FME vs SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite comparison

The compared Safe Software and Seeburger solutions aren't in the same category. Safe Software is ranked #31 in DI , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 1.1% mindshare in the category. Seeburger is ranked #4 in BBM , with an average rating of 9.0, and holds a 10.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Safe Software users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 95% of Seeburger users who would recommend it.

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Categories and Ranking

FME

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Integration (31st)

SEEBURGER Business Integrat...

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Business-to-Business Middleware (4th), Managed File Transfer (MFT) (11th), API Management (20th), Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) (14th)

Mindshare comparison

FME and SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. FME is designed for Data Integration and holds a mindshare of 1.1%, down 1.8% compared to last year.
SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite, on the other hand, focuses on Business-to-Business Middleware, holds 10.5% mindshare, up 10.4% since last year.

Data Integration Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
FME	1.1%
SSIS	3.7%
Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC)	3.6%
Other	91.6%

Data Integration

Business-to-Business Middleware Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite	10.5%
IBM Sterling B2B Integration Services	10.1%
MuleSoft Anypoint Platform	9.0%
Other	70.4%

Business-to-Business Middleware

Featured Reviews

Gert Booysen

Software Solutions Leader at GE Vernova

Extensive format support and reliable integration enhance data management while new pricing model requires reassessment

I haven't had any input or requirements from any customers that are not currently covered, so I don't have any additional needs that were identified or raised to me. Regarding pricing, with the model changes that they've implemented a while back, it actually made it more expensive to use, especially on the server side. They changed the licensing model, and that made customers think it is overpriced. Some customers were actually looking at alternatives. Pricing with the model changes was perceived negatively. I work primarily with enterprise customers, Vodacom, Eskom, so it's tier-one customers. For small customers, this solution is a bit too expensive. They don't really use it and just do direct integration on smaller implementations. This is basically used by tier-one customers. FME is still able to save time and money for clients. It's still a good investment. Regarding similar products to FME, GE developed a product called Data Fabric. That is a real-time operational integration platform, Data Fabric Network Connect, which is a GE Grid OS product. It is actually more expensive than FME, but the purpose is different as it's operational. The vendor in this case is GE, and it's a company that we bought that used to be called Greenbird. In current use scenarios, FME is still leading compared to Data Fabric. The GE product has a different application.

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Shaik Saifuddin

Senior Software Engineer at HCLTech

Exceptional support and reliability drive optimal data flow and integration

The features of SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite that I found most valuable are related to entity flow. We can find the entity flow to be very useful so we can grab the flow accordingly. There is no disturbance in the connections, and it is very clear to check the connection flow with applicable queues. When comparing to other applications, SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite is the easiest way to understand the application. I have also worked on the cloud services where SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite is moving to cloud. I have worked on cloud services where the mapping part is in the cloud itself, along with the connection setup.

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We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The most valuable feature of FME is the graphical user interface."

"It has standard plug-ins available for different data sources."

"FME's features that I have found most valuable are that it has a very friendly user interface, you don't need to use a lot of code, it has a lot of connectors and few forms, and it has a strong facial aspect that can do a lot of facial analysis."

"It has a very friendly user interface. You don't need to use a lot of code. For us that's the most important aspect about it. Also, it has a lot of connectors and few forms. It has a strong facial aspect. It can do a lot of facial analysis."

"The most valuable feature of FME is the graphical user interface. There is nothing better. It is very easy to debug because you can see all steps where there are failures. Overall the software is easy to optimize a process."

"From my reseller perspective, the best features in FME are the ease of operation and the fact that it works."

"We make minor subtle changes to the workbenches to improve it. We can share the workbenches. We don't have to use GitHub or anything else."

"FME is spatially aware and understands how to deal with the conversion of spatial objects and their attributes."

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"The ease of integration of the SEEBURGER product into SAP was pretty seamless. There wasn't any trouble, there weren't any complexities."

"It seems to be a very powerful mapping tool and we haven't found that it can't do what we need it to do in the EDI world, and that world is quite daunting when you think of all these customers, these OEMs, with legacy systems that have unique requirements."

"Whatever it is I need, I have, for example, end-to-end integration, data mapping, communication protocols, and integration with the SAP module."

"The entire framework is something that is very easy to use, easy to set up, and extremely straightforward. Once you develop a process and once you get it deployed within the process engine, with the latest 6.52 features, the processing engine is actually smart enough to make a decision as to which process engine has less load, and it can exchange messages with that process engine."

"The product has the ability to handle high volumes of data efficiently."

