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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.4% of reviews)
Enterprise (66.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Azure Cosmos DB
Star Rating
(68)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (42.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Azure Cosmos DBIBM Db2
Star Rating
(678)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 License
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AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that IBM Db2 excels in data management with a strong score of 8.6 in Data Replication, while Azure Cosmos DB has a slightly lower score of 8.1. Reviewers mention that Db2's robust replication features are crucial for enterprise-level data consistency.
- Reviewers mention that Azure Cosmos DB shines in scalability, achieving a perfect score of 9.3, compared to IBM Db2's score of 8.4. Users on G2 highlight Cosmos DB's ability to handle massive workloads seamlessly, making it ideal for applications with fluctuating demands.
- Users say that IBM Db2 offers superior data quality management with a score of 8.7, while Azure Cosmos DB's score in this area is not specified. Reviewers mention that Db2's built-in data quality features help maintain high standards for enterprise data.
- G2 users report that Azure Cosmos DB provides better support for multi-model databases, which is reflected in its overall functionality. Users mention that this flexibility allows for diverse data types and structures, enhancing application development.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Db2's advanced indexing capabilities, scoring 8.3, are particularly beneficial for optimizing query performance, while Azure Cosmos DB's indexing score is slightly lower at 8.6. Users say that Db2's indexing features help in speeding up complex queries significantly.
- Users on G2 report that Azure Cosmos DB has a more user-friendly setup process, scoring 8.6 compared to IBM Db2's 7.6. Reviewers mention that the ease of setup in Cosmos DB allows teams to get started quickly without extensive training.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure Cosmos DB
No pricing availableIBM Db2
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Azure Cosmos DB
No trial information availableIBM Db2
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
48
8.5
484
Ease of Use
8.2
48
8.0
493
Ease of Setup
8.0
22
7.7
259
Ease of Admin
7.7
23
7.7
241
Quality of Support
8.2
46
8.1
457
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
22
8.3
234
Product Direction (% positive)
9.0
47
6.8
452
Features by Category
Data Management
Not enough data
8.6
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
48
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.6
49
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
48
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.5
34
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
34
|
Verified
Integration
Not enough data
7.8
43
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
45
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
42
|
Verified
Deployment
Not enough data
8.4
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
41
|
Verified
Performance
Not enough data
8.6
51
|
Verified
Security
Not enough data
8.7
46
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
35
|
Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Management
Not enough data
8.6
59
Not enough data
8.4
61
Not enough data
8.2
51
Not enough data
8.5
54
Support
Not enough data
8.0
56
Not enough data
8.4
59
Not enough data
7.9
59
Not enough data
8.3
60
Security
Not enough data
8.5
59
Not enough data
8.8
59
Not enough data
8.4
57
Not enough data
8.4
55
Performance
Not enough data
8.6
59
Not enough data
8.6
57
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
8.4
56
Not enough data
8.4
56
Database Features
Not enough data
8.7
304
Not enough data
8.8
306
Not enough data
8.8
306
Not enough data
8.4
302
Not enough data
8.8
301
Not enough data
8.4
302
Not enough data
8.4
307
Data Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Availability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
8.3
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
Availability
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Performance
6.7
6
Not enough data
Security
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
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
Availability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Storage
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Availability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Automation
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Functionality
Not enough data
7.4
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Administration
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Agentic AI - Data Warehouse Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Configuration
8.6
16
8.5
65
7.8
15
8.1
60
8.3
15
8.5
65
7.2
9
8.3
61
8.7
15
8.6
62
Database Administration
8.4
15
8.6
60
7.6
9
8.8
60
7.1
8
8.8
59
Availability
8.9
16
8.9
62
8.3
16
9.1
62
8.4
15
8.8
63
8.6
16
8.9
63
Security
7.2
6
8.4
41
7.2
6
8.8
42
5.6
6
8.8
40
Data Management
8.1
7
8.7
45
7.4
7
8.6
44
Database Features
Not enough data
8.7
304
Not enough data
8.8
306
Not enough data
8.8
306
Not enough data
8.4
302
Not enough data
8.8
301
Not enough data
8.4
302
Not enough data
8.4
307
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure Cosmos DB and IBM Db2 are categorized as Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Unique Categories
Azure Cosmos DB is categorized as Key Value Databases, Document Databases, Graph Databases, and Columnar Databases
IBM Db2 is categorized as Relational Databases, Data Warehouse, Object-Oriented Databases, XML Databases, and Data Warehouse Automation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure Cosmos DB
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
IBM Db2
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
Information Technology and Services
23.7%
Computer Software
20.3%
Internet
8.5%
Retail
5.1%
Gambling & Casinos
3.4%
Other
39.0%
Information Technology and Services
21.6%
Banking
11.6%
Computer Software
10.1%
Financial Services
7.3%
Insurance
5.9%
Other
43.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
Azure Cosmos DB has no discussions with answers
Where can I find answers to other questions I may have?
2 Comments
Official Response from IBM Db2
Please visit: https://developer.ibm.com/answers/questions/436870/common-questions-about-the-db2-on-cloud-free-plan/Read more
I want to replace KDB+ with DB2 BLU, before doing this in my project, i want to know following answers.
1. Is DB2 BLU , capable for this type of achievement which KDB+ do?
2. can you please give me a list comparison between DB2 BLU with KDB+?
1 Comment
NO
Please check:
https://db-engines.com/en/system/IBM+Db2%3BKdb%2B
Read more
Which tool do you use for deep monitoring of IBM DB2 databases (instances) ?
1 Comment
MF
Maxim, we have a dedicated management console that comes free with Db2. It was called Data Server Manager in the past, now we call it the Unified Management...Read more
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