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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (51.7% 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)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 License
Browse all 6 pricing plansSAP IQ
Star Rating
(32)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (51.7% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about SAP IQSummary
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AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that SAP IQ excels in Data Compression with a score of 8.1, allowing for efficient storage management, while IBM Db2 offers a slightly better score of 8.7 in Storage, indicating a more robust overall storage solution.
- Reviewers mention that SAP IQ's Data Quality feature scores an impressive 8.7, highlighting its effectiveness in maintaining high data integrity, whereas IBM Db2, with a score of 8.4 in Data Manipulation, is noted for its flexibility in handling various data types.
- G2 users indicate that SAP IQ's In-Database Machine Learning feature, scoring 7.6, is less robust compared to IBM Db2's advanced capabilities, which are reflected in its higher scores for Advanced Data Analytics at 8.6, showcasing its strength in analytical processing.
- Users on G2 report that SAP IQ's Workflow Automation feature scores 8.3, making it a strong choice for automating processes, while IBM Db2's Workload Management feature, scoring 8.5, is praised for its ability to efficiently manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Reviewers mention that SAP IQ's Database Monitoring feature scores 8.5, providing users with effective oversight, while IBM Db2's Query Optimizer at 8.3 is noted for enhancing query performance, although it could be improved according to some users.
- Users say that SAP IQ's Data Governance feature scores an impressive 8.8, indicating strong compliance capabilities, while IBM Db2's Access Control feature, with a score of 8.7, is recognized for its robust security measures in managing user permissions.
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.
SAP IQ
No pricing availableFree Trial
IBM Db2
Free Trial is available
SAP IQ
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
484
8.7
24
Ease of Use
8.0
493
7.9
24
Ease of Setup
7.7
259
7.6
7
Ease of Admin
7.7
241
8.1
7
Quality of Support
8.1
457
8.3
22
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
234
8.3
7
Product Direction (% positive)
6.8
452
9.0
24
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
7.9
13
8.4
61
8.5
13
8.2
51
8.3
13
8.5
54
8.5
13
Support
8.0
56
8.3
13
8.4
59
7.8
13
7.9
59
8.3
13
8.3
60
8.3
13
Security
8.5
59
7.6
12
8.8
59
8.2
13
8.4
57
7.7
13
8.4
55
8.1
13
Performance
8.6
59
8.2
13
8.6
57
8.2
13
8.5
55
7.6
13
8.4
56
8.2
13
8.4
56
7.3
13
Database Features
8.7
304
8.6
22
8.8
306
8.6
23
8.8
306
8.2
23
8.4
302
8.6
22
8.8
301
8.5
23
8.4
302
8.3
22
8.4
307
8.3
21
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
8.6
22
8.8
306
8.6
23
8.8
306
8.2
23
8.4
302
8.6
22
8.8
301
8.5
23
8.4
302
8.3
22
8.4
307
8.3
21
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Db2 and SAP IQ 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
SAP IQ has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Db2
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SAP IQ
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
13.8%
Health, Wellness and Fitness
13.8%
Computer & Network Security
13.8%
Retail
6.9%
Machinery
6.9%
Other
44.8%
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
SAP IQ has no discussions with answers
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