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IBM Db2 Database vs IBM solidDB comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Db2 Database
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
7th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
76
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM solidDB
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
34th
Average Rating
9.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.4
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2026, in the Relational Databases Tools category, the mindshare of IBM Db2 Database is 6.3%, down from 6.9% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM solidDB is 1.0%, up from 0.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Relational Databases Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
IBM Db2 Database6.3%
IBM solidDB1.0%
Other92.7%
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Featured Reviews

reviewer2708292 - PeerSpot reviewer
Associate Director, Data Architecture at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Support improves setup and maintenance while pricing influences decision
If you have a similar use case and the same deal with IBM as our company, it is definitely a good option and choice. The company I work with has more than 50,000 people and more than 500 support staff. We are not locked into one database vendor. We typically work with multiple database vendors simultaneously, selecting the top choice based on the deals we make and other considerations. We do not use IBM Db2 Database related to AI at this moment because our AI project PLC is still very small scale. We may consider it in the future if we have enough scale. Overall rating for IBM Db2 Database is 8.5 out of 10.
it_user722241 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior System Engineer at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees
​No other solution came close to this product's speed and tech support is on a really high level
If you need local DB cache with extreme speed, then go for it, if you need something to work as a distributed cloud database, then solidDB would not be the right decision. With our Telco experience, we help with suggestions for new features and improvements of existing ones for new versions of solidDB. Also, in our labs, we do some pre-alpha testing to help them to complete some new features in the right way.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"It has a good, stable performance."
"Db2 is a very old product, but also a very stable product."
"The solution is a very stable relational database and has integration with legacy systems. It is a great product."
"When you submit a ticket the response time is quick."
"​Scales well enough for a relational database."
"It is a scalable solution."
"Reliable, robust with great features."
"IBM’s DB2 is a robust relational database management system (RDBMS)."
"Memory cache DB and carrier grade high availability, best fit to Telco demands."
 

Cons

"The backup solution lacks flexibility."
"I would like to see better support for advanced analytics."
"The solution could be more modern and have updated database technology."
"The pricing could be improved, it's expensive."
"IBM Db2 Database could improve the user-defined functions. There are some user-defined functions that are missing, such as the spring functions."
"When I look at Microsoft SQL Server, SQL Server provides me with better tools for database management."
"The GUI interface is not particularly friendly for those who do not have experience with the product."
"The problem with this environment is that any software that you install is very costly because there are no free tools for this environment."
"Data replication and data distribution between multiple nodes definitely have room for improvement here."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The solution's hardware and subscription model for support are very expensive."
"It's very expensive."
"It is expensive. The price depends on the size of the machine on which you are installing the Db2 and the features you are using. It also depends on the country. IBM has different policies and different options for payment for this product."
"There is a license for this solution and we pay every three years."
"I would rate the pricing a five out of ten. It's not super expensive, but also not cheap."
"We purchase the product's yearly license."
"Compared to other databases, Db2 is relatively cheaper."
"We normally handle large size businesses and as far as I am aware, the license is negotiable based on the number of users and the quantitative data."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
Computer Software Company
6%
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Company Size

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Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business21
Midsize Enterprise13
Large Enterprise48
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Db2 Database?
IBM Db2 is an expensive solution. While I am not heavily involved with pricing, additional companies provide capabilities or products like those from BMC, which many installations might also purchase.
What needs improvement with IBM Db2 Database?
The IBM Db2 Database is a good solution, but now there is a high maintenance charge. The IBM Db2 Database needs improved support, and there are many difficulties in using it. We tend to use the clo...
What is your primary use case for IBM Db2 Database?
I use the IBM Db2 Database for development applications. Many clients in our company have business applications currently working on it.
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Comparisons

 

Also Known As

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Sample Customers

Knorr-Bremse, Mizuho Bank Ltd., Australian Government Department of Defence, SCHWENK Zement, Friedhelm Loh Group, YAZAKI Europe Limited, Ekornes ASA, Baldor Electric, VSN Systemen BV, Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC, PLANSEE Group, TE Connectivity, Hansgrohe SE, Openmatics, University of Toronto
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