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IBM Watson Studio vs TIBCO Statistica comparison

 

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Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

IBM Watson Studio
Ranking in Data Science Platforms
10th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
15
Ranking in other categories
AI Development Platforms (10th)
TIBCO Statistica
Ranking in Data Science Platforms
23rd
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
Predictive Analytics (7th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of August 2025, in the Data Science Platforms category, the mindshare of IBM Watson Studio is 2.0%, down from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of TIBCO Statistica is 0.5%, down from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Science Platforms
 

Featured Reviews

Abilio Duarte - PeerSpot reviewer
A highly robust and well-documented platform that simplifies the complex world of AI
The main challenge lies in visibility and ease of use. Providing training sessions can be immensely helpful in helping users navigate and understand the tool's potential. This approach would empower users to explore and make the most of the tools and technologies at their disposal. Another area where IBM could enhance its offering is by providing more visibility to end users regarding the vast potential that Watson offers.
reviewer2038860 - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides versatility in analysis and problem-solving
I use TIBCO Statistica for quality control, creating profile control charts, and employing basic statistical tools in production. Some clients prefer advanced options like neural networks and decision trees for more in-depth analysis. TIBCO Statistica helps us meet a range of statistical needs for…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"Technical support is great. We have had weekly teleconferences with the technical people at IBM, and they have been fantastic."
"The solution is very easy to use."
"IBM Watson Studio consistently automates across channels."
"Watson Studio is the most complete tool for AI projects."
"The scalability of IBM Watson Studio is great."
"It is a stable, reliable product."
"The system's ability to take a look at data, segment it and then use that data very differently."
"For me, the valuable feature of the solution is the one that I used, which was Jupyter notebooks."
"One of the best features of TIBCO Statistica is its block-based solution building."
 

Cons

"Some of the solutions are really good solutions but they can be a little too costly for many."
"The decision making in their decision making feature is less good than other options."
"The solution's interface is very slow at times."
"I want IBM's technical support team to provide more specific answers to queries."
"The main challenge lies in visibility and ease of use."
"One area that could be improved is the backup and restoration of the database and the overall database configuration."
"More features in data virtualization would be helpful. The solution could use an interactive dashboard that could make exploration easier."
"So a better user interface could be very helpful"
"TIBCO Statistica could improve by expanding its neural network capabilities to support multi-layer networks, addressing user demands for advanced tasks like image analysis."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The pricing is generally reasonable and straightforward but can vary significantly depending on the specific workloads in use."
"IBM Watson Studio is a reasonably priced product"
"IBM Watson Studio is an expensive solution."
"Watson Studio's pricing is reasonable for what you get."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
13%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Educational Organization
8%
Educational Organization
19%
University
18%
Hospitality Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Watson Studio?
IBM Watson Studio is considered rather expensive, with a rating of six or seven. The pricing could be optimized relative to the features and capabilities of the product.
What needs improvement with IBM Watson Studio?
IBM Watson Studio, while powerful, lacks user-friendliness. It is not easy to use, particularly for medium or small enterprises or less experienced staff. Another aspect that requires improvement i...
What do you like most about TIBCO Statistica?
One of the best features of TIBCO Statistica is its block-based solution building.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for TIBCO Statistica?
TIBCO Statistica offers a basic desktop certificate at a reasonable cost. However, the more advanced options, like network licenses for concurrent users, can become quite expensive. This creates a ...
What needs improvement with TIBCO Statistica?
TIBCO Statistica could improve by expanding its neural network capabilities to support multi-layer networks, addressing user demands for advanced tasks like image analysis. I also find the user int...
 

Also Known As

Watson Studio, IBM Data Science Experience, Data Science Experience, DSx
Quest Statistica, Dell Statistica
 

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Sample Customers

GroupM, Accenture, Fifth Third Bank
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