Compare Azure SQL Database and IBM Db2 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.8% of reviews)
Enterprise (66.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Azure SQL Database
Star Rating
(237)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (39.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Star Rating
(682)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 License
Browse all 6 pricing plansAzure SQL Database vs IBM Db2
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Azure SQL Database easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with Azure SQL Database overall.
- Reviewers felt that Azure SQL Database meets the needs of their business better than IBM Db2.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Azure SQL Database is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Azure SQL Database over IBM Db2.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Azure SQL Database
No pricing availableIBM Db2
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Azure SQL Database
No trial information availableIBM Db2
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
9.0
195
8.5
488
Ease of Use
8.8
194
8.0
497
Ease of Setup
8.7
108
7.7
263
Ease of Admin
8.6
85
7.7
242
Quality of Support
8.8
187
8.1
461
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.8
81
8.3
234
Product Direction (% positive)
9.5
180
6.8
456
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
8.9
74
8.6
60
9.3
74
8.4
62
8.7
68
8.2
52
8.6
73
8.5
55
Support
8.8
75
8.0
57
8.7
76
8.4
60
8.7
74
7.9
60
8.6
74
8.4
61
Security
8.7
72
8.5
60
8.9
76
8.8
60
9.1
75
8.4
58
9.0
76
8.4
56
Performance
8.9
74
8.6
62
8.7
71
8.6
58
8.7
72
8.5
56
8.8
68
8.4
57
8.7
71
8.4
57
Database Features
9.4
100
8.7
306
9.4
103
8.8
309
9.2
101
8.8
309
9.2
101
8.4
304
9.1
101
8.8
302
8.6
94
8.4
303
8.8
95
8.4
308
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
8.9
78
8.5
65
8.5
75
8.1
60
8.9
79
8.5
66
8.1
72
8.3
61
9.0
77
8.6
62
Database Administration
8.7
76
8.6
60
8.8
76
8.8
60
8.7
75
8.8
59
Availability
9.1
80
8.9
63
9.2
78
9.1
62
8.6
77
8.8
63
9.0
76
8.9
63
Security
8.8
66
8.4
41
9.1
68
8.8
42
8.6
65
8.8
41
Data Management
8.7
71
8.7
45
8.6
65
8.6
44
Database Features
9.4
100
8.7
306
9.4
103
8.8
309
9.2
101
8.8
309
9.2
101
8.4
304
9.1
101
8.8
302
8.6
94
8.4
303
8.8
95
8.4
308
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Azure SQL Database and IBM Db2 are categorized as Database as a Service (DBaaS) and Relational Databases
Unique Categories
Azure SQL Database has no unique categories
IBM Db2 is categorized as Data Warehouse, Object-Oriented Databases, XML Databases, and Data Warehouse Automation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Azure SQL Database
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
24.8%
Computer Software
20.4%
Financial Services
4.4%
Hospital & Health Care
4.4%
Computer & Network Security
3.1%
Other
42.9%
Information Technology and Services
21.6%
Banking
11.7%
Computer Software
10.1%
Financial Services
7.2%
Insurance
5.9%
Other
43.6%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is Azure SQL Database used for?
3 Comments
PU
Azure SQL Database is used for storing, managing, and analyzing data in the cloud. It’s great for running applications, generating reports, and handling...Read more
Is Azure SQL Database free?
2 Comments
AD
There is a free tier, but for production workload you have to pay.Read more
Azure SQL Database has no more 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
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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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