Jama Connect vs OpenText Application Quality Management comparison

Jama Connect vs. OpenText Application Quality Management

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Categories and Ranking

Jama Connect

Ranking in Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Suites

10th

Average Rating

7.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Application Requirements Management (3rd)

OpenText Application Qualit...

Ranking in Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Suites

3rd

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

208

Ranking in other categories

Quality Management Software (1st), Test Management Tools (1st)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Suites category, the mindshare of Jama Connect is 3.7%, up from 3.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of OpenText Application Quality Management is 6.8%, up from 5.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Suites Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
OpenText Application Quality Management	6.8%
Jama Connect	3.7%
Other	89.5%

Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) Suites

Featured Reviews

Juergen Albrecht

Managing Director at CCC Systems Engineering Suisse GmbH

Has required better change management and easier tool integration but supports certification needs and strong collaboration

The visualization tools are nearly similar, so it does not matter if you use DNG or even Jama Connect, but at Jama Connect, the selection and setup for running complex scripts is very powerful and fast compared to IBM, which is sometimes very slow due to the complex software which has lost focus on usability. The collaboration capabilities of Jama Connect are fantastic, and when comparing IBM, PTC, and Jama Connect, they are nearly equal because all three have recognized the importance of collaboration in today's work environment. The feature that I really appreciate about Jama Connect is its allowance for certifications through the FAA and FDA organizations in the US, which in the past was not possible for smaller companies because larger ones, such as Boeing and Airbus, often advised against using unapproved tools.

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Hosney Osman

Technical Solution Architect at Vodafone

Service provider recognizes effective project tracking and reporting capabilities

Regarding integration with various development tools, I can provide examples, and I am using customizable dashboards in OpenText ALM _ Quality Center, which definitely help identify project bottlenecks. As for the scalability of OpenText ALM _ Quality Center, there are limitations, particularly in agile methodologies, which is currently my main concern.

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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 feature that I really appreciate about Jama Connect is its allowance for certifications through the FAA and FDA organizations in the US, which in the past was not possible for smaller companies because larger ones, such as Boeing and Airbus, often advised against using unapproved tools."

"The most valuable feature is the user-friendly interface."

"You can get full traceability with any other system. It also includes a test module, and you build the traceability matrix incrementally throughout the development process."

"It is good at requirements management and test management, and for day-to-day users, it is very user-friendly."

"We use Jama Connect mainly for requirements management."

"Provides suitable tools for managing regulatory requirements."

"The user experience is better than the competition."

"Technical support answers fairly quickly compared to others like IBM or Atlassian. They also offer quite a good knowledge base for advanced cases and how to plan it, etc. via videos that they provide. They are quite useful."

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"With test execution, you have an option to create custom fields. It is also really user-friendly. With other tools, we only have restricted fields and we cannot customize or add new columns or fields that users can make use of while testing. ALM is very flexible for creating new fields. It is easy for users to understand the application."

"ALM Quality Center's best features are the test lab, requirement tab, and report dashboard."

"ALM/Quality Center is expensive, but it has its value and, in certain cases, the Enterprise edition is way too much, but it is very stable and reliable."

"The biggest lesson I've learned from using Quality Center is that, when it's used well, it's an exceptionally powerful tool."

"It centralized all the defects in our organization."

"Cross project customization through template really helps to maintain standards with respect to fields, workflows throughout the available projects."

"We have a pretty strong emphasis on quality, so ALM is our gold source repository for quality."

"The most valuable feature is definitely its scalability, as it covers the life cycle end-to-end, from requirements to test execution and defect management."

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Cons

"We did have some issues of scalability issues early on. I believe we pushed the envelope on numbers of test cases, and did suffer some performance issues, and outages in effect."

"The collaboration feature in Jama Connect could be improved because it is only used by a limited number of people within an organization due to license costs."

"I think Jama Connect's change management feature is not well developed at this stage, as it lacks many steps for marks, building IDs, and the usual functionalities such as comparing past changes and generating reports automatically."

"The solution is expensive."

"The initial setup is a bit complex."

"I believe one of the weak points is the reporting side."

"The solution is very software-centric, and its validation piece is not time-efficient at all."

"t is rather slow, so the speed of the process and consuming information should be improved. It doesn't have a nice way of viewing information. We would like to see better interfaces for consuming information."

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"Integration into the UTF (earlier QTP) has little more scope to improve."

"Pricing may be a factor prompting a look at competitor products and differentiators or open source options with limited product features."

"Report generation needs to be simplified."

"The client crashes every so often, but only when left idle for a while."

"HPE has failed desperately to offer a competitive enterprise for new customers in this market."

"HP is very strong on the testing side, but in the last few years with the agile methodology it has lagged behind."

"It is expensive."

"The session timeout time needs to be longer in my opinion."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost seems very competitive with other offerings."

"If you want to have creative licenses, pricing may be an issue with the licenses, as it can become quite expensive over time to serve many people."

"Jama Connect is a little pricy."

"To have a single source for all the requirements and all the change requests our company gets is the most valuable feature. It has also helped us to keep track of reviews."

"It's a perpetual license."

"Only major companies that can afford it use OpenText ALM."

"HPE has one of the most rigid, inflexible, and super expensive license models."

"The full ALM license lets you use the requirements tab, along with test automation and the Performance Center. You can also just buy the Quality Center edition (Manual testing only), or the Performance Center version (Performance Testing only)."

