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Enterprise (66.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
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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 plansOracle Database Express Edition (XE)
Star Rating
(27)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (38.5% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that IBM Db2 excels in data management with a strong score of 8.6 for Data Replication, while Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) follows closely with a score of 8.4. Reviewers mention that Db2's advanced capabilities in handling large datasets make it a preferred choice for enterprise-level applications.
- Reviewers mention that Oracle Database XE shines in its ease of use, scoring 9.2 compared to Db2's 8.0. Users on G2 appreciate the intuitive interface and straightforward setup process, making it ideal for smaller businesses or those new to database management.
- G2 users highlight that IBM Db2 offers robust data analytics features, particularly with Built-In Data Analytics scoring 8.2, while Oracle XE's capabilities in this area are less emphasized. Reviewers say that Db2's analytics tools provide deeper insights, which are crucial for data-driven decision-making.
- Users say that Oracle Database XE has a slight edge in query language performance, scoring 9.4 compared to Db2's 8.3. Reviewers mention that the efficiency of Oracle's SQL capabilities allows for faster data retrieval, which is essential for high-performance applications.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Db2's strong focus on security features, such as Database Locking (8.4) and Access Control (8.7), provides a more comprehensive security framework compared to Oracle XE, which scores 9.2 and 8.9 respectively. Users report that this makes Db2 a more secure option for sensitive data management.
- Users on G2 report that both products have strong scalability features, with Db2 scoring 8.9 and Oracle XE at 8.7. However, reviewers mention that Db2's scalability is particularly beneficial for enterprises expecting rapid growth, as it can handle increased workloads without compromising performance.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM Db2
Db2 On Cloud - Lite
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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.
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)
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Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
484
8.9
20
Ease of Use
8.0
493
9.2
20
Ease of Setup
7.7
259
8.8
11
Ease of Admin
7.7
241
8.7
10
Quality of Support
8.1
457
8.2
17
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
234
8.3
10
Product Direction (% positive)
6.8
452
9.3
17
Features by Category
Data Management
8.6
52
|
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
8.9
15
8.4
61
9.4
15
8.2
51
8.2
14
8.5
54
8.4
15
Support
8.0
56
8.0
15
8.4
59
8.7
15
7.9
59
8.2
15
8.3
60
8.5
14
Security
8.5
59
9.2
13
8.8
59
8.9
12
8.4
57
8.7
13
8.4
55
8.8
15
Performance
8.6
59
7.7
14
8.6
57
8.3
13
8.5
55
8.2
13
8.4
56
8.5
13
8.4
56
8.0
14
Database Features
8.7
304
7.9
14
8.8
306
8.6
14
8.8
306
8.8
14
8.4
302
8.7
13
8.8
301
8.6
13
8.4
302
8.7
14
8.4
307
9.2
14
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
7.9
14
8.8
306
8.6
14
8.8
306
8.8
14
8.4
302
8.7
13
8.8
301
8.6
13
8.4
302
8.7
14
8.4
307
9.2
14
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Db2 and Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) are categorized as Relational Databases
Unique Categories
IBM Db2 is categorized as Data Warehouse, Object-Oriented Databases, XML Databases, Database as a Service (DBaaS), and Data Warehouse Automation
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Db2
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE)
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
23.1%
Computer Software
19.2%
Financial Services
7.7%
Textiles
3.8%
Telecommunications
3.8%
Other
42.3%
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
Oracle Database Express Edition (XE) has no discussions with answers
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