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At a Glance
IBM Db2
IBM Db2
Star Rating
(670)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (66.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial 1 License
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Oracle Database
Oracle Database
Star Rating
(958)4.3 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (61.0% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that Oracle Database excels in Data Quality with a score of 8.7, while IBM Db2 follows closely with a score of 8.5. Reviewers mention that Oracle's built-in data validation features significantly enhance data integrity.
  • Reviewers mention that Oracle Database offers superior Data Replication capabilities, scoring 8.8 compared to IBM Db2's 8.7. Users say that Oracle's replication features are more robust, allowing for real-time data synchronization across multiple environments.
  • G2 users highlight Oracle's Query Language performance, scoring 8.9, which is higher than IBM Db2's 8.3. Users report that Oracle's SQL capabilities are more intuitive and efficient, making complex queries easier to execute.
  • Users on G2 mention that Oracle Database provides better Data Governance features, scoring 8.8, while IBM Db2 scores 8.7. Reviewers say that Oracle's governance tools are more comprehensive, allowing for better compliance and oversight.
  • Reviewers mention that Oracle Database shines in Security, achieving a score of 9.0, compared to IBM Db2's 8.7. Users report that Oracle's advanced encryption and access control features provide a higher level of data protection.
  • Users say that Oracle Database's Backup capabilities are superior, with a score of 8.9, while IBM Db2 scores 9.1. However, reviewers mention that Oracle's backup process is more user-friendly and integrates seamlessly with cloud solutions.
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Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM Db2
Db2 On Cloud - Lite
Free Trial
1 License
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Oracle Database
No pricing available
Free Trial
IBM Db2
Free Trial is available
Oracle Database
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
476
9.0
682
Ease of Use
8.0
485
8.3
686
Ease of Setup
7.6
253
7.6
341
Ease of Admin
7.7
237
7.8
318
Quality of Support
8.0
449
8.3
655
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
8.3
230
8.1
319
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
444
8.1
651
Features by Category
8.3
61
Not enough data
Data Management
8.6
50
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
47
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.7
47
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
46
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.6
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.7
32
|
Verified
Not enough data
Integration
7.9
41
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.1
43
|
Verified
Not enough data
8.2
40
|
Verified
Not enough data
Deployment
8.5
48
|
Verified
Not enough data
7.8
39
|
Verified
Not enough data
Performance
8.6
49
|
Verified
Not enough data
Security
8.7
44
|
Verified
Not enough data
9.1
33
|
Verified
Not enough data
Generative AI
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
8.4
360
8.7
538
Management
8.5
53
8.9
122
8.3
55
8.9
123
8.1
45
8.7
107
8.5
48
8.7
117
Support
7.9
49
8.4
119
8.3
52
8.8
121
7.9
52
8.6
120
8.2
53
8.7
117
Security
8.4
52
8.7
119
8.7
52
8.6
121
8.3
50
8.6
116
8.3
48
8.7
121
Performance
8.6
53
8.5
116
8.5
51
8.7
116
8.5
50
8.4
117
8.3
50
8.7
118
8.3
50
8.7
122
Database Features
8.7
297
8.9
472
8.8
299
8.9
475
8.8
299
8.8
479
8.4
295
8.7
471
8.8
294
8.9
471
8.4
295
8.7
464
8.4
300
8.9
473
Data Warehouse AutomationHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
8.1
11
Not enough data
Automation
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.3
9
Not enough data
8.5
9
Not enough data
Functionality
7.4
9
Not enough data
8.1
9
Not enough data
8.0
9
Not enough data
Administration
8.3
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
7.7
8
Not enough data
Database as a Service (DBaaS)Hide 17 FeaturesShow 17 Features
8.7
77
8.6
88
Configuration
8.5
65
8.7
84
8.1
60
8.3
80
8.5
65
8.6
82
8.3
61
8.4
77
8.6
62
8.8
81
Database Administration
8.6
60
8.4
78
8.8
60
8.7
76
8.8
59
8.8
78
Availability
8.9
62
8.9
80
9.1
62
8.9
82
8.8
63
8.7
76
8.9
63
8.7
77
Security
8.4
41
8.7
79
8.8
42
8.5
76
8.8
40
8.7
73
Data Management
8.7
45
8.8
74
8.6
44
8.6
73
8.7
356
Not enough data
Database Features
8.7
297
8.9
472
8.8
299
8.9
475
8.8
299
8.8
479
8.4
295
8.7
471
8.8
294
8.9
471
8.4
295
8.7
464
8.4
300
8.9
473
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Db2
IBM Db2
Oracle Database
Oracle Database
IBM Db2 and Oracle Database are categorized as Relational Databases and Database as a Service (DBaaS)
Unique Categories
Oracle Database
Oracle Database has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Db2
IBM Db2
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
13.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
20.2%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
66.3%
Oracle Database
Oracle Database
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
12.1%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
26.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
61.0%
Reviewers' Industry
IBM Db2
IBM Db2
Information Technology and Services
21.5%
Banking
11.6%
Computer Software
10.4%
Financial Services
7.3%
Insurance
6.0%
Other
43.2%
Oracle Database
Oracle Database
Information Technology and Services
21.1%
Computer Software
11.5%
Financial Services
5.5%
Banking
4.8%
Hospital & Health Care
4.5%
Other
52.6%
Most Helpful Reviews
IBM Db2
IBM Db2
Most Helpful Favorable Review
SS
Shubham S.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

