IBM Db2 on Cloud vs Oracle Exadata Express Cloud Service comparison

IBM and Oracle are both solutions in the Database as a Service (DBaaS) category. IBM is ranked #11 with an average rating of 8.0, while Oracle is ranked #13 with an average rating of 8.5. IBM holds a 1.1% mindshare in DS, compared to Oracle’s 0.4% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 87% of Oracle users who would recommend it.

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 12, 2024

Oracle Exadata Express Cloud Service and IBM Db2 on Cloud cater to cloud-based database management needs. Oracle Exadata Express Cloud Service has the upper hand due to user satisfaction with pricing and support, while IBM Db2 on Cloud is preferred for its advanced features and value for money.

Features: Oracle Exadata Express Cloud Service is praised for high-performance capabilities, ease of integration, and user satisfaction with support. IBM Db2 on Cloud is noted for robust analytics features, versatility, and advanced functionality.

Room for Improvement: Oracle Exadata Express Cloud Service could improve performance consistency, scalability, and user interface design. IBM Db2 on Cloud needs better documentation, more streamlined updates, and improved user interface design.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: Oracle Exadata Express Cloud Service offers simpler deployment with strong support assisting the process. IBM Db2 on Cloud supports extensive customization but requires more proactive support for users.

Pricing and ROI: Oracle Exadata Express Cloud Service has lower setup costs and provides faster ROI. IBM Db2 on Cloud, though more expensive, offers higher long-term benefits through its extensive features and capabilities.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Db2 on Cloud

Ranking in Database as a Service (DBaaS)

11th

Average Rating

8.6

Reviews Sentiment

7.3

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Oracle Exadata Express Clou...

Ranking in Database as a Service (DBaaS)

13th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of May 2025, in the Database as a Service (DBaaS) category, the mindshare of IBM Db2 on Cloud is 1.1%, up from 0.8% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Exadata Express Cloud Service is 0.4%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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FarhanFarhan

Database Engineer at Meezan Bank

Multi-node architecture and it is good from a security point of view

I would rate the stability a seven out of ten. Most of the issues we faced during troubleshooting were due to specific bugs in the environment, and the only solution was to upgrade the database environment or services. But it is not easy to upgrade the database level when third-party applications are involved, as they are not always comfortable with upgrading. There should be some cumulative solution provided by IBM for their customers, just like other vendors. Upgrading to a certain version doesn't always resolve the issue. It might get resolved at the database level, but what about the other applications integrated with that database that are only compatible with older versions?

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Shrikant Navelkar

Director at Clover Infotech

Enhances performance without fine tuning databases

They need to simplify the monitoring of the Exadata services. They have to make it more simple for the users to operate or manage. And one more thing, I would expect that other databases of Oracle, like MySQL Enterprise Edition, if technologically, Oracle makes some advancement and allows MySQL Enterprise Edition to run on Exadata, I think that will improve their market share exponentially. Today, on Exadata, you run Oracle databases, which is given. Apart from that, Oracle also has Oracle MySQL database, open source. If that open-source database also runs on Exadata, I think that will help a lot of customers. In the next release, Oracle can provide a script-level solution to migrate or consolidate cross-platform databases from Unix platform to Oracle Exadata on Linux platform; if they can provide some migration tools, I think that will help.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Multiple business departments rely on reports and predictive analysis to make decisions for future business based on their data warehouse and Db2 network analytics tool. It helps our business department make decisions."

"The reliability is the most valuable feature. It is also user-friendly."

"One of the most valuable parts of the solution is the high availability within the system and the performance enhancement without making any changes or fine-tuning the databases."

"The performance of the tool is valuable."

"Having the prediction happen in the modular format allows you to start with a lower version of Exadata and then you can keep on upgrading it as per your requirement."

"I like that Oracle Exadata Express Cloud Service is easier to use and is a cost-saving solution because you won't need to hire people to run and maintain it."

"In the cloud, Exadata is more scalable. The on-prem version was limited. It wasn't that scalable because it only came in a quarter rack, half rack, and full rack. In the cloud, it scales to what you need."

"I highly recommend Oracle Exadata Express Cloud Service as a very good solution if you can afford it."

"The solution is very stable and offers great performance."

"It is a scalable product."

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Cons

"I would give their support a ten if they had more tutorials available."

"In other environments like Oracle or Teradata, they provide their own solutions for troubleshooting issues. They provide built-in AI services or autonomous databases, which I don't see in the Db2 environment."

"The support must be faster."

"The customer's default choice is the on-premise version of this solution. Only when Oracle or the partners like us, can explain to customers the cloud value proposition, and if the compliance authorities allow, they can look into this cloud solution. It will take some time for Oracle to change its perception of customers' de-facto standards. Exadata used to be treated as a black box, which is not the case now. The customer is aware of what is happening inside, how the configurations have been made, and what patching has been applied. Oracle needs to market the cloud version better."

"The solution's pricing could be improved."

"The only downside is the difficulty in monitoring, and that's why I would like to implement MySQL database."

"The product's installation process needs improvement. It could be more accessible."

"We use artificial intelligence for deep learning, and it would be a huge benefit to implement this in Oracle Exadata."

"I feel there is a need for better integration with Google Maps and Google Earth. This is crucial for me in the geographical facilities of the environment."

"Oracle's support could be better."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The price of this solution is very comparative to others on the market. There is no direct comparison between this solution and with something else because I do not see any other similar product."

"I think Oracle pricing is usually above average market price."

"The tool is not cheap, but it is not really expensive."

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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with IBM Db2 on Cloud?

In other environments like Oracle or Teradata, they provide their own solutions for troubleshooting issues. They provide built-in AI services or autonomous databases, which I don't see in the Db2 e...

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What advice do you have for others considering IBM Db2 on Cloud?

Since I have worked with almost every product, including IBM, Teradata is far better than any other data warehouse product. It's a separate database with its own features, architecture, and working...

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What is your primary use case for IBM Db2 on Cloud?

It's a multi-node logical database clustered in three physical nodes. We use a lot of services already provided in our private cloud environment. It's a multi-node architecture.

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What do you like most about Oracle Exadata Express Cloud Service?

The performance of the tool is valuable.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Exadata Express Cloud Service?

Oracle Exadata Express Cloud Service is a very expensive database solution. The cost is high due to on-premise licenses. However, it offers a premium solution without issues or problems.

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What needs improvement with Oracle Exadata Express Cloud Service?

I am not the perfect person to discuss improvements needed because I am not responsible for the database. I use it as a developer, and everything works fine for me. However, there might be others i...

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Overview

A fully-managed cloud SQL database. Powered by a turbo-charged Db2 engine.

IBM

Oracle Database Exadata Express Cloud Service delivers a managed Oracle Database 12c Release 2 Enterprise Edition with options, running on Oracle Exadata engineered systems – all at a highly affordable entry-level price. It is a full Oracle Database experience, compatible with what you get on-premises or in other Oracle Database Cloud Services, provisioned within minutes, and suitable for small to medium sized data.

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