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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (53.8% 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)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 License
Browse all 6 pricing plansInterSystems Caché
Star Rating
(33)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (53.8% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about InterSystems CachéSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that IBM Db2 excels in data integration with a score of 8.6, while InterSystems Caché offers strong data compression at 8.1. Reviewers mention that Db2's ability to seamlessly integrate with various data sources enhances its usability in enterprise environments.
- Reviewers mention that InterSystems Caché shines in data security, achieving a score of 9.1 for data security, compared to IBM Db2's 8.7. Users on G2 appreciate Caché's robust data governance features, which include advanced data masking and role-based authorization.
- G2 users highlight that IBM Db2 has a superior scalability rating of 8.9, making it a preferred choice for large enterprises. In contrast, InterSystems Caché, while also strong, scores slightly lower at 8.7, which some users feel may limit its effectiveness in rapidly growing environments.
- Users say that IBM Db2's query language is rated at 8.3, which some find less intuitive compared to InterSystems Caché's score of 8.1. Reviewers mention that the ease of use in Caché's query capabilities makes it more accessible for smaller businesses.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Db2's built-in data analytics feature scores 8.2, which is beneficial for enterprises looking to leverage data insights. In contrast, InterSystems Caché's advanced data analytics score of 8.6 is praised by users for its ability to handle complex queries efficiently.
- Users report that IBM Db2's quality of support is rated at 8.0, while InterSystems Caché scores higher at 8.5. Reviewers mention that Caché's support team is responsive and knowledgeable, which is crucial for businesses that require timely assistance.
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.
InterSystems Caché
No pricing availableFree Trial
IBM Db2
Free Trial is available
InterSystems Caché
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
484
8.8
24
Ease of Use
8.0
493
7.4
24
Ease of Setup
7.7
259
7.9
14
Ease of Admin
7.7
241
7.9
14
Quality of Support
8.1
457
8.5
24
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
234
8.5
14
Product Direction (% positive)
6.8
452
7.9
22
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
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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
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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
9.0
15
8.8
306
9.1
15
8.8
306
8.6
14
8.4
302
9.0
13
8.8
301
8.3
15
8.4
302
8.7
14
8.4
307
8.1
15
Data Management
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
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
Support
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
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
Not enough data
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
Database Features
8.7
304
9.0
15
8.8
306
9.1
15
8.8
306
8.6
14
8.4
302
9.0
13
8.8
301
8.3
15
8.4
302
8.7
14
8.4
307
8.1
15
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Db2 and InterSystems Caché are categorized as Relational Databases and Object-Oriented Databases
Unique Categories
IBM Db2 is categorized as Data Warehouse, XML Databases, Database as a Service (DBaaS), and Data Warehouse Automation
InterSystems Caché is categorized as Document Databases and Key Value Databases
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Db2
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
InterSystems Caché
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%
Information Technology and Services
26.9%
Hospital & Health Care
23.1%
Computer Software
19.2%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
7.7%
Wholesale
3.8%
Other
19.2%
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
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
Caché database on-line replication
1 Comment
DM
One technology that may help you with it named Mirroring. You can have as many copies of your data as you need, in different datacenters. Link to...Read more
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