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IBM DOORS vs PTC Integrity Requirements Connector comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

IBM DOORS
Ranking in Application Requirements Management
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
56
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
PTC Integrity Requirements ...
Ranking in Application Requirements Management
8th
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Application Requirements Management category, the mindshare of IBM DOORS is 23.4%, down from 32.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of PTC Integrity Requirements Connector is 2.9%, up from 2.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Application Requirements Management Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
IBM DOORS23.4%
PTC Integrity Requirements Connector2.9%
Other73.7%
Application Requirements Management
 

Featured Reviews

Amol Dumbre - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Manager at Forvia
Integrated lifecycle management has supported global A‑SPICE projects and custom reporting
I believe the toolchain currently covers all of our requirements. Even for A-SPICE and related requirements, I can add attributes and manage things effectively because the tool is highly customizable. I can continue updating things and managing different processes. The only gap I have identified is in code-level coverage reporting. I have coverage traceability from IBM DOORS through the architecture and design, but I am unable to demonstrate code-level coverage reporting. That reporting capability would be helpful. Testing is covered very well through IBM Test Manager. The traceability to code is something I feel there may be certain gaps in, though I may not be fully aware of all capabilities since my role is different and I primarily receive reports rather than being an end user. Regarding the traceability feature, I am not an end user but rather receive reports from my team, so my perspective is limited.
Sandipan Roy - PeerSpot reviewer
Electronic System Product Specialist at Cummins Inc.
A requirement management tool that provides a good technical support along with stability
I see that when we just define the configuration management part, it is a completely different case. Somehow in our organization or current profile, we are not built to make that linkage between that requirement and the configuration management part. So, if it is making some kind of accountability there or some kind of configuration linkage, then it would be a little bit helpful. The training material for PTC Integrity should be made a little bit easier or more useful for the user. At least for the new commerce may be. If it is possible, they can make it module-wise for the PTC Integrity team. To give along with the PTC channel itself, then it might be a little bit helpful. For example, as in the MATLAB that we are using, users have ample amount of use cases there and resources by which they can explore the learning part also. So, if it is possible for PTC Integrity directly to get that one, it will be helpful for the new users.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"IBM DOORS has a well-refined ASPICE template"
"The program is very stable."
"I like the user interface with regard to creating links between requirements and tracing links to requirements."
"If you have a high number of requirements to manage and if there is a need to sustain these baseline of requirements for a couple of years, it is the right solution for you."
"The most valuable feature for me is the ability to enter data into one table, or context, and link it across modules."
"Over the years supporting requirements management, I have participated in many trade studies where tools were evaluated, and DOORS won most every time."
"Traceability on requirements for a huge project in an organization is a big gain."
"Requirements development, and doing everything from functional requirements to system requirements, means we can verify that there are no orphan or childless requirements, which ensure full traceability in a short amount of time using the available tools."
"It is a stable solution...I rate the support a nine out of ten."
 

Cons

"The low performance of the solution is probably because it is quite an old tool."
"There are problems with communicating between DOORS and Microsoft Office."
"The user interface for the Change Proposal System could be improved."
"The web application DOORS Web Access doesn't have the same functionality as the standard client, so it's not a real substitute. For example, web Access only provides writing requirements, but you can't do much more with it."
"The most difficult feature of DOORS is how it creates "DOORS tables" from tables that are imported from a Word document."
"Upon losing connection to VPN/internet, DOORS can lose the content written and this requires it to be redone."
"I think there is probably room to improve by offering free training."
"I would like to see them improve in agile management the Scrum/Kanban Board to work with overseas team members."
"The training material for PTC Integrity should be made a little bit easier or more useful for the user."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I think it's expensive because you have to pay for the licenses to IBM and all that and maintain them."
"IBM is a bit too expensive in terms of pricing. Customers are paying a lot for the license, and the price is quite high for this kind of environment. It is quite high as compared to what we can get today with other solutions."
"I don't personally know what the numbers are. I just know that one of the reasons we've limited it to three seats is a function of cost."
"The licensing cost is too high."
"I would rate the pricing a seven out of ten, with one being very affordable and ten being quite expensive."
"IBM DOORS is available at a reasonable price"
"It's expensive."
"Licensing fees are billed annually and there is no support included with what I pay."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Manufacturing Company
25%
Aerospace/Defense Firm
7%
Construction Company
6%
University
5%
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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise38
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Rational DOORS?
Over the years, the first version cost something around 5800 euros.
What needs improvement with IBM Rational DOORS?
I believe the toolchain currently covers all of our requirements. Even for A-SPICE and related requirements, I can add attributes and manage things effectively because the tool is highly customizab...
What is your primary use case for IBM Rational DOORS?
I manage the entire application lifecycle management, which includes requirement management, architecture, and software work products. I use IBM DOORS for requirements, Engineering Workflow Managem...
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Also Known As

Rational DOORS
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Sample Customers

Infosys, Chevrolet Volt
Cummins, Continental
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