# IBM Blockchain Platform, Oracle Blockchain Platform vs Ethereum Comparison

| | IBM Blockchain Platform | Oracle Blockchain Platform | Ethereum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.0 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 11 | 14 | 41 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Small-Business (54.5% of reviews) | Small-Business (57.1% of reviews) | Small-Business (72.2% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | No pricing available | No pricing available | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | IBM Blockchain Platform | Oracle Blockchain Platform | Ethereum | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 8.1 (8 reviews) | 8.5 (12 reviews) | 8.8 (29 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 7.7 (8 reviews) | 7.6 (12 reviews) | 8.4 (28 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.0 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.8 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.7 (5 reviews) | Not enough data | 8.7 (10 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 6.8 (25 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.7 (7 reviews) | 8.1 (12 reviews) | 6.3 (28 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### IBM Blockchain Platform

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Oracle Blockchain Platform

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### Ethereum

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Smart Contracts

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Blockchain Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oracle Blockchain Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Ethereum** | 7.4/10 | 5 |

#### Functionality 

| Feature | IBM Blockchain Platform | Oracle Blockchain Platform | Ethereum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Digital Signature** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Atomic Swap** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Performance

| Feature | IBM Blockchain Platform | Oracle Blockchain Platform | Ethereum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Interoperability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Consensus** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Transaction Speed** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 8.7 (5 reviews) | 

#### Security

| Feature | IBM Blockchain Platform | Oracle Blockchain Platform | Ethereum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Authentication** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Security and Privacy Policies** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Audit log** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Blockchain as a Service

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Blockchain Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oracle Blockchain Platform** | 8.3/10 | 7 |
| **Ethereum** | N/A | N/A |

#### Administration

| Feature | IBM Blockchain Platform | Oracle Blockchain Platform | Ethereum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Plugins and APIs** | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Cost Control** | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Process Control** | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | IBM Blockchain Platform | Oracle Blockchain Platform | Ethereum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Smart Contracts** | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Token Creation** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Automated Provisioning** | Not enough data | 8.6 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Industry Specialization** | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Performance

| Feature | IBM Blockchain Platform | Oracle Blockchain Platform | Ethereum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Consensus** | Not enough data | 7.2 (6 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Privacy Policies** | Not enough data | 9.3 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 

### Blockchain Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Blockchain Platform** | N/A | N/A |
| **Oracle Blockchain Platform** | 7.9/10 | 7 |
| **Ethereum** | 7.2/10 | 5 |

#### Administration

| Feature | IBM Blockchain Platform | Oracle Blockchain Platform | Ethereum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Smart Contracts** | Not enough data | 7.6 (7 reviews) | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Token Creation** | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 8.3 (5 reviews) | 
| **Security and Privacy Policies** | Not enough data | 8.8 (7 reviews) | 7.3 (5 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | IBM Blockchain Platform | Oracle Blockchain Platform | Ethereum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Side/Child Chains** | Not enough data | 7.4 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Atomic Swap** | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Industry Specialization** | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 7.0 (5 reviews) | 

#### Performance

| Feature | IBM Blockchain Platform | Oracle Blockchain Platform | Ethereum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Consensus** | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Block Time** | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 7.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Transaction Costs** | Not enough data | 7.1 (7 reviews) | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 6.7 (5 reviews) | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Blockchain Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/blockchain-platforms)

**Unique to IBM Blockchain Platform (1):** [Blockchain as a Service Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/blockchain-as-a-service)

**Unique to Oracle Blockchain Platform (1):** [Blockchain as a Service Providers](https://www.g2.com/categories/blockchain-as-a-service)

**Unique to Ethereum (1):** [Smart Contracts Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/smart-contracts)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | IBM Blockchain Platform | Oracle Blockchain Platform | Ethereum | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 54.5% | 57.1% | 72.2% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 36.4% | 14.3% | 19.4% | 
| **Enterprise** | 9.1% | 28.6% | 8.3% | 

### By Industry

#### IBM Blockchain Platform

- **Health, Wellness and Fitness:** 18.2%
- **Utilities:** 9.1%
- **Research:** 9.1%
- **Non-Profit Organization Management:** 9.1%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 9.1%
- **Machinery:** 9.1%
- **Legal Services:** 9.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 9.1%
- **Government Relations:** 9.1%
- **Banking:** 9.1%