The best part in my experience was direct SQL integration int COBOL programs. I had prior SQL experience when I started writing COBOL programs I didn't face any difficulty whatsoever. Moreover there are regular upgrades which we handle, which adds to the...

Most Helpful Critical Review
AB
Abby B.
Verified User in Computer Software

We have ongoing scaling issues and performance issues that are difficult to track down. Like most organizations, we feel stuck with our relational database solution of DB2 beacause of the effort to switch to a different database platform would be...

Oracle Database
Oracle Database
Most Helpful Favorable Review
TJ
Tapan J.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

Oracle latest versions are memory efficient with advance compression on the fly built in so that a huge investment in terms of disk space is saved.Oracle allows data to be controlled from a central repository. A DBA is responsible to create users, assign...

Most Helpful Critical Review
MS
Matthew S.
Verified User in Computer Software

The standard command line tool is terrible. The cost is very high making it a feasible option for enterprise and full scale applications only.

Alternatives
IBM Db2
IBM Db2 Alternatives
Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)
Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)
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SAP HANA Cloud
SAP HANA Cloud
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Teradata Vantage
Teradata Vantage
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Microsoft SQL Server
MS SQL
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Oracle Database
Oracle Database Alternatives
Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)
Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS)
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SAP HANA Cloud
SAP HANA Cloud
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Amazon Aurora
Amazon Aurora
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Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Database
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Discussions
IBM Db2
IBM Db2 Discussions
Where can I find answers to other questions I may have?
2 comments
Official Response from IBM Db2
The link provided leads to a page with common questions about the DB2 on Cloud free plan.Read more
I want to replace KDB+ with DB2 BLU, before doing this in my project, i want to know following answers. 1. Is DB2 BLU , capable for this type of achievement which KDB+ do? 2. can you please give me a list comparison between DB2 BLU with KDB+?
1 comment
NO
Please check: https://db-engines.com/en/system/IBM+Db2%3BKdb%2B Read more
Which tool do you use for deep monitoring of IBM DB2 databases (instances) ?
1 comment
MF
Maxim, we have a dedicated management console that comes free with Db2. It was called Data Server Manager in the past, now we call it the Unified Management...Read more
Oracle Database
Oracle Database Discussions
What is Oracle Database used for?
2 comments
AA
Oracle Database is a relational database management system (RDBMS) that is widely used in the industry for managing and storing large volumes of data. It...Read more
What is the solution for extracting pdf data stored in DB in clob format
1 comment
WG
Why oracles was not up the mark in mobile arena.
1 comment
WG
All Oracle products have mobile versions. For development, try APEX.Read more