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We performed a comparison between IBM Informix and Infobright DB based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Relational Databases Tools solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed IBM Informix vs. Infobright DB Report (Updated: May 2024).
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Pros
"The solution's stability, performance, enhanced functionality, and replication are all great features.""The stability is incredible. I have customers with uptimes of several years.""It supports in-house-built applications in .NET and VB6""It supports multiple applications and business intelligence tools.""Every version is faster than the previous.""The most valuable feature is concurrency and locking because my customers usually use databases in OLTP mode. So, for a large number of competitive users. Other features that are well valued are quick large-scale data types. It is better than Oracle.""So far, we do not have a lot of issues. It's pretty problem-free.""Replication, all levels of replication, query charting, and the MongoDB embedded are the most valuable features of this solution."

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"It has very amazing smart grid query feature for very fast aggregate queries across millions of rows"

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Cons
"The solution lacks some functionality.""I really would love to have a QT plugin.""In my opinion, the packages could be improved. The version I use doesn't allow for packages. I can do some general procedures, but no packages like in Oracle. So, develop separate modules in SQL language. This would be most beneficial for me.""The support team could include local engineers to establish efficient communication. It will help us speed up the escalation process.""I experienced poor input/output (IO) performance.""The solution really doesn't add new features very often.""This solution is in need of more current tools.""There should be more intelligence surrounding discovering data to be able to automatically create indexes."

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"Only the data from the columns that reached 2GB will actually decrease. Other columns below 2GB in size do not leave the disk."

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  • "The free edition can be enough to handle moderate-size implementations, but you may want a pay for edition to benefit from more functionality, such as replication."
  • "I am not aware of the licensing costs or terms."
  • "For me, it's always too expensive."
  • "The product has reasonable pricing. We purchase its yearly license."
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  • "Our pricing was based on server instances and it was actually very cheap compared to Oracle. I guess you get what you pay for."
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    Overview

    IBM Informix is a widely used and scalable relational database management system designed to handle large amounts of data and high transaction volumes. It is known to provide exceptional performance, thanks to its Parallel Data Query Engine (PDQ) that enables parallel processing of queries and operations, significantly reducing response times for complex queries and large data sets. Additionally, Informix supports online operations like backup, restore, index maintenance, and table reorganization, minimizing downtime and ensuring continuous availability.

    Informix provides robust high availability and replication features, including shared-disk clustering, remote data replication, and high-availability data replication (HDR). These features ensure data redundancy, failover protection, and disaster recovery capabilities, making it a reliable choice for mission-critical applications. Furthermore, Informix offers specialized features for data warehousing and analytics, such as in-database analytics, data compression, and parallel load capabilities, making it suitable for business intelligence (BI) and data analysis applications.

    Informix can be deployed as an embedded database, allowing it to be tightly integrated with applications and systems, reducing overhead and simplifying deployment. It includes workload management capabilities, enabling organizations to prioritize and manage different types of workloads, such as online transaction processing (OLTP) and analytical queries, ensuring efficient resource utilization and meeting service-level agreements (SLAs). Informix also provides robust security features, including role-based access control, data encryption, auditing, and compliance with industry standards like FIPS 140-2 and Common Criteria.

    Infobright's high performance analytic database is designed for analyzing large volumes of machine-generated data

    Sample Customers
    Shaspa, Hildebrand, Kaifa, Ranhill Powertron, Federaci‹ Farmacutica (FedeFarma), Camden Council, The German Aerospace Center (DLR), Myers, Votorantim Group, Doosan Infracore, GreenIvory
    REZ-1, SonicWALL, IntegriChain, Fuseforward International Inc., Polystar, Live Rail, Mavenir Systems, JDSU Partners, Bango
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    Energy/Utilities Company22%
    Retailer11%
    Logistics Company11%
    Outsourcing Company11%
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    Educational Organization53%
    Financial Services Firm5%
    Retailer5%
    Computer Software Company5%
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    Small Business53%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise35%
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    Small Business9%
    Midsize Enterprise60%
    Large Enterprise31%
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    Small Business70%
    Midsize Enterprise10%
    Large Enterprise20%
    Buyer's Guide
    IBM Informix vs. Infobright DB
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about IBM Informix vs. Infobright DB and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
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    IBM Informix is ranked 14th in Relational Databases Tools with 16 reviews while Infobright DB is ranked 30th in Relational Databases Tools. IBM Informix is rated 8.6, while Infobright DB is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of IBM Informix writes "Quite stable and flexible but not very innovative". On the other hand, the top reviewer of Infobright DB writes "If you need a real big data solution, look for a distributed solution that actually has a proven track record". IBM Informix is most compared with Oracle Database, SQL Server, IBM Db2 Database, MySQL and MariaDB, whereas Infobright DB is most compared with MySQL and LocalDB. See our IBM Informix vs. Infobright DB report.

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