IBM InfoSphere Optim vs VMware Tanzu Data Solutions comparison

IBM and Broadcom are both solutions in the Database Development and Management category. IBM is ranked #16 with an average rating of 7.0, while Broadcom is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.6. IBM holds a 2.2% mindshare in DDM, compared to Broadcom’s 2.7% mindshare. Additionally, 75% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 90% of Broadcom users who would recommend it.

IBM InfoSphere Optim

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90% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jan 23, 2025

VMware Tanzu Data Solutions and IBM InfoSphere Optim compete in data management and optimization. VMware Tanzu Data Solutions is favored for deployment scalability, while IBM InfoSphere Optim's data privacy features make it suitable for high privacy environments.

Features: VMware Tanzu Data Solutions integrates smoothly with Kubernetes, enhancing the management of modern applications. It is scalable, supports efficient cloud-native operations, and simplifies application management. IBM InfoSphere Optim excels in data lifecycle management, featuring comprehensive data archiving, masking, and ensuring data privacy. Its robust data governance and regulatory compliance tools offer an edge for organizations focusing on security.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: VMware Tanzu Data Solutions offers agile deployment, ideal for cloud-native environments, backed by efficient customer support. IBM InfoSphere Optim provides a comprehensive setup with a significant learning curve, yet benefits from IBM's broad service network for customer support. Quick deployment favors VMware Tanzu, while IBM's solution attracts organizations seeking detailed vendor backing.

Pricing and ROI: VMware Tanzu Data Solutions is considered cost-effective, with lower initial setup costs and faster ROI potential due to seamless integration with existing infrastructure. IBM InfoSphere Optim has higher setup expenses but offers substantial ROI for environments with strict data governance needs. While VMware emphasizes short-term cost benefits, IBM promises long-term gains in data-compliant settings.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM InfoSphere Optim

Ranking in Database Development and Management

16th

Average Rating

6.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.1

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

VMware Tanzu Data Solutions

Ranking in Database Development and Management

6th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Relational Databases Tools (14th), Data Warehouse (9th), Message Queue (MQ) Software (5th)

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Database Development and Management category, the mindshare of IBM InfoSphere Optim is 2.2%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of VMware Tanzu Data Solutions is 2.7%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Database Development and Management Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions	2.7%
IBM InfoSphere Optim	2.2%
Other	95.1%

Database Development and Management

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Kenneth Estanislao

Solutions Designer at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees

Backups become efficient while cost concerns remain

I am still working with IBM and we are transitioning to other tools rather than using IBM InfoSphere Optim. We use other tools, but I cannot recall the name because I am not the one currently handling it. It has transitioned to other architects. For IBM InfoSphere Optim, we are still currently using it, but we have transitioned to the newer version, the latest one with support for AWS S3. I cannot identify a main competitor for IBM InfoSphere Optim because we have transitioned to other architects, and they are the ones looking for other tools. The last comparison I did was almost 4 years ago. I am not using any AI technology with IBM InfoSphere Optim. I rate IBM InfoSphere Optim a seven out of ten. The tool is good, but the price is not favorable as it is the most expensive part. I can recommend IBM InfoSphere Optim for enterprises.

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Moisés Guillén

Has improved server deployment speed and simplified Kubernetes cluster administration

My main use case for VMware Tanzu Data Solutions is Tanzu Basic TKB version 2.4 I focus on the creation of Kubernetes clusters with VMware Tanzu Data Solutions. VMware Tanzu Data Solutions has positively impacted my organization because it is efficient, easy, fast, and aids in the creation and…

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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

"We like that we can easily restore the database with just a few clicks. The database is linked as well."

"I feel the solution to be a bit faster than the traditional methods, which makes it easy to customize."

"The compression feature is valuable because it achieves around 80% compression."

"Scalability is simple because it's an MPP database. If you need more processing power or you need more storage, you just add a few more nodes in the cluster. It works on common commodity hardware. You can use any type of server. You don't need to have proprietary hardware. It's fairly flexible."

