# Top 10 XMLSpy Alternatives & Competitors
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5
**Total Number of Reviews:** 26
Looking for alternatives or competitors to XMLSpy? Other important factors to consider when researching alternatives to XMLSpy include features and files. The best overall XMLSpy alternative is IBM Db2. Other similar apps like XMLSpy are Progress MarkLogic, InterSystems IRIS, Apache Axiom, and Apache Xerces. XMLSpy alternatives can be found in [XML Databases](https://www.g2.com/categories/xml-databases) but may also be in [Relational Databases](https://www.g2.com/categories/relational-databases) or [Big Data Integration Platforms](https://www.g2.com/categories/big-data-integration-platforms).


## Best Paid & Free Alternatives to XMLSpy
  - [IBM Db2](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-db2/reviews)
  - [Progress MarkLogic](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-marklogic/reviews)
  - [InterSystems IRIS](https://www.g2.com/products/intersystems-iris/reviews)
  - [Apache Axiom](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-axiom/reviews)
  - [Apache Xerces](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-xerces/reviews)
  - [BaseX](https://www.g2.com/products/basex/reviews)
  - [Apache Xalan](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-xalan/reviews)
  - [Flexter](https://www.g2.com/products/flexter/reviews)
  - [Qizx](https://www.g2.com/products/qizx/reviews)
  - [Apache Santuario](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-santuario/reviews)

## Top 10 Alternatives to XMLSpy Recently Reviewed By G2 Community
Browse options below. Based on reviewer data, you can see how XMLSpy stacks up to the competition, check reviews from current & previous users in industries like Computer Software, Hospital & Health Care, and Banking, and find the best product for your business.


  ### 1. [IBM Db2](https://www.g2.com/products/ibm-db2/reviews)
By IBM
**Average Rating:** 4.1/5
**Total Reviews:** 683
IBM® Db2® is the database that offers enterprise-wide solutions handling high-volume workloads. It is optimized to deliver industry-leading performance while lowering costs.


Categories in common with XMLSpy: [XML Databases](https://www.g2.com/categories/xml-databases)

**Compare:** [XMLSpy vs IBM Db2](https://www.g2.com/compare/ibm-db2-vs-xmlspy)
**Compare IBM Db2 with other alternatives:**
- [IBM Db2 vs Progress MarkLogic](https://www.g2.com/compare/ibm-db2-vs-progress-marklogic)
- [IBM Db2 vs InterSystems IRIS](https://www.g2.com/compare/ibm-db2-vs-intersystems-iris)
- [IBM Db2 vs Apache Axiom](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-axiom-vs-ibm-db2)
- [IBM Db2 vs Apache Xerces](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-xerces-vs-ibm-db2)
- [IBM Db2 vs BaseX](https://www.g2.com/compare/basex-vs-ibm-db2)
- [IBM Db2 vs Apache Xalan](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-xalan-vs-ibm-db2)
- [IBM Db2 vs Flexter](https://www.g2.com/compare/flexter-vs-ibm-db2)
- [IBM Db2 vs Qizx](https://www.g2.com/compare/ibm-db2-vs-qizx)
- [IBM Db2 vs Apache Santuario](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-santuario-vs-ibm-db2)

  ### 2. [Progress MarkLogic](https://www.g2.com/products/progress-marklogic/reviews)
By Progress Software
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5
**Total Reviews:** 66
Schema-agnostic Enterprise NoSQL database technology, coupled w/ powerful search & flexible application services.


Categories in common with XMLSpy: [XML Databases](https://www.g2.com/categories/xml-databases)

**Compare:** [XMLSpy vs Progress MarkLogic](https://www.g2.com/compare/progress-marklogic-vs-xmlspy)
**Compare Progress MarkLogic with other alternatives:**
- [Progress MarkLogic vs IBM Db2](https://www.g2.com/compare/ibm-db2-vs-progress-marklogic)
- [Progress MarkLogic vs InterSystems IRIS](https://www.g2.com/compare/intersystems-iris-vs-progress-marklogic)
- [Progress MarkLogic vs Apache Axiom](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-axiom-vs-progress-marklogic)
- [Progress MarkLogic vs Apache Xerces](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-xerces-vs-progress-marklogic)
- [Progress MarkLogic vs BaseX](https://www.g2.com/compare/basex-vs-progress-marklogic)
- [Progress MarkLogic vs Apache Xalan](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-xalan-vs-progress-marklogic)
- [Progress MarkLogic vs Flexter](https://www.g2.com/compare/flexter-vs-progress-marklogic)
- [Progress MarkLogic vs Qizx](https://www.g2.com/compare/progress-marklogic-vs-qizx)
- [Progress MarkLogic vs Apache Santuario](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-santuario-vs-progress-marklogic)

