TIBCO EBX Reviews

Name: TIBCO EBX
Brand: TIBCO
Rating: 4.0 (21 reviews)

Vendor: TIBCO

4.0 out of 5

21 reviews
90% willing to recommend

What is TIBCO EBX?

TIBCO EBX™ software helps organizations avoid silos with an all-in-one approach to managing data assets across the enterprise.

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TIBCO EBX is the #2 ranked solution in top Master Data Management (MDM) Software solutions and #3 ranked solution in top Cloud Master Data Management (MDM) Solutions solutions. PeerSpot users give TIBCO EBX an average rating of 8.0 out of 10. TIBCO EBX is most commonly compared to Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC): TIBCO EBX vs Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC). TIBCO EBX is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 69% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a computer software company, accounting for 15% of all views.

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Featured TIBCO EBX reviews

Chetan Thote

Senior Presales Consultant at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees

We would like to see the community an documentation for this solution be developed. At present there is very little tutorial documentation available, and limited community support for issues with the product. We would also like to see support added for the mobile MDM, so that the solution can be integrated with handheld and IOS devices.

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reviewer2731320

Associate Director at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Regarding improvements or enhancements in TIBCO EBX, when it comes to 5.8 to 5.9, there was a really good feature added, which is the hyperlink. When you click on a table, you navigate to deeper tables. If there is a table with ten fields, those ten fields are taken from a second table and interrelated to a third table, you can keep clicking on each field and go deeper and deeper. To come each level above, there is a hyperlink created on the top. You just need to click on the hyperlink and keep navigating back, similar to certain websites. However, there were some drawbacks I noticed with the latest version 6, particularly in terms of performance, where in a few cases, the performance was impacted, necessitating work to get things sorted. Additionally, the logout from the application happened randomly or sometimes it wasn't logging out, which is a compliance issue since users expect to log out after a certain time. Version 6 introduced a strong filtration logic. All EBX versions have a separate section for filters that offer text search and advanced search options. In EBX 6, they enhanced the search feature deeply, including conjunctions and, or, else, allowing you to create your own logic for how you need the filter to work. They also introduced a top-level search feature, where you enter some text, and it searches the entire table. With the latest update of TIBCO EBX, there are a few issues with the workflow that need improvement. When going through a workflow, there are functionalities to upload files, and sometimes you need to attach files for evidence. That section of EBX had certain issues. We dropped the plan to switch to EBX 6 due to other technical limitations on our side. Those were a few pending items we had raised to them, and they were working on resolving them. From a usage point of view, those were the main concerns, but they introduced a good idea about the side panel. The pagination concept was introduced to navigate among different domains, and in the left panel, you have search capabilities and pagination functionality.

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Hamza AMARA

MDM Tibco EBX Consultant at a insurance company with 51-200 employees

The best features of the TIBCO EBX solution would be ensuring data quality by using Match/Merge add-ons. It has multiple add-ons to search for data in TIBCO EBX. It is pretty performant. Matching the new data inserted on the software is done in a timely manner and it is pretty efficient. It is easy to work with as a developer as well. It is easy to code, especially because it is coded in Java. It is pretty clear in terms of documentation and how to use it. It might be a little bit complicated, but when you get used to it, it gets easier and easier. Good data modeling would help. Maintaining a purging process for unused data or closed data spaces is important because we can take a copy on a data space and work on it and then merge it or not. If we are testing, we do not merge. Purging those unused data spaces would be good for performance and for leaving some space in the database as well. That could enhance performance. It has an indexing mechanism that indexes because you have the database on a server and you have the application in another server. What TIBCO EBX does is it has an index. It indexes the data on the current server, on the application server. This can enhance the performance in terms of searching, altering the data, and accessing the data. It is pretty quick, thanks to the indexing, because it does not have to go to the database server in each consultation of the data. It can point to the index and get the data.

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TIBCO EBX mindshare

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As of August 2025, the mindshare of TIBCO EBX in the Master Data Management (MDM) Software category stands at 13.0%, up from 11.8% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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PeerResearch reports based on TIBCO EBX reviews

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Category	Master Data Management (MDM) Software	Aug 25, 2025	Download
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Comparison	TIBCO EBX vs SAP Master Data Governance	Aug 25, 2025	Download
Comparison	TIBCO EBX vs Microsoft MDS	Aug 25, 2025	Download
Comparison	TIBCO EBX vs Ataccama ONE Platform	Aug 25, 2025	Download

Title	Rating	Mindshare	Recommending
Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC)	4.0	N/A	93%	185 interviews Add to research
SAP Master Data Governance	3.8	21.5%	90%	29 interviews Add to research

Valuable Features

TIBCO EBX offers strong workflow modeling, dynamic data modeling, and integration capabilities. Users appreciate its customizability, REST API interfaces, and flexibility across domains. Match and merge features improve data quality, while its user-friendly interface supports efficient data governance. The system's ability to handle complex data structures and support various data sources aids in seamless data management. Users also value EBX's performance due to its efficient indexing and stability in workflows.

