IBM vs Progress
IBM vs Progress, compared side by side on 16 data points: what each one does, how big it is, what it has raised, the tech running each site, and what users report. We score both out of 100 on traction, team and visibility: IBM is on 61/100 and Progress on 40/100.
Where each one leads
IBM
- our overall score: 61/100 against 40/100
- headcount: 324,517 against 4,205
Progress
- agent readiness: 48/100 against 31/100
At a glance
| Measure | IBM | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| What it is | Global technology leader providing AI, cloud, software, and consulting services for businesses. | Provides software for creating, deploying, and managing business applications across various environments. |
| Category | Software, Cloud Computing, Artificial Intelligence, Enterprise Software | Enterprise Software, Application Development, Data Interoperability, SaaS Enablement |
| Sells toBusiness model | B2B | B2B |
| Offering | Platform | Software |
| Founded | 1911 | 1981 |
| Headquarters | Armonk, United States | Bedford, United States |
| Status | Active | Active |
Size, funding and growth
| Measure | IBM | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Employees | 324,517 | 4,205 |
| Headcount growthLast 12 months | Not published | -5.9% |
| Total funding | $153M | Not published |
| Latest round | Follow-on | Not published |
| LinkedIn followers | Not published | 82,292 |
StartupHub scores
Our own 0-100 ratings. They measure company strength and site quality, not which product suits you.
| Measure | IBM | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| StartupHub scoreOur 0-100 rating | 61/100 | 40/100 |
| Traction | 60/100 | 20/100 |
| Team | 70/100 | 70/100 |
| Community | 20/100 | Not published |
| Search visibility | 49/100 | 32/100 |
| Quality | 65/100 | Not published |
| Agent readinessHow well an AI agent can read and act on the site | F (31/100) | D (48/100) |
| Domain ratingLink authority, 0-100 | 92/100 | 84/100 |
Technology
Detected on each public site, so it reflects the marketing stack as well as the product.
| Measure | IBM | Progress |
|---|---|---|
| Hosting | Azure | Not detected |
| CDN | Not detected | Cloudflare |
| CMS | Not detected | Ghost |
| Frameworks | Bootstrap | Jquery, Tailwind CSS |
| Analytics | Microsoft Clarity | Google Tag Manager |
IBM vs Progress: common questions
Which is better, IBM or Progress?
On our 0-100 score IBM rates higher (61/100 against 40/100). The score weights traction, team, visibility and profile completeness, so it reflects company strength rather than which product suits you. We compare the two on 16 data points above: read the rows that match what you are buying for.
How do IBM and Progress compare on the numbers?
IBM leads on our overall score (61/100 against 40/100), headcount (324,517 against 4,205). Progress leads on agent readiness (48/100 against 31/100).
Read the full IBM review and pricing or the Progress review and pricing. You can also browse other IBM alternatives we track.