"If you have more than five users, a concurrent licensing model should be considered."

"Depending on the volume, the annual maintenance costs vary on a percentage but it's around $300 a year per license for maintenance. It's at 18% of the total cost of the license."

"Sure, HP UFT is not free. But consider what you get for that cost: A stable product that is easy to use; the kitchen sink of technology stack support; decades of code (which in many cases actually is free); a version that is a stepping stone to an easier Selenium design; and a support base that is more that just the kindness of strangers."

"The cost of licensing depends on the number of VMs that you are running test cases on and it is not cheap."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Manufacturing Company

29%

Healthcare Company

Aerospace/Defense Firm

Government

Financial Services Firm

13%

Manufacturing Company

13%

Construction Company

Performing Arts

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	8
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	5

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	41
Midsize Enterprise	32
Large Enterprise	161

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Jama Connect?

I think Jama Connect's change management feature is not well developed at this stage, as it lacks many steps for marks, building IDs, and the usual functionalities such as comparing past changes an...

What is your primary use case for Jama Connect?

I am currently dealing with all options based on what the customer wants because my goal is not to promote one tool over another, but to identify the customer's problems and decide on the most suit...

What advice do you have for others considering Jama Connect?

At the moment, from what I hear from clients and from my own use, I would rate Jama Connect between five to six. I have not considered new improvements for PTC Integrity regarding interface, automa...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Micro Focus ALM Quality Center?

The on-premises setup tends to be on the expensive side. It would be cheaper to use a cloud model with a pay-per-use licensing model.

What needs improvement with Micro Focus ALM Quality Center?

What is your primary use case for Micro Focus ALM Quality Center?

People are using OpenText ALM _ Quality Center for recording user cases, testing and hand documentation, defect tracking, business purposes, and reporting.

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Micro Focus ALM Quality Center, HPE ALM, Quality Center, Quality Center, Micro Focus ALM, OpenText Quality Manager

Overview

Jama Connect is a requirements and test management platform with robust traceability and a user-friendly interface, providing tools for regulatory compliance and enhanced project tracking within workflows.

Jama Connect offers comprehensive management of requirements, test cases, and change processes. The platform enhances traceability with visibility into documentation and integrates seamlessly for data management in regulated industries. Its real-time dashboard and impact analysis tools help in informed decision-making. Despite some collaboration and interface limits, Jama Connect supports lifecycle management through efficient document and specification tracking, integrating with solutions like Google App Store and Microsoft Azure.

What are the Key Features of Jama Connect?

Traceability: Provides detailed tracking and documentation management.
User-Friendly Navigation: Easy-to-use interface that simplifies workflow.
Test Management: Modular test tools streamline processes.
Integration: Compatible with various data management tools, essential for compliance.
Impact Analysis: Informs critical decision-making.

What are the Benefits and ROI in Using Jama Connect?

Efficiency: Consolidates requirements and test cases to boost productivity.
Regulatory Compliance: Templates and tools ensure adherence to standards.
Enhanced Collaboration: Facilitates teamwork across projects.
Real-Time Insights: Dashboards offer immediate data for decision-making.
Lifecycle Support: Manages the full product lifecycle from documentation to validation.

Healthcare and regulated industries utilize Jama Connect to manage requirements and integrate workflows while ensuring compliance. Its features are tailored to support the complex documentation and validation demands of these sectors, improving traceability and lifecycle management.

Jama

OpenText Application Quality Management offers centralized data management, traceability, and integration capabilities. It aids in handling requirements, test planning, and defect tracking while supporting both manual and automated testing. Challenges exist in deployment and browser compatibility.

Known for its robust reporting and flexibility, OpenText Application Quality Management is tailored for large organizations requiring a comprehensive solution supporting lifecycle coverage and seamless tool integration. Users can consolidate testing processes, manage requirements, and centralize reporting across manual and automated testing. While some face issues with project tracking, outdated interfaces, and limited browser compatibility beyond Internet Explorer, it remains widely used for regression and performance testing. Integration with tools like JIRA and support for tools such as UFT and ALM PC underscore its utility.

What are the key features of OpenText Application Quality Management?

Centralized Data Management: Consolidates and organizes testing data efficiently.
Traceability: Ensures traceability across all stages of the testing lifecycle.
Integration Capabilities: Connects seamlessly with automation and other essential tools.
Test Planning and Execution: Supports both manual and automated tests in a streamlined manner.
Advanced Reporting: Provides robust options to generate insightful test reports.
Customization: Offers tailored solutions to fit specific organizational needs.

What benefits should users look for in reviews?

Efficiency: Increases test management efficiency across projects.
Scalability: Adapts to the varying scope of large-scale projects.
Lifecycle Coverage: Comprehensive management from requirement to defect tracking.
User-Friendly Interface: Designed for ease of use despite needing updates.
Cost-Effectiveness: Balances high initial costs with long-term savings through efficient testing management.

In industries such as finance and healthcare, OpenText Application Quality Management is implemented to ensure rigorous testing standards. It supports test case creation and execution, defect tracking, and requirements management. Integration with JIRA and performance testing tools make it suitable for organizations needing synchronized testing environments.

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Sample Customers

Deloitte, SpaceX, Omnigon, Delft University

Airbus Defense and Space, Vodafone, JTI, Xellia, and Banco de Creìdito e Inversiones (Bci)

Jama Connect vs. OpenText Application Quality Management