Compare IBM Db2 and IBM Netezza Performance Server 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (59.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 License
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IBM Db2
Star Rating
(682)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 License
Browse all 6 pricing plansIBM Netezza Performance Server
Star Rating
(84)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (59.7% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about IBM Netezza Performance ServerIBM Db2 vs IBM Netezza Performance Server
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found IBM Netezza Performance Server easier to use, set up, and administer. However, reviewers preferred doing business with IBM Db2 overall.
- Reviewers felt that IBM Db2 meets the needs of their business better than IBM Netezza Performance Server.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that IBM Netezza Performance Server is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of IBM Db2 over IBM Netezza Performance Server.
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 Netezza Performance Server
No pricing availableFree Trial
IBM Db2
Free Trial is available
IBM Netezza Performance Server
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
488
8.4
55
Ease of Use
8.0
497
8.8
53
Ease of Setup
7.7
263
8.3
23
Ease of Admin
7.7
242
8.2
24
Quality of Support
8.1
461
8.3
48
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
234
7.9
23
Product Direction (% positive)
6.8
456
6.7
50
Features by Category
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Federation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Transformation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Management
8.6
52
|
Verified
8.6
13
|
Verified
8.1
48
|
Verified
8.8
12
|
Verified
8.6
49
|
Verified
8.8
11
|
Verified
8.2
48
|
Verified
9.1
9
|
Verified
7.5
34
|
Verified
8.0
9
|
Verified
7.6
34
|
Verified
8.5
11
|
Verified
Integration
7.8
43
|
Verified
7.5
8
|
Verified
8.1
45
|
Verified
8.8
11
|
Verified
8.1
42
|
Verified
9.2
10
|
Verified
Deployment
8.4
50
|
Verified
8.7
9
|
Verified
7.8
41
|
Verified
8.2
11
|
Verified
Performance
8.6
51
|
Verified
8.5
9
|
Verified
Security
8.7
46
|
Verified
8.9
11
|
Verified
9.0
35
|
Verified
9.0
10
|
Verified
Generative AI
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
Management
8.6
60
Not enough data
8.4
62
Not enough data
8.2
52
Not enough data
8.5
55
Not enough data
Support
8.0
57
Not enough data
8.4
60
Not enough data
7.9
60
Not enough data
8.4
61
Not enough data
Security
8.5
60
Not enough data
8.8
60
Not enough data
8.4
58
Not enough data
8.4
56
Not enough data
Performance
8.6
62
Not enough data
8.6
58
Not enough data
8.5
56
Not enough data
8.4
57
Not enough data
8.4
57
Not enough data
Database Features
8.7
306
Not enough data
8.8
309
Not enough data
8.8
309
Not enough data
8.4
304
Not enough data
8.8
302
Not enough data
8.4
303
Not enough data
8.4
308
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
66
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
63
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
41
Not enough data
Data Management
8.7
45
Not enough data
8.6
44
Not enough data
Database Features
8.7
306
Not enough data
8.8
309
Not enough data
8.8
309
Not enough data
8.4
304
Not enough data
8.8
302
Not enough data
8.4
303
Not enough data
8.4
308
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Db2 and IBM Netezza Performance 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 Netezza Performance Server is categorized as Data Virtualization
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Db2
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
IBM Netezza Performance 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
11.7%
Computer Software
10.1%
Financial Services
7.2%
Insurance
5.9%
Other
43.6%
Information Technology and Services
19.4%
Banking
11.9%
Insurance
11.9%
Retail
7.5%
Financial Services
6.0%
Other
43.3%
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 Netezza Performance Server has no discussions with answers
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