"It is easy to code, especially because it is coded in Java."
"TIBCO EBX saves a lot of time and gives considerable flexibility to business users who might not be completely technical but can work on it in specific areas."
"TIBCO EBX saves a lot of time and gives considerable flexibility to business users who might not be completely technical but can work on it in specific areas."

Room for Improvement

TIBCO EBX struggles with horizontal scalability and UI complexity. Users report slow performance, particularly with large datasets, and inadequate support for big data. Documentation lacks clarity, making implementation challenging. Users find the workflow and search functionality limited, and SQL support is absent. The tool's UI is not intuitive for non-technical users, and certain features complicate development without backend intervention. While updates improve some aspects, issues like data replication remain problematic.

"TIBCO EBX has performance issues, particularly with speed. Replicating data can take several hours even with normal median data."
"With the latest update of TIBCO EBX, there are a few issues with the workflow that need improvement. When going through a workflow, there are functionalities to upload files, and sometimes you need to attach files for evidence. That section of EBX had certain issues."
"With the latest update of TIBCO EBX, there are a few issues with the workflow that need improvement. When going through a workflow, there are functionalities to upload files, and sometimes you need to attach files for evidence. That section of EBX had certain issues."

Pricing

Many users find TIBCO EBX's pricing to be on the higher side due to its comprehensive toolset and integration capabilities, although some consider it less expensive compared to alternatives like Informatica. The pricing model is straightforward, usually pay-per-instance, with an annual fee for upgrades and support. However, the solution's functionality and licensing are valued, providing cost-effective flexibility for those able to invest in its implementation.

"TIBCO EBX is cheaper than Informatica."
"This solution is costly compared to other products on the market, but this is due to the complete functionality that is provided. The pricing model is very straightforward, and is worked out on a pay-per- instance basis, and only applies to active instances."
"TIBCO EBX is a very expensive solution. There is an annual fee to use the solution."

Popular Use Cases

Organizations primarily use TIBCO EBX for Master Data Management, data governance, and data integration. They handle reference data and business metadata across various industries, including pharmaceuticals and finance. Users deploy both cloud and on-premise models, utilizing Java for integration. The tool is favored for its user-friendly interface, supporting diverse data sources like SAP, Microsoft, and Oracle. Features like data sanity checks, matching, merging, and information governance enhance data quality checks and simplify administrative tasks.

Service and Support

Customer service and support of TIBCO EBX is generally well-regarded, with expertise available, though there are mixed experiences. Some find support quick and effective, while others note variability in response times. Satisfied users highlight promptness and helpfulness, although improvements in areas like efficiency are mentioned. Different support packages yield different experiences, with non-premium options potentially involving longer response times. Ratings vary, often between 3.5 to 8 out of 10.

Deployment

TIBCO EBX's initial setup is generally straightforward but can vary in complexity. Some find it easy, appreciating the Tomcat architecture, while others experience challenges due to customization needs, lack of documentation, or transferring modules. Setup time ranges from a day to several months, depending on scope and customization. Deployment may require skilled administrators. Organizations often experience a longer initial phase with gradual improvement in maintenance and deployment efficiency.

Scalability

TIBCO EBX is generally customizable, stable, and able to scale horizontally and vertically depending on the database. However, many users mention limitations with high data volumes and performance during large-scale operations. It can handle thousands of users but may face slowness when multiple users access it simultaneously. Additional resources like RAM are often required for effective scaling, and database selection impacts scaling ability. Some users encounter issues with its ability to seamlessly optimize underlying infrastructures.

Stability

TIBCO EBX is generally stable according to multiple sources, although stability depends on factors such as the application server and implementation errors. Some experienced operational challenges like slowness during high-volume activities, while others noted increased stability with new versions. Occasional bugs are reported, impacting performance when issues aren't promptly resolved. Performance dissatisfaction exists, though TIBCO EBX remains reliable in production environments and does not frequently crash, given proper management.

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Learn more about TIBCO EBX

When you can manage and share all your data assets, you thrive. Data fuels mission-critical operations, analytical processes, and customer experience. With constantly evolving data from diverse channels and sources, business teams can no longer rely on simple office automation or outdated data management tools. EBX™ software, a recognized leader in Master Data Management (MDM) and a pioneer in data asset management, is an innovative, single solution for managing, governing, and consuming all shared data assets, including:

Master data
Reference data
Hierarchies
Business glossaries
Metadata

It provides risk mitigation and an accurate, trusted view of business functions, insights, and decisions. When used for integration and analytics initiatives, it empowers better decisions and faster, smarter actions. And unlike other solutions that require integration of multiple standalone applications, EBX software is a single software solution.

TIBCO EBX was previously known as TIBCO MDM, Orchestra Networks EBX.