IDERA ER/Studio vs MIMIX [EOL] comparison

IDERA and IBM are both solutions in the Database Development and Management category. Additionally, 88% of IDERA users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of IBM users who would recommend it.

IDERA ER/Studio

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88% willing to recommend

MIMIX [EOL]

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100% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

IDERA ER/Studio

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Enterprise Architecture Management (8th), Database Development and Management (6th)

MIMIX [EOL]

Average Rating

8.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

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Featured Reviews

reviewer2796111

Data Architect at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees

Improved data modeling has reduced system footprint and strengthened finance workflows

I assess the benefits of IDERA ER_Studio's metadata management for my organization as not as good as Erwin's. Erwin's metadata management is better in how it handles data. There is a lot more user involvement in managing the metadata, primarily because in IDERA ER_Studio, the logical and physical models are separately defined in the same file, so you have to map them every single time. In Erwin, it has a unified structure, so if you make a change in the logical model, it automatically shows up in the physical model. You have to go through a couple of steps in the IDERA model to make sure everything has moved over. While that is not that inconvenient when you are actually doing development, as far as metadata management, that is prone to things getting dropped and missed. The collaboration tools in IDERA ER_Studio are adequate, but I think with Erwin, there is more of an opportunity for things to crash. Changes can be merged in IDERA more fluidly; however, the locking and sharing are a little bit more defined in Erwin. I think the learning curve for Erwin might be easier than IDERA ER_Studio, especially with connecting to different models and systems.

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Mohamed Ramses

IT Consultant at Ministry of Justice, Kuwait

A solution that offers excellent replication and easy implementation

We primarily use the solution for backup replication The most valuable feature is data replication. Everything about the solution is very simple, which makes it easy to use. The solution could use better dashboards for new users. They can look complicated until you get used to using the…

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

Pros

"Ease of use It looks good enough Ability to create HTML reports Ability to compare the model against the database"

"It's much easier to develop the database structure and change it on the fly, rather than doing it manually in SQL Server itself, which saves time."

"We have been able to quickly create models for our enterprise-wide databases, even when some of them are third-party databases."

"Intuitive user interface provides for quick learning curve."

"Straightforward setup."

"We have been able to quickly create models for our enterprise-wide databases, even when some of them are third-party databases."

"This application does a lot of things, as do competitor products, but the main reason to go with this product was the ability to create many automations, where we can improve our work and our process."

"When validating the model, the ability to provide sub-models to developers, and generate a physical model from the logical, makes it easier to review a logical model with stakeholders."

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"We were able to perform major system maintenance on our production system after performing a switch or production role swap."

"The initial setup is straightforward. It's very easy to implement the solution. Deployment took about one hour. You only need one person for deployment and maintenance, so long as that person has a good background of administration and operation."

"Customer Service: Excellent; their team is very knowledgeable and responsive."

"Apart from the fact that we are assured high availability and disaster recovery, we use this product for different purposes as well."

"Complete/custom machine real-time replication process (including apply and verification of destination)."

"It's used in our new architecture, for production, HA/DR and it works with different data groups."

"By implementing remote journals, we have put the load on the target system as opposed to the source."

"It has helped us cut down process time and manpower."

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Cons

"Diagram versioning is not very intuitive Data Dictionary Bindings is not very intuitive"

"The only thing I had an issue with was licensing, and the support was very good."

"What I would like to see improved is the reliability of the releases, releases that are a little less buggy."

"There was no specific mention of areas needing improvement."

"Tech support is a sticking point with me. I am really disappointed in the tech support. We pay for the Platinum level. It takes hours to get a response."

"One limitation I have found in ER/Studio is that when you want to make some changes to the table definitions, you have to go item by item."

"I would like to see better documentation/help for the Data Architect tool. Creation of tutorials would be nice, as there are some features which are not as clearly defined as they should be."

"It is expensive! Licensing requires a subscription to their support site."

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"Replication errors need to be resolved."

"The solution could use better dashboards for new users. They can look complicated until you get used to using the solution."

