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At a Glance
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management
Star Rating
(40)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (65.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Learn more about IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management
SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)
SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)
Star Rating
(250)4.4 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (49.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
Free Trial is available
Learn more about SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)
AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) excels in Data Discovery with a score of 9.1, allowing organizations to easily identify and understand their data assets, while IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management scores lower at 8.5, indicating a less intuitive experience in this area.
  • Reviewers mention that SAP MDG's Data Quality Management feature is highly rated at 8.8, providing robust tools for maintaining data integrity, whereas IBM InfoSphere's score of 8.6 suggests it may not offer the same level of comprehensive data quality features.
  • G2 users highlight the superior User Interface of SAP MDG, scoring 8.6, which is noted for its user-friendly design, while IBM InfoSphere's interface, rated at 8.4, is perceived as less intuitive, potentially impacting user adoption.
  • Reviewers say that SAP MDG's Data Governance capabilities shine with a score of 9.2, emphasizing strong compliance and security features, while IBM InfoSphere's score of 8.6 indicates it may not provide the same level of governance support.
  • Users on G2 report that SAP MDG's Workflow Management feature, rated at 8.6, is particularly effective for automating data processes, whereas IBM InfoSphere's lower score of 7.5 suggests it may lack some of the automation capabilities that users find beneficial.
  • Users say that SAP MDG's Metadata Management feature is highly regarded with a score of 9.1, allowing for better data lineage tracking, while IBM InfoSphere's score of 8.5 indicates it may not provide the same depth of metadata capabilities.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management
No pricing available
SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)
No pricing available
Free Trial
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management
No trial information available
SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
21
8.8
187
Ease of Use
7.5
21
8.6
191
Ease of Setup
6.5
10
7.8
107
Ease of Admin
7.3
11
7.8
87
Quality of Support
8.2
19
8.5
186
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.2
12
8.5
91
Product Direction (% positive)
8.3
21
9.7
185
Features by Category
Not enough data
8.6
1,694
Administration
Not enough data
8.6
116
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.6
115
Not enough data
8.3
112
Management
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.8
95
Not enough data
8.8
96
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Compliance
Not enough data
8.7
107
Not enough data
8.3
112
Not enough data
8.5
108
Not enough data
8.6
109
Security
Not enough data
8.8
91
Not enough data
8.9
92
Not enough data
8.6
90
Data Quality
Not enough data
8.6
113
Not enough data
8.7
111
Not enough data
8.6
115
Maintainence
Not enough data
8.8
96
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Generative AI
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
7.8
16
Master Data Management (MDM)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
8.8
767
Management
Not enough data
8.6
95
Not enough data
8.8
95
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Functionality
Not enough data
8.7
94
Not enough data
8.6
92
Not enough data
8.7
94
Not enough data
8.6
100
Security
Not enough data
9.2
101
Not enough data
8.9
96
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management
SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)
SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management and SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) are categorized as Master Data Management (MDM)
Unique Categories
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management has no unique categories
SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)
SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) is categorized as Data Governance and SAP Store
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
17.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
17.1%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
65.7%
SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)
SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
17.6%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
49.0%
Reviewers' Industry
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management
Insurance
14.3%
Banking
11.4%
Research
5.7%
Information Technology and Services
5.7%
Hospital & Health Care
5.7%
Other
57.1%
SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)
SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)
Information Technology and Services
13.8%
Pharmaceuticals
6.7%
Retail
4.3%
Electrical/Electronic Manufacturing
4.3%
Computer Software
4.3%
Other
66.7%
Most Helpful Reviews
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Vincent M.
VM
Vincent M.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The shared metadata between the tools and the ability to cater for technical and business users. In the early days the suite was all about DataStage - a lot of companies only used DataStage and underutilised profiling and metadata lineage. Today there is...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Banking

Is not best in class in any of the tools

SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)
SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Patrick M. H.
PH
Patrick M. H.
Verified User in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

The ease of use is the best feature, thanks to the pre-built interface with drag and drop capabilities that allow users to conduct activities fast and efficiently. SAP MDG is a comprehensive solution for all data needs, and the pricing is reasonable when...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Shwetank J.
SJ
Shwetank J.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The filter for searching scenarios is not allowed to be changed manually, that needs to be changed. Also, Its features are quite complicated for anyone in beginning. Its useful tool but complicated interface makes it tough to use it smoothly. But, once you...

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Discussions
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management
IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management Discussions
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IBM InfoSphere Master Data Management has no discussions with answers
SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)
SAP Master Data Governance (MDG) Discussions
Is there a guide on using MDG CONSOLIDATION
4 comments
raavindra v.
RV
Hello SAP MDG FolksRead more
How MDG integrate with SAP hybris
2 comments
Official Response from SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)
Please see the following integration guides: ...Read more
Is there any group where you can include me
1 comment
Official Response from SAP Master Data Governance (MDG)
Everything what's new can be found here, please follow: https://community.sap.com/topics/master-data-governanceRead more