  ### 3. [InterSystems IRIS](https://www.g2.com/products/intersystems-iris/reviews)
By InterSystems
**Average Rating:** 4.6/5
**Total Reviews:** 68
InterSystems IRIS is a Complete Data Platform that gives you everything you need to capture, share, understand, and act upon your organization's most valuable asset: your data.


Reviewers say compared to XMLSpy, InterSystems IRIS is:
- Better at support
- Better at meeting requirements
Categories in common with XMLSpy: [XML Databases](https://www.g2.com/categories/xml-databases)

**Compare:** [XMLSpy vs InterSystems IRIS](https://www.g2.com/compare/intersystems-iris-vs-xmlspy)
**Compare InterSystems IRIS with other alternatives:**
- [InterSystems IRIS vs IBM Db2](https://www.g2.com/compare/ibm-db2-vs-intersystems-iris)
- [InterSystems IRIS vs Progress MarkLogic](https://www.g2.com/compare/intersystems-iris-vs-progress-marklogic)
- [InterSystems IRIS vs Apache Axiom](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-axiom-vs-intersystems-iris)
- [InterSystems IRIS vs Apache Xerces](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-xerces-vs-intersystems-iris)
- [InterSystems IRIS vs BaseX](https://www.g2.com/compare/basex-vs-intersystems-iris)
- [InterSystems IRIS vs Apache Xalan](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-xalan-vs-intersystems-iris)
- [InterSystems IRIS vs Flexter](https://www.g2.com/compare/flexter-vs-intersystems-iris)
- [InterSystems IRIS vs Qizx](https://www.g2.com/compare/intersystems-iris-vs-qizx)
- [InterSystems IRIS vs Apache Santuario](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-santuario-vs-intersystems-iris)

  ### 4. [Apache Axiom](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-axiom/reviews)
By The Apache Software Foundation
**Average Rating:** 4.3/5
**Total Reviews:** 22
The Apache Axiom library provides an XML Infoset compliant object model implementation which supports on-demand building of the object tree. It supports a novel "pull-through" model which allows one to turn off the tree building and directly access the underlying pull event stream using the StAX API.


Categories in common with XMLSpy: [XML Databases](https://www.g2.com/categories/xml-databases)

**Compare:** [XMLSpy vs Apache Axiom](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-axiom-vs-xmlspy)
**Compare Apache Axiom with other alternatives:**
- [Apache Axiom vs IBM Db2](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-axiom-vs-ibm-db2)
- [Apache Axiom vs Progress MarkLogic](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-axiom-vs-progress-marklogic)
- [Apache Axiom vs InterSystems IRIS](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-axiom-vs-intersystems-iris)
- [Apache Axiom vs Apache Xerces](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-axiom-vs-apache-xerces)
- [Apache Axiom vs BaseX](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-axiom-vs-basex)
- [Apache Axiom vs Apache Xalan](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-axiom-vs-apache-xalan)
- [Apache Axiom vs Flexter](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-axiom-vs-flexter)
- [Apache Axiom vs Qizx](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-axiom-vs-qizx)
- [Apache Axiom vs Apache Santuario](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-axiom-vs-apache-santuario)

  ### 5. [Apache Xerces](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-xerces/reviews)
By The Apache Software Foundation
**Average Rating:** 4.1/5
**Total Reviews:** 12
Xerces is Apache's collection of software libraries for parsing, validating, serializing and manipulating XML. The library implements a number of standard APIs for XML parsing, including DOM, SAX and SAX2.


