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We performed a comparison between IBM B2B Integrator and webMethods Trading Networks based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Business-to-Business Middleware solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed IBM B2B Integrator vs. webMethods Trading Networks Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The most valuable features assist with understanding data formats and transforming data.""It is easy of use and it's easy to maintain. It's also faster to on-board partners.""The solution offers good integration capabilities.""The solution is useful for transferring files from one format to another format. Also, the solution is useful in translation.""Everything from the order to fulfillment to the payment process, except for physical packing and shipping, is fully automated for some customer orders.""Very flexible product; it allows implementing different flows on the same infrastructure.""B2B provides a secure communication channel.""The best feature is that many companies use the solution so there is a lot of peer support."

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"webMethods Trading Networks is a stable solution.""With webMethods, the creation of servers and the utilization of Trading Networks facilitate B2B integration. It resolves any related issues effectively.""webMethods Trading Networks is a good solution for interacting with outside of the organization. We can integrate the solutions with multiple outside the organization."

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Cons
"The reporting features could be better. right now, they are lacking a bit.""API-Fication required, and there should be more clarity on their cloud migration strategy.""The dashboard is not integrated and should be bundled by the product vendor.""End-to-end visibility and monitoring application required. The control center is available and covers this area, but it still fails in many monitoring scenarios.""Map translator needs more enhancements.""The tool requires you to write a lot of code in Java and XSLT, which makes development tough.""Patching or upgrading the product is a bit of a nightmare. It would be nice if they removed the installation manager port. We find it complicates upgrading and patching a great deal.""The initial setup is complex."

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"Perhaps in the area of Microservices, where I think Trading Networks could benefit from some improvements.""The solution should include REST API calls."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "We pay an annual fee based on the number of VPUs. It's fairly reasonable. We're in the middle of analyzing other products, and they're all pretty much in the same range."
  • "The solution is priced at $20,000 to $30,000 per year with no extra costs."
  • "The pricing is based on how many cores are used and the type of cores."
  • "Licensing depends upon the package you opt for within the solution. The solution is a bit costly compared to the other integration tools in the market."
  • "The price of IBM B2B Integrator is too high. However, IBM may be willing to give a discount if there are negotiations. If they see that there is a good opportunity for them they can provide a discount."
  • "The product costs more than 40K."
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  • "webMethods Trading Networks is a bit costly compared to others solutions."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:IBM B2B Integrator is a great tool, robust, reliable, low-maintenance, and ideal solution.
    Top Answer:API integration could be improved. The legacy system could be on the cloud.
    Top Answer:webMethods Trading Networks is a stable solution.
    Top Answer:Since webMethods Trading Networks is much like proprietary software, users should try it on the trial version first and do some POC. Overall, I rate webMethods Trading Networks a nine out of ten.
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    Also Known As
    IBM Sterling B2B Integrator, Sterling Gentran Integration Suite
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    Overview

    IBM B2B Integrator helps you securely integrate complex B2B processes with your partner communities. It provides a single, flexible B2B gateway that enables your organization to meet a wide range of B2B integration needs. The solution can improve business processes beyond enterprise boundaries and increase visibility into and across supply and demand chains.

    webMethods Trading Networks is a scalable, easy-to-manage gateway for doing business electronically with customers, distributors and trading partners worldwide. This enterprise class B2B gateway is built on webMethods Integration Server, our Enterprise Service Bus (ESB) that automates B2B transactions, such as purchase requisitions, orders and invoices. 

    Sample Customers
    Bonnie Plants, Toshiba Europe, Florida Hospital
    Gist Limited, U.S. Bank, Staples
    Top Industries
    REVIEWERS
    Financial Services Firm21%
    Transportation Company13%
    Manufacturing Company8%
    Logistics Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company20%
    Manufacturing Company13%
    Financial Services Firm10%
    Retailer8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Financial Services Firm24%
    Computer Software Company13%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Educational Organization8%
    Company Size
    REVIEWERS
    Small Business16%
    Midsize Enterprise19%
    Large Enterprise65%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise65%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business34%
    Midsize Enterprise4%
    Large Enterprise61%
    Buyer's Guide
    IBM B2B Integrator vs. webMethods Trading Networks
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about IBM B2B Integrator vs. webMethods Trading Networks and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
    765,234 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    IBM B2B Integrator is ranked 4th in Business-to-Business Middleware with 42 reviews while webMethods Trading Networks is ranked 15th in Business-to-Business Middleware with 4 reviews. IBM B2B Integrator is rated 8.0, while webMethods Trading Networks is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of IBM B2B Integrator writes "A widely-used, on-premises solution with tons of peer support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of webMethods Trading Networks writes "Beneficial for external interactions, integrates well, and great support". IBM B2B Integrator is most compared with Mule ESB, SAP Process Orchestration, IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services, SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite and IBM Transformation Extender, whereas webMethods Trading Networks is most compared with IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services. See our IBM B2B Integrator vs. webMethods Trading Networks report.

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