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Compare IBM Blockchain Platform and Kaleido 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.5% of reviews)
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
$0 Limit of 5 nodes and 2 Services
IBM Blockchain Platform
Star Rating
(11)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (54.5% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about IBM Blockchain PlatformKaleido
Star Rating
(24)4.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (58.3% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
$0 Limit of 5 nodes and 2 Services
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AI Generated Summary
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- Users report that IBM Blockchain Platform excels in its quality of support, with a score of 8.6, while Kaleido shines even brighter with a score of 9.4, indicating that users find Kaleido's support more responsive and helpful.
- Reviewers mention that Kaleido offers a more user-friendly experience, scoring 9.2 in ease of use compared to IBM's 7.7, making it easier for small businesses to adopt and implement the software without extensive training.
- G2 users highlight that IBM Blockchain Platform has a lower score in product direction (6.7) compared to Kaleido (8.9), suggesting that users feel more confident in Kaleido's future development and roadmap.
- Users on G2 report that Kaleido's entry-level pricing is more attractive, offering a $0 limit for 5 nodes and 2 services, while IBM Blockchain Platform does not provide a clear entry-level price, making it less accessible for small businesses.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Blockchain Platform has robust features for smart contracts and token creation, but Kaleido's automated provisioning and customizable credential wallets are particularly praised for enhancing user experience and operational efficiency.
- Users say that while both platforms support scalability, Kaleido's focus on community and integrations allows for a more flexible and adaptable environment, which is crucial for businesses looking to grow and evolve their blockchain solutions.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM Blockchain Platform
No pricing availableKaleido
Starter Plan
$0
Limit of 5 nodes and 2 Services
Get started on your blockchain journey with our totally free plan.
Free Trial
IBM Blockchain Platform
No trial information availableKaleido
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.1
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9.4
21
Ease of Use
7.7
8
9.2
21
Ease of Setup
7.0
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9.0
17
Ease of Admin
7.7
5
8.8
17
Quality of Support
8.6
7
9.4
21
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
9.5
17
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
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8.9
21
Features by Category
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Tokenization
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Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Blockchain Platform and Kaleido are categorized as Blockchain as a Service and Blockchain Platforms
Unique Categories
IBM Blockchain Platform has no unique categories
Kaleido is categorized as Decentralized Identity, Smart Contracts, Asset Tokenization Platforms, and NFT Platforms
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Blockchain Platform
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Kaleido
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
Health, Wellness and Fitness
18.2%
Utilities
9.1%
Research
9.1%
Non-Profit Organization Management
9.1%
Marketing and Advertising
9.1%
Other
45.5%
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Management Consulting
12.5%
Education Management
12.5%
Computer Software
12.5%
Supermarkets
8.3%
Other
37.5%
Alternatives
Discussions
IBM Blockchain Platform has no discussions with answers
Do I need to purchase cryptocurrency?
1 Comment
Official Response from Kaleido
You do not need to purchase any Ether, token or cryptocurrency to run environments and execute transactions.
Kaleido provides private blockchain...Read more
How many nodes?
1 Comment
Official Response from Kaleido
How many nodes should I add to my environment?
A small number of nodes in an environment may put your blockchain at risk of getting “stuck.” Different...Read more
Reconciling timestamps in Quorum Raft
1 Comment
Official Response from Kaleido
One tricky aspect to timestamps using the now variable in Ethereum is the use of different units, depending on environment type. Unlike vanilla Ethereum...Read more
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