Reviewers say compared to XMLSpy, Apache Xerces is:
- Better at meeting requirements
- More usable
Categories in common with XMLSpy: [XML Databases](https://www.g2.com/categories/xml-databases)

**Compare:** [XMLSpy vs Apache Xerces](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-xerces-vs-xmlspy)
**Compare Apache Xerces with other alternatives:**
- [Apache Xerces vs IBM Db2](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-xerces-vs-ibm-db2)
- [Apache Xerces vs Progress MarkLogic](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-xerces-vs-progress-marklogic)
- [Apache Xerces vs InterSystems IRIS](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-xerces-vs-intersystems-iris)
- [Apache Xerces vs Apache Axiom](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-axiom-vs-apache-xerces)
- [Apache Xerces vs BaseX](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-xerces-vs-basex)
- [Apache Xerces vs Apache Xalan](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-xalan-vs-apache-xerces)
- [Apache Xerces vs Flexter](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-xerces-vs-flexter)
- [Apache Xerces vs Qizx](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-xerces-vs-qizx)
- [Apache Xerces vs Apache Santuario](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-santuario-vs-apache-xerces)

  ### 6. [BaseX](https://www.g2.com/products/basex/reviews)
By BaseX
**Average Rating:** 3.7/5
**Total Reviews:** 3
BaseX is a light-weight, high-performance and scalable XML Database engine and XPath/XQuery 3.1 Processor, which includes full support for the W3C Update and Full Text extensions. An interactive and user-friendly GUI frontend gives you great insight into your XML documents.


Categories in common with XMLSpy: [XML Databases](https://www.g2.com/categories/xml-databases)

**Compare:** [XMLSpy vs BaseX](https://www.g2.com/compare/basex-vs-xmlspy)
**Compare BaseX with other alternatives:**
- [BaseX vs IBM Db2](https://www.g2.com/compare/basex-vs-ibm-db2)
- [BaseX vs Progress MarkLogic](https://www.g2.com/compare/basex-vs-progress-marklogic)
- [BaseX vs InterSystems IRIS](https://www.g2.com/compare/basex-vs-intersystems-iris)
- [BaseX vs Apache Axiom](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-axiom-vs-basex)
- [BaseX vs Apache Xerces](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-xerces-vs-basex)
- [BaseX vs Apache Xalan](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-xalan-vs-basex)
- [BaseX vs Flexter](https://www.g2.com/compare/basex-vs-flexter)
- [BaseX vs Qizx](https://www.g2.com/compare/basex-vs-qizx)
- [BaseX vs Apache Santuario](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-santuario-vs-basex)

  ### 7. [Apache Xalan](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-xalan/reviews)
By The Apache Software Foundation
**Average Rating:** 4.2/5
**Total Reviews:** 16
The Apache Xalan Project develops and maintains libraries and programs that transform XML documents using XSLT standard stylesheets.


Categories in common with XMLSpy: [XML Databases](https://www.g2.com/categories/xml-databases)

**Compare:** [XMLSpy vs Apache Xalan](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-xalan-vs-xmlspy)
**Compare Apache Xalan with other alternatives:**
- [Apache Xalan vs IBM Db2](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-xalan-vs-ibm-db2)
- [Apache Xalan vs Progress MarkLogic](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-xalan-vs-progress-marklogic)
- [Apache Xalan vs InterSystems IRIS](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-xalan-vs-intersystems-iris)
- [Apache Xalan vs Apache Axiom](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-axiom-vs-apache-xalan)
- [Apache Xalan vs Apache Xerces](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-xalan-vs-apache-xerces)
- [Apache Xalan vs BaseX](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-xalan-vs-basex)
- [Apache Xalan vs Flexter](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-xalan-vs-flexter)
- [Apache Xalan vs Qizx](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-xalan-vs-qizx)
- [Apache Xalan vs Apache Santuario](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-santuario-vs-apache-xalan)

  ### 8. [Flexter](https://www.g2.com/products/flexter/reviews)
By Sonra Intelligence Limited
**Average Rating:** 4.6/5
**Total Reviews:** 10
Flexter is a distributed and secure big data solution for converting XML to text, Hadoop, or a database. It provides rapid conversion of complex XML data locked away in industry data standards and other proprietary XML formats.


