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IBM Db2 Database Reviews

Vendor: IBM
4.1 out of 5

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IBM Db2 Database mindshare

As of August 2025, the mindshare of IBM Db2 Database in the Relational Databases Tools category stands at 7.6%, up from 6.6% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Relational Databases Tools Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
IBM Db2 Database7.6%
SQL Server16.6%
Oracle Database12.9%
Other62.9%
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TypeTitleDate
CategoryRelational Databases ToolsAug 27, 2025Download
ProductReviews, tips, and advice from real usersAug 27, 2025Download
ComparisonIBM Db2 Database vs SQL ServerAug 27, 2025Download
ComparisonIBM Db2 Database vs Oracle DatabaseAug 27, 2025Download
ComparisonIBM Db2 Database vs SAP HANAAug 27, 2025Download
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Review data by company size

By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business15
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise37
By reviewers
By visitors reading reviews
Company SizeCount
Small Business136
Midsize Enterprise77
Large Enterprise537
By visitors reading reviews

Top industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
20%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Government
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Insurance Company
6%
Healthcare Company
5%
Retailer
5%
Comms Service Provider
5%
University
3%
Educational Organization
3%
Media Company
3%
Performing Arts
2%
Transportation Company
2%
Energy/Utilities Company
2%
Real Estate/Law Firm
2%
Logistics Company
2%
Non Profit
1%
Construction Company
1%
Consumer Goods Company
1%
Legal Firm
1%
Wholesaler/Distributor
1%
Hospitality Company
1%
Outsourcing Company
1%
Renewables & Environment Company
1%
Pharma/Biotech Company
1%

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IBM Db2 Database Reviews Summary
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Associate Director, Data Architecture at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees4.0We use IBM Db2 Database for financial services due to its enterprise performance and support. While Oracle may have superior technology, IBM's pricing is favorable. Although slightly slower, IBM Db2 meets our needs, especially given Oracle's rising costs.
Consultant at Discount Bank4.5IBM Db2 for zOS is central to banking applications, valued for its performance and features like access path optimization and effective buffering. While complex, it offers long-term financial benefits over other vendors like Oracle and Microsoft.
Mainframe Technical Manager/Service Integration Lead at Saudi Business Machines4.5We continue using IBM Db2 for its high availability and active-active configurations. However, IBM's support has weakened, requiring thorough testing due to defect-related outages. Despite this, Db2 remains more reliable than Oracle RAC or Microsoft SQL for critical 24/7 operations.
Network Administrator at GAEB4.5I’ve used IBM Db2 for 20 years to support various business applications. It’s secure, easy to manage, and reliable, though expensive to upgrade and difficult to use across sites. Support and cloud migration need improvement.
Senior project manager (APAC region) at FreeBalance4.5In our project, we use IBM Db2 to convert data from a mainframe to our GRP solution, enhancing its scalability and reliability. Although the interface needs improvement compared to Oracle, both databases have unique strengths suited to different needs.
Data Engineer at a tech services company with 501-1,000 employees3.0No summary available
Database Admin Senior Consultant at a consultancy with 10,001+ employees4.0In our organization, IBM Db2 Database is used for banking and entertainment sectors, supporting OLTP and warehousing. Its optimizer plan is valuable, though stability and lack of a free version limit its appeal compared to open-source options like Postgres.
Mainframe Technical Manager/Service Integration Lead at Saudi Business Machines5.0No summary available