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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
9.1
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.
I have seen a return on investment, specifically with increased data science productivity by four times, time saved with deploying models, and homogeneous analysis models developed easily.
Senior Java Software Engineer at GE
On average, we're saving about 10 to 15 hours per project.
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at University of Bradford
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
8.1
DataRobot offers strong support and scalability but needs faster responses and better documentation for optimal user empowerment.
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
Being cloud-hosted enables automatic resource scaling, which supports collaboration across teams.
Senior Data Reporting Analyst at University of Bradford
The customer support from DataRobot is proactive and responsive.
Senior Java Software Engineer at GE
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
5.8
DataRobot is scalable, integrates easily, automates processes, supports multiple models, and handles large data volumes efficiently.
Sentiment score
6.9
IBM Turbonomic is scalable, seamlessly integrating with various environments while its licensing supports expansion, focusing on additional requirements.
DataRobot's scalability is very strong and grows with my organization's needs.
Senior Java Software Engineer at GE
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
7.9
DataRobot is praised for stability and reliability in edge analytics, improving consistently without significant issues during adjustments.
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 users seek integration with AI tools, improved performance, better support, pricing, and enhanced UI for customization.
IBM Turbonomic needs an improved interface, better reporting, clearer documentation, more integrations, and a stable, mobile-compatible platform.
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
Another improvement that DataRobot needs is integrating the capability to modify the whole pipeline with Python.
Senior Java Software Engineer at GE
 

Setup Cost

Opinions on DataRobot's $65,000 pricing vary; some find it competitive, while others see it as too costly.
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
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.
Senior Java Software Engineer at GE
 

Valuable Features

DataRobot streamlines MLOps by automating modeling, deployment, and monitoring, enhancing productivity and decision-making with efficient cloud integration.
IBM Turbonomic enhances efficiency through automation, capacity management, reporting, and planning, optimizing resource allocation and infrastructure decisions.
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
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
When business leaders ask for the fastest possible solution, DataRobot is our go-to platform.
Senior Java Software Engineer at GE
 

Categories and Ranking

DataRobot
Ranking in AIOps
15th
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
Predictive Analytics (5th), AI Development Platforms (15th), AI Observability (72nd), AI Finance & Accounting (7th)
IBM Turbonomic
Ranking in AIOps
16th
Average Rating
8.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
205
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Migration (5th), Cloud Management (4th), Virtualization Management Tools (5th), IT Financial Management (1st), IT Operations Analytics (11th), Cloud Analytics (1st), Cloud Cost Management (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2026, in the AIOps category, the mindshare of DataRobot is 1.1%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Turbonomic is 1.1%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
AIOps Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
DataRobot1.1%
IBM Turbonomic1.1%
Other97.8%
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
13%
Manufacturing Company
13%
Educational Organization
8%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Insurance Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business2
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise5
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?
To improve DataRobot, I suggest enhancing model accuracy metrics and improving automation. The price points can also be improved. Another improvement that DataRobot needs is integrating the capabil...
What is your primary use case for DataRobot?
DataRobot serves as our data science platform for building machine learning models and the development environment for running models. We also use the best practice processes and governance that Da...
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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