Customers use it for B2B integration, such as exchanging EPI or EDR documents, as well as settlement documents.
Technical Director at Ecom Software Inc
webMethods is a reliable solution but a bit expensive
Pros and Cons
- "With webMethods, the creation of servers and the utilization of Trading Networks facilitate B2B integration. It resolves any related issues effectively."
- "Perhaps in the area of Microservices, where I think Trading Networks could benefit from some improvements."
What is our primary use case?
How has it helped my organization?
With webMethods, the creation of servers and the utilization of Trading Networks facilitate B2B integration. It resolves any related issues effectively.
What needs improvement?
Perhaps in the area of Microservices, where I think Trading Networks could benefit from some improvements.
For how long have I used the solution?
We have experience in webMethods for 20 years. We have a lot of experience using Trading Networks for B2B integration. Our customers also use Trading Networks for B2B integration.
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What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The solution is stable.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
The solution is scalable.
How are customer service and support?
The customer service and support team has been good.
How was the initial setup?
The setup is easy. Moreover, it is easy to maintain.
What was our ROI?
The feedback we receive indicates that the value they derive from webMethods surpasses the cost.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Trading Networks is high priced and quite expensive.
What other advice do I have?
Our customers use this solution because it is well-known to them, so they choose Trading Networks when they require B2B integration.
I would definitely recommend using this solution. Overall, I would give this solution an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Integration Developer at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Helpful documentation, highly reliable, and responsive support
Pros and Cons
- "The most valuable feature of the webMethods Integration Server is its reliability. It has a lot of great documentation from the service providers. Additionally, it is easy to use."
- "This is a great solution and the vendor could improve the marketing of the solution to be able to reach more clients."
What is our primary use case?
I am using webMethods Integration Server for integrating services mainly, enterprise services bus (ESB). It is a platform for the integration of different systems.
The solution can be used in many industries and different IT systems, such as internal and external databases. We have many dedicated auditors for common projects.
What is most valuable?
The most valuable feature of the webMethods Integration Server is its reliability. It has a lot of great documentation from the service providers. Additionally, it is easy to use.
What needs improvement?
This is a great solution and the vendor could improve the marketing of the solution to be able to reach more clients.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using the webMethods Integration Server for approximately six years and I use it daily.
I use the latest version and sometimes older versions.
The solution can be deployed on the cloud or on-premise.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of the webMethods Integration Server is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
webMethods Integration Server is a scalable solution. There are Microsoft Windows and Linux versions available.
We have more than 10 customers using this solution.
How are customer service and support?
I have used the support from webMethods Integration Server and they have been helpful. The support was able to find the solution to my problems with a fix.
How was the initial setup?
The installation of the webMethods Integration Server is straightforward.
The length of time it takes for the implementation depends on the architecture and how many instances we need to install for the client. However, it typically takes a couple of days.
The implementation process starts with downloading a load that connects to the software. A server takes on the needed components, such as an integration server or universal messaging. You need to follow the integration steps.
What about the implementation team?
We do the implementation of the solution.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
There is a license needed to use the webMethods Integration Server.
What other advice do I have?
I would recommend this solution to others.
I rate webMethods Integration Server an eight out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
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Project Manager at Saneli-tech
It has strong API modules and portals, a straightforward setup, and is scalable and stable, but cost-wise, it's expensive
Pros and Cons
- "What I found most valuable in webMethods Integration Server is that it's a strong ESB. It also has strong API modules and portals."
- "As webMethods Integration Server is expensive, that's its area for improvement."
What is most valuable?
What I found most valuable in webMethods Integration Server is its strong ESB. It also has strong API modules and portals.
What needs improvement?
As webMethods Integration Server is expensive, that's its area for improvement.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using webMethods Integration Server for twenty years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
webMethods Integration Server is very stable as a product.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
webMethods Integration Server is a scalable product.
How are customer service and support?
I haven't contacted the technical support for webMethods Integration Server yet.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup for webMethods Integration Server is straightforward. It's just a normal process, so on a scale of one to five, I'd give the setup a rating of four.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
webMethods Integration Server is expensive, and there's no fixed price on it because it has a point pricing model. You can negotiate, which makes it interesting.
What other advice do I have?
My company has a partnership with webMethods Integration Server.
My main advice to anyone looking to implement webMethods Integration Server is to figure out the governance target. You also want to aim for a good implementation, so you'll need to know your target.
My rating for webMethods Integration Server is seven out of ten because it could be more innovative and still needs more connectors or adapters.
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Software Developer at a comms service provider with 10,001+ employees
Helpful support, minimal coding required, and highly scalable
Pros and Cons
- "webMethods Integration Server is an easy-to-use solution and does not require a lot of coding."
- "Based on the solution's usability and ease of use it is very good."
What is most valuable?
webMethods Integration Server is an easy-to-use solution and does not require a lot of coding.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using webMethods Integration Server for approximately three and a half years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
The stability of the webMethods Integration Server is good.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
I rate the scalability of webMethods Integration Server a nine out of ten.
How are customer service and support?
The technical support is very good. We were using the peer services and they were helpful at supporting every aspect of webMethods Integration Server and with ARIS.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Most of my clients would like the price of the solution to be reduced.
What other advice do I have?
We would advise others to at least give webMethods Integration Server a try. Based on the solution's usability and ease of use it is very good. You don't have to do a lot of coding, it is close to an out-of-the-box functioning solution. It makes life easier.
I rate webMethods Integration Server a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Consultant at STCC
Stable and scalable API gateway that allows for filtering of logs which has been very useful
Pros and Cons
- "In the API gateway, there is a new feature that allows us to filter logs within a payload. This has been a useful feature."
- "This solution is flexible and can be used across a number of projects."
