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At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.4% of reviews)
Mid-Market (39.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,499.00 2 MFT Connections Per Year
0.00 USD
CData Arc
Star Rating
(56)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.4% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
$2,499.00 2 MFT Connections Per Year
Free Trial is available
Browse all 5 pricing plansIBM App Connect
Star Rating
(258)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (39.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
0.00 USD
Browse all 2 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that IBM App Connect excels in Application Integration with a score of 9.3, making it a strong choice for businesses needing to connect various applications seamlessly. In contrast, CData Arc also performs well in this area but has a slightly lower score, indicating that while it is effective, it may not be as robust as IBM's offering.
- Reviewers mention that CData Arc shines in Data Security, achieving a high score of 9.7 for Security Standards and Data Encryption. Users on G2 appreciate the comprehensive security features, which are crucial for businesses handling sensitive data. IBM App Connect, while still strong, scores slightly lower in these areas.
- G2 users highlight the Real-Time Integration capabilities of both products, with IBM App Connect scoring 8.8 and CData Arc at 8.9. However, users report that CData Arc's performance in real-time scenarios is more reliable, making it a preferred choice for businesses that require immediate data processing.
- Reviewers say that IBM App Connect's Pre-Built Connectors score of 9.3 is a significant advantage, allowing users to quickly integrate with popular applications without extensive setup. CData Arc, while offering Custom Connectors with a score of 9.2, may require more effort for users needing specific integrations.
- Users report that IBM App Connect's Data Mapping functionality is rated at 9.0, which is beneficial for users needing to transform data between different formats. However, CData Arc's overall Data Transformation score of 9.7 indicates a more powerful capability in this area, making it a better option for complex data manipulation tasks.
- Reviewers mention that both products have strong Workflow Management features, with IBM App Connect scoring 8.9 and CData Arc slightly lower. However, users on G2 appreciate the intuitive design of CData Arc's workflows, which can lead to faster implementation and user adoption.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
CData Arc
Starter
$2,499.00
2 MFT Connections Per Year
Reliable, secure, and scalable MFT. Includes all Core features, plus secure file transfer connectors for AS2, OFTP, SFTP, FTP, Server, and more.
- Starting at $2499/year, connect with two MFT partners. Pricing is per connection. For example, using AS2 with two partners is two connections.
- Unrestricted access to core capabilities, including file & document mapping & conversion, logical operations, basic email & file transfer, and more.
Free Trial
CData Arc
Free Trial is available
IBM App Connect
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.3
43
8.9
208
Ease of Use
8.6
43
8.8
209
Ease of Setup
8.8
40
8.4
59
Ease of Admin
8.9
38
8.1
53
Quality of Support
9.0
42
8.7
202
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.9
38
8.2
52
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
34
8.8
206
Features by Category
Data Delivery
8.6
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
18
|
Verified
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.4
18
|
Verified
Not enough data
Functionality
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.7
19
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
18
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
Governance
8.7
18
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
18
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
Core Transfer Infrastructure - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
8.6
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform Capabilities - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
8.7
19
|
Verified
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security & Compliance Controls - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
8.7
18
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
18
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
17
|
Verified
Not enough data
Intelligent Automation & AI - Managed File Transfer (MFT)
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
9.5
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
Management
8.9
12
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.9
12
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
11
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integrations
9.0
10
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
Security
9.7
12
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
14
|
Verified
Not enough data
Support
8.8
13
|
Verified
Not enough data
Development
Not enough data
8.9
145
Not enough data
9.1
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.5
26
Not enough data
9.3
24
Management
Not enough data
9.2
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.9
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.7
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
24
Security
Not enough data
9.3
37
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.4
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
39
|
Verified
Integration Options
Not enough data
9.4
37
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.2
38
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.6
38
|
Verified
Deployment
Not enough data
9.5
23
Not enough data
9.5
25
API Construction
8.0
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Not enough data
API Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
6.9
6
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Data Integration
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
CData Arc and IBM App Connect are categorized as Enterprise Service Bus (ESB)
Unique Categories
CData Arc is categorized as API Management, Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), and Managed File Transfer (MFT)
IBM App Connect is categorized as iPaaS
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
CData Arc
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
IBM App Connect
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
16.7%
Logistics and Supply Chain
11.1%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
9.3%
Accounting
7.4%
Warehousing
3.7%
Other
51.9%
Information Technology and Services
29.3%
Computer Software
24.0%
Higher Education
6.1%
Internet
3.9%
Banking
3.5%
Other
33.2%
Alternatives
Discussions
How do I become a better user
1 Comment
ED
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CData Arc has no more discussions with answers
Upgrading from 6.3 to 7
2 Comments
PP
We are using 7.5.3 and very recently we encountered couple of issues in our Salesforce select statements.
We are using Fix 3 of 7.5.3 for the past 4...Read more
IBM App Connect has no more discussions with answers
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