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DataRobot vs IBM Turbonomic comparison

 

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Executive Summary

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
8.8
DataRobot enhanced prediction accuracy, reduced analysis time, simplified processes, and improved efficiency, leading to better decisions and cost savings.
Sentiment score
7.2
IBM Turbonomic offers quick ROI by reducing hardware costs, optimizing resources, and decreasing operational expenses through automation and efficiency.
Previously we had five employees doing the entire workflow, and now we can do it with two employees because agents are being used to do the same which was previously being done by the employees.
Advisory Solutions Architect at Dell Technologies
On average, we're saving about 10 to 15 hours per project.
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at University of Bradford
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
8.2
DataRobot's support is praised for its responsiveness and guidance, enhancing user experience despite minor scalability and documentation issues.
Sentiment score
8.9
IBM Turbonomic's customer service is highly rated for its responsiveness, knowledge, and effectiveness, despite some mixed post-acquisition experiences.
They answer all my questions and share guidance on using DataRobot scripts if certain functionalities are not available in the UI.
Staff Specialist Data Scientist at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
The DataRobot team was very helpful in answering the questions which the customer had.
Advisory Solutions Architect at Dell Technologies
Being cloud-hosted enables automatic resource scaling, which supports collaboration across teams.
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at University of Bradford
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.5
DataRobot scales well but can become costly, leading users to reconsider affordability after initial discount periods.
Sentiment score
6.9
IBM Turbonomic is scalable, seamlessly integrating with various environments while its licensing supports expansion, focusing on additional requirements.
DataRobot is very scalable because the customer initially started with two licenses, and now they have around 20 licenses.
Advisory Solutions Architect at Dell Technologies
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.0
DataRobot is praised for stability, user satisfaction, and improvements, leading some to prefer it over Amazon SageMaker.
Sentiment score
7.4
IBM Turbonomic is praised for stability and robust performance, with minor update issues swiftly resolved by support.
 

Room For Improvement

DataRobot needs better integration, dataset handling, customization, model transparency, support, documentation, Python incorporation, generative AI, and pricing.
IBM Turbonomic needs an improved interface, better reporting, clearer documentation, more integrations, and a stable, mobile-compatible platform.
If DataRobot also adds those data transformation capabilities, then it will be an end-to-end tool and the customer will not have to procure many tools for doing the ingestion and transformation process.
Advisory Solutions Architect at Dell Technologies
DataRobot is a UI-based tool, which means it cannot provide all the features I might manually implement through notebooks or Python.
Staff Specialist Data Scientist at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
There is a lack of transparency in the models; sometimes it feels like a black box.
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at University of Bradford
 

Setup Cost

DataRobot's pricing is seen as justified by some but costly for smaller organizations, affecting their purchase decisions.
IBM Turbonomic offers flexible, competitive pricing models, providing value through resource optimization and reducing hardware expenses effectively.
The setup cost was minimal because it's cloud-hosted, eliminating the need for heavy on-premises infrastructure, allowing us to start using it immediately after purchase.
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at University of Bradford
 

Valuable Features

DataRobot automates model building and deployment, integrating diverse data sources, enhancing productivity, reducing timelines, and improving decision-making.
IBM Turbonomic enhances efficiency through automation, capacity management, reporting, and planning, optimizing resource allocation and infrastructure decisions.
By automating highly technical aspects like model comparison, DataRobot enhances productivity and reduces project timelines from three months to less than one month.
Staff Specialist Data Scientist at a tech vendor with 5,001-10,000 employees
DataRobot has positively impacted our organization in many ways. First, it has improved efficiency; tasks such as model testing, feature engineering, and predictions that used to take us days or weeks can now be accomplished in hours.
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at University of Bradford
DataRobot's one of the major features is model evaluation and model performance.
Advisory Solutions Architect at Dell Technologies
 

Categories and Ranking

DataRobot
Ranking in AIOps
15th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.2
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
Predictive Analytics (6th), AI Development Platforms (14th), AI Observability (27th), AI Finance & Accounting (8th)
IBM Turbonomic
Ranking in AIOps
16th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
205
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Migration (3rd), Cloud Management (4th), Virtualization Management Tools (3rd), IT Financial Management (1st), IT Operations Analytics (11th), Cloud Analytics (1st), Cloud Cost Management (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the AIOps category, the mindshare of DataRobot is 1.5%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Turbonomic is 1.6%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
AIOps Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
DataRobot1.5%
IBM Turbonomic1.6%
Other96.9%
AIOps
 

Featured Reviews

Naqash Ahmed - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at University of Bradford
Automation has improved efficiency and decision-making while big data handling and transparency still need work
Aside from the many advantages of DataRobot, I believe there are areas that could be improved based on my experience. There is a lack of transparency in the models; sometimes it feels like a black box. For example, when I uploaded a large data set of about two gigabytes for processing, the time taken was slower than expected. Additionally, the handling of bigger data sets could be better, as it performs extremely well with smaller datasets but can lag with larger ones. The integration with some other tools used in our organization can also be challenging, and more flexibility for custom pre-processing and advanced model tuning would be beneficial. In terms of support and documentation, I believe improvements are needed. For instance, the response time from DataRobot could be quicker, which would be appreciated when we need assistance. The documentation is generally sufficient, but it can be lengthy and could use more real-world examples and step-by-step tutorials for better clarity. Lastly, creating a client community where users can share experiences and solutions might enhance the overall value and learning curve.
reviewer1446966 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Systems Engineer at a university with 1,001-5,000 employees
The solution reduced our operational expenditures and is able to identify points before we even noticed them
The management interface seems to be designed for high-resolution screens. Somebody with a smaller-resolution screen might not like the web interface. I run a 4K monitor on it, so everything fits on the screen. With a lower resolution like 1080, you need to scroll a lot. Everything is in smaller windows. It doesn't seem to be designed for smaller screens. When I change the resolution to 1080, I only see half of what I would on my big 4K monitor. It would be annoying to have to scroll to see the flow chart. They have a flow chart that goes top to bottom like a tree. On a lower resolution, it might be nice if that scrolls horizontally because it's long, narrow, and tall. It's only three icons wide, but it's 15 icons tall. I think it would be helpful to have the ability to change that for a smaller screen and customize the widget.
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Educational Organization
8%
Construction Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Insurance Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business2
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise6
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business41
Midsize Enterprise57
Large Enterprise147
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for DataRobot?
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing reveals that the price points can be improved and DataRobot is not so cost-effective, especially for smaller organizations.
What needs improvement with DataRobot?
DataRobot can actually be improved by having access to multiple data repositories. It is lacking in the ways in which it ingests data, in which it transforms the data because we need a separate dat...
What is your primary use case for DataRobot?
My main use case for DataRobot is to give an agentic AI flavor to my different customers because many of my customers are looking for a consumption tool when they are looking to implement GenAI in ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Turbonomic?
It offers different scenarios. It provides more capabilities than many other tools available. Typically, its price is set as a percentage of the consumption of some of our customers' services. The ...
What needs improvement with Turbonomic?
The implementation could be enhanced.
What is your primary use case for Turbonomic?
We use IBM Turbonomic to automate our cloud operations, including monitoring, consolidating dashboards, and reporting. This helps us get a consolidated view of all customer spending into a single d...
 

Also Known As

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Turbonomic, VMTurbo Operations Manager
 

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Sample Customers

Harmoney, Zidisha, ONE Marketing, DonorBureau, Trupanion, Avant
IBM, J.B. Hunt, BBC, The Capita Group, SulAmérica, Rabobank, PROS, ThinkON, O.C. Tanner Co.
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