IBM Public Cloud vs Oracle Java Cloud Service comparison

IBM and Oracle are both solutions in the PaaS Clouds category. IBM is ranked #17 with an average rating of 6.5, while Oracle is ranked #16 with an average rating of 8.0. IBM holds a 3.0% mindshare in PSP, compared to Oracle’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 83% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 85% of Oracle users who would recommend it.

IBM Public Cloud

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83% willing to recommend

Oracle Java Cloud Service

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85% willing to recommend

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 15, 2024

IBM Public Cloud and Oracle Java Cloud Service compete in the cloud service industry. While IBM Public Cloud has advantages in pricing and support, Oracle Java Cloud Service is preferred for its features.

Features: IBM Public Cloud provides scalable compute resources, AI integration, and robust security options catering to flexible computing needs. Oracle Java Cloud Service offers comprehensive Java application environments, strong integration capabilities, and high reliability.

Room for Improvement: IBM Public Cloud could enhance its Java-specific environment support and streamline its deployment processes. Oracle Java Cloud Service could improve its initial setup cost structure and expand AI capabilities.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IBM Public Cloud's deployment model is flexible and integrates with various systems, supported by extensive documentation and proactive support services. Oracle Java Cloud Service prioritizes smooth Java deployment, featuring streamlined processes and responsive support tailored for Java environments.

Pricing and ROI: IBM Public Cloud generally offers competitive pricing with lower initial setup costs, providing solid ROI through scalable services and AI capabilities. Oracle Java Cloud Service requires higher initial investments but delivers substantial ROI for Java application performance and enterprise-grade capabilities.

To learn more, read our detailed IBM Public Cloud vs. Oracle Java Cloud Service Report (Updated: December 2025).

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Public Cloud

Ranking in PaaS Clouds

17th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

IoT Platforms (3rd)

Oracle Java Cloud Service

Ranking in PaaS Clouds

16th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the PaaS Clouds category, the mindshare of IBM Public Cloud is 3.0%, down from 3.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Java Cloud Service is 0.8%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

PaaS Clouds Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Oracle Java Cloud Service	0.8%
IBM Public Cloud	3.0%
Other	96.2%

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Featured Reviews

Premnath Jaganathan

Product Manager at Uop Ipl

Affordability and security improve our cloud experience while learning new systems

I'm not working with any AI features in IBM Public Cloud, but they are in the process of building it.I am very satisfied with the security that IBM Public Cloud provides. I would rate IBM Public Cloud eight out of ten, where one is worst and ten is the best.

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Adam Elguennioui

SAP Consultant at SA&BC

Offers flexibility and better accessibility to users

The security part of the tool is not so strong, making it an area I would like to see improved in the solution. When working with a cloud tool, it's never 100 percent secure and it is always something to take into account. I would like to be more comfortable working with it and feeling safer. In the future, the tool can be made faster. In the future, I would like to see maybe some AI features in the tool to help automate stuff. You need to be able to create your own models to help create some automated actions.

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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

"The price of IBM Cloud is most valuable for us. The service is personable and gives us a good rapport. I can't say it's the best, but it was enough for our needs."

"The availability is second to none. Customer support is very good."

"This product is very good because it is accessible in remote locations, and anyone can deploy from any place."

"For non-complex applications, the IBM Cloud works fine and the price is much lower than the competitors."

"The beauty of cloud service providers, especially public cloud service providers, is that they are scalable every time when you need them because their payment model is pay-as-you-go."

"An advantage of IBM Public Cloud is the bare metal server. We can take the bare metal server. It's not shared with anyone. We can deploy our applications without sharing them with anyone. That is an advantage of IBM Public Cloud."

"I am very much satisfied with the technical support team at IBM Public Cloud."

"I've found the stability to be excellent. The performance is good."

More IBM Public Cloud pros

"The solution's technical support is good."

"The ability to manage security and access the server from any location with complete security using SSH is perfect for performing crucial tasks, even while travelling."

"The framework supports auto-configuration. A lot of features are already there. It is reliable and user-friendly to develop code, back-end engineering, or locate specific information such as addresses."

"Self-provisioning, easy to choose from WebLogic 11g to 12c."

