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Aqua Data Studio vs CA Database Management for DB2 for zOS comparison

IDERA and Broadcom are both solutions in the Database Development and Management category. IDERA is ranked #14 with an average rating of 9.0, while Broadcom is ranked #19 with an average rating of 10.0. IDERA holds a 2.6% mindshare in DDM, compared to Broadcom’s 0.5% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IDERA users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.
Aqua Data Studio
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100% willing to recommend
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Categories and Ranking

Aqua Data Studio
Ranking in Database Development and Management
14th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.9
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
CA Database Management for ...
Ranking in Database Development and Management
19th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
8.2
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Database Development and Management category, the mindshare of Aqua Data Studio is 2.6%, down from 2.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of CA Database Management for DB2 for zOS is 0.5%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Jaime Caballero - PeerSpot reviewer
A great tool for managing multiple databases and centralizing them in one place
It's a very generic tool and could be more specific for certain types of DBMS. While it does have some specific tooling, like for Oracle, there are features for certain databases that can't be found because of its general nature. For example, tools tailored to specific databases, like Firebase, might offer features such as cache configuration directly within the tool. Other vendors, like Artisan, provide functionality that's specific to certain configurations. Improving its cloud capabilities could also be beneficial.
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JG
Report generation offers invaluable insights into database performance
I basically use the solution for database management and to view the performance of a particular database object, any specific program, batch program, or online programs. Using the CSSZ tool, I can effectively monitor performance. In case of an exception, I can inform the application team. At DB2…
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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"It can be used with many DBMSs and is very practical and user-friendly."
"Improved monitoring and performance management."
"The most important features are batch reporting and the ability to create repositories, enabling automated analysis. These are valuable because they enable me to do automated analysis of trends over time and reduce the time for comparing performance between two periods to identify anomalies."
"​It helps us to reduce hardware costs and to optimize processing times.​"
"The reports generated and the old statistics shown are really helpful."
"It takes advantage of new features of DB2."
"​It is very stable. We have had no issues."
 

Cons

"Improving its cloud capabilities could also be beneficial."
"All the information we need, we could use to have it in a more usable format.​"
"In the case of any particular SQL which is executing for a longer time and causing issues with any particular store or DB2 programs, if it could pinpoint the problems like any other tool should do, that would be really helpful."
"Minor stability issues."
"They need to provide a way to create and maintain performance repositories. The online tool is not perfect, but it is giving me what I need."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
30%
Comms Service Provider
9%
Manufacturing Company
6%
Insurance Company
6%
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Company Size

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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Aqua Data Studio?
The price is okay. The license we require is for a couple of users who connect directly. There are ten customers. I rate the product’s pricing a nine out of ten, where one is cheap and ten is expen...
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What needs improvement with Aqua Data Studio?
It's a very generic tool and could be more specific for certain types of DBMS. While it does have some specific tooling, like for Oracle, there are features for certain databases that can't be foun...
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What is your primary use case for Aqua Data Studio?
Some use the solution as a day-to-day tool for querying databases to have information.
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What needs improvement with CA Database Management for DB2 for zOS?
In the case of any particular SQL which is executing for a longer time and causing issues with any particular store or DB2 programs, if it could pinpoint the problems like any other tool should do,...
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What is your primary use case for CA Database Management for DB2 for zOS?
I basically use the solution for database management and to view the performance of a particular database object, any specific program, batch program, or online programs. Using the CSSZ tool, I can...
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What advice do you have for others considering CA Database Management for DB2 for zOS?
The solution operates on JetOS platform. It is a very good, perfect solution. I would rate it ten out of ten. Currently, I do not have any planning for investment at all.
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Also Known As

IDERA Aqua Data Studio, IDERA ADS, AquaFold
CA Database Management Solutions for DB2 for z/OS
 

Overview

Aqua Data Studio helps database developers and administrators, and data and business analysts to manage data platforms and data, and visually analyze data. Unlike its competition, it provides a unique combination of a full-featured database IDE and visual analytics, the broadest range of native data sources, versatile import and export, advanced SQL query development and optimization, extensive comparison of databases and data, and powerful team collaboration.

IDERA
Database Management for DB2 for z/OS solutions from CA Technologies provide a set of tools designed to ensure optimal database and SQL performance, efficient administration, and reliable backup and recovery of DB2 databases, systems and apps.
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