# IBM Informix, Qlik Replicate vs Azure Data Factory Comparison

| | IBM Informix | Qlik Replicate | Azure Data Factory | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.5 out of 5 | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.6 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 111 | 110 | 100 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (43.5% of reviews) | Enterprise (46.3% of reviews) | Enterprise (59.6% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | See IBM website or contact IBM PVU, VPC,User licensing | Contact Sales | No pricing available | 

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## Top Pros & Cons

### IBM Informix

**Not enough data**

### Qlik Replicate

Pros:
- Features (3 reviews)
- Database Management (2 reviews)

Cons:
- Complex Setup (2 reviews)
- Learning Difficulty (2 reviews)

### Azure Data Factory

Pros:
- Data Integration (5 reviews)
- Ease of Use (5 reviews)

Cons:
- Debugging Difficulty (5 reviews)
- Difficult Debugging (4 reviews)

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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | IBM Informix | Qlik Replicate | Azure Data Factory | 
|---|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.2 (79 reviews) | 8.1 (66 reviews) | 9.1 (77 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 9.1 (79 reviews) | 8.4 (67 reviews) | 8.9 (79 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 8.9 (57 reviews) | 7.9 (42 reviews) | 9.0 (44 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 9.3 (56 reviews) | 8.0 (40 reviews) | 8.7 (31 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 8.5 (76 reviews) | 8.0 (61 reviews) | 8.8 (72 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 7.8 (56 reviews) | 8.3 (40 reviews) | 9.1 (30 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 6.0 (78 reviews) | 7.2 (55 reviews) | 9.8 (73 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### IBM Informix

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Informix Enterprise Edition / Informix Advanced Enterprise Edition

Price: See IBM website or contact IBM PVU, VPC,User licensing

Description: Various flexible licensing options available, including user, processor/virtual core.




Try Informix for free:
https://ibm.biz/Bdzp7v


[Browse all 5 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-informix/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

### Qlik Replicate

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Qlik Data Integration for CDC Streaming

Price: Contact Sales

Description: https://www.qlik.com/us/pricing/data-integration-products


[Learn more about Qlik Replicate](https://www.g2.com/products/qlik-replicate/reviews)

#### Free Trial

No

### Azure Data Factory

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

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## Features Comparison By Category

### Data Extraction

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Informix** | N/A | N/A |
| **Qlik Replicate** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure Data Factory** | N/A | N/A |

#### Functionality

| Feature | IBM Informix | Qlik Replicate | Azure Data Factory | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Diverse Extraction Points** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Structuring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Consolidation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Cleaning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Cloud Extraction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Visualization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Diverse Extraction Points

| Feature | IBM Informix | Qlik Replicate | Azure Data Factory | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Diverse Extraction Points** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### ETL Tools

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Informix** | N/A | N/A |
| **Qlik Replicate** | 8.1/10 | 31 |
| **Azure Data Factory** | 9.0/10 | 62 |

#### Management

| Feature | IBM Informix | Qlik Replicate | Azure Data Factory | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Reporting** | Not enough data | Feature Not Available | 8.6 (50 reviews) | 
| **Auditing** | Not enough data | 7.8 (20 reviews) | 8.4 (46 reviews) | 

#### Functionality

| Feature | IBM Informix | Qlik Replicate | Azure Data Factory | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Extraction** | Not enough data | 8.7 (24 reviews) | 9.2 (56 reviews) | 
| **Transformation** | Not enough data | 7.6 (26 reviews) | 9.1 (54 reviews) | 
| **Loading** | Not enough data | 8.2 (25 reviews) | 9.4 (52 reviews) | 
| **Automation** | Not enough data | 8.1 (24 reviews) | 9.2 (54 reviews) | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | 8.0 (20 reviews) | 9.1 (51 reviews) | 

### Data Replication

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Informix** | 8.5/10 | 7 |
| **Qlik Replicate** | 8.1/10 | 50 |
| **Azure Data Factory** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | IBM Informix | Qlik Replicate | Azure Data Factory | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Real-Time Analytics** | 8.6 (7 reviews) | 8.3 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Solution Integration** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 7.8 (30 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Infrastructure Compatibility** | 8.1 (6 reviews) | 8.2 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | 8.6 (6 reviews) | 8.1 (36 reviews) | Not enough data | 

#### Solution Provision

| Feature | IBM Informix | Qlik Replicate | Azure Data Factory | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **System Failover** | 8.9 (6 reviews) | 8.1 (23 reviews) | Not enough data | 
| **Pay by Usage** | 8.3 (5 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 
| **Service Provision** | 9.0 (5 reviews) | Feature Not Available | Not enough data | 

### Relational Databases

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Informix** | 8.8/10 | 81 |
| **Qlik Replicate** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure Data Factory** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management 

| Feature | IBM Informix | Qlik Replicate | Azure Data Factory | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Schema** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Query Language** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **ACID - Complaint** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Replication** | 9.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Support 

| Feature | IBM Informix | Qlik Replicate | Azure Data Factory | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Text Search** | 7.8 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Types** | 8.5 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Languages** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Operating Systems** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | IBM Informix | Qlik Replicate | Azure Data Factory | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Database Locking** | 8.6 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Access Control** | 9.1 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Encryption** | 8.2 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Authentication** | 8.8 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Performance 

| Feature | IBM Informix | Qlik Replicate | Azure Data Factory | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | 8.5 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Concurrency** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workload Management** | 8.3 (11 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Advanced Indexing** | 8.7 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Query Optimizer** | 9.0 (10 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Database Features

| Feature | IBM Informix | Qlik Replicate | Azure Data Factory | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Storage** | 9.1 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Availability** | 9.5 (67 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Stability** | 9.3 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | 9.2 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security** | 8.8 (62 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Data Manipulation** | 9.1 (65 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Query Language** | 9.0 (66 reviews) | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Backup