"One key feature is getting to choose the Virtual Machine configurations while setting up the server, which is an automated process."

"The auto-backup, incremental backup and restoration features can be invaluable for management."

"Cloud has provided less maintenance."

"It is pretty easy to use."

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Cons

"Normally, for any cloud, we get a lot of information on the web, but that is missing in the case of IBM Public Cloud. We need some technical support documents. That is the only thing missing in IBM Public Cloud."

"I would like to see a more user-friendly deployment process in the next release of this solution."

"While they have about 99% of what we need, the only exception, perhaps, was the push notification feature that was discontinued. They delayed the replacement product."

"They do not have a very good virtual network implemented, and the VPC is the most important feature that needs to be improved."

"They could improve on customizing reporting capabilities."

"The connectivity and speed of IBM Public Cloud are much lower compared to the competition."

"The deployment can be a bit of a pain. There are a lot of packages and a lot of options and it can require complex configuration to get it right."

"It will be challenging to implement if you do not have any experience."

More IBM Public Cloud cons

"The security part of the tool is not so strong, making it an area I would like to see improved in the solution."

"Needs better integration with other Oracle/non-Oracle products."

"The product's high price is an area of concern where improvements are required."

"There are issues with the application's development, including small glitches and errors."

"The product is satisfactory but we need more training on managing the machine itself. For example, how do we add more storage, how do we extend a specific portion? I would like to see videos illustrating some of the technical tasks that we often need to do."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"IBM has a lesser price compared to other cloud service providers like Azure and AWS."

"It pretty much has a standard price. There is no hidden price with IBM Public Cloud."

"IBM Public Cloud is pretty cheap. They have an ongoing free tier that basically won't expire, so as long as your solution is small enough, you can have a test set that you can use for demos, which will cost you almost nothing."

"The price of IBM Cloud is very cheap compared to competitors AWS and Azure."

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a nine out of ten."

"The licensing fees are straightforward and predictable."

"Pricing is not as fair as Amazon or Azure."

"We are using the trial version of this solution, so we have not paid anything."

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"It is somewhat expensive."

"Oracle Java Cloud Service is an expensive product."

"Oracle is a little more expensive right now, but not much compared to SAP. Oracle's prices are very much dependent on the scale of the project and how many users are there."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

University

18%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

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Company Size

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Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

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Company Size	Count
Small Business	13
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	4

By reviewers
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Small Business	6
Midsize Enterprise	3
Large Enterprise	10

Questions from the Community

Which is preferable - IBM Public Cloud or Microsoft Azure?

IBM Public Cloud is IBM’s Platform-as-a-Service. It aims to provide organizations with a secure cloud environment to manage data and applications. One of the features we like is the cloud activity ...

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Public Cloud?

The prices are relatively lower compared to others. It is a good option for medium-sized businesses. However, businesses should also consider other vendors to ensure they meet their specific securi...

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What needs improvement with IBM Public Cloud?

The connectivity and speed of IBM Public Cloud are much lower compared to the competition.

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What do you like most about Oracle Java Cloud Service?

The solution's technical support is good.

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

I did a comparative study on the pricing between Oracle and SAP S/4HANA, but it was related to databases and in the areas associated with the clouds. I can tell that Oracle is a little more expensi...

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Overview

IBM Cloud is a full-stack cloud platform that spans public, private and hybrid environments. Build with a robust suite of advanced data and AI tools, and draw on deep industry expertise to help you on your journey to the cloud.

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Oracle Java Cloud Service is a complete platform and infrastructure cloud solution for building, deploying, and managing Java EE applications. Use Oracle Java Cloud Service to rapidly provision an application environment with Oracle WebLogic Server as the application container, Oracle Coherence as a caching and data grid tier, and Oracle Traffic Director as the software load balancer—all on top of infrastructure provided by Oracle Compute Cloud Service.

For more information on Oracle Java Cloud Service, visit Oracle.com

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Sample Customers

Uvionics Tech, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Alpha Modus, Inventive, Web Business Consulting, FindBrok, SilverHook Powerboats, United Way of Allegheny County

Avaya, ADNOC Distribution, DocuSign, Zamil Industrial Investment Company

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