Nected vs IBM ODM

Ready to Escape IBM ODM?
Get 80% Cost Savings
Deploy in Days, Not Months

Stop paying for bloated, code-heavy enterprise setups that take forever to launch. Nected delivers the same decision automation power with no-code workflows, lightweight integrations, and predictable pricing — deploy in under a week.

Launch in Days Not Months, 10x Cheaper Dev in 12 Months, Deploy Anywhere, Build for Business Teams, Versioning Audit Trails, Enterprise-grade Security
  • Real-Time Assessment using API Connector
  • Customize Scoring Rules in No-code/low-code
  • Automated Decision-making via CRON
  • Built Complex Scoring Models in Minutes
  • Integration with Third Party Systems
  • Iterate Conditions Instantly

Why Smart Teams Are Ditching IBM ODM (And You Should Too)

Current IBM ODM users are hitting the same walls again and again. Sound familiar?

Enterprise Licensing Burden
IBM’s licensing model, tied to Passport Advantage and Cloud Paks, comes with high upfront and recurring costs—even entangling teams in audit readiness and compliance burdens.
Complex Setup & High Ramp-Up
Despite guided tooling like Decision Center, IBM ODM requires expert configuration. Business teams still need training, and developers face a steep non-trivial setup before running even simple decision models.
Rigid and Slow Iteration
Even with simulation and versioning capabilities, updating decision logic takes weeks—deployments, testing, and coordination across teams delay true agility.
Implementation is a Struggle
Implementation often requires specialized consultants, weeks of configuration, and dedicated resources. Integrating it with non‑IBM systems adds even more friction—raising costs and delaying time-to-value.

The True Cost of Staying on IBM ODM

Before renewing or expanding your ODM license, consider the total enterprise impact:

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

ROI Comparison

Total Cost of Ownership

$140,000
cumulative
$100K–$180K initial
Open Source
(In-House)
$85,000
cumulative
$50K–$120K initial
$27,975
cumulative
$4K–$9K (Startup)
Time to First Value 4–8 months 4–6 months <1 week
Developer Headcount 2–4 FTEs 1–2 FTEs 0–0.5 FTEs
Iteration Speed 1–3 weeks/change 1–2 weeks/change Live updates in minutes
Business User Access No (only technical users) No (custom UI) Yes (visual)
Audit, Versioning, SLA Enterprise features Custom impl. Built-in controls
Total 5‑Year Cost $290K–$400K+ $260K–$350K+ ~$100K–$150K

INDUSTRY APPLICATIONS
One Tool for All Industries

Financial Services

Provide personalized financial services by automating credit scoring, risk assessment, and dynamic pricing tailored to individual customers.

Insurance

Improve efficiency and accuracy. Nected's low-code platform empowers insurance companies to automate workflows and enhance claims processing.

E-Commerce

Deliver personalized shopping experiences with automated workflows that power dynamic discounts, targeted promotions, and customer segmentation.

Aviation

Enhance the customer travel experience with optimized pricing, seamless payment routing, and advanced risk management workflows.

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Improve patient care and engagement with workflows that streamline compliance, clinical decision-making, and onboarding processes.

Automotive

Deliver smarter customer experiences with automated lead scoring, dynamic pricing for car sales, and advanced fraud detection workflows.

Transportation & Logistics

Enhance customer deliveries with workflows that automate payment routing, risk management, and lead allocation for seamless logistics.

Financial Services

Streamline financial operations with automated risk assessment, credit scoring, and contract-based dynamic pricing. Adapt pricing structures based on transaction volumes, client tiers without manual oversight.

Insurance

Optimize healthcare workflows with automated underwriting, claims processing, and regulatory compliance. Implement real-time decisioning for insurance approvals, patient onboarding, and medical billing automation.

Healthcare & Life Sciences

Drive healthcare innovation with workflows designed for compliance, clinical rule engines, and patient onboarding, improving operational accuracy and efficiency.

E-Commerce

Enhance your business operations with automated workflows that optimize pricing strategies, promotional campaigns, and inventory management for seamless scalability.

