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At a Glance
Helix ALM
Helix ALM
Star Rating
(100)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (41.4% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
Star Rating
(136)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (59.3% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
0.00 USD
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that Helix ALM excels in Requirements Listing with a score of 9.3, indicating a robust capability to manage and organize requirements effectively, while IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next follows closely with a score of 8.9, which some users feel could be improved for better clarity.
  • Reviewers mention that Helix ALM's Quality of Support is notably high at 8.7, with many users appreciating the responsiveness and helpfulness of the support team, whereas IBM DOORS Next has a lower score of 7.7, leading some users to express concerns about the timeliness of support responses.
  • G2 users highlight that Helix ALM offers superior Ease of Setup with a score of 7.2, making it more user-friendly for new teams, while IBM DOORS Next's score of 6.2 suggests a steeper learning curve that some users find challenging.
  • Users on G2 report that both products have strong Traceability features, but IBM DOORS Next shines with a score of 9.2, which users say provides more comprehensive tracking of requirements changes compared to Helix ALM's score of 8.8.
  • Reviewers mention that Helix ALM's Internal Communication Enablement is rated at 8.6, which users find beneficial for team collaboration, while IBM DOORS Next scores slightly higher at 8.7, indicating a slight edge in facilitating communication among team members.
  • Users say that Helix ALM's Automated Creation & Testing feature, with a score of 8.6, is praised for its efficiency in streamlining testing processes, while IBM DOORS Next, with a score of 8.7, is noted for its advanced automation capabilities that some users find particularly valuable in large-scale projects.
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.3
94
8.1
93
Ease of Use
7.7
94
7.4
95
Ease of Setup
7.2
71
6.2
51
Ease of Admin
7.4
63
6.9
51
Quality of Support
8.7
80
7.7
87
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.7
65
7.4
51
Product Direction (% positive)
7.1
91
8.1
88
Features by Category
8.7
82
Not enough data
Bug Reporting
8.5
14
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.8
13
Not enough data
Bug Monitoring
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
8.7
14
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Core Lifecycle Management - ALM Software
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Organization - ALM Software
Not enough data
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Not enough data
8.4
432
Communication
Not enough data
8.1
35
Not enough data
8.6
34
Not enough data
8.4
36
Planning
Not enough data
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.6
36
Not enough data
8.4
33
Not enough data
8.5
38
Not enough data
8.3
37
Workflow Management
Not enough data
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.6
39
Not enough data
8.1
36
Not enough data
8.3
36
Requirements ManagementHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
8.8
42
8.9
127
Administration
9.3
7
8.9
21
9.3
7
9.3
22
8.8
7
9.2
22
Communication
8.3
7
8.6
21
8.6
7
8.7
21
Procedural
8.6
7
8.7
20
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Helix ALM
Helix ALM
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
Helix ALM and IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next are categorized as ALM Software and Requirements Management
Unique Categories
Helix ALM
Helix ALM is categorized as Bug Tracking and Software Testing
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next is categorized as Product Management
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Helix ALM
Helix ALM
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
23.2%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
41.4%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
35.4%
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
13.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
59.3%
Reviewers' Industry
Helix ALM
Helix ALM
Computer Software
16.2%
Medical Devices
12.1%
Information Technology and Services
12.1%
Telecommunications
6.1%
Financial Services
4.0%
Other
49.5%
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
Information Technology and Services
17.9%
Automotive
13.8%
Aviation & Aerospace
11.4%
Defense & Space
10.6%
Computer Software
4.9%
Other
41.5%
Most Helpful Reviews
Helix ALM
Helix ALM
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Spencer M.
SM
Spencer M.
Verified User in Computer Software

The searching functionality is very strong in TestTrack. I almost never have any issues searching through our large set of tickets. With some combination of filters and keywords I can almost always find what I'm looking for.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Michel D.
MD
Michel D.
Verified User in Computer & Network Security

Cannot fully customize the layout to a project's needs. P1/S1 issues cannot be highlithed in a red color. Liscences are expensives and not ideal for small/independant companies. It's sadly not mobile friendly yet. It's bad for bugs reporting and it...

IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Automotive

DOORS is easy to understand and work with. This makes it one of the best requirements management tool. DOORS is quick and very effective and best suited for automotive industry

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Financial Services
GF
Verified User in Financial Services

As much as you populate DOORS with artifacts, after a period of time, could be difficult you find what information you are looking for. Depending how the Project Areas are organized in your Company, navegability can be tiring. For example: - When you want...

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Discussions
Helix ALM
Helix ALM Discussions
What is Helix ALM used for?
1 comment
Official Response from Helix ALM
Helix ALM is used to manage requirements, issues, and all types of testing, for automated, end-to-end traceability. It's often used by organizations in...Read more
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IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next Discussions
What is the subscriptions fee for DOORS Next Generation?
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DOORS Next “Generation” hasn’t existed as a product name for years. Pricing depends on whether Subscription on SaaS or on premise. On premise licenses cover...Read more
Is there a site where I can find more details on DOORS Next Generation?
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Official Response from IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
The official IBM Requirements Management page that contains the solution brief and other resources can be found here.Read more
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