TOP 10

APPLICATION
LIFECYCLE
MANAGEMENT
SOFTWARE REPORT
Comparison of the Leading ALM Software Vendors
2014 EDITION
Even with increased access to development tools, creating software is a lengthy, labor-intensive
process. To simplify software creation, testing and deployment processes, many developers
use application lifecycle management (ALM) software to control, manage and monitor software
throughout its lifecycle. ALM software is an end-to-end solution that supports applications during
requirement gathering, creation, distribution, change and configuration and maintenance. For
companies who aim to produce high-quality software, comprehensive ALM software is a must.
Todays ALM software must work with agile, hybrid, regulatory and waterfall development
methodologies. SaaS solutions offer developers flexibility and quick deployment, while on-premise
solutions provide robust, secure functionality, despite the high up-front costs. Look for software
that supports DevOps, a methodology that stresses
the need for iron-clad partnerships between a
companys development and operations teams.
Look for collaboration tools such as user-based
permissions, wikis and document sharing. These
tools support DevOps by allowing development
teams to support operational requirements,
all while enabling operations teams to provide
developers with feedback and knowledge support.
Collaboration tools and mobile applications also
allow geographically dispersed peers to view real-
time lifecycle updates and reports.
Keep reading our Top 10 Application Lifecycle
Software report to compare pricing, vendor
information and key features of the industrys top
ALM solutions.
Key Features
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Overview of Application Lifecycle
Management Software Solutions
Built-in
QA testing
Supports
DevOps
Supports waterfall
methods
Collaboration
tools
Supports agile
methods
On-premise
solution
Defect
Tracking
SaaS platform
Top 10 ALM Software Comparison
TechExcel DevSuite
Starts at $180/user
Select Customers
Activision, Sony, Keyfactor,
Radon Labs, EA Sports
Key Features
Additional Features
Multi-site support for
distributed teams
100% up time via
alternate site access
Unlimited scalability
Full traceability
through requirements,
development and QA
testing
Native iPad and Android
tablet applications
Manages requirements,
specification, product
ideas and functional
or technical design
documents
MS Word integration
Implementation and
defect tracking
Manages complete
quality lifecycle
Multiple add-on modules
Includes DevSpec,
DevTrack, DevTest and
KnowledgeWise for an
all-in-one solution

SmarteSoft SmarteQM
www.smartesoft.com
Select Customers
New Zealand Blood
Service, Proxibid, Fremont
Investment & Loan
Key Features
Additional Features
End-to-end project
management covers
requirements, test
cases, issues and tasks
High-level status view
Control software
development plan
Create, edit and delete
project requirements
Control releases and
versions
Control test depth and
breadth
Manage test cases
Incident tracking
Control potential issues
Create, edit, assign,
track, manage and close
incidents that occur
during software testing
Extensive library of
printable reports and
graphical charts
Easy to learn
Integrates with all of
SmarteSofts test tools

CollabNet TeamForge
www.collab.net
Select Customers
HP, Sharp, Best Western
International, Comcast,
Timex Corporation
Key Features
Additional Features
Adaptive planning, task
boards and planning
templates for agile ALM
Code and govern
subversion with Git
Track artifacts and
worflows from stories to
development
Codify build, integration
and test processes
Automate and manage
profiles, servers and
clouds
Release management
Deployment automation
Access from desktop or
mobile device
Wikis and discussions
Packaged and custom
analytics
Cross-project
community architecture
Centralized traceability,
federation and
orchestration across
tools, clouds and teams

PTC Integrity
www.mks.com
Select Customers
Insitu Inc., Yazaki,
Volkswagen, US Army,
W&W Informatik
Key Features
Additional Features
Manages all
development artifacts
Requirements
management
Test management
Supports requirements-
based testing and
parameterized testing
Software change
and configuration
management
Delivers traceability over
all activities and artifacts
across the application
lifecycle
System model
management
Native support for
modeling and simulation
Integrates with modeling
tools such as Simulink
and MATLAB
Support for variant
management and
software product lines
(SPL)