- "The configuring of the JWT token would be improved as it is a confusing process. We require more information on this part of the solution."
- "The configuring of the JWT token would be improved as it is a confusing process. We require more information on this part of the solution."
What is most valuable?
In the API gateway, there is a new feature that allows us to filter logs within a payload. This has been a useful feature.
What needs improvement?
The configuring of the JWT token would be improved as it is a confusing process. We require more information on this part of the solution.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
This is a stable solution.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
This is a scalable solution.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup was straightforward and easy.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
The pricing of this solution is reasonable.
What other advice do I have?
This solution is flexible and can be used across a number of projects. I have used it for banking and retail.
I would rate this solution a nine out of ten.
Disclosure: My company has a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer. Partner
Chief Operating Officer at a non-profit with 11-50 employees
Good operational capabilities
Pros and Cons
- "Operationally, I consider the solution to be quite good."
- "Operationally, I consider the solution to be quite good."
- "The installation process should be simplified for first time users and be made more user-friendly."
- "The solution is really hard to use, as the manual and documentation fail to provide proper explanations, especially to people who are first time users of webMethods, Software AG."
What needs improvement?
I must be blunt. The solution is really hard to use, as the manual and documentation fail to provide proper explanations, especially to people who are first time users of webMethods, Software AG. I struggle with the installation. I sometimes think that the Integration Server is fine and that I had no problem with the API gateway, only to find myself having to redo this, as I lack a dedicated person who can instruct us on installation. I must rely on the Software AG forum.
The installation process should be simplified for first time users and be made more user-friendly.
For how long have I used the solution?
I started using webMethods Integration Server around a month ago.
How are customer service and technical support?
I do not have the privilege of contacting technical support, so I try to make use of the information on the internet to self-learn.
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
Prior to webMethods Integration Server, we worked with TIBCO BusinessWorks. This we did for another client. As some of the prospect companies already use webMethods Integration Server, we decided to undertake learning its use.
How was the initial setup?
The installation process should be improved for first time users, as it is quite difficult, and it should be made more user-friendly.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
I cannot comment on the pricing, as this is in the purview of my boss, from whom I received access to download the product. My role is solely to explore the solution's capabilities.
What other advice do I have?
There are five people, myself included, who are involved in learning about the solution for the initial project.
A person who plans to use the solution should purchase a license or subscription, so that he will have someone to instruct him on its use. Operationally, I consider the solution to be quite good. I am referring to the PSR involving the middle integration service development. All the features seem to be there, including SSIS, SQL Server Integration Service and UI. There is a need for much scripting of it. On the development side, webMethod is quite good.
As the solution is good overall, I rate it as an eight out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Integration Analyst at a paper AND forest products with 5,001-10,000 employees
Good for connecting systems and retrieving data, but doesn't have a predefined service for our use case and is expensive
Pros and Cons
- "It is good for communicating between the systems and for publishing and subscribing. We can easily retrieve data. It is good in terms of troubleshooting and other things."
- "It is good for communicating between the systems and for publishing and subscribing."
- "Some of the things that we use cannot be done in this solution. For these things, we have to either use a Java service or a util service. There is no predefined or existing service that we can use. So, we have to work on the util service and write on top of it. Its price can also be better. It is pretty costly because they charge us for each transmission."
- "Some of the things that we use cannot be done in this solution. For these things, we have to either use a Java service or a util service."
What is our primary use case?
We use it for our ERP systems. It is a middleware tool that we use to connect two systems and the outside partners.
What is most valuable?
It is good for communicating between the systems and for publishing and subscribing. We can easily retrieve data. It is good in terms of troubleshooting and other things.
What needs improvement?
Some of the things that we use cannot be done in this solution. For these things, we have to either use a Java service or a util service. There is no predefined or existing service that we can use. So, we have to work on the util service and write on top of it.
Its price can also be better. It is pretty costly because they charge us for each transmission.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been using this solution for four years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
There have not been any stability issues.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
It is not that much scalable. We have around ten people who are using this solution. Only the integration team uses this solution. Other teams have the ERP system.
How are customer service and technical support?
It is easy to get support. When we posted a query or some issues, they got back to us. They are responsive and knowledgeable.
How was the initial setup?
It is straightforward and easy. You have the documentation, which is easy to follow.
What's my experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing?
Based on our team discussions and feedback, it is pretty costly because they charge us for each transmission.
What other advice do I have?
I would rate webMethods API Portal a seven out of ten.
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
Project Manager at Novabase
User friendly with great internal services; new interfaces easily constructed
Pros and Cons
- "It's easy to construct new interfaces like apps and client portals."
- "The internal services that they provide make it easy to work with."
- "Rules engine processes and BPM processes should be improved."
- "I think rules engine processes and BPM processes should be improved."
What is our primary use case?
We use this enterprise integration application to support web service portals, B2B processes. I'm a consultant and we are customers of webMethods.io.
What is most valuable?
The internal services that they provide make it easy to work with. It's easy to construct new interfaces like apps, client portals, and so on because they consume the portal services that we provide.
What needs improvement?
I think rules engine processes and BPM processes should be improved. I think they must accommodate the future of the communication between systems and that is related to web services and the like.
For how long have I used the solution?
I've been using this product for 20 years.
How are customer service and technical support?
The support is at a medium level of satisfaction.
How was the initial setup?
The initial implementation was straightforward but then there are multiple requests that follow and that may be more difficult. WebMethods is used to provide services to the portal. Users don't directly use our platform; they use the platform that uses our platform and in that sense we probably have about 1,000 users. We don't have plans to increase usage for now.
What other advice do I have?
My advice is to pay attention to the human resources because it's difficult to have senior consultants in all areas, it's rare. There aren't many good, experienced consultants in the market.
I rate this solution an eight out of 10.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.
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