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# IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management vs ON EBX Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management** [

4.1/5(40)

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**ON EBX** [

4.4/5(75)

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Pricing

**IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management**
No pricing available

**ON EBX**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management**
Not enough reviews yet

**ON EBX**
8 months

Based on 9 responses

Return on Investment

**IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management**
Not enough reviews yet

**ON EBX**
20 months

Based on 5 responses

Perceived Cost

**IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management**
$$$$$

**ON EBX**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management**
Not enough reviews yet

**ON EBX**
Not enough reviews yet

Pros & Cons

**IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management**
Not enough data

**ON EBX**
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Data Management (2)
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Customer Experience (1)
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Difficult Navigation (1)
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Difficulty Learning (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/on-ebx/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1456563&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management**
Not enough data

**ON EBX**
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Screenshots

**IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management**
 ![IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/170155/MDM-Express-Dashboard.png)

**ON EBX**
 ![ON EBX screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/162690/MAME.png)

Ratings

Meets Requirements

**IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management**

8.5

8.521

**ON EBX**

8.7

8.757

Ease of Use

**IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management**

7.5

7.521

**ON EBX**

8.7

8.756

Ease of Setup

**IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management**

6.5

6.510

**ON EBX**

8.0

8.039

Ease of Admin

**IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management**

7.3

7.311

**ON EBX**

8.4

8.435

Quality of Support

**IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management**

8.2

8.219

**ON EBX**

8.2

8.254

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management**

7.2

7.212

**ON EBX**

8.5

8.535

Product Direction (% positive)

**IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management**

8.3

8.321

**ON EBX**

9.1

9.153

Features

Data Governance[Hide 70 FeaturesShow 70 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

7.7

18

Administration

Data Modelling

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

13

Recommendations

Not enough data

6.8(won by default)

10

Workflow Management

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

13

Dashboards and Visualizations

Not enough data

7.6(won by default)

13

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Rules-Based Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Business Glossary

Not enough data

7.7(won by default)

11

Data Discovery

Not enough data

7.2(won by default)

10

Data Profililng

Not enough data

7.4(won by default)

13

Reporting and Visualization

Not enough data

7.2(won by default)

12

Data Lineage

Not enough data

7.2(won by default)

12

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance

Sensitive Data Compliance

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

12

Policy Enforcement

Not enough data

8.2(won by default)

11

Compliance Monitoring

Not enough data

7.1(won by default)

8

Training and Guidelines

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Real-Time Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Access Control

Not enough data

8.5(won by default)

12

Roles Management

Not enough data

8.3(won by default)

13

Compliance Management

Not enough data

8.0(won by default)

11

Deletion Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Process Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Metadata Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Quality

Data Unification

Not enough data

7.2(won by default)

10

Data Preparation

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Data Distribution

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Maintainence

Data Quality Management

Not enough data

7.1(won by default)

11

Policy Management

Not enough data

7.8(won by default)

10

Data Storage Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Data Governance

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Active Directory Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Migration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Archiving & Retention

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Synchronization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Single Sign On

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Profiling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Authentication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Secure Data Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

HIPAA Compliant

Not enough data

Not enough data

SSL Security

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Assessment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Self Service Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Automatic Backup

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visual Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Master Data Management (MDM)[Hide 45 FeaturesShow 45 Features](javascript:void(0);)

Not enough data

8.8

42

Management

Hierarchy Management

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

31

Reference Data Management

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

33

Data Lineage

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

30

Metadata Management

Not enough data

9.2(won by default)

30

Real-Time Data

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Process Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Catalog Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Compliance Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality 

Multi-Domain

Not enough data

8.9(won by default)

33

Match & Merge

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

35

Relationship Mapping

Not enough data

9.0(won by default)

31

User Interface

Not enough data

8.7(won by default)

34

Data Mapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Security

Data Governance

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

33

Data Masking

Not enough data

8.6(won by default)

26

Additional Functionality

Reporting/Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Data Sources

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Migration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Quality Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Profiling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Performance Metrics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Drag & Drop

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Connectors

Not enough data

Not enough data

Audit Trail

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Verification

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Extraction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deduplication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Capture and Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

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IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

17.1%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

17.1%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

65.7%

[![ON EBX](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b6aeb009519889d31f181348248b32f8/on-ebx.svg "ON EBX")](https://www.g2.com/products/on-ebx/reviews)

ON EBX

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

23.9%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

20.9%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

55.2%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

17.1%

23.9%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

17.1%

20.9%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

65.7%

55.2%

Reviewers' Industry

[![IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1553632231/ibm-infosphere-master-data-management.svg "IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management")](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-infosphere-master-data-management/reviews)
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management

