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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (90.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 License
No pricing available
IBM Db2
Star Rating
(678)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.0% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 License
Browse all 6 pricing plansIBM InfoSphere Information Server
Star Rating
(23)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (90.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about IBM InfoSphere Information ServerSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that IBM InfoSphere Information Server excels in data integration with a score of 8.6, making it a preferred choice for organizations needing robust data management capabilities. In contrast, IBM Db2, while strong in data replication (8.5), does not match the same level of integration efficiency.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Db2 offers superior ease of use with a score of 8.0 compared to IBM InfoSphere's 7.2. This makes Db2 more accessible for teams looking for a user-friendly interface and quicker onboarding.
- G2 users highlight that IBM InfoSphere's data quality features score an impressive 8.7, which is crucial for businesses that prioritize accurate and reliable data. Conversely, IBM Db2, while solid, does not emphasize data quality to the same extent.
- Users on G2 report that IBM Db2 shines in its support for various operating systems, scoring 8.2, which is beneficial for organizations with diverse IT environments. IBM InfoSphere, while capable, does not provide the same level of cross-platform support.
- Reviewers say that IBM InfoSphere's built-in data analytics capabilities (8.2) are a significant advantage for users looking to derive insights directly from their data management processes, whereas IBM Db2's analytics features are less integrated.
- Users report that IBM Db2's performance in scalability (8.7) and disaster recovery (8.6) is noteworthy, making it a strong candidate for enterprises that require robust performance under heavy workloads, while IBM InfoSphere's performance metrics are slightly lower in these areas.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM Db2
Db2 On Cloud - Lite
Free Trial
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.
IBM InfoSphere Information Server
No pricing availableFree Trial
IBM Db2
Free Trial is available
IBM InfoSphere Information Server
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
484
8.5
21
Ease of Use
8.0
493
7.2
19
Ease of Setup
7.7
259
7.2
13
Ease of Admin
7.7
241
7.3
13
Quality of Support
8.1
457
7.1
18
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
234
7.9
12
Product Direction (% positive)
6.8
452
5.7
19
Features by Category
Data Management
8.6
52
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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
Not enough data
Integration
7.8
43
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
45
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
42
|
Verified
Not enough data
Deployment
8.4
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
Performance
8.6
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
Security
8.7
46
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.0
35
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Management
8.6
59
Not enough data
8.4
61
Not enough data
8.2
51
Not enough data
8.5
54
Not enough data
Support
8.0
56
Not enough data
8.4
59
Not enough data
7.9
59
Not enough data
8.3
60
Not enough data
Security
8.5
59
Not enough data
8.8
59
Not enough data
8.4
57
Not enough data
8.4
55
Not enough data
Performance
8.6
59
Not enough data
8.6
57
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
8.4
56
Not enough data
8.4
56
Not enough data
Database Features
8.7
304
Not enough data
8.8
306
Not enough data
8.8
306
Not enough data
8.4
302
Not enough data
8.8
301
Not enough data
8.4
302
Not enough data
8.4
307
Not enough data
Automation
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
Functionality
7.4
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
Administration
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Data Warehouse Automation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Configuration
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
Not enough data
Database Administration
8.6
60
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.8
59
Not enough data
Availability
8.9
62
Not enough data
9.1
62
Not enough data
8.8
63
Not enough data
8.9
63
Not enough data
Security
8.4
41
Not enough data
8.8
42
Not enough data
8.8
40
Not enough data
Data Management
8.7
45
Not enough data
8.6
44
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Database Features
8.7
304
Not enough data
8.8
306
Not enough data
8.8
306
Not enough data
8.4
302
Not enough data
8.8
301
Not enough data
8.4
302
Not enough data
8.4
307
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Db2 and IBM InfoSphere Information Server are categorized as Data Warehouse
Unique Categories
IBM Db2 is categorized as Relational Databases, Object-Oriented Databases, XML Databases, Database as a Service (DBaaS), and Data Warehouse Automation
IBM InfoSphere Information Server is categorized as On-Premise Data Integration and Data Quality
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Db2
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
IBM InfoSphere Information Server
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
21.6%
Banking
11.6%
Computer Software
10.1%
Financial Services
7.3%
Insurance
5.9%
Other
43.5%
Financial Services
27.3%
Information Technology and Services
22.7%
Oil & Energy
9.1%
Utilities
4.5%
Medical Devices
4.5%
Other
31.8%
Alternatives
Discussions
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
IBM InfoSphere Information Server has no discussions with answers
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