 employees
It maps to our data format and then we insert it to the mainframe.
We want to see more API support from Transformation Extender. Right now, there is a lack of API support. It has an API that we always use; we use Java to call the Extender, the maps, with the external API. That API is limited. It's not mature. That's where I'm looking for improvements.
SS
Senior Software Engineer at HCLTech
Exceptional support and reliability drive optimal data flow and integration
The features of SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite that I found most valuable are related to entity flow. We can find the entity flow to be very useful so we can grab the flow accordingly. There is no disturbance in the connections, and it is very clear to check the connection flow with applicable queues. When comparing to other applications, SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite is the easiest way to understand the application. I have also worked on the cloud services where SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite is moving to cloud. I have worked on cloud services where the mapping part is in the cloud itself, along with the connection setup.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Any-to-any transformations are possible with this product."
"This is a nice tool which converts one format of data to another format."
"The most valuable features are the multiple capabilities that it provides."
"Every single feature of this product is unique, highly flexible, and scalable for the user's needs."
"We can code in Java, which is really good feature. There is very vast command available, which can be used in mapping."
"The SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite (BIS) was one of a few which provided translation for various formats, communications, and integration into SAP, all under one hood."
"Technical support has always been great."
"SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite (BIS) provides significant value in handling such things in an automated way."
"It is a JavaScript or a Java-based system within their mapping tool. You can actually write a lot of code in there. We can perform a lot of the translations even within our mapping, whereas we used to have to do custom programming on our back-end systems to fully integrate."
"We rarely get hanged processes."
"I like that the tool has all the adapters — all the possible protocols that are in the industry. You pay for those adapters but at least it's all in one package. You don't have to get another tool or application to support another partner."
"It has helped our organization to integrate with different systems, by having different integration methods seamlessly."
 

Cons

"Things are working fine, except for the upgrade part. We are having some struggles with upgrading the product."
"Readability of mapping rules should be improved."
"One thing missing is marketing and awareness among the industry to use this product."
"We want to see more API support from Transformation Extender. Right now, there is a lack of API support."
"Providing more training materials, especially when new products are released, would be beneficial."
"There are some aspects at the front, the actual queries that you use, that could be improved. They're all very minor to be honest."
"The integration is not so excellent. While I'm not saying there is a problem, there is no pattern. When we start a new project, we have to work with new people and processes every time. The technical side of their system is very good, but their change process is not repeatable. It needs to be rebuilt each time."
"We had issues with stability. The system is not always stable and you could have a problem at any time without notice."
"The BIS Front End needs a little bit of refreshing, especially when it comes to setting up new trading partners and trading partner agreements or transactions. It can be a bit clumsy to copy and rename and then go in and modify."
"The initial set up was done by SEEBURGER consulting. It can be complex due to various factors, such as server settings, database settings, and security settings."
"There are a few capabilities that have come out a little late. TIBCO introduced its container edition way back; SEEBURGER is only in the initial phase of 6.7 and they are a little slow in releasing newer features."
"The cost models have room for improvement. There are different licensing models between Europe and the USA, which is something that I don't understand."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"I find the pricing expensive. But I know that when we evaluated another company, it was about the same. That just seems to be the market. It's probably not expensive overall."
"The pricing seems to be competitive and the maintenance is standard."
"I had a problem at one time with their invoicing. I told them, then we worked on the process and improved it. They installed the connection between SAP and SEEBURGER BIS in Europe first. This was awhile ago. When I came along, I became involved in the project and started working with them. Every time that I made a request, the work was done well, but I was not receiving my invoices. I knew I had to pay for the work and was trying to find someone to send me the invoices or a report of what was being done. From that end, it was really not working. After a few years, I was complaining and not happy. At the end of the year, they would come with a long list of invoices to pay, which was really bad. So, I asked for a change. We worked on the process, and since five years ago, I have worked with SEEBURGER based in North America. Now, when I have a question, I know who to contact. They send me a report with invoices every month. They really reacted to my concern, and we improved the process. Since then, I have had no problem."
"The only thing that would be an improvement would be if they had a cost model whereby you could just pay for what you're actually using. Even if it were a minimum monthly charge that they offered, if you're not utilizing all of that then they should consider a lower tier. That way, they could attract more business."
"They have options for every budget. You can book Cloud Services, starting with a few hundred Euros per year or month, depending on what you want, or you can even buy huge landscapes and operate them on your own. The pricing is fair compared to others."
"They need to be more competitively priced. When it comes to training, they need to lower their prices. It shouldn't be so specific. Maybe they should outsource training to another company. From what I can see, their training is pretty expensive, and they don't do anything for free."
"There is a standard agreement for the messaging every month. But if we make a change request — a change to a mapping or something like that — then there is a fixed price per hour."
"The way they have their licensing structure set up, they have a lot of different modules. For us, we did not really know if we were licensed for certain things or not. We had to reach out to them multiple times to tell them that we were looking for this or that capability. We had to buy licenses for different things at different points in time, not knowing that we could have it bundled initially."
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Top Industries

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Manufacturing Company
14%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Construction Company
9%
Retailer
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Midsize Enterprise4
Large Enterprise38
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite?
Regarding the pricing of SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite, I would rate it as 7 out of 10.
What needs improvement with SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite?
Regarding areas of improvement for SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite, the cloud functionality needs enhancement. The cloud interface is currently too cluttered, especially when creating new tran...
What is your primary use case for SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite?
I have worked around 3.5 years with SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite ( /products/seeburger-business-integration-suite-reviews ). Currently, I am working with WebMethods. Previously, I worked fo...
 

Also Known As

WebSphere Transformation Extender
SEEBURGER BIS
 

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Sample Customers

DHL International
Altis, Autoliv, Cebi, Cofresco, MoneyGram International, Samsonite Europe, VSP Global, BMW Group, OSRAM, Magna, Lavazza
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