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BMC Compuware File-AID Reviews

Vendor: BMC
4.3 out of 5
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What is BMC Compuware File-AID?

File-AID is Compuware’s cross-platform file and data management solution that enables developers and QA staff to quickly and conveniently access necessary data and files instead of hunting around for them. In turn, developers devote less time to data-related tasks and spend more time developing new functionality and managing production problems. Rightsizing your test data provides confidence to make code changes without unintended consequences.

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BMC Compuware File-AID is the #9 ranked solution in top Test Data Management solutions. PeerSpot users give BMC Compuware File-AID an average rating of 8.6 out of 10. BMC Compuware File-AID is most commonly compared to Broadcom Test Data Manager: BMC Compuware File-AID vs Broadcom Test Data Manager. BMC Compuware File-AID is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 76% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a financial services firm, accounting for 25% of all views.
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Test Data Management
August 2025
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BMC Compuware File-AID mindshare

As of August 2025, the mindshare of BMC Compuware File-AID in the Test Data Management category stands at 3.3%, up from 2.2% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Test Data Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
BMC Compuware File-AID3.3%
Perforce Delphix28.4%
Informatica Test Data Management (TDM)16.9%
Other51.400000000000006%
Test Data Management
 
 
Key learnings from peers

Valuable Features

  • "The product has made our mainframe data management process easier. It has helped us save manhours. The tool's most valuable feature is the ability to edit tape files. Its ability to clone files is beneficial in application development."
  • "I like the ability that it has to format copy books in a presentable manner. So, you will be able to see the starting offset in length of each field within the layout."

Room for Improvement

  • "We plan to replace BMC Compuware File-AID due to its price. Two years back, we paid 11,000 dollars. However, the current price is 27,900 dollars. The price has increased to at least eight times its initial cost. We would need to pay around 60,000 dollars to have all three products together. We also encountered issues during version updates."
  • "Technical support has gotten better over the years, though there's always room for improvement."
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Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
25%
Insurance Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
Educational Organization
6%
Retailer
6%
Government
5%
Healthcare Company
4%
Comms Service Provider
3%
Local Government
3%
University
3%
Performing Arts
2%
Real Estate/Law Firm
2%
Construction Company
2%
Legal Firm
2%
Energy/Utilities Company
1%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
1%
Outsourcing Company
1%
Consumer Goods Company
1%
Media Company
1%
Wholesaler/Distributor
1%
Logistics Company
1%
Non Tech Company
1%
Program Development Consultancy
1%
Renewables & Environment Company
1%
Sports Company
1%
Transportation Company
1%
Leisure / Travel Company
1%
Hospitality Company
1%

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Learn more about BMC Compuware File-AID

File-AID gives developers the ability to:

  • Effectively manage files and data across platforms
  • Access all standard file types regardless of record length or format for application integration
  • Automatically compare data files or objects to simplify the test results validation process
  • Reformat files by easily modifying an existing file format instead of starting from scratch
  • Extract and load related subsets of data from multiple databases and files
  • Ensure all test conditions are met by selecting the precise application test data you need
  • Customize test data for a particular application and specific conditions
  • Automate these activities using tools you already own, such as Jenkins

BMC Compuware File-AID customers

Helvetia, The IMT Group, Hapag-Lloyd, Royal Bank of Canada, Chunghwa Telecom

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BMC Compuware File-AID Reviews Summary
Author infoRatingReview Summary
Director of R&D at Syzygy Inc.4.0We use BMC Compuware File-AID to clone test files, significantly easing our data management process and saving manhours. Its file editing and cloning features are valuable, but rising costs and update issues pose challenges. We've experienced ROI despite cost concerns.
IT Developer III at a government with 5,001-10,000 employees4.5No summary available