InterSystems IRIS Reviews & Product Details

It works! There are loads of pre-built components that you can use straight out of the box, the data transformations GUI is very simple to use, and if you need to create custom business components, this can be easily done using code. So you can essentially solve all interoperability problems with IRIS. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Sometimes the documentation for methods can be non-existent. The documentation may just say the method name, with no explanation on what it does. This means that you may have to look at the underlying code to determine what a particular method does. Which can obviously be time consuming. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Like the evolution of Caché, InterSystems IRIS has greatly improved with its added tools and the increased possibility of using other languages ​​with it.

The increased use of generative AI, as well as machine learning and analysis, has made it even more effective.

A very positive improvement has also been the growth of the developer community, always ready to help and support, as well as the InterSystems employees themselves. "Support" has become much faster this way. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

While it's a normal evolution to stop using certain components, I believe that the lack of support for these deprecated items, or a suggestion closer to the current tool, somewhat hinders development for clients who don't update as quickly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

InterSystems products, in general, are outstanding, but IRIS has something extra. What I like most is that IRIS feels like a toolbox that brings together the main InterSystems products, such as Caché and Ensemble, all in one place. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Overall, the system is great. The only downside I’ve noticed, as a software developer, is the lack of online tutorials and discussions that cover the development process. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Honestly, what I like most is how simple it makes working with data. I don't have to think too much about whether it's SQL or NoSQL, it just works. It's quick, reliable, and doesn't slow me down when I'm handling real-time stuff. I also love that it connects so easily with other systems, saves a lot of headache when you are trying to get everything talking to each other. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

If I had to point out something, I'd say getting started can feel a but tricky at first. There's a lot of power in the platform, but it means you spend some time learning your way around. The look and feel of the interface could also be a but more modern. Nothing that's a dealbreaker, but those are the small things that stand out. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like most about InterSystems IRIS is the combination of performance and flexibility. It handles large volumes of data very well without losing speed, and the integration with different languages and services greatly facilitates development. Additionally, the platform is stable and reliable, which provides a lot of security in daily operations. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I like least about InterSystems IRIS is that some parts of the platform could be a bit more intuitive. Sometimes, it takes a little while to get used to how everything works. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What I really like about InterSystems IRIS is how fast and reliable it is. It can handle huge amounts of data and transactions without slowing down. I also love that it’s flexible; you can use SQL, NoSQL, object storage, or even work directly with its unique “globals” all in the same system. The built-in tools for connecting different systems (like HL7 and FHIR in healthcare) are a big win, and having analytics built right in means you can get insights from your data without a lot of extra work. As a developer, I appreciate that I can use different programming languages, ObjectScript, Python, or Java or even mix them depending on what the job needs. And above all, it’s dependable, which is essential for systems that can’t afford downtime.

It is very simple to use and administratively friendly.

The customer support is great often responded within a day.

Based on my frequency of use, it is very reliable and developer-friendly. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The main challenge with IRIS is that it takes some time to learn, especially if you’ve never worked with ObjectScript or globals before. Some of the older tools for managing and developing on it feel a bit outdated compared to newer software environments. The licensing can be a bit complicated and may be pricey for smaller projects or startups. The community is helpful but smaller than big open-source platforms, so finding certain answers can take longer. And while the documentation covers a lot, some advanced features could use simpler, real-world examples to make them easier to pick up.

The ease of implementation and Documentation for certain integration scenarios can be complex for beginners Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The flexibility of access via multi modal data access, globals, object, SQL, JSON, XML, REST, vectors and other approaches mean you can use the system to back end many different projects. Equally you can use all the different routes and technologies to access one back end so there is no need to duplicate data elsewhere, or store data in multiple formats for quick or easy retrieval.

Uptime and reliability are top notch, real time system mirroring and HA functionality is bomb proof. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Iris documentation for admin / developers isn't the best. They are working on it, but there is still a large learning curve to getting into development. It's worth it as it's a very powerful solution, but still.

It's not a well known solution so IT decision makers need a lot of persuading to take it on board, despite its huge presence in healthcare / finance. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The database performs exceptionally well when it comes to recording processes. We integrate it with other companies to supply data warehouses, and the speed remains impressive, even when handling millions of records. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

The interface for building BPL is rather lacking, and adding specific tools could significantly enhance productivity when developing solutions with BPL. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.