in-STEP BLUE
in-STEP BLUE: Requirements traceability sits alongside planning, documents, tests, risks and workflows. Ranked #14 of 23 in Requirements Management Software by our editors (7.3/10); pricing: Pricing on request; best for enterprises wanting RM within a broader project suite.
At a glance
- Editor score7.3 / 10
- PricingPricing on request
- Best forEnterprises wanting RM within a broader project suite
- Free planNo
- Founded1983 · Berlin, Germany
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Links requirements management with project and multi-project planning.
- Includes document, test, change and risk management in the same suite.
- Offers Gantt planning, workload planning and time recording.
Where it doesn't
- No ongoing free plan is offered.
- Pricing requires contacting the vendor.
- Requirements management is part of a broader project suite, not the sole focus.
Our verdict on in-STEP BLUE
in-STEP BLUE brings requirements management into a project suite for organizations working with defined processes and methods. It combines requirements traceability with project and multi-project planning, Gantt charts, resource and workload planning, document and version management, tests, changes, risks and time recording. The product supports process frameworks including Scrum, PRINCE2, V-Modell XT and Automotive SPICE, and allows organizations to adapt workflows. Its breadth makes it a fit for mid-market and enterprise teams seeking requirements work alongside broader project controls, rather than a narrowly focused requirements tool.
According to the vendor's pricing information, in-STEP BLUE has no ongoing free plan and pricing is handled by contacting sales. A free trial can be arranged individually for business customers. The published product details describe a broad set of capabilities rather than separate feature tiers, so buyers should discuss pricing and the scope they need with the vendor. Organizations that want requirements traceability bundled with planning, tests, change and risk management may find that suite approach relevant; teams seeking only requirements management may prefer to compare more focused options.
Its ecosystem includes Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio, Project and Outlook, along with ReqIF, CSV, Active Directory, Atlassian Confluence, Atlassian Jira, Lotus Notes and SCC. Import/export and WebService interfaces are also listed. Windows and web clients are available, with cloud and self-hosted deployment options. Support channels include phone and email, and SSO/SAML is listed. Those deployment and integration choices suit organizations that need the project suite to connect with existing office and project tools; buyers should weigh that breadth against whether they need its wider planning and process capabilities.
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in-STEP BLUE pricing
in-STEP BLUE fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Requirements traceability | Not verified |
| Approval workflows | Not verified |
| Baseline support | Not verified |
| Version history | Not verified |
| Deployment options | Not verified |
| Import and export | Not verified |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web, Windows |
| Compliance & security | SSO/SAML |
| Support | Phone, Email |
| Built for | Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 13 integrations: Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Visio, ReqIF, CSV … |
| Pricing | Pricing on request |
| Website | microtool.de |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
in-STEP BLUE integrations
in-STEP BLUE lists 13 integrations on its own site.
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Visio
- ReqIF
- CSV
- Microsoft Project
- Active Directory
- Atlassian Confluence
- Atlassian Jira
- Lotus Notes
- Microsoft Outlook
- SCC
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- MathWorks Requirements ToolboxA focused requirements toolbox for teams working across MATLAB, Simulink, code, and tests.8.8
- InnoslateA full-lifecycle platform for teams that need traceability, verification, modeling, and control.8.7
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