"It has helped our organization to integrate with different systems, by having different integration methods seamlessly."

"The stability is world-class. It is as good as any of the other options out there. They have addressed hiccups quickly, professionally, and with an excellent response."

"In our landscape, we have a lot of AS/400s or iSeries and SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite (BIS) has a file service listener that allows data to seamlessly be transferred between the SEEBURGER solution and the AS/400."

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Cons

"We are looking at the possibility of using Glue instead of FME, using the native AWS product."

"FME can improve the geographical transformation. I've had some problems with the geographical transformations, but it's probably mostly because I'm not the most skilled geographer in-house. The solution requires some in-depth knowledge to perform some functions."

"FME can improve the geographical transformation. I've had some problems with the geographical transformations, but it's probably mostly because I'm not the most skilled geographer in-house."

"To get a higher rating, it would have to improve the price and the associated scalability. These are the main issues."

"The one thing that always appears in the community is the ability to make really easy loops to loop through data efficiently. That needs to be added at some point."

"Improvements could be made to mapping presentations."

"FME is a great tool, but I don't know if we can scale it up since the prices are high and we would need to convince the decision makers to provide more budget."

"FME's price needs improvement for the African market."

"The solution's documentation is not up to the mark and needs to be improved."

"The initial set up was done by SEEBURGER consulting. It can be complex due to various factors, such as server settings, database settings, and security settings."

"We don't have much access to the logs or what's happening, so we have to log a ticket with SEEBURGER and we only get a message that something has failed, often very generic and sometimes in German."

"On the server side, there are a lot of administration and configuration files that you need to go in and do maintenance on. You have to find them in a certain folder so it's very error-prone and it can be a little time consuming unless it's documented. They could pull some of those individual configuration files into the product itself where there's a better user interface for that."

"We are a little locked in with understanding the errors that we receive. We are working with their support to prevent these issues when they come into the database. We use a SQL database and believe they can do better when it comes working with large databases. We have had few instances where the system is hanging, which are most likely from the database. We are working with their support to find out the problem and fix their system. We have tried to use their notification system to prevent these issues, but they need to improve their monitoring system."

"Their traditional model is a vendor flow. We are looking to do a customer-based flow, which which require significant development from SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite (BIS)."

"There are a few capabilities that have come out a little late. TIBCO introduced its container edition way back; SEEBURGER is only in the initial phase of 6.7 and they are a little slow in releasing newer features."

"There are a lot of service packs during the year. I know that part is the process for updating features, but sometimes it's difficult to update service packs every month."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"FME Server used to cost £10,000; now it can cost over £100,000."

"We used the standard licensing for our use of FME. The cost was approximately €15,000 annually. We always welcome less expensive solutions, if the solution could be less expensive it would be helpful."

"The product's price is reasonable."

"They need to be more competitively priced. When it comes to training, they need to lower their prices. It shouldn't be so specific. Maybe they should outsource training to another company. From what I can see, their training is pretty expensive, and they don't do anything for free."

"The pricing is cheap. In fact, when I saw the pricing, I thought, "Really? What's the catch?" But the functionality that we get out of it, for the price we pay, is great value."

"Sometimes it seems a little pricey, especially when some of the stuff is available through freeware, like SFTP communications... It costs a lot more money to buy this stuff from SEEBURGER but I think it's worth it in the long run."

"The way they have their licensing structure set up, they have a lot of different modules. For us, we did not really know if we were licensed for certain things or not. We had to reach out to them multiple times to tell them that we were looking for this or that capability. We had to buy licenses for different things at different points in time, not knowing that we could have it bundled initially."

"It has a very goofy pricing model in the sense that they have so many components and it's not very clear what components you require to do your work. When you ask for that, you learn that there's a surcharge for them. It's not that you buy a product and you can use all the compatibilities. They have all these different bits and pieces of it and you have to pay extra for all those things."

"We pay per message we use. We spend about £19,000 a year with them."

"I had a problem at one time with their invoicing. I told them, then we worked on the process and improved it. They installed the connection between SAP and SEEBURGER BIS in Europe first. This was awhile ago. When I came along, I became involved in the project and started working with them. Every time that I made a request, the work was done well, but I was not receiving my invoices. I knew I had to pay for the work and was trying to find someone to send me the invoices or a report of what was being done. From that end, it was really not working. After a few years, I was complaining and not happy. At the end of the year, they would come with a long list of invoices to pay, which was really bad. So, I asked for a change. We worked on the process, and since five years ago, I have worked with SEEBURGER based in North America. Now, when I have a question, I know who to contact. They send me a report with invoices every month. They really reacted to my concern, and we improved the process. Since then, I have had no problem."