#### Oracle Blockchain Platform

- **Education Management:** 14.3%
- **Accounting:** 14.3%
- **Manufacturing:** 7.1%
- **Telecommunications:** 7.1%
- **Mechanical or Industrial Engineering:** 7.1%
- **Investment Banking:** 7.1%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 7.1%
- **Information Services:** 7.1%
- **Government Administration:** 7.1%
- **Food Production:** 7.1%
- **Other:** 14.3%

#### Ethereum

- **Computer Software:** 22.9%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 8.6%
- **Internet:** 5.7%
- **Financial Services:** 5.7%
- **Accounting:** 2.9%
- **Arts and Crafts:** 2.9%
- **Automotive:** 2.9%
- **Banking:** 2.9%
- **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 2.9%
- **Computer & Network Security:** 2.9%
- **Other:** 40.0%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to IBM Blockchain Platform

- [Kaleido](https://www.g2.com/products/kaleido-kaleido/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [Hyperledger](https://www.g2.com/products/hyperledger/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [Amazon Managed Blockchain](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-managed-blockchain/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [Azure Web3 Developer Solutions](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-web3-developer-solutions/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [Corda](https://www.g2.com/products/corda/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [Chainstack](https://www.g2.com/products/chainstack/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (28 reviews)
- [Quicknode](https://www.g2.com/products/quicknode/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (80 reviews)
- [Coinbase Cloud](https://www.g2.com/products/coinbase-cloud/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (13 reviews)
- [Alchemy](https://www.g2.com/products/alchemy/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (14 reviews)
- [Venly](https://www.g2.com/products/venly/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (37 reviews)

### Alternatives to Oracle Blockchain Platform

- [Azure Web3 Developer Solutions](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-web3-developer-solutions/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [Quicknode](https://www.g2.com/products/quicknode/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (80 reviews)
- [Amazon Managed Blockchain](https://www.g2.com/products/amazon-managed-blockchain/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [Kaleido](https://www.g2.com/products/kaleido-kaleido/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [Hyperledger](https://www.g2.com/products/hyperledger/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [BitGo](https://www.g2.com/products/bitgo/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (19 reviews)
- [Venly](https://www.g2.com/products/venly/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (37 reviews)
- [POK - Proof of Knowledge](https://www.g2.com/products/pok-proof-of-knowledge/reviews) — 5.0/5 stars (38 reviews)
- [Chainstack](https://www.g2.com/products/chainstack/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (28 reviews)
- [Corda](https://www.g2.com/products/corda/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (22 reviews)

### Alternatives to Ethereum

- [Kaleido](https://www.g2.com/products/kaleido-kaleido/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (24 reviews)
- [Corda](https://www.g2.com/products/corda/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (22 reviews)
- [Hyperledger](https://www.g2.com/products/hyperledger/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (16 reviews)
- [Azure Web3 Developer Solutions](https://www.g2.com/products/azure-web3-developer-solutions/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (12 reviews)
- [Multichain](https://www.g2.com/products/multichain/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (2 reviews)
- [Venly](https://www.g2.com/products/venly/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (37 reviews)
- [BigChainDB](https://www.g2.com/products/bigchaindb/reviews) — 3.5/5 stars (1 reviews)
- [Coinbase Institutional](https://www.g2.com/products/coinbase-institutional/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (21 reviews)
- [Xooa](https://www.g2.com/products/xooa/reviews) — 4.8/5 stars (2 reviews)
- [Stratis Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/stratis-platform/reviews) — 1.8/5 stars (2 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### IBM Blockchain Platform

No discussions available for this product.

### Oracle Blockchain Platform

No discussions available for this product.

### Ethereum

- Title: [Discussion of EIP-3267](https://www.g2.com/discussions/38029-discussion-of-eip-3267) — 4 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "= Exteded motivation

There are two motivations:

1. It provides a big amount of "money" to common good producers. That obviously personally benefits..."
- Title: [Are you going to make deployment to the main net easier?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/25301-are-you-going-to-make-deployment-to-the-main-net-easier) — 1 comment, 2 upvotes
  > **Top comment:** "Ganache is just for local environment  setup. Use truffle for deployment in main net. "

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ibm-blockchain-platform-vs-oracle-blockchain-platform-vs-ethereum)