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IBM Engineering Workflow Management vs Microsoft Azure DevOps Server comparison

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Engineering Workflow Ma...
Ranking in Software Configuration Management
4th
Average Rating
6.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
18
Ranking in other categories
Enterprise Agile Planning Tools (7th)
Microsoft Azure DevOps Server
Ranking in Software Configuration Management
2nd
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.7
Number of Reviews
21
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2026, in the Software Configuration Management category, the mindshare of IBM Engineering Workflow Management is 10.6%, up from 4.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Azure DevOps Server is 8.8%, up from 3.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Software Configuration Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Microsoft Azure DevOps Server8.8%
IBM Engineering Workflow Management10.6%
Other80.6%
Software Configuration Management
 

Featured Reviews

Manoj Sajjan - PeerSpot reviewer
Technical Lead at Microgenesis Techsoft Private limited
Manages complex workflows effectively and offers valuable features
My name is Sofia from PeerSpot regarding my experience with IBM Engineering Workflow Management. It is a leading review site. The solution is very easy to trace. My company name is MicroGenesis TechSoft Private Limited, and my title is Technical Lead. I am interested in being a reference for this vendor. PeerSpot will create an account and email login credentials. The review will be published in written and/or audio format on peerspot.com and made available to other users. PeerSpot will email a link to the written review for editing at any time. The review may be available to third parties on third-party websites. For anonymous reviews, names will not appear. Email notifications relevant to the review are optional and can be opted out at any time. The use of reviews is subject to PeerSpot's terms of use at peerspot.com/tos. On a scale of 1-10, I rate IBM Engineering Workflow Management a 10.
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Department Manager, Certification Project Management at Institute for Information Industry
Has improved project tracking and team coordination through clear visual boards
The disadvantage is the price is a problem. Because of the price, we cannot buy as many accounts as we want, so just some people in our team can use it. There are technical problems. They always change the UI in different versions, so the UI is not the same across versions. UI and integration to other systems may not be easy. For example, some shareware is built for a UNIX system, so it is not compatible with Microsoft Azure DevOps Server.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Agile templates give us a standard methodology for every Agile project. Also, the ability to create our own object types and linkages to features/epics allows us to enhance the verification of feature readiness."
"All of the features work together to provide a powerful holistic solution - from the dashboard all the way through to security."
"We can track the status of test cases (passed or saved) in a single view. Based on releases and other attributes, we generate various reports and extract metrics from the data."
"Overall, Workflow allows us to manage our stories, sprints, hydration and releases."
"The pricing is supposed to be competitive."
"Rational Team Concert is the part of CLM solution and can be easily integrated with the requirement module, Rational DOORS, and the quality module, Rational Quality Manager, which allows organizations to automate the whole SDLC under the same umbrella with seamless integration."
"The best features of this solution are its task management capabilities and integration options, and IBM Engineering Workflow Management provides excellent flexibility and collaborative tools."
"Plans clearly represent the team's availability with load balance, if any."
"I find Microsoft Azure DevOps Server to be proper and user-friendly, making it easy to manage."
"What I like about this solution is that you have Source control that enables you to organize and track the production so that you know where you are in the development phase and so on."
"The solution’s fast performance is its most valuable feature."
"The product is efficient."
"The solution is scalable, stable and has allowed us to upgrade our frameworks."
"The valuable features are managing campaign boards, sprint planning with product backlog, sprint backlog, and velocity and capacity of the development team, and also the bar and chart graphics, which assist in tracking the day-to-day project status."
"The feedback for Red Hat AMQ has been good; based on this, we suggest it to our customers, and they are happy using that product."
"I work with Microsoft and understand what they are trying to do; it really helps."
 

Cons

"Look for guidelines and YouTube videos before starting to use RTC (too complex for new users)."
"Customer service is good but not excellent."
"The search functionality for files in branches (streams) is very weak."
"Permission logic is a big issue as it is very difficult to provide permissions at individual level."
"IBM Engineering Workflow Management can be improved by enhancing its pricing structure, specifically the cost and licensing of this solution."
"Upgrades, even minor versions, seem too labour intensive, especially with the enhanced objects, which is why the Jazz platform should be so good."
"Improved graphics in terms of metrics and connectivity to SharePoint from Microsoft products would be beneficial."
"Teams need clearer pictures of resource availability in charts and dashboards along with plans."
"It crashed many times, because in engineering there are a lot of phases."
"I cannot comment on how I rate Microsoft Azure DevOps Server solution; I'm working in a small part of it and don't have enough experience."
"When you go into the front-end, the web portal, if, for example, you pick up an issue, it would be ideal if the branch was automatically created in the repository. Right now, this isn't the case."
"The UI itself is not always intuitive, often requiring extra steps."
"The technical support could be better."
"Support response time could stand improvement."
"The overall customer support needs to improve."
"The stability of the product could be better."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It is not a free tool. We use a token-based licensing model, which is specific to IBM. The cost per token is around $115-$120."
"Licensing: The solution cost is high and should be brought down to increase competition."
"I've heard IBM Engineering Workflow Management is more expensive than other tools."
"It's an expensive investment to make, so the decision should be driven on individual requirements."
"The tool's licensing costs are yearly."
"There is no fee for the solution's community version."
"It is an open-source product from Microsoft."
"You can choose pricing from a variety of options. I would rate the product's pricing a six out of ten."
"The price could be better."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
14%
Government
10%
Financial Services Firm
10%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Outsourcing Company
15%
Construction Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise5
Large Enterprise9
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise8
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with IBM Engineering Workflow Management?
IBM Engineering Workflow Management can be improved by enhancing its pricing structure, specifically the cost and licensing of this solution.
What is your primary use case for IBM Engineering Workflow Management?
The typical use case for IBM Engineering Workflow Management is to streamline project management and ensure efficient workflow.
What advice do you have for others considering IBM Engineering Workflow Management?
My name is Sofia from PeerSpot regarding my experience with IBM Engineering Workflow Management. It is a leading review site. The solution is very easy to trace. My company name is MicroGenesis Tec...
What needs improvement with Visual Studio Team System?
Currently, I don't see any areas for improvement or anything that could be better about Microsoft Azure DevOps Server. Perhaps some small things could be changed or some features could be added, bu...
What is your primary use case for Visual Studio Team System?
I am using Microsoft Azure DevOps Server for our developmental process. I simply use it for task creation and all, focused on daily activities. I have integrated Microsoft Azure DevOps Server with ...
What advice do you have for others considering Visual Studio Team System?
From the developers on my team, I don't hear any positive feedback about these available integrations or concerns. Everything is all right. I would give eight to nine points in general to Microsoft...
 

Also Known As

IBM Rational Team Concert (IBM ALM), IBM RTC
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Sample Customers

Telstra Corporation, Visteon, Atos SE, Panasonic Automotive Systems, IBM Global Technology Services, CareCore National, JTEKT Corp., ItaÒ BBA, Avea, CACEIS, Danske Bank Group, APIS IT
Bluegarden A/S, Tracasa, Rabobank Group, Borusan Otomotiv, Arelik, Alfa Bank
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