"Could make it easier to fix object errors."

"The version we're using is not portal ready."

"Customer support is good but they do try to squeeze out those service dollars."

"The monitoring part of MIMIX - VSP (Vision Solutions Portal) needs some improvements."

"The product dashboard that comes with the product could use some work."

"The solution could use better dashboards for new users. They can look complicated until you get used to using the solution."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price of this product is okay."

"The solution’s pricing is high."

"The product is pricey."

"The setup cost may have been around $1500 to $2000."

"I use the product's trial version."

"On a scale of one to ten, where one is bad and ten is good, I would rate the licensing cost as a seven or eight. It's not too expensive for us."

"As an individual user, the renewal is a little costly."

"I'm a firm believer that all software is overpriced these days but, comparatively speaking, I think ER/Studio is worth the money."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

14%

Energy/Utilities Company

12%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

13%

Transportation Company

11%

Performing Arts

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	12
Large Enterprise	25

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	4
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	11

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IDERA ER Studio?

In terms of pricing, ER/Studio is slightly more expensive compared to Erwin, by about five to ten percent.

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What is your primary use case for IDERA ER Studio?

I work in the finance industry, and the use cases for this product are very similar to what I mentioned previously when I discussed being in industrial management. It is simply a different product.

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What advice do you have for others considering IDERA ER Studio?

I have not used IDERA ER_Studio's impact analysis tools, so I really could not judge that regarding mitigating database risks for security. I am not on the end as far as the pricing, as this is wha...

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Also Known As

IDERA ER Studio, ER/Studio, ER/Studio Enterprise Team Edition

Vision Solutions MIMIX

Overview

IDERA ER/Studio provides advanced data modeling and reverse engineering capabilities, supporting collaboration via a centralized repository. Its intuitive interface and extensive automation options enhance teamwork and data governance for complex database structures.

IDERA ER/Studio is a comprehensive platform for data modeling, database design, and reverse engineering. It plays a key role in building data governance programs and managing enterprise models. The tool integrates well with cloud environments, supporting data warehouses and facilitating access through web portals. Despite strengths, improvements in deployment, licensing, and documentation, as well as repository performance and interface updates, are needed. Enhanced debugging features, network performance, and better handling of large databases, along with Active Directory integration, are also areas for development.

What are the critical features of IDERA ER/Studio?

Data Modeling: Robust capabilities for precise database design and management.
Reverse Engineering: Understand database structures with graphical representations.
Collaboration: Centralized repository for team coordination on complex models.
Automation: Extensive scripting options for process improvement.
Naming Conventions: Enforce standards and integrate with third-party tools.

What benefits should users evaluate?

Teamwork Efficiency: Streamlined collaboration on database models.
Enhanced Governance: Improved data governance through standardized naming.
Process Optimization: Automation and scripting for efficient workflows.
Integration Capabilities: Seamless connection with external tools and environments.

IDERA ER/Studio is widely used across industries for its capability to design and maintain complex databases. In sectors like finance and healthcare, it plays a critical role in creating central repositories, supporting data warehouses, and ensuring effective communication of requirements. Its web portals enhance access and improve metadata management, making it a preferred choice for managing numerous tables and dependencies in large datasets.

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Complete, Scalable HA/DR Protection for IBM i

What's New in MIMIX Availability 8.0?Today’s business environment demands continuous availability no matter what. Thousands of companies worldwide – from small businesses to global enterprises – count on MIMIX Availability to keep their data safe and their operations running smoothly. MIMIX Availability is the trusted industry leader in IBM i high availability and disaster recovery, protecting businesses from catastrophic events, server or storage failure, human error and even downtime normally associated with routine maintenance, queries, reports or backups.

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Sample Customers

Newmont Mining, Entrust, Accolade, TalkTalk, Catalina, Protective Life, NTT Data, dir systèmes, Microsoft; American Express, Astellas Pharma, AstraZeneca, Coriant, Fedex, GlaxoSmithKline, PepsiCo, Prudential, Wells Fargo

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