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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.0% of reviews)
Small-Business (44.8% 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 plansSQLite
Star Rating
(259)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (44.8% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that SQLite excels in ease of setup with a score of 9.1, making it a preferred choice for small businesses looking for a quick deployment. In contrast, IBM Db2 has a lower setup score of 7.6, which may require more time and resources to implement.
- Reviewers mention that SQLite's data management capabilities, particularly in data replication (8.7), are robust for smaller datasets, while IBM Db2 shines in advanced data analytics (8.6), making it more suitable for enterprises needing complex data insights.
- G2 users highlight SQLite's high score in ease of use (8.9), which is beneficial for teams without extensive database management experience. Conversely, IBM Db2's ease of use score of 8.0 suggests a steeper learning curve, which may be a consideration for new users.
- Reviewers say that IBM Db2 offers superior security features, particularly in access control (8.7) and encryption (8.3), which are critical for enterprise environments. SQLite, while secure, scores lower in these areas, indicating it may not meet the stringent security requirements of larger organizations.
- Users on G2 report that SQLite's performance in backup (9.1) is exceptional, providing peace of mind for small businesses. In contrast, IBM Db2's backup score of 8.6, while still strong, may not match the reliability that SQLite offers for smaller-scale operations.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Db2's support quality (8.0) is generally better than SQLite's (7.7), which can be a deciding factor for businesses that require ongoing assistance and resources for troubleshooting and optimization.
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.
SQLite
No pricing availableFree Trial
IBM Db2
Free Trial is available
SQLite
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.5
484
8.5
211
Ease of Use
8.0
493
8.9
211
Ease of Setup
7.7
259
9.1
83
Ease of Admin
7.7
241
8.8
79
Quality of Support
8.1
457
7.8
161
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
234
8.3
61
Product Direction (% positive)
6.8
452
7.5
205
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
29
8.4
61
8.7
31
8.2
51
8.5
28
8.5
54
7.9
29
Support
8.0
56
8.2
28
8.4
59
8.4
32
7.9
59
8.3
30
8.3
60
8.3
30
Security
8.5
59
7.8
28
8.8
59
8.0
27
8.4
57
7.7
27
8.4
55
7.6
29
Performance
8.6
59
7.8
26
8.6
57
8.1
27
8.5
55
8.1
27
8.4
56
8.2
27
8.4
56
8.5
28
Database Features
8.7
304
8.1
175
8.8
306
8.4
173
8.8
306
8.3
177
8.4
302
6.7
162
8.8
301
6.9
159
8.4
302
8.0
174
8.4
307
8.3
179
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
8.1
175
8.8
306
8.4
173
8.8
306
8.3
177
8.4
302
6.7
162
8.8
301
6.9
159
8.4
302
8.0
174
8.4
307
8.3
179
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Db2 and SQLite 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
SQLite has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Db2
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
SQLite
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
30.4%
Computer Software
21.6%
Higher Education
5.2%
Financial Services
3.6%
Internet
3.2%
Other
36.0%
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
Where can i find better documentation for SQLite? Any tutorials?
1 Comment
KM
https://www.sqlitetutorial.net/Read more
SQLite has no more discussions with answers
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