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At a Glance
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.2% of reviews)
Enterprise (66.1% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Google Cloud BigTable
Star Rating
(41)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Mid-Market (43.2% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Google Cloud BigTableIBM 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 management with features like Data Replication (8.7) and Advanced Data Analytics (8.6), making it a strong choice for enterprises needing robust data handling capabilities. In contrast, Google Cloud BigTable shines in scalability (8.6) and storage (9.4), which is particularly beneficial for mid-market users looking for high-performance data solutions.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Db2's ease of setup (7.6) and administration (7.7) could be improved, as some users find it less intuitive compared to Google Cloud BigTable, which boasts an ease of setup score of 8.8. This difference can significantly impact user experience, especially for teams with limited technical expertise.
- G2 users highlight the superior backup capabilities of IBM Db2 (9.1) compared to Google Cloud BigTable (7.8), indicating that Db2 may be a better option for organizations that prioritize data recovery and backup strategies in their operations.
- Users on G2 report that Google Cloud BigTable offers better performance in terms of availability (9.2) and security (9.3), which are critical for businesses that require consistent uptime and robust data protection measures. In contrast, IBM Db2's availability score is 8.8, which, while solid, may not meet the needs of all users.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Db2's built-in data analytics (8.2) and in-database machine learning (7.6) features are beneficial for enterprises looking to leverage data insights directly within their database environment. However, Google Cloud BigTable's focus on scalability and performance may appeal more to users needing to handle large datasets efficiently.
- Users say that while both products offer strong security features, IBM Db2's data governance (8.8) and data security (9.1) ratings suggest a more comprehensive approach to data protection, which is essential for organizations in regulated industries. Google Cloud BigTable, while strong in security (9.3), may not provide the same level of governance features that some enterprises require.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
Google Cloud BigTable
No pricing availableIBM Db2
Db2 On Cloud - Lite
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1 License
A completely free edition of DB2 on Cloud.
- Enjoy high performance and elastic scaling with Db2’s fully managed database and warehouse solutions in the cloud. Try for free.
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Google Cloud BigTable
No trial information availableIBM Db2
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.9
29
8.5
485
Ease of Use
8.4
29
8.0
494
Ease of Setup
8.5
9
7.7
260
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
7.7
241
Quality of Support
8.2
25
8.1
458
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
8.3
234
Product Direction (% positive)
8.8
29
6.8
453
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
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
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
Storage
Not enough data
Not enough data
Scalability
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
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
Agentic AI - Wide Column Database
Not enough data
Not enough data
Configuration
8.2
12
8.5
65
7.6
11
8.1
60
7.6
11
8.5
65
6.8
11
8.3
61
7.3
10
8.6
62
Database Administration
7.8
9
8.6
60
7.5
10
8.8
60
7.6
9
8.8
59
Availability
8.6
12
8.9
62
7.8
10
9.1
62
7.2
9
8.8
63
7.4
12
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 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
Google Cloud BigTable and IBM Db2 are categorized as Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Unique Categories
Google Cloud BigTable is categorized as Time Series Databases, Columnar Databases, and Wide Column Database
IBM Db2 is categorized as Relational Databases, Data Warehouse, Object-Oriented Databases, XML Databases, and Data Warehouse Automation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
Google Cloud BigTable
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
13.5%
Computer Software
13.5%
Marketing and Advertising
8.1%
Financial Services
8.1%
Telecommunications
5.4%
Other
51.4%
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 Google Cloud BigTable used for?
1 Comment
SM
Google Cloud Bigtable is a fully managed NoSQL database service provided by Google Cloud Platform (GCP).
It is used for handling huge volumes of data...Read more
Google Cloud BigTable 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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