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Informix** | N/A | N/A |
| **Qlik Replicate** | N/A | N/A |
| **Azure Data Factory** | N/A | N/A |

#### Management

| Feature | IBM Informix | Qlik Replicate | Azure Data Factory | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Disaster Recovery** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Remote Backup** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Storage Formats** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scheduled Backups** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **On-Demand Restoration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Reporting

| Feature | IBM Informix | Qlik Replicate | Azure Data Factory | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Activity Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Documentation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Alerts/Notifications** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Security

| Feature | IBM Informix | Qlik Replicate | Azure Data Factory | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Data Encryption** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Security and Compliance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Deduplication ** | Not enough data | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories

**Unique to IBM Informix (2):** [Relational Databases](https://www.g2.com/categories/relational-databases), [Data Replication Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-replication)

**Unique to Qlik Replicate (5):** [Data Replication Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-replication), [Data Extraction Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/data-extraction-tools), [Big Data Integration Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/big-data-integration-platforms), [ETL Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/etl-tools), [On-Premise Data Integration Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/on-premise-data-integration)

**Unique to Azure Data Factory (2):** [ETL Tools](https://www.g2.com/categories/etl-tools), [Big Data Integration Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/big-data-integration-platforms)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | IBM Informix | Qlik Replicate | Azure Data Factory | 
|---|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 23.9% | 20.0% | 11.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 32.6% | 33.7% | 28.7% | 
| **Enterprise** | 43.5% | 46.3% | 59.6% | 

### By Industry

#### IBM Informix

- **Information Technology and Services:** 16.3%
- **Computer Software:** 13.0%
- **Government Administration:** 9.8%
- **Retail:** 5.4%
- **Insurance:** 5.4%
- **Financial Services:** 4.3%
- **Telecommunications:** 4.3%
- **Education Management:** 3.3%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 3.3%
- **Business Supplies and Equipment:** 2.2%
- **Other:** 32.6%

#### Qlik Replicate

- **Banking:** 10.5%
- **Information Technology and Services:** 10.5%
- **Automotive:** 6.3%
- **Computer Software:** 5.3%
- **Retail:** 5.3%
- **Financial Services:** 5.3%
- **Insurance:** 5.3%
- **Pharmaceuticals:** 4.2%
- **Oil & Energy:** 4.2%
- **Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing:** 3.2%
- **Other:** 40.0%

#### Azure Data Factory

- **Information Technology and Services:** 31.6%
- **Computer Software:** 12.6%
- **Consulting:** 5.3%
- **Financial Services:** 5.3%
- **Airlines/Aviation:** 4.2%
- **Retail:** 4.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.2%
- **Oil & Energy:** 2.1%
- **Education Management:** 2.1%
- **Logistics and Supply Chain:** 2.1%
- **Other:** 27.4%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to IBM Informix

- [Microsoft SQL Server](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-sql-server/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (2279 reviews)
- [MySQL](https://www.g2.com/products/mysql/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (1675 reviews)
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- [MariaDB](https://www.g2.com/products/mariadb/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (226 reviews)
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### Alternatives to Qlik Replicate

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- [AWS Database Migration Service](https://www.g2.com/products/aws-database-migration-service/reviews) — 4.1/5 stars (50 reviews)
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### Alternatives to Azure Data Factory

- [SnapLogic Intelligent Integration Platform (IIP)](https://www.g2.com/products/snaplogic-intelligent-integration-platform-iip/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (398 reviews)
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- [IBM DataStage](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-datastage/reviews) — 4.0/5 stars (73 reviews)
- [Apache NiFi](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-nifi/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (26 reviews)
- [Pentaho Data Integration](https://www.g2.com/products/pentaho-data-integration/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (17 reviews)
- [Google Cloud BigQuery](https://www.g2.com/products/google-cloud-bigquery/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (1227 reviews)
- [Fivetran](https://www.g2.com/products/fivetran/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (795 reviews)
- [Workato](https://www.g2.com/products/workato/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (755 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### IBM Informix

- Title: [Version 11.70 - Where should look if I am having problems with triggers via a stored procedure?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/version-11-70-where-should-look-if-i-am-having-problems-with-triggers-via-a-stored-procedure) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [Standard 4GL is still a great product, Why don't add new features?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/standard-4gl-is-still-a-great-product-why-don-t-add-new-features) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."
- Title: [How do I program 4GL and Create Mobile Apps.](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-do-i-program-4gl-and-create-mobile-apps) — 1 comment, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "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..."

### Qlik Replicate

- Title: [How much does Attunity Replicate cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-attunity-replicate-cost) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "That will depend on how many endpoint licenses you will need (source and target). Qlik will negotiate so treat the list price as an opening bid and work with..."
- Title: [is there a roadmap for future updates?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/33474-is-there-a-roadmap-for-future-updates) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "Hi Ricardo, Thanks for your comment. Please contact your local Qlik representative to arrange a product roadmap discussion. If you have any issue please..."

### Azure Data Factory

- Title: [Is Azure data Factory an ETL tool?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/is-azure-data-factory-an-etl-tool) — 2 comments
  > **Top comment:** "Yes Azure Data Factory is a No-Code ETL tool. Very easy to use."

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**Source:** [G2.com](https://www.g2.com) | [Comparison Page](https://www.g2.com/compare/ibm-informix-vs-qlik-replicate-vs-azure-data-factory)