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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.6% of reviews)
Enterprise (66.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
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Dremio
Star Rating
(69)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (47.6% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about DremioIBM Db2
Star Rating
(678)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.1% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that IBM Db2 excels in data compression with a score of 8.1, which reviewers mention helps in optimizing storage costs, while Dremio shines in data lake analytics with a score of 9.0, making it a preferred choice for organizations focusing on big data.
- Reviewers mention that Dremio's ease of use is significantly higher at 9.1 compared to IBM Db2's 8.0, indicating that users find Dremio more intuitive and user-friendly, which is crucial for teams with varying technical expertise.
- G2 users highlight that IBM Db2 has robust data quality features, scoring 8.7, which is essential for enterprises that prioritize data integrity, whereas Dremio's data quality score of 8.2 suggests it may not meet the same level of rigor.
- Users on G2 report that Dremio's cloud processing capabilities are superior, scoring 9.3, which reviewers say allows for faster data retrieval and analysis, while IBM Db2's cloud processing score of 8.8 indicates it may lag slightly in this area.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Db2's advanced data analytics features score 8.6, making it a strong contender for organizations needing in-depth insights, while Dremio's score of 7.6 suggests it may not offer the same level of analytical depth.
- Users say that Dremio's data lake integration is highly rated at 9.1, which reviewers mention is a significant advantage for companies leveraging multiple data sources, compared to IBM Db2's score of 8.2 in this category.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Dremio
No pricing availableIBM Db2
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A completely free edition of DB2 on Cloud.
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Dremio
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IBM Db2
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Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.7
52
8.5
485
Ease of Use
9.2
53
8.0
494
Ease of Setup
8.4
47
7.7
260
Ease of Admin
7.8
29
7.7
241
Quality of Support
8.5
50
8.1
458
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.1
28
8.3
234
Product Direction (% positive)
9.7
46
6.8
453
Features by Category
Reports
Not enough data
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Self Service
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Advanced Analytics
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
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Platform
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Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
8.6
23
8.6
52
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Verified
8.5
20
8.1
48
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Verified
8.3
12
8.6
49
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Verified
7.7
20
8.2
48
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Verified
Feature Not Available
7.5
34
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Verified
8.9
23
7.6
34
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Verified
Integration
Feature Not Available
7.8
43
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Verified
8.8
21
8.1
45
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Verified
9.0
22
8.1
42
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Verified
Deployment
8.7
15
8.4
50
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Verified
8.5
19
7.8
41
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Verified
Performance
8.3
21
8.6
51
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Verified
Security
8.2
20
8.7
46
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Verified
Feature Not Available
9.0
35
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Verified
Generative AI
6.9
12
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Management
Not enough data
8.6
60
Not enough data
8.4
62
Not enough data
8.2
52
Not enough data
8.5
55
Support
Not enough data
8.0
57
Not enough data
8.4
60
Not enough data
7.9
60
Not enough data
8.4
61
Security
Not enough data
8.5
60
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.4
58
Not enough data
8.4
56
Performance
Not enough data
8.6
60
Not enough data
8.6
58
Not enough data
8.5
56
Not enough data
8.4
57
Not enough data
8.4
57
Database Features
Not enough data
8.7
305
Not enough data
8.8
307
Not enough data
8.8
307
Not enough data
8.4
303
Not enough data
8.8
302
Not enough data
8.4
303
Not enough data
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
Data Management
8.6
11
Not enough data
8.8
11
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Data as a Service
7.6
11
Not enough data
8.2
11
Not enough data
Architecture
8.2
11
Not enough data
8.6
11
Not enough data
Deployment & Integration - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Connectivity & Federation - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Modeling & Metrics - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Performance Optimization - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Governance - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Advanced Intelligence - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
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Agentic AI Enablement - Semantic Layer Tools
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Configuration
Not enough data
8.5
65
Not enough data
8.1
60
Not enough data
8.5
65
Not enough data
8.3
61
Not enough data
8.6
62
Database Administration
Not enough data
8.6
60
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.8
59
Availability
Not enough data
8.9
62
Not enough data
9.1
62
Not enough data
8.8
63
Not enough data
8.9
63
Security
Not enough data
8.4
41
Not enough data
8.8
42
Not enough data
8.8
40
Data Management
Not enough data
8.7
45
Not enough data
8.6
44
Database
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Integrations
9.0
18
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
Platform
9.1
20
Not enough data
8.7
13
Not enough data
7.9
13
Not enough data
Processing
9.1
18
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
Data Transformation
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.2
24
Not enough data
Connectivity
8.6
22
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.9
23
Not enough data
8.9
25
Not enough data
Operations
7.2
25
Not enough data
7.1
25
Not enough data
7.8
27
Not enough data
7.7
21
Not enough data
7.0
21
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Platform
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Not enough data
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Database Features
Not enough data
8.7
305
Not enough data
8.8
307
Not enough data
8.8
307
Not enough data
8.4
303
Not enough data
8.8
302
Not enough data
8.4
303
Not enough data
8.4
308
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
Dremio and IBM Db2 are categorized as Data Warehouse
Unique Categories
Dremio is categorized as Big Data Processing and Distribution, Big Data Analytics, Data as a Service (DaaS), and Semantic Layer Tools
IBM Db2 is categorized as Relational Databases, Object-Oriented Databases, XML Databases, Database as a Service (DBaaS), and Data Warehouse Automation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Dremio
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
Financial Services
23.8%
Information Technology and Services
11.1%
Computer Software
7.9%
Marketing and Advertising
4.8%
Automotive
4.8%
Other
47.6%
Information Technology and Services
21.5%
Banking
11.8%
Computer Software
10.1%
Financial Services
7.2%
Insurance
5.9%
Other
43.4%
Alternatives
Discussions
What is a Dremio reflection?
1 Comment
Official Response from Dremio
A reflection is an optimized materialization of source data or a query, similar to a materialized view, that is derived from an existing table or view. A...Read more
Dremio 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
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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