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IBM App Connect

Composite Score
7.8 /10
CX Score
8.1 /10
Category
IBM App Connect
7.8 /10

What is IBM App Connect?

IBM App Connect allows you to easily connect applications and data across all your environments. It supports multiple integration styles – from traditional SOA to modern event, API and microservices – to provide a single integration tool for your business. The award-winning platform enables you to leverage hundreds of secure pre-built connectors and integration features to support the most complex enterprise requirements. App Connect can be deployed in any cloud or on-premises system, giving you the flexibility to run the integration solution close to your applications, wherever it is needed.

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Awards & Recognition

IBM App Connect won the following awards in the Enterprise Service Bus category

IBM App Connect Ratings

Real user data aggregated to summarize the product performance and customer experience.
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Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

93 Likeliness to Recommend

100 Plan to Renew

91 Satisfaction of Cost Relative to Value


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Emotional Footprint Overview

Product scores listed below represent current data. This may be different from data contained in reports and awards, which express data as of their publication date.

+94 Net Emotional Footprint

The emotional sentiment held by end users of the software based on their experience with the vendor. Responses are captured on an eight-point scale.

How much do users love IBM App Connect?

0% Negative
0% Neutral
100% Positive

Pros

  • Performance Enhancing
  • Enables Productivity
  • Trustworthy
  • Efficient Service

Feature Ratings

Average 85

Application Workflow

90

Load Balancing

90

Programming Language Agnostic

88

Security and Compliance Enforcement

87

Ease of Adding or Changing Components

85

Protocol Translation

85

Service Oriented Architecture

85

Failover

83

Certification of Inter Process Communications

82

Operating System Agnostic

82

Logging and Monitoring

81

Vendor Capability Ratings

Average 83

Quality of Features

88

Availability and Quality of Training

85

Ease of IT Administration

84

Ease of Customization

84

Business Value Created

84

Vendor Support

84

Ease of Data Integration

82

Usability and Intuitiveness

81

Product Strategy and Rate of Improvement

81

Ease of Implementation

78

Breadth of Features

77

IBM App Connect Reviews

  • Role: Sales Marketing
  • Industry: Media
  • Involvement: Initial Implementation
Validated Review
Anonymous Reviewer

Submitted May 2025

Robust integration with adhesive technology

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

Ramya K.

  • Role: Finance
  • Industry: Finance
  • Involvement: IT Leader or Manager
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted May 2025

Robust and Reliable Integration Platform

Likeliness to Recommend

10 /10

What differentiates IBM App Connect from other similar products?

IBM App Connect stands out with its strong hybrid integration capabilities, robust support for both cloud and on-premise systems, and an intuitive interface that supports both developers and business users. Its wide range of pre-built connectors, AI-assisted mapping, and enterprise-grade security make it a versatile solution for complex integration needs.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

My favorite aspect of IBM App Connect is its ability to seamlessly integrate diverse applications and data sources through a user-friendly, low-code interface—making complex workflows much easier to build and maintain.

What do you dislike most about this product?

What I dislike most about IBM App Connect is the occasionally steep learning curve for advanced features and the limited customization options in the low-code interface for complex use cases.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

I recommend thoroughly evaluating the integration capabilities with your existing systems and taking advantage of the available training resources. For complex workflows, ensure you're comfortable with the advanced features, as they can be a bit challenging at first. Additionally, plan for scaling and flexibility as your needs grow to fully leverage IBM App Connect’s capabilities.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

Valeria G.

  • Role: Information Technology
  • Industry: Technology
  • Involvement: End User of Application
Validated Review
Verified Reviewer

Submitted Nov 2023

IBM App Connect: Unifying Data Integration

Likeliness to Recommend

9 /10

What differentiates IBM App Connect from other similar products?

Due to its extraordinary versatility and wide range of connectivity possibilities, IBM App Connect stands out in the crowded area of data integration solutions. Its capacity to effortlessly integrate numerous apps, both on-premises and in the cloud, without requiring advanced coding or programming abilities is what truly sets it apart. It is therefore a priceless resource for businesses looking to increase their efficiency and agility. Pre-built templates and connectors for well-known applications on the platform are revolutionary.

What is your favorite aspect of this product?

I like how easy-to-use IBM App Connect is to utilize, especially the visual workflow designer. With the use of a drag-and-drop interface, this functionality enables users to easily build intricate integrations without the need for a lot of coding. The platform's vast library of connectors for different applications also makes it easier to integrate multiple systems. Reduced integration costs and a shorter time to value are the benefits, and these are two aspects that are frequently essential for organizations wanting to remain competitive.

What do you dislike most about this product?

Simplifying complicated mapping and transformation procedures could improve the user experience by making them more approachable. A simple drag-and-drop interface would speed up the development of integrations and data communication while ensuring smooth data flow between apps. A simple drag-and-drop interface would speed up the development of integrations and data communication, ensuring smooth data flow between apps.

What recommendations would you give to someone considering this product?

For businesses looking to simplify their data integration procedures, I heartily recommend IBM App Connect. Businesses looking to increase their agility and efficiency might consider it because of its user-friendly interface, pre-built templates, and large connector library. I've used IBM App Connect to coordinate intricate data flows between our CRM, e-commerce platform, and inventory management system in my professional capacity. The visual workflow designer allowed me to map the data transformation and integration logic naturally. This improved customer happiness by streamlining our order fulfillment process and cutting down on errors.

Pros

  • Helps Innovate
  • Continually Improving Product
  • Reliable
  • Performance Enhancing

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