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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (48.6% 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 plansProgress OpenEdge
Star Rating
(49)4.0 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (48.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that IBM Db2 excels in data integration with a score of 8.6, allowing seamless connectivity with various data sources, while Progress OpenEdge, although strong, scores slightly lower at 8.2. Reviewers mention that this capability is crucial for enterprises needing to consolidate data from multiple platforms.
- Reviewers mention that Progress OpenEdge shines in query language performance, achieving a score of 9.1 compared to IBM Db2's 8.3. Users on G2 highlight that the efficiency of the query language in OpenEdge significantly enhances their data retrieval processes.
- Users say that IBM Db2's data replication feature is robust, scoring 8.5, but Progress OpenEdge outperforms with a score of 9.0. Reviewers mention that the advanced data replication capabilities in OpenEdge are vital for maintaining data consistency across distributed systems.
- G2 users report that IBM Db2 offers superior data quality management with a score of 8.7, which is essential for organizations focused on maintaining high data integrity. In contrast, Progress OpenEdge scores 8.2, with users noting that while it is effective, it does not match the comprehensive features of Db2.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Db2 provides excellent quality of support with a score of 8.0, which is higher than Progress OpenEdge's 7.2. Users report that responsive support is a key factor in their satisfaction with Db2, especially during critical deployment phases.
- Users on G2 highlight that Progress OpenEdge's ease of use is a significant advantage, scoring 8.5 compared to IBM Db2's 8.0. Reviewers mention that the intuitive interface and user-friendly setup process in OpenEdge make it a preferred choice for teams with less technical expertise.
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.
Progress OpenEdge
No pricing availableFree Trial
IBM Db2
Free Trial is available
Progress OpenEdge
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
484
8.0
26
Ease of Use
8.0
493
8.5
26
Ease of Setup
7.7
259
7.9
17
Ease of Admin
7.7
241
7.8
15
Quality of Support
8.1
457
7.1
25
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
234
8.7
15
Product Direction (% positive)
6.8
452
7.5
19
Features by Category
Functionality
Not enough data
7.9
7
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.3
8
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
6.7
6
Agentic AI - Database Monitoring
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Functionality
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.2
6
Not enough data
7.0
5
Management
Not enough data
7.7
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Not enough data
7.3
5
Agentic AI - Continuous Delivery
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
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
8.5
9
8.4
61
9.1
9
8.2
51
8.9
6
8.5
54
9.0
8
Support
8.0
56
9.2
6
8.4
59
8.3
9
7.9
59
7.6
7
8.3
60
8.9
6
Security
8.5
59
9.0
8
8.8
59
7.5
8
8.4
57
8.6
7
8.4
55
8.8
7
Performance
8.6
59
8.6
7
8.6
57
9.0
5
8.5
55
8.6
6
8.4
56
8.6
6
8.4
56
Not enough data
Database Features
8.7
304
9.2
10
8.8
306
9.2
10
8.8
306
9.0
10
8.4
302
8.5
10
8.8
301
8.7
10
8.4
302
9.4
8
8.4
307
9.7
10
Functionality
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
Agentic AI - Continuous Integration
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
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
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
User Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Modernization
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
AI Performance Improvement - Application Server
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
Agentic AI - Application Server
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Enterprise Architecture Tools
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Application Design
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
7.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data Control
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.7
5
Publishing
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Low-Code Development Platforms
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
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
Administration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Communication
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Procedural
Not enough data
Not enough data
Database Features
8.7
304
9.2
10
8.8
306
9.2
10
8.8
306
9.0
10
8.4
302
8.5
10
8.8
301
8.7
10
8.4
302
9.4
8
8.4
307
9.7
10
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Db2 and Progress OpenEdge 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
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Db2
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Progress OpenEdge
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%
Computer Software
18.9%
Information Technology and Services
13.5%
Insurance
10.8%
Retail
8.1%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
2.7%
Other
45.9%
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
What are options to integrate it with JavaScript web projects
1 Comment
RA
Useful JavaScript: Traversing Trees with a Recursive Reduce is a contextual analysis about how to tackle certifiable issues with utilitarian programming in...Read more
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