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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (40.6% 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
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Star Rating
(356)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (40.6% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that ScyllaDB excels in Application Performance with a score of 9.1, while IBM Db2 trails behind at 8.5. Reviewers mention that ScyllaDB's architecture allows for lower latency and higher throughput, making it ideal for real-time applications.
- Reviewers mention that ScyllaDB offers superior Scalability with a score of 9.4 compared to IBM Db2's 8.9. Users on G2 highlight ScyllaDB's ability to handle large volumes of data seamlessly, which is crucial for growing businesses.
- Users say that both products perform well in Data Replication, with ScyllaDB scoring 8.8 and IBM Db2 at 8.7. However, reviewers mention that ScyllaDB's replication features are more straightforward and easier to implement, enhancing user experience.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Db2 shines in Backup capabilities, scoring 9.1, while ScyllaDB scores 8.7. Users report that IBM Db2's backup processes are robust and reliable, providing peace of mind for enterprise-level data management.
- Users on G2 highlight that ScyllaDB has a better Ease of Setup score of 8.3 compared to IBM Db2's 7.6. Reviewers mention that ScyllaDB's installation process is more intuitive, making it easier for teams to get started quickly.
- Reviewers mention that both products are strong in Advanced Data Analytics, scoring equally at 8.6. However, users report that IBM Db2's analytics tools are more comprehensive, providing deeper insights for enterprise users.
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.
ScyllaDB
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IBM Db2
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ScyllaDB
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
484
8.8
300
Ease of Use
8.0
493
8.6
309
Ease of Setup
7.7
259
8.3
218
Ease of Admin
7.7
241
8.2
115
Quality of Support
8.1
457
8.5
280
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
234
8.7
95
Product Direction (% positive)
6.8
452
9.2
292
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
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
Data Management
Not enough data
8.6
143
Not enough data
8.6
148
Availability
Not enough data
8.9
143
Not enough data
8.5
141
Not enough data
8.6
141
Performance
Not enough data
8.7
139
Security
Not enough data
8.3
133
Not enough data
8.5
134
Not enough data
8.4
131
Not enough data
8.5
130
Support
Not enough data
8.5
128
Not enough data
8.4
135
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
Storage
Not enough data
8.4
66
Scalability
Not enough data
9.0
71
Not enough data
8.6
68
Security
Not enough data
8.1
63
Support
Not enough data
8.5
70
Not enough data
8.4
69
Not enough data
8.2
65
Agentic AI - Wide Column Database
Not enough data
7.0
5
Configuration
8.5
65
9.2
146
8.1
60
8.8
139
8.5
65
8.9
143
8.3
61
8.4
134
8.6
62
8.7
135
Database Administration
8.6
60
8.8
136
8.8
60
8.7
131
8.8
59
8.7
131
Availability
8.9
62
9.4
144
9.1
62
8.9
141
8.8
63
8.9
134
8.9
63
8.8
140
Security
8.4
41
8.7
122
8.8
42
8.6
123
8.8
40
8.7
123
Data Management
8.7
45
8.9
132
8.6
44
8.7
126
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 ScyllaDB are categorized as Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Unique Categories
IBM Db2 is categorized as Relational Databases, Data Warehouse, Object-Oriented Databases, XML Databases, and Data Warehouse Automation
ScyllaDB is categorized as Key Value Databases and Wide Column Database
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Db2
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
ScyllaDB
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
29.3%
Information Technology and Services
12.8%
Financial Services
5.8%
Education Management
3.5%
Banking
3.5%
Other
45.2%
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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 is the agenda for the coming quarter, what new features will be introduced?
2 Comments
PC
Planned features for Scylla Open Source 4.x and 5.x
• Enhancements to our DynamoDB compatible API (Alternator)
• Faster resumable streaming (Repair base...Read more
ScyllaDB has no more discussions with answers
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