# IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) vs InRule Comparison

| | IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) | InRule | 
|---|---|---|
| **Star Rating** | 4.3 out of 5 | 4.4 out of 5 | 
| **Total Reviews** | 65 | 69 | 
| **Largest Market Segment** | Enterprise (50.9% of reviews) | Mid-Market (45.5% of reviews) | 
| **Entry Level Price** | No pricing available | $9,500.00 Per Month | 


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## Ratings Comparison
| Rating | IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) | InRule | 
|---|---|---|
  | **Meets Requirements** | 9.1 (41 reviews) | 8.6 (49 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Use** | 8.4 (41 reviews) | 8.1 (49 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Setup** | 7.2 (12 reviews) | 7.5 (33 reviews) | 
  | **Ease of Admin** | 7.7 (11 reviews) | 8.2 (34 reviews) | 
  | **Quality of Support** | 9.1 (39 reviews) | 8.8 (47 reviews) | 
  | **Has the product been a good partner in doing business?** | 8.9 (11 reviews) | 8.8 (34 reviews) | 
  | **Product Direction (% positive)** | 9.2 (42 reviews) | 9.0 (45 reviews) | 

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## Pricing

### IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM)

#### Entry-Level Pricing

No pricing available

#### Free Trial

No information available

### InRule

#### Entry-Level Pricing

Plan: Commercial

Price: $9,500.00 Per Month

Description: SaaS

Key Features:
- Up to 5,000 Transactions per Day
- DMN and BPMN Support
- Decision Authoring, Testing and Management

[Browse all 2 editions](https://www.g2.com/products/inrule/pricing)

#### Free Trial

Yes

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## Features Comparison By Category

### MLOps Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM)** | N/A | N/A |
| **InRule** | N/A | N/A |

#### Deployment

| Feature | IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) | InRule | 
|---|---|---|
| **Language Flexibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Framework Flexibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ease of Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Deployment

| Feature | IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) | InRule | 
|---|---|---|
| **Language Flexibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Framework Flexibility** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Versioning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Ease of Deployment** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Scalability** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) | InRule | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cataloging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Model Registry** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Operations

| Feature | IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) | InRule | 
|---|---|---|
| **Metrics** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Infrastructure management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Collaboration** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Management

| Feature | IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) | InRule | 
|---|---|---|
| **Cataloging** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Monitoring** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Governing** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) | InRule | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Digital Process Automation (DPA)

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM)** | N/A | N/A |
| **InRule** | N/A | N/A |

#### Digital Workflows

| Feature | IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) | InRule | 
|---|---|---|
| **Logic and Conditions** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **No-Code Or Low-Code** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Document Management** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Forms

| Feature | IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) | InRule | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Templates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Mobile-Friendly Forms** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Automation

| Feature | IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) | InRule | 
|---|---|---|
| **Workflow Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Workflow Mapping** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Real-Time Updates** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Robotic Process Automation** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

#### Agentic AI - Digital Process Automation (DPA)

| Feature | IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) | InRule | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Decision Management Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM)** | 9.1/10 | 27 |
| **InRule** | 7.6/10 | 23 |

#### Integration

| Feature | IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) | InRule | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data** | 9.7 (26 reviews) | 7.8 (19 reviews) | 
| **Applications** | 8.9 (25 reviews) | 7.4 (17 reviews) | 

#### Business Logic

| Feature | IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) | InRule | 
|---|---|---|
| **Authoring Business Logic** | 9.4 (25 reviews) | 8.0 (20 reviews) | 
| **Testing Business Logic** | 9.1 (25 reviews) | 8.2 (20 reviews) | 
| **Model Development** | 8.7 (24 reviews) | 7.7 (18 reviews) | 

#### Management

| Feature | IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) | InRule | 
|---|---|---|
| **Catalog** | 9.4 (24 reviews) | 7.8 (20 reviews) | 
| **Collaboration** | 9.4 (25 reviews) | 7.4 (20 reviews) | 

#### Analytics

| Feature | IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) | InRule | 
|---|---|---|
| **Impact analysis** | 8.8 (24 reviews) | 7.1 (15 reviews) | 
| **Simulation** | 8.7 (24 reviews) | 7.3 (15 reviews) | 

#### Deployment

| Feature | IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) | InRule | 
|---|---|---|
| **Application Development** | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 8.1 (19 reviews) | 
| **Integration** | 9.0 (24 reviews) | 8.3 (19 reviews) | 

#### Generative AI

| Feature | IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) | InRule | 
|---|---|---|
| **AI Text Generation** | Not enough data | 6.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **AI Text Summarization** | Not enough data | 6.7 (6 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Decision Management Platforms

| Feature | IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) | InRule | 
|---|---|---|
| **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 | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Decision Making** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

### Low-Code Development Platforms

| Product | Score | Reviews |
|---|---|---|
| **IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM)** | N/A | N/A |
| **InRule** | 7.9/10 | 15 |

#### Application Design

| Feature | IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) | InRule | 
|---|---|---|
| **UI Code Extending** | Not enough data | 7.8 (10 reviews) | 
| **Programming Code Extending** | Not enough data | 8.3 (11 reviews) | 
| **Customized Branding** | Not enough data | 7.9 (7 reviews) | 
| **Application Templates** | Not enough data | 8.1 (7 reviews) | 
| **Workflows** | Not enough data | 8.3 (10 reviews) | 

