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Compare IBM Decision Optimization and IBM Watson Studio 
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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (60.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (50.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
No pricing available
IBM Decision Optimization
Star Rating
(41)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (60.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
Browse all 2 pricing plansIBM Watson Studio
Star Rating
(166)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.9% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about IBM Watson StudioIBM Decision Optimization vs IBM Watson Studio
When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found IBM Decision Optimization easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with IBM Decision Optimization overall.
- Reviewers felt that IBM Decision Optimization meets the needs of their business better than IBM Watson Studio.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that IBM Decision Optimization is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of IBM Watson Studio over IBM Decision Optimization.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM Decision Optimization
IBM ILOG CPLEX Optimization Studio Free edition
Free
Explore and learn optimization and constraint programming modeling with our free edition. Try free edition:
https://www.ibm.com/account/reg/signup?formid=urx-20028
- Limited to 1000 variables and 1000 constraints, but models can be edited
- Use both the OPL/IDE and API modeling/solving
IBM Watson Studio
No pricing availableFree Trial
IBM Decision Optimization
Free Trial is available
IBM Watson Studio
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
8.4
30
8.3
122
Ease of Use
8.7
30
8.0
123
Ease of Setup
8.3
14
7.6
101
Ease of Admin
8.7
14
7.8
95
Quality of Support
8.6
30
8.2
114
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
14
8.0
94
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
29
8.5
116
Features by Category
Data Source Access
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
9.2
14
Data Interaction
Not enough data
9.0
14
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.4
12
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.2
13
Not enough data
9.1
13
Not enough data
9.6
12
Data Exporting
Not enough data
9.4
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.2
12
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Deployment
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Deployment
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
8.8
8
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
9.2
8
Management
Not enough data
9.3
7
Not enough data
9.6
8
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.0
8
Operations
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.0
8
Not enough data
9.3
7
Management
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.4
8
Not enough data
8.8
7
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
System
7.2
9
9.1
13
Model Development
7.9
7
8.6
34
8.3
7
8.9
35
8.3
7
8.5
36
7.4
7
8.4
37
Model Development
7.4
9
9.4
13
Machine/Deep Learning Services
7.9
7
8.6
28
7.4
7
8.5
35
6.9
7
Feature Not Available
6.9
7
8.6
28
Machine/Deep Learning Services
7.3
8
8.9
12
7.5
8
9.0
12
Deployment
8.3
7
8.5
32
8.1
7
8.6
33
7.6
7
8.7
31
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
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
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Logic
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
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Deployment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Decision Management Platforms
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
Setup
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
9.7
6
Data
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Analysis
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
7.9
7
Customization
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.1
7
Not enough data
9.2
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Statistical Tool
Not enough data
8.0
14
Not enough data
8.4
15
Not enough data
8.1
15
Data Analysis
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
9.0
14
Decision Making
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.6
15
Not enough data
8.3
13
Not enough data
8.7
14
Generative AI
Not enough data
9.3
5
Not enough data
8.3
5
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Decision Optimization and IBM Watson Studio are categorized as Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Unique Categories
IBM Decision Optimization is categorized as Decision Management Platforms
IBM Watson Studio is categorized as Text Analysis, Predictive Analytics, MLOps Platforms, and Data Preparation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Decision Optimization
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
IBM Watson Studio
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
Financial Services
14.3%
Education Management
11.4%
Computer Software
11.4%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
5.7%
Research
5.7%
Other
51.4%
Information Technology and Services
15.7%
Computer Software
13.2%
Telecommunications
8.2%
Banking
7.5%
Education Management
5.7%
Other
49.7%
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