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At a Glance
IBM Decision Optimization
IBM Decision Optimization
Star Rating
(41)4.5 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (60.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free
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IBM Watson Studio
IBM Watson Studio
Star Rating
(163)4.2 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (51.6% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about IBM Watson Studio
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that IBM Decision Optimization excels in "Ease of Deployment" with a score of 9.8, making it particularly user-friendly for organizations looking to implement optimization solutions quickly. In contrast, IBM Watson Studio, while still strong, has a slightly lower score of 9.5 in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that IBM Watson Studio shines in "Data Ingestion & Wrangling" with a score of 8.9, which is significantly higher than IBM Decision Optimization's score of 7.2. This indicates that Watson Studio provides more robust tools for preparing and managing data.
  • G2 users highlight the "Quality of Support" for IBM Decision Optimization, which received a score of 8.6, suggesting that users feel well-supported when using the product. Conversely, IBM Watson Studio's support score of 8.2 indicates room for improvement in this area.
  • Users on G2 report that IBM Watson Studio offers superior "Machine/Deep Learning Services," particularly in "Natural Language Processing" and "Deep Learning," with scores of 8.5 and 9.1 respectively. IBM Decision Optimization does not focus on these areas, making Watson Studio a better choice for users interested in advanced AI capabilities.
  • Reviewers mention that IBM Decision Optimization has a strong "Modeling" capability with a score of 8.6, which is essential for users focused on optimization tasks. In comparison, IBM Watson Studio's modeling capabilities are more generalized, which may not meet the specific needs of optimization-focused users.
  • Users say that IBM Watson Studio's "Collaboration" features, scoring 9.4, facilitate teamwork and project sharing effectively, while IBM Decision Optimization's collaboration features are less emphasized, scoring lower in this area. This makes Watson Studio a better fit for teams that prioritize collaborative work environments.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM Decision Optimization
IBM ILOG CPLEX Optimization Studio Free edition
Free
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IBM Watson Studio
No pricing available
Free Trial
IBM Decision Optimization
Free Trial is available
IBM Watson Studio
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
30
8.3
120
Ease of Use
8.7
30
8.0
121
Ease of Setup
8.3
14
7.6
99
Ease of Admin
8.7
14
7.8
94
Quality of Support
8.6
30
8.2
112
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
9.2
14
8.0
93
Product Direction (% positive)
8.0
29
8.5
114
Features by Category
Not enough data
9.2
163
Data Source Access
Not enough data
8.9
12
Not enough data
9.3
12
Not enough data
9.1
13
Data Interaction
Not enough data
9.0
13
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
9.2
12
Not enough data
9.0
12
Not enough data
9.5
11
Data Exporting
Not enough data
9.4
11
Not enough data
9.1
11
Not enough data
9.2
11
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
9.3
135
Deployment
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Deployment
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.5
7
Not enough data
9.3
7
Management
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.0
7
Operations
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
9.4
6
Management
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.8
7
Not enough data
9.2
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Data Science and Machine Learning PlatformsHide 27 FeaturesShow 27 Features
7.8
184
8.9
447
System
7.2
9
8.9
11
8.0
9
8.8
12
7.8
9
9.2
12
Model Development
7.9
7
8.6
32
8.3
7
8.8
33
8.3
7
8.5
34
7.4
7
8.3
35
Model Development
8.0
9
9.2
12
7.8
9
9.0
12
7.4
9
9.4
12
Machine/Deep Learning Services
7.9
7
8.5
26
7.4
7
8.5
33
6.9
7
Feature Not Available
6.9
7
8.6
27
Machine/Deep Learning Services
7.7
8
9.8
9
7.3
8
8.9
11
8.1
8
Feature Not Available
7.5
8
9.1
11
Deployment
8.3
7
8.4
31
8.1
7
8.5
32
7.6
7
8.6
29
Deployment
8.3
7
9.4
11
8.3
7
9.2
11
8.8
7
9.2
11
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Feature Not Available
Decision Management PlatformsHide 13 FeaturesShow 13 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
Integration
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Business Logic
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Analytics
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Deployment
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.6
87
Setup
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
9.7
5
Data
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Analysis
Not enough data
9.7
5
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
8.3
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
7.8
6
Customization
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
8.1
6
Not enough data
9.3
5
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
120
Statistical Tool
Not enough data
8.1
13
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.2
14
Data Analysis
Not enough data
8.8
14
Not enough data
9.1
13
Decision Making
Not enough data
8.6
13
Not enough data
8.6
14
Not enough data
8.3
12
Not enough data
8.7
13
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Decision Optimization
IBM Decision Optimization
IBM Watson Studio
IBM Watson Studio
IBM Decision Optimization and IBM Watson Studio are categorized as Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
Unique Categories
IBM Decision Optimization
IBM Decision Optimization is categorized as Decision Management Platforms
IBM Watson Studio
IBM Watson Studio is categorized as Text Analysis, Predictive Analytics, MLOps Platforms, and Data Preparation
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Decision Optimization
IBM Decision Optimization
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
22.9%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
17.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
60.0%
IBM Watson Studio
IBM Watson Studio
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
29.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
19.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
51.6%
Reviewers' Industry
IBM Decision Optimization
IBM Decision Optimization
Financial Services
14.3%
Education Management
11.4%
Computer Software
11.4%
Transportation/Trucking/Railroad
5.7%
Research
5.7%
Other
51.4%
IBM Watson Studio
IBM Watson Studio
Information Technology and Services
16.6%
Computer Software
13.4%
Telecommunications
7.6%
Banking
7.6%
Education Management
5.7%
Other
49.0%
Most Helpful Reviews
IBM Decision Optimization
IBM Decision Optimization
Most Helpful Favorable Review
MUSTAFA V.
MV
MUSTAFA V.
Verified User in Education Management

Helpfull to collect and analyze decision data. I find it usefull

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User in Financial Services
GF
Verified User in Financial Services

Blackbox solution that does not meet regulatory requirements.

IBM Watson Studio
IBM Watson Studio
Most Helpful Favorable Review
varad a.
VA
varad a.
Verified User in Consumer Services

The services available on the platform are all incredible and I personally used and loved the chatbot service and text to speech service

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

Watson has become such an all-encompassing brand that at this point it means almost nothing from a technical perspective.

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Discussions
IBM Decision Optimization
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IBM Watson Studio
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