Insurance

14.3%

Banking

11.4%

Research

5.7%

Information Technology and Services

5.7%

Hospital & Health Care

5.7%

Other

57.1%

[![ON EBX](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b6aeb009519889d31f181348248b32f8/on-ebx.svg "ON EBX")](https://www.g2.com/products/on-ebx/reviews)
ON EBX

Information Technology and Services

10.4%

Computer Software

9.0%

Banking

7.5%

Mining & Metals

7.5%

Pharmaceuticals

6.0%

Other

59.7%

FAQs

## IBM InfoSphere Master Data... vs ON EBX FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 15, 2026

### What is the difference between ON EBX vs IBM InfoSphere Master Data...?

ON EBX stands out for its higher G2 rating, stronger Ease of Setup, and more frequent reviewer-cited strengths in data modeling flexibility and user interface, while IBM InfoSphere Master Data... is also enterprise-focused but with a slightly lower overall rating and setup score.

| | [ON EBX](https://www.g2.com/products/on-ebx/reviews) | [IBM InfoSphere Master Data...](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-infosphere-master-data-management/reviews) |
| --- | --- | --- |
| G2 Rating (reviews) | 4.4/5 (73 reviews) | 4.1/5 (40 reviews) |
| Largest Segment | Enterprise | Enterprise |
| Ease of Setup score | 8.0 | 6.5 |
| Quality of Support score | 8.2 | 8.2 |
| Top Reviewer-Cited Strength | Data modeling flexibility and user interface | Wide array of services and integration capabilities |

### How do the pricing models of ON EBX and IBM InfoSphere Master Data... compare?

ON EBX is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing compared to IBM InfoSphere Master Data....

- **ON EBX:** Reviewers describe ON EBX as competitively priced and note that its value is in line with other products, with several mentioning satisfaction with the cost relative to its flexibility and features.
- **IBM InfoSphere Master Data...:** Reviewers mention that IBM InfoSphere Master Data... can be expensive, with some citing high licensing costs and complex pricing structures as drawbacks.

### What are the best alternatives to ON EBX and IBM InfoSphere Master Data...?

The top three alternatives to ON EBX and IBM InfoSphere Master Data... are SAP Master Data Governance, Boomi, and Collibra.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [ON EBX](https://www.g2.com/products/on-ebx/reviews) | 4.4/5 (73 reviews) | Enterprise | Reviewers describe pricing as competitive and in line with other products. | Data modeling flexibility and user interface |
| [IBM InfoSphere Master Data...](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-infosphere-master-data-management/reviews) | 4.1/5 (40 reviews) | Enterprise | Reviewers mention high licensing costs and complex pricing. | Wide array of services and integration capabilities |
| [SAP Master Data Governance...](https://www.g2.com/products/sap-master-data-governance-mdg/reviews) | 4.4/5 (283 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Strong governance and integration with SAP ecosystem |
| [Boomi](https://www.g2.com/products/boomi/reviews) | 4.4/5 (506 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Integration capabilities and ease of use |
| [Collibra](https://www.g2.com/products/collibra/reviews) | 4.2/5 (102 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Data governance and cataloging |

### Which Master Data Management (MDM) features should I prioritize when comparing ON EBX and IBM InfoSphere Master Data...?

Buyers should prioritize data modeling flexibility, ease of setup, user interface, integration capabilities, and data governance when comparing ON EBX and IBM InfoSphere Master Data....

- **Data modeling flexibility:** ON EBX is frequently cited for its flexible data modeling and multi-domain support; IBM InfoSphere Master Data... is noted for a comprehensive data model but with less emphasis on flexibility.
- **Ease of setup:** ON EBX scores 8.0, IBM InfoSphere Master Data... scores 6.5.
- **User interface:** ON EBX has 2 all-time mentions for user interface strengths; IBM InfoSphere Master Data... receives mixed feedback on UI, with some reviewers noting outdated or confusing elements.
- **Integration capabilities:** ON EBX is praised for REST and SQL integration layers; IBM InfoSphere Master Data... is recognized for a wide array of integration services.
- **Data governance:** ON EBX is highlighted for mature workflow and governance features; IBM InfoSphere Master Data... is noted for entity management and governance capabilities.

### What are the pros and cons of ON EBX vs IBM InfoSphere Master Data...?

ON EBX's headline strength is its data modeling flexibility and user interface, while IBM InfoSphere Master Data...'s strength is its wide array of integration services and stability.

