Compare IBM Informix and Microsoft SQL Server 
At a Glance
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.3% of reviews)
Enterprise (45.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
See IBM website or contact IBM PVU, VPC,User licensing
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IBM Informix
Star Rating
(109)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.3% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
See IBM website or contact IBM PVU, VPC,User licensing
Browse all 5 pricing plansMicrosoft SQL Server
Star Rating
(2,212)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.9% of reviews)
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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- Users report that Microsoft SQL Server excels in Disaster Recovery with a score of 9.7, highlighting its robust Scheduled Backups and On-Demand Restoration features, which provide peace of mind for data integrity.
- Reviewers mention that IBM Informix shines in Data Replication, scoring 9.8, with users appreciating its seamless Data Replication capabilities that ensure high availability and data consistency across environments.
- G2 users indicate that Microsoft SQL Server has a superior Ease of Use rating of 8.6 compared to IBM Informix's 9.1, with many users praising its intuitive interface and comprehensive Documentation that simplifies onboarding.
- Users on G2 highlight that IBM Informix offers better Performance Analysis with a score of 9.4, where reviewers appreciate its advanced Query Optimizer that enhances query performance significantly.
- Reviewers say that Microsoft SQL Server's Security features, particularly User Access Control and Data Encryption, are highly rated at 9.1, providing a strong framework for protecting sensitive data.
- Users report that IBM Informix's Scalability is impressive, scoring 9.3, with many noting its ability to handle large volumes of data efficiently, making it a preferred choice for enterprises with growing data needs.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM Informix
Informix Enterprise Edition / Informix Advanced Enterprise Edition
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PVU, VPC,User licensing
Various flexible licensing options available, including user, processor/virtual core.
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Microsoft SQL Server
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IBM Informix
Free Trial is available
Microsoft SQL Server
No trial information availableRatings
Meets Requirements
9.2
77
9.0
1,811
Ease of Use
9.1
77
8.6
1,825
Ease of Setup
8.9
56
8.1
946
Ease of Admin
9.4
55
8.3
925
Quality of Support
8.5
74
8.3
1,606
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.8
55
8.4
876
Product Direction (% positive)
6.0
76
8.3
1,781
Features by Category
Management
8.6
6
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
8.7
5
Not enough data
Solution Provision
9.0
5
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Management
Not enough data
8.9
128
Not enough data
8.8
127
Not enough data
9.2
133
Not enough data
8.9
128
Not enough data
8.9
130
Maintenance
Not enough data
9.0
128
Not enough data
9.0
133
Not enough data
9.0
129
Security
Not enough data
8.9
127
Not enough data
9.1
129
Management
9.4
9
9.1
114
9.4
9
9.2
115
9.4
8
8.8
101
9.8
9
8.8
107
Support
8.3
8
8.6
109
9.1
9
9.1
113
9.1
9
8.7
108
9.1
9
8.6
112
Security
8.7
9
8.9
112
9.3
9
9.1
112
8.7
9
8.8
109
9.3
9
9.0
112
Performance
9.2
8
8.7
109
9.0
8
8.8
107
8.7
9
8.7
112
9.6
8
8.6
110
9.8
8
8.8
111
Database Features
9.1
64
8.9
1247
9.5
65
9.0
1252
9.4
64
8.9
1260
9.3
63
8.7
1226
8.9
60
8.8
1228
9.1
63
8.8
1235
9.0
64
9.1
1255
Management
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Reporting
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Security
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Database
Not enough data
8.7
49
Not enough data
8.9
50
Not enough data
8.4
47
Integrations
Not enough data
7.9
38
Not enough data
8.3
38
Platform
Not enough data
8.3
43
Not enough data
8.6
46
Not enough data
8.3
38
Processing
Not enough data
8.5
45
Not enough data
8.4
48
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Informix and Microsoft SQL Server are categorized as Relational Databases
Unique Categories
IBM Informix is categorized as Data Replication
Microsoft SQL Server is categorized as Database Management Systems (DBMS), Big Data Processing and Distribution, and On-Premise Data Integration
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Informix
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Microsoft SQL Server
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
Small-Business
(50 or fewer emp.)
Mid-Market
(51-1000 emp.)
Enterprise
(> 1000 emp.)
Reviewers' Industry
Information Technology and Services
16.7%
Computer Software
13.3%
Government Administration
10.0%
Retail
5.6%
Telecommunications
4.4%
Other
50.0%
Information Technology and Services
24.0%
Computer Software
13.8%
Hospital & Health Care
5.5%
Financial Services
4.1%
Higher Education
2.9%
Other
49.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
IBM Informix
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Andrés R.
Verified User in Leisure, Travel & Tourism
To explain what I like best, I am going to refer to two aspects: A) NoSQL vs RDBMS and B) Freeware and Licensed Engines A) Distributed data is based on replication, and data partitioning lets you not only to scale your overall performance up, but also...
Most Helpful Critical Review
Kenny Alexander B.
Verified User in Computer Games
Although I have not installed a version 12 and above, installation was a little odd from time to time. It's serious software so it needs to be done correctly but IBM could do a better job there. SQL support can also be a little more up to date. The big...
Microsoft SQL Server
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Elizabeth G.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
For my use cases, microsoft sql has been pretty cooperative.
Most Helpful Critical Review
Britnee O.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
See above. The only thing I can say is that sometimes this software is a bit slow
Andrés R.
Verified User in Leisure, Travel & Tourism
To explain what I like best, I am going to refer to two aspects: A) NoSQL vs RDBMS and B) Freeware and Licensed Engines A) Distributed data is based on replication, and data partitioning lets you not only to scale your overall performance up, but also...
Elizabeth G.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services
For my use cases, microsoft sql has been pretty cooperative.
Kenny Alexander B.
Verified User in Computer Games
Although I have not installed a version 12 and above, installation was a little odd from time to time. It's serious software so it needs to be done correctly but IBM could do a better job there. SQL support can also be a little more up to date. The big...
Britnee O.
Verified User in Hospital & Health Care
See above. The only thing I can say is that sometimes this software is a bit slow
Alternatives
Discussions
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2 comments
EV
Hi Rhonda,
First of all you should clearly and at least look at upgrading to version 14.10 xC2, because 11.70 maintenance will stop by March 30th...Read more
Standard 4GL is still a great product, Why don't add new features?
1 comment
AK
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How do I program 4GL and Create Mobile Apps.
1 comment
EV
Hi Hwee,
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How could I make much easier the experience with the order of my database?
4 comments
AF
You can create different tables with your employee information eg employee table, employee roles etc. Then you can create a single view that will pull data...Read more
What is the best way to save your queries?
4 comments
CA
I recommend that you use the saved querys in plain text or .sql or txt format you can use the same sql server query creator or a notepad +++ tool, they are...Read more
How can I work on the same query if the connection is lost (timeout) and then I reconnect?
4 comments
JE
When this happens to me in SQL Server Management Studio, I just have to type USE {your database name here} and then select only that statement and execute...Read more
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