"On an annual basis, our support costs, which are based on the licensing, are about £120,000."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Government

29%

Energy/Utilities Company

13%

Construction Company

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

15%

Financial Services Firm

Retailer

Construction Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	2
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	4

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Midsize Enterprise	4
Large Enterprise	38

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with FME?

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What is your primary use case for FME?

The use cases for FME are mainly integration to the GE Smallworld product. GE Smallworld is a GE product, and we are using it to integrate with other third-party products into GE Smallworld and ADM...

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What advice do you have for others considering FME?

The overall rating for FME is eight out of ten, and I prefer the feedback to be anonymous. My job title is Senior Solutions Architect.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite?

Regarding the pricing of SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite, I would rate it as 7 out of 10.

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What needs improvement with SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite?

Regarding areas of improvement for SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite, the cloud functionality needs enhancement. The cloud interface is currently too cluttered, especially when creating new tran...

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What is your primary use case for SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite?

I have worked around 3.5 years with SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite ( /products/seeburger-business-integration-suite-reviews ). Currently, I am working with WebMethods. Previously, I worked fo...

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Overview

FME is a powerful tool designed for efficient geospatial data handling, supporting over 400 file formats and integrating with diverse systems. Its intuitive interface facilitates seamless automation of workflows, making it ideal for sectors that manage large spatial data volumes.

With FME, businesses automate data flows and manage GIS data transfers while integrating with tools like GE Smallworld. It empowers users with self-service capabilities for data processing and real-time event management. Despite its strengths, users note areas for improvement such as better mapping presentations, simpler loops, and more guidance on geographical transformations. Pricing remains a consideration for some markets. However, FME is a robust solution for massive data transformations, network infrastructure management, and automation of data quality control, especially in governmental contexts.

What are FME's key features?

Spatial Capabilities: Efficient handling of geospatial data through triggers and automation.
Integration: Seamlessly works with FME Flow, FME Form, and scripting languages like Python.
User-Friendly Interface: Simplifies data transformation and debugging without extensive coding.
Format Support: Over 400 file formats ensure wide-ranging compatibility.
System Integration: Connects with numerous systems, preferred for large spatial data volumes.

What benefits should users consider?

Automation: Streamlines workflows and reduces manual intervention.
Efficiency: Handles large datasets effectively, optimizing data operations.
Cost-Effectiveness: Despite pricing concerns, offers significant functionality for data processing.
Self-Service Capabilities: Enables users to manage and transform data independently.
Real-Time Processing: Supports real-time event handling for dynamic environments.

FME is widely adopted across industries that require precise geospatial data management such as government agencies needing to automate and control data processes efficiently or organizations handling complex network infrastructures that engage in frequent GIS data transfers. Its capacity for seamless integration with various systems enables practical use for extensive data transformations and automation, increasing operational efficiency in data-intensive sectors.

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SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite is a versatile platform supporting multiple integration patterns with rich adapters and easy Java coding, known for fault tolerance and seamless SAP integration.

SEEBURGER offers extensive EDI capabilities and adaptability across protocols. The platform provides tools for entity flow, data mapping, message tracking, and high-volume performance. Appreciated for reliability, scalability, and automation, it enables independent adaptation, maintaining stability in efficient data communication. However, handling large datasets can be challenging. Users desire improved cloud and API integration, enhanced error handling, and more accessible training resources. Frequent updates and new features are valued, but customization can be slow, and support experiences are inconsistent.

What are the most important features of SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite?

Flexible Integration: Supports multiple integration patterns and protocols.
Rich Adapter Suite: Extensive adapter options available.
Seamless SAP Integration: Enables smooth SAP processes.
EDI Capabilities: Comprehensive electronic data interchange support.
Fault Tolerance: Maintains stability and reliable operation.
Entity Flow Tools: Provides detailed data mapping and message tracking.

What benefits may organizations look for in reviews when evaluating SEEBURGER Business Integration Suite?

Reliability: Ensures consistent performance across platforms.
Scalability: Adapts to growing data and organizational needs.
Automation: Reduces need for programming expertise.
Protocol Adaptability: Supports diverse communication standards.

In industries, SEEBURGER is used for EDI transactions, partner communication, and data integration. Organizations benefit from scripting, process monitoring, certifications, and secure transfers like AS2 and SFTP, facilitating data conversion and internal connections. Implemented on-premises and in the cloud, SEEBURGER adapts to custom business processes.

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