Reviewers say compared to XMLSpy, Flexter is:
- Better at meeting requirements
- More usable
Categories in common with XMLSpy: [XML Databases](https://www.g2.com/categories/xml-databases)

**Compare:** [XMLSpy vs Flexter](https://www.g2.com/compare/flexter-vs-xmlspy)
**Compare Flexter with other alternatives:**
- [Flexter vs IBM Db2](https://www.g2.com/compare/flexter-vs-ibm-db2)
- [Flexter vs Progress MarkLogic](https://www.g2.com/compare/flexter-vs-progress-marklogic)
- [Flexter vs InterSystems IRIS](https://www.g2.com/compare/flexter-vs-intersystems-iris)
- [Flexter vs Apache Axiom](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-axiom-vs-flexter)
- [Flexter vs Apache Xerces](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-xerces-vs-flexter)
- [Flexter vs BaseX](https://www.g2.com/compare/basex-vs-flexter)
- [Flexter vs Apache Xalan](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-xalan-vs-flexter)
- [Flexter vs Qizx](https://www.g2.com/compare/flexter-vs-qizx)
- [Flexter vs Apache Santuario](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-santuario-vs-flexter)

  ### 9. [Qizx](https://www.g2.com/products/qizx/reviews)
By Qualcomm
**Average Rating:** 3.8/5
**Total Reviews:** 13
The Qualcomm Qizx software is a NoSQL, document-oriented, native XML database that stores, retrieves, and manipulates XML files, documents, and semi-structured data. Qizx is enterprise-ready and is well-suited for high volume, high throughput, workflow environments and text intensive projects where documents need to be quickly loaded and indexed for searching.


Reviewers say compared to XMLSpy, Qizx is:
- More expensive
Categories in common with XMLSpy: [XML Databases](https://www.g2.com/categories/xml-databases)

**Compare:** [XMLSpy vs Qizx](https://www.g2.com/compare/qizx-vs-xmlspy)
**Compare Qizx with other alternatives:**
- [Qizx vs IBM Db2](https://www.g2.com/compare/ibm-db2-vs-qizx)
- [Qizx vs Progress MarkLogic](https://www.g2.com/compare/progress-marklogic-vs-qizx)
- [Qizx vs InterSystems IRIS](https://www.g2.com/compare/intersystems-iris-vs-qizx)
- [Qizx vs Apache Axiom](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-axiom-vs-qizx)
- [Qizx vs Apache Xerces](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-xerces-vs-qizx)
- [Qizx vs BaseX](https://www.g2.com/compare/basex-vs-qizx)
- [Qizx vs Apache Xalan](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-xalan-vs-qizx)
- [Qizx vs Flexter](https://www.g2.com/compare/flexter-vs-qizx)
- [Qizx vs Apache Santuario](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-santuario-vs-qizx)

  ### 10. [Apache Santuario](https://www.g2.com/products/apache-santuario/reviews)
By The Apache Software Foundation
**Average Rating:** 4.4/5
**Total Reviews:** 13
The Apache Santuario project is aimed at providing implementation of the primary security standards for XML.


Reviewers say compared to XMLSpy, Apache Santuario is:
- More expensive
Categories in common with XMLSpy: [XML Databases](https://www.g2.com/categories/xml-databases)

**Compare:** [XMLSpy vs Apache Santuario](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-santuario-vs-xmlspy)
**Compare Apache Santuario with other alternatives:**
- [Apache Santuario vs IBM Db2](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-santuario-vs-ibm-db2)
- [Apache Santuario vs Progress MarkLogic](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-santuario-vs-progress-marklogic)
- [Apache Santuario vs InterSystems IRIS](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-santuario-vs-intersystems-iris)
- [Apache Santuario vs Apache Axiom](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-axiom-vs-apache-santuario)
- [Apache Santuario vs Apache Xerces](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-santuario-vs-apache-xerces)
- [Apache Santuario vs BaseX](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-santuario-vs-basex)
- [Apache Santuario vs Apache Xalan](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-santuario-vs-apache-xalan)
- [Apache Santuario vs Flexter](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-santuario-vs-flexter)
- [Apache Santuario vs Qizx](https://www.g2.com/compare/apache-santuario-vs-qizx)


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