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Dataiku vs IBM Watson Studio comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 5, 2024

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
5.8
Dataiku's ROI is positive for regulatory support but uncertain for others needing pricing adjustments or using multiple products.
Sentiment score
7.0
Organizations saw positive ROI from IBM Watson Studio due to improved efficiency, scalability, sales, and reduced staffing needs.
The market is competitive, and Dataiku must adopt a consumption-based model instead of the current monthly model.
The product offers a significant return on investment through its scalability and integration capabilities.
My customers have seen returns on investment through increased efficiency, automated calculations, improved accuracy in pricing, and reduced staffing needs due to the automation.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.8
Dataiku's customer support is generally responsive and helpful, though opinions vary, especially regarding complex issues and billing queries.
Sentiment score
7.2
IBM Watson Studio customer service is praised for efficiency and responsiveness, though support quality varies by subscription plan and community resources.
Dataiku partners with local industry experts who understand the business better and provide support.
The support team does not provide adequate assistance.
The customer service team is helpful and responsive, more or less on time.
The support quality depends on the SLA or the contract terms.
The community access is weak, which limits the ability to engage in discussions and find documentation and examples of similar cases effectively.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.4
Dataiku is scalable, integrates well with cloud platforms, and supports numerous users, though performance improvements are occasionally suggested.
Sentiment score
7.5
IBM Watson Studio is scalable with excellent integration, but its resource intensity may increase costs for extensive scaling.
Watson Studio is very scalable.
I rate IBM Watson Studio seven out of ten for scalability because while it scales, it requires significant resources to do so, making it expensive compared to some competitors.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
6.3
Users report varied stability, citing SQL bugs and downtimes, with proper use and resource optimization enhancing reliability.
Sentiment score
7.4
IBM Watson Studio is praised for stability and reliability, comparable to or better than competitors, with effective optimization for large tasks.
In terms of stabilization, if my data has no outlier creation in the raw data, then it is quite stable.
Expertise in optimization is necessary to manage such issues effectively.
 

Room For Improvement

Dataiku needs better server stability, user interfaces, pricing transparency, tool integration, and accessibility for non-IT users.
IBM Watson Studio needs a more intuitive interface, better support, and reduced setup complexity for wider adoption.
I would love for Dataiku to allow more flexibility with code-based components and provide the possibility to extend it by developing and integrating custom components easily with existing ones.
Dataiku's pricing is very high, and commercial transparency is a challenge.
The license is very expensive.
IBM should work on optimizing the user interface and enhancing the product's accessibility for medium and small enterprises.
One area that could be improved is the backup and restoration of the database and the overall database configuration.
 

Setup Cost

Dataiku's pricing is seen as high by some but offers value for large enterprises with no extra costs.
IBM Watson Studio's pricing varies, offering a free light edition, yet considered expensive by some, especially in Africa.
There are no extra expenses beyond the existing licensing cost.
I find the pricing of Dataiku quite affordable for our customers, as they are usually large companies.
The pricing for Dataiku is very high, which is its biggest downside.
IBM Watson Studio is considered rather expensive, with a rating of six or seven.
 

Valuable Features

Dataiku is valued for its user-friendly interface, automation, integration capabilities, and strong presence in Gartner rankings.
IBM Watson Studio excels in automation, predictive analytics, and integration, offering comprehensive AI capabilities for diverse data-driven tasks.
Dataiku primarily enhances the speed at which our customers can develop or train their machine learning models because it is a drag-and-drop platform.
This feature is useful because it simplifies tasks and eliminates the need for a data scientist.
It offers most of the capabilities required for data science, MLOps, and LLMOps.
This capability saves a significant amount of time by automating processes that typically involve manual work, such as data cleaning, feature engineering, and predictive analytics.
It integrates well with other platforms and offers good scalability.
 

Categories and Ranking

Dataiku
Ranking in Data Science Platforms
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM Watson Studio
Ranking in Data Science Platforms
12th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
AI Development Platforms (13th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of October 2025, in the Data Science Platforms category, the mindshare of Dataiku is 11.7%, up from 10.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Watson Studio is 2.1%, down from 2.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Science Platforms Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Dataiku11.7%
IBM Watson Studio2.1%
Other86.2%
Data Science Platforms
 

Featured Reviews

RichardXu - PeerSpot reviewer
The platform organizes workflows visually and efficiently
One of the valuable features of Dataiku is the workflow capability. It allows us to organize a workflow efficiently. The platform has a visual interface, making it much easier for educated professionals to organize their work. This feature is useful because it simplifies tasks and eliminates the need for a data scientist. If you are knowledgeable about AI, you can directly write using primitive tools like Pantera flow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn. However, Dataiku makes this process much easier.
Abilio Duarte - PeerSpot reviewer
A highly robust and well-documented platform that simplifies the complex world of AI
The main challenge lies in visibility and ease of use. Providing training sessions can be immensely helpful in helping users navigate and understand the tool's potential. This approach would empower users to explore and make the most of the tools and technologies at their disposal. Another area where IBM could enhance its offering is by providing more visibility to end users regarding the vast potential that Watson offers.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
17%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Energy/Utilities Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
University
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise4
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dataiku Data Science Studio?
I find the pricing of Dataiku quite affordable for our customers, as they are usually large companies. However, it is a pricey solution and I primarily recommend it to bigger companies.
What needs improvement with Dataiku Data Science Studio?
There is room for improvement in terms of allowing for more code-based features. I would love for Dataiku to allow more flexibility with code-based components and provide the possibility to extend ...
What is your primary use case for Dataiku Data Science Studio?
My company sells licenses for both Dataiku and Alteryx, and we have clients who use them. I engage with several companies in telecommunications, retail, and energy to assess how our clients are uti...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Watson Studio?
IBM Watson Studio is considered rather expensive, with a rating of six or seven. The pricing could be optimized relative to the features and capabilities of the product.
What needs improvement with IBM Watson Studio?
IBM Watson Studio, while powerful, lacks user-friendliness. It is not easy to use, particularly for medium or small enterprises or less experienced staff. Another aspect that requires improvement i...
 

Also Known As

Dataiku DSS
Watson Studio, IBM Data Science Experience, Data Science Experience, DSx
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

BGL BNP Paribas, Dentsu Aegis, Link Mobility Group, AramisAuto
GroupM, Accenture, Fifth Third Bank
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