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InterSystems IRIS vs Oracle Java DB comparison

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Categories and Ranking

InterSystems IRIS
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
27th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
4.5
Number of Reviews
7
Ranking in other categories
Database Management Systems (DBMS) (15th)
Oracle Java DB
Ranking in Relational Databases Tools
21st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.3
Number of Reviews
10
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2026, in the Relational Databases Tools category, the mindshare of InterSystems IRIS is 0.9%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Java DB is 1.3%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Relational Databases Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Oracle Java DB1.3%
InterSystems IRIS0.9%
Other97.8%
Relational Databases Tools
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2892648 - PeerSpot reviewer
Developer/Database Administrator at a transportation company with 201-500 employees
Robust multidimensional database has enabled smooth API integrations and modern data workflows
I think InterSystems IRIS is a continuation of the Caché legacy. Since I have been working with it since 2005 with Caché, I think it is a really amazing tool. It is a very robust and very scalable database. It is very good to work with, and I am already used to working with it. Where it falls a bit short is in the availability of manpower and professionals who work with InterSystems IRIS or Caché. There are few professionals who work with it. Another thing is the cost and the license cost. I think there could be some kind of package that could serve smaller companies and small and medium-sized companies. That would reach a larger slice of the market, because the cost to work with Caché, InterSystems IRIS, and so on is high. I would make this remark about putting together a package and a new product that could serve small and medium-sized companies. The area where InterSystems IRIS falls a bit short is in the cost and the licensing cost. The licensing cost is the main issue I have already mentioned.
VA
Lead Developer / Analyst at a manufacturing company with 501-1,000 employees
Connecting to databases and retrieving data effectively
I have experience connecting to a database with Java by using Java code and interrogating the database The valuable features include connecting to the database and retrieving data. Additionally, I can use SQL Developer to check the data and update tables in the database if needed. It allows me to…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"InterSystems IRIS as a database is very efficient, with its best features being its speed and high performance, along with an easy understanding of its data searching functionalities."
"The best features that InterSystems IRIS offers in my opinion are the speed in querying data, and due to our system, which requires a large query with a large volume of data, InterSystems IRIS stands out for its query speed, making my work easier."
"In my opinion, the best features that InterSystems IRIS offers are its very optimized database, which I found amazing, and the observability it provides for checking messages and how the data is being transferred, which I find very interesting."
"My final observation is that everyone should use InterSystems IRIS; it is an amazing tool on the market."
"The best features InterSystems IRIS offers are its powerful database and speed, which contribute greatly to my work."
"InterSystems IRIS has had a positive impact on my organization by improving performance and data security."
"The best features InterSystems IRIS offers, in my experience, include being a really powerful engine and a really good database."
"It has a programming language so anything that we require for Selenium is all available there."
"Running queries is the solution's most valuable feature."
"There have been no issues in relation to stability. We've never really had do to any recoveries. It is very stable."
"This is a fairly stable language, and it's been in the market for several years."
"Our ROI has been a 600% growth in stock price, one of the biggest increase rates for any of the global top 50 companies."
"It's very clever."
"Using this product will lead to a reduction in operational costs."
"The solution's capability to handle large data sets, large volumes and indexing are the most valuable features."
 

Cons

"InterSystems IRIS can be improved since its studio is very poor."
"InterSystems IRIS can be improved by addressing the lack of libraries, mainly mathematical ones, where we would save a lot of time on some formulas that we have to build by hand every time we need them."
"Python support can be enhanced further, as it's really clunky at the moment, considering that the use of Python is pretty much all over the world and nobody knows ObjectScript really thoroughly and deeply."
"The area where InterSystems IRIS falls a bit short is in the cost and the licensing cost."
"I cannot determine a very positive impact or a beneficial result from InterSystems IRIS, although this observability part is important because we were able to find problems much faster."
"Oracle can improve by providing more connection string variations and relay servers on the path to the database."
"The solution could be more user-friendly."
"The solution should continue to keep updating and improving the Java language."
"The biggest lesson that I have learned from using Oracle products is vendor lock-in."
"In terms of improvement, I'd like an automation tool that is lower priced. The core prices are very high."
"With respect to the product's consistency, there's a lot of scope that could be introduced in regulator basis."
"Needs improvement in consistency issues with respect to timeframes."
"It'll be better if Oracle Java supports open source technologies, like Node.js."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"Oracle Java DB is a pricey solution."
"The product's pricing is very friendly, with no extra costs after the licensing fees."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Outsourcing Company
30%
Comms Service Provider
18%
Healthcare Company
11%
Financial Services Firm
5%
Financial Services Firm
20%
Construction Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
9%
University
7%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business3
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise1
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business5
Midsize Enterprise2
Large Enterprise6
 

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with InterSystems IRIS?
InterSystems IRIS can be improved by addressing the lack of libraries, mainly mathematical ones, where we would save a lot of time on some formulas that we have to build by hand every time we need ...
What is your primary use case for InterSystems IRIS?
My main use case for InterSystems IRIS is hospital integrations. In hospital integrations, I use InterSystems IRIS for object conversions. Regarding this use case, I utilize TCP/IP, REST, and SOAP ...
What advice do you have for others considering InterSystems IRIS?
My advice to others who are considering using InterSystems IRIS is to use it without fear, take advantage of all the platform's resources, and follow the community that has many tips and solutions ...
What needs improvement with Oracle Java DB?
We did not use the replication or inbuilt replication from Oracle Java DB. We have separate core functions to replicate the database and migrate the database. We are not using the inbuilt encryptio...
What is your primary use case for Oracle Java DB?
I have a project where I previously deployed using Java while working on my internal project. Now, in my organization, they are using Oracle Java DB for backend purposes, particularly for the backend.
What advice do you have for others considering Oracle Java DB?
I can give around 4 to 4.5 regarding metrics on resource consumption for Oracle Java DB. Pricing for Oracle Java DB I can give around 8 to 9. My overall review rating for Oracle Java DB is 9.
 

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Sample Customers

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Université Nice Sophia Antipolis
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