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At a Glance
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
Star Rating
(136)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (59.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
0.00 USD
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Polarion
Polarion
Star Rating
(95)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
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  • Users report that IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next excels in Traceability with a score of 9.2, allowing teams to easily track requirements throughout the development process. In contrast, Polarion also performs well in this area with a score of 9.7, but reviewers mention that its Centralized Information feature is particularly robust, scoring 9.7, which enhances collaboration across teams.
  • Reviewers mention that Polarion's Stakeholder Communication feature stands out with a score of 9.2, facilitating better engagement with stakeholders. Conversely, IBM DOORS Next has a lower score of 8.6 in this area, indicating that while it provides communication tools, they may not be as effective or user-friendly as those in Polarion.
  • G2 users highlight that IBM DOORS Next has a lower Ease of Setup score of 6.2, which can lead to a steeper learning curve for new users. In comparison, Polarion's score of 8.1 suggests a more intuitive setup process, making it easier for teams to get started quickly.
  • Users on G2 report that Polarion's Internal Communication Enablement feature is highly rated at 9.4, which helps teams collaborate more effectively. IBM DOORS Next, while still functional, scores lower at 8.7, indicating that its communication tools may not be as comprehensive or integrated.
  • Reviewers say that IBM DOORS Next's Quality of Support is rated at 7.7, which some users find lacking in responsiveness. In contrast, Polarion's support is rated higher at 8.4, with users mentioning that they receive timely and helpful assistance when needed.
  • Users report that both products offer strong Automated Creation & Testing capabilities, with IBM DOORS Next scoring 8.7 and Polarion slightly lower at 8.6. However, reviewers mention that IBM's feature is more customizable, allowing for tailored testing scenarios that fit specific project needs.
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IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
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Polarion
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Polarion
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
93
8.8
34
Ease of Use
7.4
95
7.9
79
Ease of Setup
6.2
51
7.5
59
Ease of Admin
6.9
51
7.5
14
Quality of Support
7.7
87
7.9
29
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.4
51
8.1
14
Product Direction (% positive)
8.1
88
8.6
33
Features by Category
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9.0
5
Organization - ALM Software
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Agentic AI - Software Testing
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8.4
57
Not enough data
Communication
8.1
35
Not enough data
8.6
34
Not enough data
8.4
36
Not enough data
Planning
8.6
37
Not enough data
8.6
36
Not enough data
8.4
33
Not enough data
8.5
38
Not enough data
8.3
37
Not enough data
Workflow Management
8.5
35
Not enough data
8.6
39
Not enough data
8.1
36
Not enough data
8.3
36
Not enough data
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8.9
25
9.3
15
Administration
8.9
21
8.7
14
9.3
22
8.8
13
9.2
22
9.2
14
Communication
8.6
21
7.7
14
8.7
21
8.0
14
Procedural
8.7
20
7.6
13
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
Polarion
Polarion
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next and Polarion are categorized as ALM Software and Requirements Management
Unique Categories
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next is categorized as Product Management
Polarion
Polarion is categorized as Software Testing
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
13.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
27.6%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
59.3%
Polarion
Polarion
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
20.7%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
50.0%
Reviewers' Industry
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
Information Technology and Services
17.9%
Automotive
13.8%
Aviation & Aerospace
11.4%
Defense & Space
10.6%
Computer Software
4.9%
Other
41.5%
Polarion
Polarion
Automotive
15.2%
Airlines/Aviation
12.0%
Computer Software
10.9%
Medical Devices
8.7%
Consulting
5.4%
Other
47.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Viswanath J.
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Viswanath J.
Verified User in Automotive

Transition feature in review section is catchy one. Which is easy to handle the reviews.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
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Verified User in Automotive

Crashes are common and the interface is clunky and outdated, the product is not designed with user experience in mind and doing the most simple tasks is difficult

Polarion
Polarion
Most Helpful Favorable Review
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Filip S.
Verified User in Transportation/Trucking/Railroad

We bought Polarion because I got an recommendation. From my side is Polarion one of the best sw for creating documentation, traceability, reviews and so on.

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Airlines/Aviation

We use Teamcenter as our PLM software...it has the same features as TC

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Discussions
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next Discussions
What is the subscriptions fee for DOORS Next Generation?
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DOORS Next “Generation” hasn’t existed as a product name for years. Pricing depends on whether Subscription on SaaS or on premise. On premise licenses cover...Read more
Is there a site where I can find more details on DOORS Next Generation?
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Official Response from IBM Engineering Requirements Management DOORS Next
The official IBM Requirements Management page that contains the solution brief and other resources can be found here.Read more
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