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IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository vs SAP NetWeaver comparison

IBM and SAP are both solutions in the SOA Governance category. IBM is ranked #5, while SAP is ranked #2 with an average rating of 8.5. IBM holds a 4.2% mindshare in SG, compared to SAP’s 5.7% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of SAP users are willing to recommend the solution.
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We performed a comparison between IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository and SAP NetWeaver based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM WebSphere Service Regis...
Ranking in SOA Governance
5th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
SAP NetWeaver
Ranking in SOA Governance
2nd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
16
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of July 2025, in the SOA Governance category, the mindshare of IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository is 4.2%, down from 6.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of SAP NetWeaver is 5.7%, down from 7.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Good for management and easily generate payslips at any point in time
We use NetWeaver for our appraisal process, the procedure for maybe benefits and emoluments. You can use it to generate your base leaves and other stuff. We mainly use it for human capital management or staff. Then we have a P2P, document signing, peer-to-peer. I've used those functions for a long…
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What do you like most about SAP NetWeaver?
The human capital management module is valuable.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SAP NetWeaver?
Software and hardware costs are typically handled by separate departments.
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What needs improvement with SAP NetWeaver?
It needs more improvement in terms of user-friendliness. SAP wasn't user-friendly at all. In interacting with it, it should have a more customizable interface. The interfaces aren't user-friendly, ...
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Also Known As

WebSphere Service Registry and Repository
NetWeaver, SecurStore
 

Overview

IBM WebSphere Service Registry and Repository provides service registry and repository functions for service-oriented architecture (SOA), enterprise applications for SOAP and REST services. It enables service lifecycle governance to help optimize productivity and resources in an SOA environment.
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SAP NetWeaver is an open application platfrom that provides a comprehensive set of tools and Web services technologies that support seamless enterprise application integration, master data management (MDM), system integration, and more.
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Sample Customers

ZAO Raiffeisenbank
Schaidt Innovations GmbH & Co. KG, Satellites Unlimited Inc., German Football Association, FMC Corporation, Deutscher Fu_ball-Bund
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