- **ON EBX strengths:** Data modeling flexibility (2 all-time mentions), ease of use (2), user interface (2), integrations (1), mature workflow and governance, multi-domain support.
- **ON EBX trade-offs:** Difficult navigation (2), learning curve (1), slow performance (1), UI customization can require technical effort, documentation for advanced features could be improved.
- **IBM InfoSphere Master Data... strengths:** Wide array of services, integration capabilities, stability, entity management, and governance.
- **IBM InfoSphere Master Data... trade-offs:** Reviewers note complex setup, high licensing costs, outdated or confusing UI, and challenging upgrades.

### Is ON EBX or IBM InfoSphere Master Data... better for small businesses?

Neither ON EBX nor IBM InfoSphere Master Data... is primarily targeted at small businesses, as both are most widely used in the enterprise segment.

- **ON EBX:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers highlight its flexibility and robust features but note a learning curve and technical onboarding requirements.
- **IBM InfoSphere Master Data...:** Largest segment is Enterprise; reviewers mention its comprehensive capabilities but also cite complex setup and high costs, making it less suited for small businesses.

### Which Master Data Management (MDM) platform has better integrations?

ON EBX is favored for integrations, with reviewers highlighting its REST and SQL access layers and ease of connecting to various systems.

- **ON EBX:** Integrations are cited in recent reviews, with one all-time mention; reviewers praise REST and SQL integration layers and the ability to connect to almost any system.
- **IBM InfoSphere Master Data...:** Reviewers note a wide array of integration services and easy database integration, but no specific integration mention counts are provided.

### How do ON EBX and IBM InfoSphere Master Data... compare on customer support?

ON EBX and IBM InfoSphere Master Data... are rated at parity for Quality of Support, both scoring 8.2.

- **ON EBX:** Reviewers describe support as decent, with some suggesting improvements in documentation and advanced support resources.
- **IBM InfoSphere Master Data...:** Reviewers report reliable support experiences, with several noting helpful and responsive customer service.

### Which is easier to implement, ON EBX or IBM InfoSphere Master Data...?

ON EBX is rated higher for Ease of Setup, scoring 8.0 compared to IBM InfoSphere Master Data...'s 6.5.

- **ON EBX:** Reviewers consistently highlight straightforward setup, rapid deployment after infrastructure is ready, and ease of implementation for multi-domain MDM.
- **IBM InfoSphere Master Data...:** Reviewers describe setup as complex and time-consuming, with some citing months or even years to fully implement and tune the system.

### Which product has better User Interface?

ON EBX is more frequently cited for its user interface strengths, while IBM InfoSphere Master Data... receives mixed feedback on UI.

- **ON EBX:** Ease of Use score: 8.7; 2 all-time mentions for user interface strengths; reviewers highlight interactive and intuitive UI, though some note areas for improvement.
- **IBM InfoSphere Master Data...:** Ease of Use score: 7.5; reviewers mention both positive and negative experiences with the UI, with some citing outdated or confusing elements.

Alternatives

**IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Alternatives**

 ![SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b0844d5fcc6ad47046cbf81bed040395/sap-master-data-governance-mdg.svg "SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)")

[
SAP Master Data Governance...
](/products/sap-master-data-governance-mdg/reviews)

 ![Boomi](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0dc125a14d4f324d05708e7f18ac52f8/boomi.svg "Boomi")

[
Boomi
](/products/boomi/reviews)

 ![Automation Anywhere Agentic Process Automation](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/053673f927a7e9eaba122ebe77b4349a/automation-anywhere-agentic-process-automation.svg "Automation Anywhere Agentic Process Automation")

[
Automation Anywhere Agentic...
](/products/automation-anywhere-agentic-process-automation/reviews)

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Data 360 (formerly Salesforce Data Cloud)
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**ON EBX Alternatives**

 ![SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b0844d5fcc6ad47046cbf81bed040395/sap-master-data-governance-mdg.svg "SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)")

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SAP Master Data Governance...
](/products/sap-master-data-governance-mdg/reviews)

 ![Boomi](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0dc125a14d4f324d05708e7f18ac52f8/boomi.svg "Boomi")

[
Boomi
](/products/boomi/reviews)

 ![Collibra](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e60286dbdf38c65ae3dae9ac03b00d4a/collibra.svg "Collibra")

[
Collibra
](/products/collibra/reviews)

 ![Tealium](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/ab5785ba5f2b55a17cd0b0784fd34381/tealium-2026-07-21.svg "Tealium")

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Tealium
](/products/tealium-2026-08-12/reviews)

## IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management vs ON EBX

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found ON EBX easier to use, set up, and administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with ON EBX overall.

- Reviewers felt that ON EBX meets the needs of their business better than IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management and ON EBX provide similar levels of assistance.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of ON EBX over IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management.