IBM Rational ClearQuest

www.ibm.com
Select Customers
CompuCredit Corporation,
EBS Building Society,
SITA, Banca March
Key Features
Additional Features
Automated processes
and out-of-the-box
workflows
Real-time dashboards
Built-in change tracking
capabilities
Define and manage
changes to software
assets
Integrated analysis,
development, testing
and deployment
User authentication and
authorization
Comprehensive support
for querying, charting
and reporting
Activity-based change
management
Integration with other
tools using Open
Services for Lifecycle
Collaboration (OSLC)
Unparalleled scalability
Strong integrations with
IBM Jazz platform

www.techexcel.com
Contact vendor for
pricing
Standard plan starts
at $2/user/month
$3,470/perpetual
license
$2,100/license
(includes support)
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MicroFocus Borland Silk
Central
Contact vendor for
pricing
Select Customers
Maximus, Invertix,
EarthLink, Siemens, EDS
Key Features
Additional Features
Integrates requirements,
test automation tools,
issue tracking and full
manual test activities
Consolidated
management and
visibility of test activities
throughout software
development lifecycle
Advanced manual
execution planning
Dashboards provide
real-time information to
teams geographically
collected or distributed
Risk-based testing
Cross-browser support
Requirements
visualization
Configuration testing
Open virtualization
TestBook provides real-
time feedback
Offline manual testing
Intuitive manual test

SmartBear
ALMComplete
www.smartbear.com
Select Customers
Google, Skype, Sony,
Michelin, UNIX
Key Features
Additional Features
Project management
Release management
Requirements
traceability
Advanced test
management with
insight and analysis of
manual and automated
testing
Test automation
Issue tracking
Ticket management
Document sharing,
discussion threads and
email notifications
Integration with SCM
and defect tools
Application lifecycle
analysis visible using
status screens,
dashboards and drillable
reports
Combines QAComplete
and DevComplete,
plus support ticket
management and more

Serena Dimensions CM
www.serena.com
Select Customers
T-Mobile USA, Capital
One, Land Rover,
Caterpillar Inc., Intel
Key Features
Additional Features
Manage application
changes, configurations
and releases across
all your disparate
platforms, teams and
environments
Fast, integrated solution
Integrates with many
popular application
development tools
Rich, event-based
integration support
Powerful process
management and
workflow
Flexible lifecycle and
metadata support
Organize projects based
on a traditional physical
structure or logically with
design parts
Role-based
authorization
Fully scalable
Build and deployment
management

Polarion ALM
www.polarion.com
Select Customers
Garmin, Fiat, Mercedes-
Benz, UniCredit Group,
Eltromat
Key Features
Additional Features
Full traceability
Express requirements
as text, drawings/
diagrams or both
Versioning
Flexible, customizable
workflows
Wikis, polling,
discussions and more
Risk management
assessments
Automated build
management
Live reporting and
dashboards
Audits and qualitative
metrics
Resource and project
planning
Free, open API allows
you to build your own
apps and extensions
Online authoring with
LiveDocs

Parasoft Concerto
www.parasoft.com
Select Customers
Burlington Coat Factory,
CVS Pharmacy, Direct TV,
ETrade, Bloomberg
Key Features
Additional Features
Full requirements
traceability
Task management and
distribution
Automated defect
prevention and detection
Management
expectations for
development and testing
are converted into
actionable, measurable
tasks
Exception-based
notifications
Real-time product
updates
Project planning and
task definition
Manual test optimization
Easily connect with
existing development
environments
Change-based testing
Integrates with Parasoft
Test and Parasoft
Virtualize

Top 10 ALM Software Comparison

www.borland.com
SaaS version starts
at $499/user/year
Contact vendor for
pricing
$2,988/perpetual
license
Contact vendor for
pricing