IBM WebSphere BPMS vs vCenter Orchestrator comparison

IBM and Broadcom are both solutions in the Process Automation category. IBM is ranked #27 with an average rating of 8.5, while Broadcom is ranked #8 with an average rating of 8.0. IBM holds a 0.3% mindshare in PA, compared to Broadcom’s 0.3% mindshare. Additionally, 83% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

IBM WebSphere BPMS

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 17, 2024

vCenter Orchestrator and IBM WebSphere BPMS both compete in the automation and business process management sector. IBM WebSphere BPMS presents a more sophisticated feature set, offering a compelling value proposition that may justify its higher cost for users seeking advanced BPM capabilities.

Features: vCenter Orchestrator offers seamless integration with VMware tools, effective workflow automation, and comprehensive management across virtualized environments. IBM WebSphere BPMS provides extensive process modeling abilities, robust analytics capabilities, and strong support for complex business process management.

Room for Improvement: vCenter Orchestrator could enhance its process automation features, expand its analytics capabilities, and improve support for non-VMware integrations. IBM WebSphere BPMS may benefit from a simplified deployment process, improved user interface for ease of use, and optimization for small to medium enterprises seeking less complex solutions.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: vCenter Orchestrator offers a straightforward deployment model well-suited for VMware environments, with less complexity in customer support. IBM WebSphere BPMS involves a more intricate setup due to its comprehensive nature but provides extensive customer service to assist with deployment challenges.

Pricing and ROI: vCenter Orchestrator is cost-effective for organizations within the VMware ecosystem, offering lower initial setup costs. In contrast, IBM WebSphere BPMS demands a higher upfront investment but promises significant ROI through its advanced BPM features, making it appealing for businesses looking for extensive process automation solutions.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM WebSphere BPMS

Ranking in Process Automation

27th

Average Rating

7.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

vCenter Orchestrator

Ranking in Process Automation

8th

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Process Automation category, the mindshare of IBM WebSphere BPMS is 0.3%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of vCenter Orchestrator is 0.3%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Process Automation Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
vCenter Orchestrator	0.3%
IBM WebSphere BPMS	0.3%
Other	99.4%

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ChandraBollini

Software Engineer at Wipro Technologies

Developers gain flexibility to build custom controls with numerous integration options

Looking forward, IBM WebSphere BPMS could add more adapters to integrate with SAP or Salesforce integrator in upcoming releases. Regarding AI-driven process optimizations, we have not implemented these features with IBM WebSphere BPMS. In recent versions, IBM has introduced some generative AI features, and we plan to migrate to the newer versions within approximately one year.

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Gerhard Gmelch

IT architect endpoint at Rohde & Schwarz

Enhance automation efficiency with cost-effective graphical workflow design

I use vCenter Orchestrator for automation purposes, specifically to run automation workbooks The most valuable features are the graphical UI for designing the workflows and the interfaces that come out of the box. Additionally, it is included in the VMware Vitalization Stack, which means there…

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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 UI capabilities of the solution are great. The speed of delivery is good."

"This product is flexible in its ability to integrate processes and it can be extended and integrated with other software."

"We like the feature in which we can trace back instances."

"The most valuable feature of IBM WebSphere BPMS is the systematic framework it provides for building different systems."

"IBM WebSphere BPMS provides significant return on investments, especially in the BAW component."

"I am impressed with the tool's easiness to work with VMware solutions."

"What I like best about vCenter Orchestrator is that it makes life easier through automation. People can request to automate all processes with vCenter Orchestrator, such as adding storage, creating VMs, removing VMs, and extending VMs."

"The most valuable feature is that it's simple and very ergonomic to use the product compared to other virtualizing product. Out of Microsoft, Red Hat, and IBM, we found VMware to be the best one."

"The solution is pretty stable and reliable."

"The most valuable features are the graphical UI for designing the workflows and the interfaces that come out of the box."

"User-friendly and easy to deploy."

"The product's integration is good, it works well with other programs and solutions."

"The technical support services are excellent."

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Cons

"There is a need for more capabilities in low-code and no-code development to increase efficiency and make implementation simpler."

"The user interface could be improved, and although integration opportunities are good, they could be improved further."

"The solution lacks acceptable stability."

"Sometimes there are tasks that failed without any reason."

"Looking forward, IBM WebSphere BPMS could add more adapters to integrate with SAP or Salesforce integrator in upcoming releases."

"The price of this product is high and could be improved."

"This is an expensive solution."

"Mainly VMware integrates with other products, but there is no easy way to link with other products from a different vendor. We can integrate with other products from the same vendors fairly well, but if they could make it so integration is easier with other vendors, that would really help."

"There can be compatibility issues."

"I believe vCenter Orchestrator should be part of VMware vSphere's basic bundle. As a product, vCenter Orchestrator should not be licensed at all because the world has progressed way beyond what it can offer."

"We encounter challenges related to the renewal of support subscriptions."

"The GUI should be enhanced in the future."

"After the change from perpetual licensing to subscriptions, the cost model changed."

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"My organization didn't have to pay extra for vCenter Orchestrator. It was already included, so it's basically free. Even VMware regular support is included."

"My company needs to make yearly payments towards the licensing costs attached to the product."

"vCenter Orchestrator is an expensive solution."

"We renew the solution's license every one or two years."

"vCenter Orchestrator could be more affordable."

"The solution is a bit expensive."

"We provide the VMware solution to our clients, for which they pay a perpetual license."

"Our licensing is on a yearly basis. We pay for the license and then we pay the support every year."

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Computer Software Company

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Government

10%

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Small Business	18
Midsize Enterprise	13
Large Enterprise	20

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with IBM WebSphere BPMS?

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What is your primary use case for IBM WebSphere BPMS?

IBM WebSphere BPMS allows users to build workflows and dashboards. It is a developer-friendly product. The product features a great UI interface that is mobile-friendly, tab-friendly, and desktop-f...

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What advice do you have for others considering IBM WebSphere BPMS?

Understanding the benefits and improvements that come with using the product is essential. IBM WebSphere BPMS is performing excellently, and I do not see any significant areas requiring improvement...

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What do you like most about vCenter Orchestrator?

The stability of the product is very good.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for vCenter Orchestrator?

We're running a low-profile budget. This is not our main focus on investment technology, so we're trying to reduce costs due to the change from perpetual to subscription licenses.

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What needs improvement with vCenter Orchestrator?

For our environment, I do not see any areas of vCenter Orchestrator that could be improved or enhanced. We are currently satisfied with the orchestrator. If any improvements are needed, I will prov...

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IBM

VMware vCenter Orchestrator simplifies the automation of complex IT tasks and integrates with VMware vCloud Suite components to adapt and extend service delivery and operational management, effectively working with existing infrastructure, tools and processes.

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