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At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.0% of reviews)
Enterprise (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
See IBM website or contact IBM PVU, VPC,User licensing
No pricing available
IBM Informix
Star Rating
(110)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (44.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
See IBM website or contact IBM PVU, VPC,User licensing
Browse all 5 pricing plansOracle TimesTen
Star Rating
(22)3.8 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (50.0% of reviews)
Pros & Cons
Not enough data
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about Oracle TimesTenSummary
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
- Users report that Oracle TimesTen excels in real-time analytics with a score of 8.6, making it a strong choice for applications requiring immediate data processing. In contrast, IBM Informix, while also capable, has not been highlighted as a leader in this area.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Informix shines in data replication, achieving a high score of 9.8, which is crucial for businesses that need reliable data synchronization across multiple locations. Oracle TimesTen, while competent, scores lower at 9.0, indicating it may not be as robust in this feature.
- G2 users highlight the ease of administration in IBM Informix, scoring 9.4, which suggests a more user-friendly experience for database management compared to Oracle TimesTen's score of 7.1. This could be a significant factor for teams with limited database expertise.
- Users on G2 report that Oracle TimesTen offers superior disaster recovery capabilities, scoring 9.7, which is essential for businesses prioritizing data safety. IBM Informix, while still strong, scores slightly lower at 9.2, indicating a potential gap in this critical area.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Informix provides better support for various data types, scoring 9.1, which is beneficial for organizations dealing with diverse data formats. Oracle TimesTen, with a score of 8.3, may not cater as effectively to this need.
- Users say that Oracle TimesTen's advanced indexing features, scoring 9.6, enhance query performance significantly, making it a preferred choice for applications that require fast data retrieval. IBM Informix, while competitive, scores 9.0 in this area, suggesting it may not match the speed offered by TimesTen.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM Informix
Informix Enterprise Edition / Informix Advanced Enterprise Edition
See IBM website or contact IBM
PVU, VPC,User licensing
Various flexible licensing options available, including user, processor/virtual core.
Try Informix for free:
https://ibm.biz/Bdzp7v
Oracle TimesTen
No pricing availableFree Trial
IBM Informix
Free Trial is available
Oracle TimesTen
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
78
8.6
12
Ease of Use
9.1
78
8.3
11
Ease of Setup
8.9
56
7.9
7
Ease of Admin
9.3
56
7.1
8
Quality of Support
8.5
75
8.1
12
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
56
7.7
8
Product Direction (% positive)
5.9
77
6.1
12
Features by Category
Management
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Solution Provision
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
9.0
10
9.3
5
9.0
10
9.0
5
8.9
9
9.3
5
9.3
10
9.0
5
Support
8.0
9
Not enough data
8.7
10
8.3
5
8.7
10
Not enough data
8.7
10
9.3
5
Security
8.5
10
9.3
5
9.0
10
9.3
5
8.3
10
9.3
5
8.7
10
Not enough data
Performance
8.7
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
9.7
5
8.3
10
Not enough data
9.1
9
Not enough data
9.3
9
Not enough data
Database Features
9.1
65
8.3
7
9.5
66
9.3
7
9.3
65
9.2
8
9.2
64
8.6
7
8.9
61
9.3
7
9.1
64
9.4
8
9.0
65
9.2
8
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
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Informix and Oracle TimesTen are categorized as Relational Databases
Unique Categories
IBM Informix is categorized as Data Replication
Oracle TimesTen has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Informix
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Oracle TimesTen
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
16.5%
Computer Software
13.2%
Government Administration
9.9%
Retail
5.5%
Telecommunications
4.4%
Other
50.5%
Telecommunications
38.9%
Information Technology and Services
11.1%
Computer Software
11.1%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
5.6%
Restaurants
5.6%
Other
27.8%
Discussions
Version 11.70 - Where should look if I am having problems with triggers via a stored procedure?
2 Comments
EV
Hi Rhonda,
First of all you should clearly and at least look at upgrading to version 14.10 xC2, because 11.70 maintenance will stop by March 30th...Read more
Standard 4GL is still a great product, Why don't add new features?
1 Comment
AK
IBM made a decision long ago to stop adding features to 4GL. You can get modern versions of 4GL from 4Js (Genero) and Querix (Lycia). Both are proper...Read more
How do I program 4GL and Create Mobile Apps.
1 Comment
EV
Hi Hwee,
Form the feedback I received from several people, the best tools to develop mobile apps are the tools initially designed for that: they need to...Read more
Oracle TimesTen has no discussions with answers
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