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IBM Cloud Private vs Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 15, 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

IBM Cloud Private
Ranking in PaaS Clouds
20th
Average Rating
6.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure...
Ranking in PaaS Clouds
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
95
Ranking in other categories
Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) (3rd), Container Registry (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the PaaS Clouds category, the mindshare of IBM Cloud Private is 0.8%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is 7.3%, down from 9.9% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

CristianIriazabal - PeerSpot reviewer
A solution that ranks in the top five and integrates well with API Connect
One issue with the solution is latency because there is lag time when we connect from Argentina to IBM's data centers in Washington and Dallas. It would be a benefit to have a data center in Latin America. The solution does not offer many routes over the cloud that are available with other solutions such as AWS which is a leader in the industry.
Labhesh Hase - PeerSpot reviewer
Cost-effectiveness and pricing consistency support diverse high-intensity applications
The services of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) are quite competent when compared to AWS ( /products/amazon-aws-reviews ) Cloud, and they are also lower in cost. We use compute, storage, and network services. A notable feature is Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's consistent global pricing, which is advantageous. Furthermore, applications using Oracle Database ( /products/oracle-database-reviews ) not only work seamlessly on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) but also benefit from a 25% offset on Oracle Database licenses.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Excellent technical support."
"Our core banking process was monolithic. To address this, we transitioned to a microservices-based architecture. Leveraging Microsoft technologies, including Terminals version 23, we’ve revamped our banking operations. Not all services are microservices; some remain monolithic for simplicity. Containerization is pivotal, with OpenShift (based on Kubernetes and Docker) managing our microservices."
"The product's framework is good, it integrates well with API Connect, and the private cloud allows for use in any location."
"We have control of the ESXi."
"The most valuable attribute is the platform's ability to consistently deliver high reliability."
"Oracle Cloud Platform is a good solution because with large data platforms the data migration can be a challenge and this is the reason to move and migrate towards the cloud from on-premises."
"Oracle offers more of the basic functionality needs."
"The solution is easy to use."
"The performance and processing capability are excellent."
"The key feature of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure is its seamless integration with Oracle applications."
"Just having the many options and features offered by the product through the cloud is a major benefit."
"Oracle Cloud is reasonably scalable - I'd rate it seven out of ten."
"Oracle is a very useful tool in terms of usability and customization."
 

Cons

"One issue with the solution is latency because there is lag time when we connect."
"I've noticed that the satellite services layer requires some improvement compared to platforms like Azure or Microsoft. While it's in development, I believe the satellite layer has room for enhancement. Additionally, the DevOps layer could benefit from closer integrations, especially for using external applications like Jenkins."
"lacking in multi-cloud management."
"Auto-scaling and managing pod scaling in the microservices architecture, a core feature of IBM Cloud Private, can pose challenges, especially when dealing with larger volumes of traffic."
"The support and pricing need to improve."
"There should be more management automation."
"Oracle Cloud's support could be improved because its second-line support has weak engineers who handle stuff a little bit slowly."
"The pricing model of Oracle Cloud Platform is an area of concern. Oracle Cloud Platform should be made available at a cheap price."
"Sometimes when we install something, we need to partition and maybe rebuild the index. This can cause some issues for performance. In the future, I would like to see more stability and fewer bugs."
"However, currently, some of its products are not as feature user-friendly as those of AWS."
"Oracle Cloud is not a user-friendly tool. From an improvement perspective, I want Oracle Cloud to be more user-friendly."
"The initial setup can be a bit complex."
"Oracle support could be better; we had cases where certain regions experienced specific issues and received little help from Oracle."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution is expensive."
"I rate the tool's pricing an eight out of ten."
"We pay annual licensing fees."
"In general, the cost is on the higher side."
"The solution's cost could be better."
"Oracle Cloud is cheaper than other products."
"We pay the subscription cost."
"The pricing is a little bit expensive compared to other products."
"Oracle Cloud Platform has a decent pricing model."
"The cost may be a bit high for many potential users."
"I would rate the tool’s pricing a ten out of ten since it is expensive."
"The solution is overpriced."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Recruiting/Hr Firm
17%
Real Estate/Law Firm
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
University
8%
Computer Software Company
15%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
10%
University
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
No data available
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM Cloud Private?
Our core banking process was monolithic. To address this, we transitioned to a microservices-based architecture. Leveraging Microsoft technologies, including Terminals version 23, we’ve revamped ou...
What needs improvement with IBM Cloud Private?
I've noticed that the satellite services layer requires some improvement compared to platforms like Azure or Microsoft. While it's in development, I believe the satellite layer has room for enhance...
What are the biggest differences between Workday, Oracle Cloud and SAP SuccessFactors?
Differences between Workday, Oracle Cloud,w and SAP SuccessFactors:w Oracle: "simple interface and deep customization to suit the purpose." SAP: Multiple functionalities that increase process effi...
What do you like most about Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Registry?
It's reliable, performs well, and is often faster than running applications on separate machines due to optimized performance and networking capabilities within OCI.
What needs improvement with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Registry?
AWS services typically offer more flexibility to end users. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is evolving and incorporates changes over time, adding more flexibility. However, currently, some of it...
 

Also Known As

ICP
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Registry, Oracle OCIR, OCIR, Oracle Cloud, Oracle Cloud Platform
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

Ilmarinen Mutual Pension Insurance Company
Kenya Airways, Cell, Panasonic, Frontera, M&C Saatchi, Lumentum, WA
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