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Fusion Framework vs IBM OpenPages comparison

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Categories and Ranking

Fusion Framework
Ranking in GRC
8th
Average Rating
10.0
Reviews Sentiment
5.7
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
IT Vendor Risk Management (10th)
IBM OpenPages
Ranking in GRC
5th
Average Rating
7.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
IT Governance (3rd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2026, in the GRC category, the mindshare of Fusion Framework is 1.1%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM OpenPages is 2.3%, down from 4.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
GRC Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
IBM OpenPages2.3%
Fusion Framework1.1%
Other96.6%
GRC
 

Featured Reviews

Nalu Cipolla Crocco, CBCP - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Specialist at InComm
Comprehensive and highly configurable resilience management platform that centralizes critical business continuity, risk, and operational resilience information in a single location.
One of the best features Fusion Framework offers is that it centralizes all information into one record, whether a site, a plan, a process, a person, a key contact, a third party, a contact, an email, or many other record types maintained within the platform. From that initial point, all information can be cross-referenced, so anything related to that record allows visibility into multiple aspects of the connection. Having everything centralized and cross-referenced helps me day-to-day by making it easy to maintain records and keep information updated. Each time engagement occurs with any leader, it is easy to get updates on all related records, and historical documentation about the evolution of the company and all changes is maintained.
Gabriele  Meneguzzi - PeerSpot reviewer
GRC Practice Leader at Stratos Analytics
Have improved operational control and simplified internal workflows through a clear user interface
The most useful features in IBM OpenPages are the workflow features and front-end. The workflow feature in IBM OpenPages is very flexible, easy to configure, and can help design every kind of process, while the front-end is very useful, clear, simple, and dynamic. The benefit of a centralized platform in risk management, such as IBM OpenPages, is that it allows sharing information and guarantees a central framework of risk and control. The dashboards in IBM OpenPages help with monitoring processes for different users and profiles, and we use the dashboard extensively to show the state of different processes to control them. IBM OpenPages integrates effectively with other tools and existing infrastructure for my customers as we integrate other tools, using APIs to match different information, though some other tools may better support integration. IBM offers Connect, an add-on for integration, but we do not use it, relying solely on API. The reporting tools in IBM OpenPages have very strong potential because they are linked with Cognos IBM, a business intelligence tool, allowing for very good and complex reports, though creating these reports requires skills in business intelligence to get the most out of IBM OpenPages.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"One of the best features Fusion Framework offers is that it centralizes all information into one record, whether a site, a plan, a process, a person, a key contact, a third party, a contact, an email, or anything else imaginable."
"The ability to keep a record of internal incidents in the company, and also the monitoring of Key Indicators."
"Everything about IBM OpenPages is valuable, particularly when compared to other solutions in the market like MetricStream, from which we switched due to its feasibility, user-friendliness, and performance."
"With OpenPages, the risks and controls are registered and monitored continuously."
"The content, reporting, and workflow features stand out as the most valuable aspects."
"IBM OpenPages saves time in my work as a developer."
"The most valuable features are the workflow engine, calculations, and security rules."
"The most useful features in IBM OpenPages are the workflow features and front-end, as noted by Ian Francis, an IBM expert lab, with the workflow feature being very flexible, easy to configure, and able to help design every kind of process, while the front-end is very useful, clear, simple, and dynamic."
"IBM OpenPages provides time savings in recording risk management components."
 

Cons

"The main issue is not really an improvement of the application, as Fusion Framework is considered perfect. However, everything that needs to be edited requires considerable money and time to develop."
"I believe there's room for improvement in establishing connections with external information."
"Some self-relationships are not available in OpenPages' relationship model."
"It would be useful to have more out-of-the-box functionality, especially triggers and calculations."
"Pricing! It's very expensive just for the licenses."
"IBM OpenPages needs improvement in its UI. Currently, it is difficult to see the relationships (associations/parents) between all items unless you click on the item itself."
"IBM OpenPages could improve by adding more conditions to workflows, as some existing conditions might not work and can produce errors."
"IBM needs to work on pricing for organizations with around 100 users, as the licensing model is not competitive enough for SMEs."
"The reporting tools in IBM OpenPages have very strong potential because they are linked with Cognos IBM, a business intelligence tool, allowing for very good and complex reports, though creating these reports requires skills in business intelligence to get the most out of IBM OpenPages."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
18%
Construction Company
13%
Comms Service Provider
11%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
18%
Outsourcing Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Comms Service Provider
9%
 

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Small Business
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Small Business9
Midsize Enterprise1
 

Questions from the Community

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What needs improvement with IBM OpenPages?
There is nothing in particular that needs improvement in IBM OpenPages, although reporting could be improved to make it easier to create reports.
What is your primary use case for IBM OpenPages?
My customers' main use cases for IBM OpenPages include ICT risk, operational risk management, and regulatory and compliance management.
What advice do you have for others considering IBM OpenPages?
For those planning to use IBM OpenPages, I recommend defining exactly what you want and understanding how IBM OpenPages can help you before starting to use it. I rate IBM OpenPages a nine out of ten.
 

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