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Watsonx.ai is available as software today. Pricing for watsonx.ai is based on the number of virtual processor cores (VPC). Software capabilities include Essentials SaaS tier.

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Watsonx.ai is available as software today. Pricing for watsonx.ai is based on the number of virtual processor cores (VPC). Software capabilities include Essentials SaaS tier.
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Pricing information was last updated on March 25, 2025

Pricing Insights

Averages based on real user reviews.

Time to Implement

1 month

Return on Investment

6 months

Perceived Cost

$$$$$

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IBM watsonx.ai Pricing Reviews

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Damon Q.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)

10/9/2025

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"techxchange was an extremely valuable experience"

5/5

What do you like best about IBM watsonx.ai?

the fact that it works with any LLM, from any source Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM watsonx.ai?

I find the GUI a bit clunky and not highly intuitive Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Verified User in Computer & Network Security

Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)

4/28/2025

"Evaluating watsonx.ai: Strengths, Weaknesses, and Opportunities"

3/5

What do you like best about IBM watsonx.ai?

I like that IBM watsonx.ai makes it easy to build and customize AI models while keeping everything secure and organized. It’s flexible, user-friendly, and built for real business needs. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about IBM watsonx.ai?

Sometimes it feels a bit complex to set up for first-time users, and the pricing can get high if you scale quickly. A bit more simplicity and transparency would help. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.