#### Data Control

| Feature | IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) | InRule | 
|---|---|---|
| **Data Migration** | Not enough data | 6.7 (6 reviews) | 
| **Data Synchronization** | Not enough data | 7.5 (8 reviews) | 
| **Data Security** | Not enough data | 6.9 (6 reviews) | 

#### Publishing

| Feature | IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) | InRule | 
|---|---|---|
| **Application Deployment** | Not enough data | 8.1 (9 reviews) | 
| **Platform Compatability** | Not enough data | 8.9 (9 reviews) | 
| **Lifecycle Management** | Not enough data | 8.3 (8 reviews) | 

#### Agentic AI - Low-Code Development Platforms

| Feature | IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) | InRule | 
|---|---|---|
| **Adaptive Learning** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Natural Language Interaction** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 
| **Proactive Assistance** | Not enough data | Not enough data | 

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## Categories
**Shared Categories (1):** [Decision Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/decision-management-platforms)


**Unique to InRule (3):** [MLOps Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/mlops-platforms), [Low-Code Development Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/low-code-development-platforms), [Digital Process Automation (DPA) Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/digital-process-automation-dpa)


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## Reviewer Demographics

### By Company Size

| Segment | IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM) | InRule | 
|---|---|---|
| **Small-Business** | 22.8% | 22.7% | 
| **Mid-Market** | 26.3% | 45.5% | 
| **Enterprise** | 50.9% | 31.8% | 

### By Industry

#### IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM)

- **Information Technology and Services:** 22.8%
- **Insurance:** 10.5%
- **Telecommunications:** 10.5%
- **Computer Software:** 8.8%
- **Financial Services:** 7.0%
- **Education Management:** 7.0%
- **Banking:** 7.0%
- **Marketing and Advertising:** 3.5%
- **Retail:** 3.5%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 3.5%
- **Other:** 15.8%

#### InRule

- **Financial Services:** 18.2%
- **Insurance:** 15.2%
- **Hospital & Health Care:** 12.1%
- **Computer Software:** 7.6%
- **Market Research:** 4.5%
- **Leisure, Travel & Tourism:** 4.5%
- **Banking:** 3.0%
- **Real Estate:** 3.0%
- **Government Administration:** 3.0%
- **Oil & Energy:** 3.0%
- **Other:** 25.8%

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## Alternatives

### Alternatives to IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM)

- [Camunda](https://www.g2.com/products/camunda/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (324 reviews)
- [SAS Viya](https://www.g2.com/products/sas-sas-viya/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (798 reviews)
- [DecisionRules](https://www.g2.com/products/decisionrules/reviews) — 4.4/5 stars (107 reviews)
- [Decisions](https://www.g2.com/products/decisions-decisions/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (41 reviews)
- [SAS Intelligent Decisioning](https://www.g2.com/products/sas-intelligent-decisioning/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (30 reviews)
- [Taktile](https://www.g2.com/products/taktile/reviews) — 4.7/5 stars (81 reviews)
- [Progress Corticon](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-corticon/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (17 reviews)
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### Alternatives to InRule

- [Decisions](https://www.g2.com/products/decisions-decisions/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (41 reviews)
- [Pega Platform](https://www.g2.com/products/pega-platform/reviews) — 4.2/5 stars (278 reviews)
- [Camunda](https://www.g2.com/products/camunda/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (324 reviews)
- [Kissflow](https://www.g2.com/products/kissflow/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (591 reviews)
- [Appian](https://www.g2.com/products/appian/reviews) — 4.5/5 stars (486 reviews)
- [UiPath Agentic Automation](https://www.g2.com/products/uipath-agentic-automation/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (7568 reviews)
- [Nintex](https://www.g2.com/products/nintex-nintex/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (1322 reviews)
- [OutSystems](https://www.g2.com/products/outsystems/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (1422 reviews)
- [SAS Viya](https://www.g2.com/products/sas-sas-viya/reviews) — 4.3/5 stars (798 reviews)
- [Databricks](https://www.g2.com/products/databricks/reviews) — 4.6/5 stars (769 reviews)

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## Top Discussions

### IBM Operational Decision Manager (ODM)

- Title: [How do we automate the deployments of rules services using Jenkins or vsts?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/11983-how-do-we-automate-the-deployments-of-rules-services-using-jenkins-or-vsts) — 2 comments, 1 upvote
  > **Top comment:** "Through Jenkins"

### InRule

- Title: [What is irAuthor?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-irauthor) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "irAuthor is one of InRule's tool for authoring automated decisions. With irAuthor users write and manage automated logic using one or more of the included..."
- Title: [Who owns InRule?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/who-owns-inrule) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "In October 2022, InRule was acquired by Pamlico Capital, a U.S.-based private equity firm. You can read the announcement here:..."
- Title: [How much does InRule cost?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/how-much-does-inrule-cost) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "As an enterprise software platform, a lot of variables impact pricing on InRule, such as number of users, number of cores, and more. We encourage you to..."
- Title: [What is InRule engine?](https://www.g2.com/discussions/what-is-inrule-engine) — 1 comment
  > **Top comment:** "By InRule engine, I believe you're referring to the business rules engine, commonly referred to as a BRE. A BRE is software that executes business rules or..."

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