Aviation

Streamline aviation operations by automating transaction routing, mitigating risks, and implementing dynamic pricing strategies to optimize efficiency.

Automotive

Deliver smarter customer experiences with automated lead scoring, dynamic pricing for car sales, and advanced fraud detection workflows.

Transportation & Logistics

Enhance operational efficiency with automated shipment pricing, dynamic lead allocation, and real-time payment routing. Ensure seamless coordination between vendors and optimize pricing for bulk shipping contracts.

Enterprise Teams Talk
The Reality Behind IBM ODM

See what large organizations say after years tied to IBM ODM:

John P.

Software Architect

★★★
“Difficult to Integrate”
“We found it difficult to integrate IBM ODM with our existing systems. The platform is powerful, but it lacks the flexibility needed for quick deployment in our specific environment.”
Melissa R.

Business Analyst

★★★
“Steep Learning Curve”
“IBM ODM is feature-rich but requires significant training. Our team spent weeks getting up to speed, which delayed our project timelines.”
Tom W.

CTO

★★
“High Costs”
“IBM ODM’s pricing was a major barrier for our small-to-mid-sized enterprise. The recurring costs quickly added up, making it difficult to justify in the long run.”
Emily S.

IT Manager

★★★
“Rigid and Time-Consuming”
“While IBM ODM is powerful, adapting it to our specific business needs has been challenging. Customization is time-consuming, and any modifications require extensive testing and developer involvement.”

Nected Delivers What Enterprises Need Now

With Nected, your organization gets both the power of enterprise rule management and the agility of a modern SaaS platform:

Low-Code/No-Code Platform
Nected enables users to define and manage rules without the need for extensive coding, making rule management accessible to a broader audience.
Schedular
Along with Triggering Nected rules and workflow via API, you can also schedule rules and workflow to run at periodic intervals.
Attach Action & Rule Result
Define actions to be called based on rule result. Integrate via DB & REST API connectors to update output back or trigger pre-defined actions for seamless workflow automation.
Seamless Integration
Nected offers seamless integration with various platforms and systems, enabling efficient implementation in diverse environments.
API Support
Access robust API support for extended functionality and integration with external applications.
Pre-built Templates
Start quickly with pre-built rule templates that can be customized as needed, saving time and effort in rule setup.
SLA & Millisecond Performance
Never let decisions break, with 99.9% uptime, millisecond response times, and committed SLAs for fixes, so your business logic stays fast and reliable.
Versatile Rule Types
Don’t limit your logic. Use SimpleRules, DecisionTables, Decision Tree, or RuleSets to build complex decisions with zero tech dependency.
Scalable, Elastic Integrations
Built on a cloud-native architecture, Nected auto-scales with your load, keeps latency in the milliseconds, and integrates securely with any system, no matter the scale.
Collaborative Environment
Foster teamwork with a platform that supports collaboration, allowing team members to work together on rule management.
Accessibility for Non-Developers
Make rule management accessible to non-developers, including business analysts and project managers, through a user-friendly interface.
Version Control
Maintain integrity and track changes with built-in version control, ensuring that rule modifications are manageable and transparent.
Nected provides a comprehensive, accessible, and efficient alternative to IBM ODM. It caters to a wide range of users, from developers to business professionals, without sacrificing the depth and flexibility needed for complex rule management.

Ready to Leave IBM ODM Behind?

Global Brands Trust Nected for Agile Enterprise Automation

Move beyond legacy: Modernize your enterprise decisioning with Nected

Souradeep P.

Director of Product Management

★★★★★
“Best Business-friendly Decision Engine”
“Nected has completely transformed how we manage and iterate on our workflows and experiments. We reduced our development time by 50%, and the ease with which we can build country-wise payout systems for teachers, complete with incentives and penalties, was impressive.”
Verified User

Financial Services

★★★★
“Adaptable, Flexible & Faster for Lending Decisions”
“Previously, implementing such changes could take weeks of development and technical involvement, but now we can accomplish the same tasks in less than a day. By utilizing Nected’s Macro functions to handle complex JS conditions, we’ve offloaded what used to be tech-heavy tasks to our business teams.”
Verified User

Apparel & Fashion

★★★★★
“Rules Engine & Logic Module”
“Nected enables the transformation of complex, often undocumented workflows into a centralized, digital format, ensuring clarity, consistency, and accessibility for teams. By integrating seamlessly with external systems, Nected facilitates the exchange of accurate, real-time data, empowering users to make informed, standardized, and error-free decisions while reducing manual effort.”
Julian F.

