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Compare Algolia and IBM Watson Discovery 
Featured Products
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.5% of reviews)
Enterprise (42.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 10000 search requests Per Month
Free
Algolia
Star Rating
(448)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free 10000 search requests Per Month
Free Trial is available
Browse all 4 pricing plansIBM Watson Discovery
Star Rating
(97)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 4 pricing plansSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Algolia excels in search queries, particularly with its typo tolerance feature rated at 9.2, which allows for a more forgiving search experience. In contrast, IBM Watson Discovery's typo tolerance is rated at 7.6, indicating a less robust handling of user input errors.
- Reviewers mention that Algolia's faceted search functionality is highly rated at 9.2, making it easier for users to filter results based on various attributes. IBM Watson Discovery, while still functional, has a lower rating of 7.9 in this area, suggesting it may not provide as seamless an experience for users looking to refine their searches.
- G2 users highlight Algolia's product search capabilities, scoring 9.1, which is praised for its speed and accuracy. Conversely, IBM Watson Discovery's search capabilities, while competent, do not match this level of performance, leading to a less efficient user experience.
- Users on G2 report that Algolia's ease of use is rated at 8.7, making it accessible for small businesses and new users. In comparison, IBM Watson Discovery has a slightly higher ease of use rating at 9.0, but the difference may not be significant enough to sway users who prioritize speed and efficiency.
- Reviewers mention that Algolia's product recommendations feature is rated at 8.5, which helps enhance user engagement. IBM Watson Discovery does not have a comparable feature that stands out, which may limit its effectiveness in driving conversions through personalized suggestions.
- Users say that Algolia's analytics capabilities, particularly in reports and analytics, are rated at 8.4, providing valuable insights into user behavior. IBM Watson Discovery, however, shines in search analytics with a score of 9.1, indicating a stronger focus on understanding search patterns and user interactions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Algolia
Build
Free
10000 search requests Per Month
Start for free - no card details needed
- 10K search requests/month
- 1M records included
- 10K AI Recommendation requests/month
IBM Watson Discovery
1. LITE
Free
Assumes average document size. Storage limits may also apply. When you upgrade to a paid plan, you'll keep any content you have ingested.
- 0-1,000 documents
- 200 news queries
- 1 custom model
Free Trial
Algolia
Free Trial is available
IBM Watson Discovery
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
364
8.7
56
Ease of Use
8.6
364
9.0
56
Ease of Setup
8.4
250
8.4
23
Ease of Admin
8.9
219
8.2
22
Quality of Support
8.8
314
8.5
52
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
198
7.9
23
Product Direction (% positive)
8.9
348
8.5
53
Features by Category
Merchandising
8.3
49
Not enough data
9.0
61
Not enough data
8.5
56
Not enough data
7.2
43
Not enough data
7.4
43
Not enough data
Analytics
8.3
60
Not enough data
7.7
53
Not enough data
Administration
8.1
60
Not enough data
8.2
63
Not enough data
Compatibility
Not enough data
8.4
25
Not enough data
8.3
27
Not enough data
8.3
24
Agentic AI - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Search Queries
Not enough data
7.6
26
Not enough data
7.9
25
Not enough data
8.6
28
Not enough data
8.6
28
Not enough data
8.9
29
AI powered search - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
26
Not enough data
9.1
26
Not enough data
8.7
28
Compatibility - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Search Queries - Enterprise Search Software
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Search Setup
8.9
117
Not enough data
8.7
114
Not enough data
8.4
107
Not enough data
7.8
93
Not enough data
Product Discovery
8.2
97
Not enough data
7.8
99
Not enough data
7.7
98
Not enough data
8.3
106
Not enough data
8.4
109
Not enough data
Integration
8.6
103
Not enough data
7.3
81
Not enough data
7.7
90
Not enough data
Computing
7.5
26
Not enough data
7.7
28
Not enough data
8.3
25
Not enough data
Experimental Design
8.1
27
Not enough data
7.2
25
Not enough data
7.3
25
Not enough data
Analytics
8.2
28
Not enough data
6.9
24
Not enough data
Agentic AI - A/B Testing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Site Search
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Search Experience Management - Site Search
7.8
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
Functionality - Site Search
7.4
7
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.5
6
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Generative AI - Site Search
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Algolia and IBM Watson Discovery share no categories
Unique Categories
Algolia is categorized as E-Commerce Search, Emerging AI Software, A/B Testing, E-Merchandising, and Site Search Software
IBM Watson Discovery is categorized as Enterprise Search Software
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Algolia
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
IBM Watson Discovery
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Computer Software
16.0%
Retail
9.9%
Information Technology and Services
9.2%
Internet
5.7%
Apparel & Fashion
5.7%
Other
53.5%
Computer Software
13.3%
Information Technology and Services
12.0%
Accounting
8.0%
Higher Education
6.7%
Banking
6.7%
Other
53.3%
Alternatives
Discussions
How fast is Algolia?
1 Comment
MB
With search, speed is a crucial factor. Most of our search queries take less than 20ms to be processed.Read more
How does Algolia count records and operations?
1 Comment
MB
Records and operations can be a tricky topic. Try this documentation to help you out!...Read more
Which languages are supported by the engine?
1 Comment
MB
Our engine is language-agnostic: it supports alphabet-based and symbol-based languages (such as Chinese, Japanese or Korean).
To set the language(s) you...Read more
IBM Watson Discovery has no discussions with answers
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