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Domino Data Science Platform 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:
 

Categories and Ranking

Domino Data Science Platform
Ranking in Data Science Platforms
17th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
2
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 November 2025, in the Data Science Platforms category, the mindshare of Domino Data Science Platform is 2.5%, down from 2.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Watson Studio is 2.1%, up from 2.1% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Science Platforms Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
IBM Watson Studio2.1%
Domino Data Science Platform2.5%
Other95.4%
Data Science Platforms
 

Featured Reviews

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Accelerated machine learning model development with seamless deployment
We used Domino Data Science Platform for developing and working with machine learning models. It facilitated end-to-end development processes. Domino is based on Git, enabling collaboration similar to using Git. Each user operates on their own equivalent of a branch or fork, and once finished, they…
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The scalability of the solution is good; I'd rate it four out of five."
"The workspaces, which are like wrappers of Docker containers, made it easy to start development environments using Domino."
"For me, the valuable feature of the solution is the one that I used, which was Jupyter notebooks."
"Watson Studio is very stable."
"The solution is very easy to use."
"Stability-wise, it is a great tool."
"In my experience, AutoML is the most valuable feature of IBM Watson Studio."
"Watson Studio is the most complete tool for AI projects."
"It has greatly improved the performance because it is standardized across the company."
"IBM Watson Studio consistently automates across channels."
 

Cons

"The deployment of large language models (LLMs) could be improved."
"The predictive analysis feature needs improvement."
"I want IBM's technical support team to provide more specific answers to queries."
"Some of the solutions are really good solutions but they can be a little too costly for many."
"The main challenge lies in visibility and ease of use."
"So a better user interface could be very helpful"
"Watson Studio would be improved with a clearer path for the deployment of docker images."
"We would like to see it more web-based with more functionality."
"One area that could be improved is the backup and restoration of the database and the overall database configuration."
"The initial setup was complex."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

Information not available
"IBM Watson Studio is a reasonably priced product"
"Watson Studio's pricing is reasonable for what you get."
"IBM Watson Studio is an expensive solution."
"The pricing is generally reasonable and straightforward but can vary significantly depending on the specific workloads in use."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
40%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Insurance Company
8%
Healthcare Company
5%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Computer Software Company
10%
University
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise4
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with Domino Data Science Platform?
The deployment of large language models (LLMs) could be improved. Currently, Domino provides a simple server that cannot handle big deployments, which is not suitable for LLMs.
What is your primary use case for Domino Data Science Platform?
We used Domino Data Science Platform for developing and working with machine learning models. It facilitated end-to-end development processes. Domino is based on Git, enabling collaboration similar...
What advice do you have for others considering Domino Data Science Platform?
It's important to have a DevOps team well-versed with cloud-native solutions to manage Domino effectively. Relying solely on data scientists might not be sufficient. I'd rate the solution eight out...
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...
What is your primary use case for IBM Watson Studio?
In my role as an integrator, my primary use cases for IBM Watson Studio ( /products/ibm-watson-studio-reviews ) involve advanced analytics and predictive analytics for telecommunications, banks, an...
 

Also Known As

Domino Data Lab Platform
Watson Studio, IBM Data Science Experience, Data Science Experience, DSx
 

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Sample Customers

Allstate, GSK, AstraZeneca, Federal Reserve, US Navy, Bristol Myers Squibb, Bayer, BNP Paribas, Moodys, New York Life
GroupM, Accenture, Fifth Third Bank
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