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At a Glance
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
Free Trial is available
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codebeamer
codebeamer
Star Rating
(137)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (50.0% of reviews)
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Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that codebeamer excels in ease of use with a score of 8.0, while IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next lags behind at 7.4. Reviewers mention that codebeamer's intuitive interface makes it easier for teams to adopt and utilize the software effectively.
  • Reviewers mention that IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next shines in centralized information management, scoring 9.3 compared to codebeamer's 8.8. Users on G2 highlight the robust capabilities of DOORS Next in managing complex requirements across large projects.
  • G2 users report that codebeamer offers superior stakeholder communication with a score of 7.8, while DOORS Next scores higher at 8.6. Users say that DOORS Next provides better tools for engaging stakeholders, which is crucial for large enterprise projects.
  • Users say that codebeamer's automated creation and testing feature, scoring 7.6, is less robust than IBM's offering, which scores 8.7. Reviewers mention that DOORS Next's automation capabilities significantly enhance testing efficiency and reduce manual errors.
  • Reviewers mention that codebeamer's traceability feature scores 8.7, while DOORS Next leads with 9.2. Users report that DOORS Next provides more comprehensive traceability options, which are essential for compliance in regulated industries.
  • Users on G2 highlight that codebeamer's planning tools, such as work capacity and task ranking, score well at 8.6, but DOORS Next's planning features are perceived as more advanced, particularly in release forecasting, where it scores 8.3 compared to codebeamer's 8.3.
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
93
8.4
94
Ease of Use
7.4
95
8.0
95
Ease of Setup
6.2
51
7.6
68
Ease of Admin
6.9
51
7.9
67
Quality of Support
7.7
87
8.3
89
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.4
51
8.6
62
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
88
8.4
87
Features by Category
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Core Lifecycle Management - ALM Software
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Organization - ALM Software
Not enough data
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Not enough data
8.4
432
Not enough data
Communication
8.1
35
Not enough data
8.6
34
Not enough data
8.4
36
Not enough data
Planning
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
Not enough data
Workflow Management
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.6
39
Not enough data
8.1
36
Not enough data
8.3
36
Not enough data
Requirements ManagementHide 6 FeaturesShow 6 Features
8.9
127
8.3
248
Administration
8.9
21
8.2
44
9.3
22
8.8
43
9.2
22
8.7
45
Communication
8.6
21
7.8
41
8.7
21
8.5
39
Procedural
8.7
20
7.6
36
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
codebeamer
codebeamer
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next and codebeamer are categorized as ALM Software and Requirements Management
Unique Categories
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next is categorized as Product Management
codebeamer
codebeamer has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
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%
codebeamer
codebeamer
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.8%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
50.0%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
27.2%
Reviewers' Industry
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%
codebeamer
codebeamer
Automotive
30.9%
Medical Devices
23.5%
Computer Software
5.1%
Aviation & Aerospace
4.4%
Industrial Automation
3.7%
Other
32.4%
Most Helpful Reviews
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...

codebeamer
codebeamer
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Apparel & Fashion

I must say that what I like best about codebeamer is its comprehensive approach to application lifecycle management. It's great how it covers everything from requirements management to testing and quality assurance, all in one platform. It's also quite...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Pharmaceuticals

Lacking user-friendly documentation and unintuitive UI leading to slow adoption rates. Missing key functionalities for Planning and Reporting (e.g. historical data). Unresponsive and limited support with an intransparent organization making it unclear how...

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Discussions
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next Discussions
What is the subscriptions fee for DOORS Next Generation?
1 comment
SH
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?
1 comment
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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highlighting on same customer requirements
1 comment
JD
Hello Dhilippan Thanks for your request. We have some similar feature requests from our customers. We are working on some AI capabilities and this is one...Read more
Reference business case for CSV/Medical device?
1 comment
Norbert S.
NS
Hi Ralf! While we do not have a case study on this particular topic, we have many clients in the healthcare/pharmaceutical area and all of them have...Read more
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