"VMware Tanzu Data Solutions has positively impacted my organization because it is efficient, easy, fast, and aids in the creation and administration of web servers."

"It works very well with large database queries."

"Reliability for the messages is key. RabbitMQ ensures your messages are safe. They are not deleted and stuff."

"The solution's best feature is its exceptional speed, delivering efficient utilization of resources."

"The solution improved our site reliability."

"It can be configured to be a very fast message broker. I like the stability, the built-in admin tools and plugin architecture."

"The parallel load features mean that Greenplum is capable of high-volume data loading in parallel to all of the cluster segments, which is really valuable."

Cons

"While the solution is very supportive of Db2, it is not so friendly when it comes to IMS databases."

"We're looking for a solution that can be implemented on AWS. IBM InfoSphere Optim can be implemented on AWS, but it costs more than double what we're currently paying. So, it's not really of good value for us."

"The potential room for improvement for IBM InfoSphere Optim is usually its cost, as it is too expensive."

"Implementing a circuit breaker scenario using RabbitMQ is complicated. This complexity arises because manual intervention is required to manage worker details and handle operations based on worker IP addresses."

"We would like to see Greenplum maintain a closer relationship with and parity to features implemented in PostgreSQL."

"They need to enhance integration with other Big Data products... to integrate with Big Data platforms, and to open a bi-directional connection between Greenplum and Big Data."

"It will be very useful if we could communicate with other database types from Greenplum (using a database link)."

"The user interface could be improved."

"Extra filters would be helpful."

"The availability could be better."

"I would like to see the performance of the administration portal improved and additional messaging protocols."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"IBM InfoSphere Optim is a very expensive solution. Actually, it's the most expensive archiving solution that we have."

"This is an open source solution."

"It’s an open-source solution."

"It is an open-source platform. Although, we have to pay for additional features."

"It is an open-source product."

"are using the open-source version, which can be used free of cost."

"It is the best product with best fit for price/performance customer objectives."

"We are using the open-source version of this solution."

"The product is available for free use since it is an open-source technology."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

19%

Retailer

Outsourcing Company

Insurance Company

Financial Services Firm

21%

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

No data available

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	30
Midsize Enterprise	10
Large Enterprise	49

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with IBM InfoSphere Optim?

The potential room for improvement for IBM InfoSphere Optim is usually its cost, as it is too expensive. Currently, there are no issues with IBM InfoSphere Optim; the only problem is the cost, whic...

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What is your primary use case for IBM InfoSphere Optim?

My current use case for IBM InfoSphere Optim is just for doing backups. We are using IBM InfoSphere Optim specifically for backup purposes.

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What advice do you have for others considering IBM InfoSphere Optim?

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How does IBM MQ compare with VMware RabbitMQ?

IBM MQ has a great reputation behind it, and this solution is very robust with great stability. It is easy to use, simple to configure and integrates well with our enterprise ecosystem and protocol...

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What do you like most about VMware RabbitMQ?

RabbitMQ provides access to SDKs for development and the ability to raise and log tickets if we encounter issues. We can integrate RabbitMQ using various languages like Java or Python using the pro...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for VMware RabbitMQ?

The product is free of cost.

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Also Known As

IBM Optim, Optim

Greenplum, Pivotal Greenplum, VMware RabbitMQ, VMware Tanzu GemFire, VMware Postgres

Overview

IBM Optim solutions manage data from requirements to retirement. They boost performance, empower collaboration, and improve governance across applications, databases and platforms. By managing data properly over its lifetime, organisations are better equipped to support business goals with less risk.

IBM

VMware Tanzu is a robust platform tailored for data warehousing, complex analytics, BI applications, and predictive analytics. It excels in scalability, performance, and parallel processing, enhancing data handling efficiency. Users report significant productivity improvements and streamlined operations, making it ideal for comprehensive data solutions.

Broadcom

Sample Customers

Durham Police Department, Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc., Continental, KCE Electronics Public Company Limited, The University of Adelaide, Migros Zurich, COPROB

General Electric, Conversant, China CITIC Bank, Aridhia, Purdue University

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