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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (74.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 License
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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 Exadata Cloud Service
Star Rating
(44)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (74.4% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that Oracle Exadata Cloud Service excels in Data Replication with a score of 8.7, highlighting its robust capabilities for ensuring data consistency across environments, while IBM Db2 also performs well but slightly trails with a score of 8.5.
- Reviewers mention that Oracle's Data Management features, particularly in Data Quality (8.3), are superior, with users appreciating its comprehensive tools for maintaining data integrity, whereas IBM Db2 scores higher at 8.7, indicating a strong focus on data quality as well.
- G2 users note that Oracle Exadata Cloud Service shines in Backup capabilities, scoring 9.1, which users find reliable and efficient, while IBM Db2's backup features, although solid, score lower at 8.7, suggesting room for improvement.
- Users on G2 highlight that Oracle's Scalability (8.9) is a standout feature, allowing businesses to grow without performance degradation, while IBM Db2, with a score of 8.7, also offers good scalability but may not match Oracle's performance under heavy loads.
- Reviewers mention that Oracle's Database Monitoring (8.5) tools are user-friendly and effective, providing real-time insights, while IBM Db2's monitoring capabilities, scoring 8.1, are functional but may lack some of the intuitive features that Oracle offers.
- Users say that Oracle Exadata Cloud Service's AI/ML Integration (7.8) is a growing area, with potential for future enhancements, while IBM Db2, scoring 8.1, is noted for its more established integration with AI tools, making it a better choice for users focused on machine learning applications.
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.
Oracle Exadata Cloud Service
No pricing availableFree Trial
IBM Db2
Free Trial is available
Oracle Exadata Cloud Service
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
484
9.2
26
Ease of Use
8.0
493
7.7
27
Ease of Setup
7.7
259
7.7
19
Ease of Admin
7.7
241
8.5
19
Quality of Support
8.1
457
7.8
27
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
234
8.1
19
Product Direction (% positive)
6.8
452
7.5
23
Features by Category
Data Management
8.6
52
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
48
|
Verified
8.0
5
|
Verified
8.6
49
|
Verified
8.3
5
|
Verified
8.2
48
|
Verified
8.3
5
|
Verified
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
8.7
5
|
Verified
Performance
8.6
51
|
Verified
Not enough data
Security
8.7
46
|
Verified
9.0
5
|
Verified
9.0
35
|
Verified
9.0
5
|
Verified
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
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 Oracle Exadata Cloud Service 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
Oracle Exadata Cloud Service 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 Exadata Cloud Service
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%
Government Administration
12.5%
Banking
10.0%
Telecommunications
7.5%
Information Technology and Services
7.5%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
5.0%
Other
57.5%
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 Exadata Cloud Service has no discussions with answers
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