Administrator

★★★★★
“It allows me to process my ideas better”
“Nected is a tool that has allowed me to delegate tasks in a simpler way and that everything remains in an equitable and well-structured job guaranteeing good results. With the integration of third-party tools I can carry out an entire task process on a single platform without having to switch between several applications that only make me confuse data.”
Used by teams across 500+ companies globally

See Nected Power Enterprise Change in Minutes

See how Nected’s platform brings agile change and robust compliance in a product walkthrough:

  • Visual, enterprise rule creation
  • Real-time governance controls
  • Secure system-of-record integration
  • Instant publishing/rollback

For: CIOs, enterprise architects, innovation and governance leads

Trusted by Developers, Enterprises, and Business Analysts

Nected empowers organizations and professionals globally to streamline rule management and enhance their operational workflows.

10K+
Users across various sectors
4.6
Customer satisfaction score
1M+
Rules executed monthly

Built for Enterprise Collaboration & Control

Unlike IBM ODM, Nected gives both developers and business users the tools to create, manage, and scale decision logic—without writing full applications or relying on DevOps.

Full Control & Flexibility
Nected provides developer-level control through a low-code/no-code interface—allowing both technical and non-technical teams to define and manage rules easily.
Cost Savings with Open-Source Tools
Open-source tools seem affordable but increase long-term maintenance effort. Nected delivers predictable pricing and reduced overhead.
Rapid Deployment
Pre-built integrations and a clean UI allow Nected to go live in days, not months—avoiding delays common with in-house builds.
Business-Friendly Interface
In-house UIs can slow down business teams. Nected’s intuitive, no-code dashboard puts rule control directly in their hands.
Built-In Experimentation & Testing
A/B testing in custom builds is difficult to implement. Nected has native experimentation tools—enabling logic testing without added effort.
Comprehensive Governance & Compliance
Audit trails, version control, rollback, and certifications are built in—ensuring governance and compliance from day one.
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Check How Nected Performs compared to Others

Learn how TATA 1mg delivered 3 months of sprint in 3 weeks using Nected's Rule-Engine and Workflow.
Learn how Brightchamps reduced repetitive tech tasks by 80% with Nected.
Learn how Vidyakul optimized it's revenue and leads funnel in just 20 days with Nected.
Learn how Torch streamlined it's logistics and policies with Nected.
Learn how a global aviation giant supercharged their operations and marketing with Nected.
Learn how a client based B2B SaaS tool leveraged Nected to build seamless functions for many.
Learn how this Fintech company streamlined it's credit and lending policies with Nected.
Learn how Sidecar Health partnered with Nected to optimize health services, improve operational workflows, and deliver superior patient experiences through advanced automation.
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Q

How long does it take to migrate from IBM ODM?

Most enterprises complete phased migration in 4-6 weeks using our white-glove playbook. You’re supported at every step—zero business disruption, audited results.

Does Nected have enterprise security/compliance certifications?

Yes—SOC 2, GDPR, HIPAA, more. Role-based access, data encryption, and full governability are built in.

Will our business analysts really use Nected?

Nected is designed for true business/IT collaboration. Over 90% of enterprise users are non-technical. Adoption takes days, not months of training.

How does long-term TCO compare?

Over 5 years, Nected’s TCO is typically <20% of IBM ODM when accounting for license, support, and resourcing. Our pricing is predictable and all-inclusive.

What about critical integrations and SLAs?

Nected’s API framework and onboarding team guarantee seamless integration. You get enterprise-grade SLAs—including uptime and response guarantees.

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★★★★
“Limited Collaboration for Non-Technical Teams”
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“Slow Iterations”
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“Scalability Issues”
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Lucy C.

Investment Banker

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