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Azure OpenAI vs IBM Watson Studio comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Azure OpenAI
Ranking in AI Development Platforms
1st
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
8.4
Number of Reviews
30
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM Watson Studio
Ranking in AI Development Platforms
9th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
8.0
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
Data Science Platforms (12th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the AI Development Platforms category, the mindshare of Azure OpenAI is 22.2%, up from 17.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Watson Studio is 2.5%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Anup Karade - PeerSpot reviewer
Created a chatbot powered by OpenAI to answer HR, travel, and expense-related questions
We have created our own platform called CanvasAI. It provides machine-learning plumbing and integration with your services. So, we've integrated Azure OpenAI through Canvas. We're also looking at some hard interface modeling from AWS as well. We access Azure OpenAI solutions for our business workflow via the platform, not directly from the service provider. There are security considerations we're working through with the security team, etc. Canvas provides the control plane, which handles RBAC for user registration and model management. For internal processes, we're using OpenAI to create partner call reports, like summarizing quarterly zip code data and other financial models. We also use it for legal and contract stuff, like comparing SOWs and contracts. For user experience, we've created a chatbot powered by OpenAI to answer HR, travel, and expense-related questions.
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.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The solution has a very drag-and-drop environment. Instead of coding something from scratch or understanding any concept in extensive depth before deployment, this is good. Plus, they have an auto dataset, which means you can choose any dataset they have instead of providing your own. So that's also pretty nice."
"The most valuable features include analyzing comments and preparing requests for customers, making emails easier and faster."
"It's very powerful. It allows users to query our documents using natural language and receive answers in the same way. This makes our product information much more accessible than traditional keyword-based search."
"Two aspects I appreciate are the turnaround time and ease of use. As it's a managed service, the quick turnaround is beneficial, and the simple interface makes it easy to work with. Performance and scalability are also strong points since you can scale as needed."
"Azure OpenAI is useful for benchmarking products."
"Azure OpenAI is very easy to use instead of AWS services."
"The most valuable feature of Azure OpenAI stems from the GPT-3.5 models it provides to its users."
"Its versatility makes it incredibly useful for technical problem-solving, content creation, data analytics, and more."
"It has a lot of data connectors, which is extremely helpful."
"The solution is very easy to use."
"It stands out for its substantial AI capabilities, offering a broad spectrum of features for crafting solutions that meet specific requirements."
"The scalability of IBM Watson Studio is great."
"It is a stable, reliable product."
"The most important thing is that it's a multi-faceted solution. It's a kind of specialist, not a generalist. It can produce very specific information for the customer. It's totally different from Google or any search engine that produces generic information. It's specialty is that it's all on video."
"Technical support is great. We have had weekly teleconferences with the technical people at IBM, and they have been fantastic."
"The system's ability to take a look at data, segment it and then use that data very differently."
 

Cons

"The product features themselves are fine. However, with Microsoft scaling the service so much, the support structure needs to keep pace. When solving complex issues, the process of interacting with Microsoft can be quite time-consuming."
"Sometimes, the responses are repetitive."
"The solution needs to accommodate smaller companies."
"There could be an ability to generate visual data, such as architecture diagrams."
"Sometimes, it gives answers in English, even when the request is in Polish."
"One area for improvement is providing more flexibility in configuration and connectivity with external tools."
"Latency performance is a major part. And I'm seeking support for multiple models that handle text, images, videos, and voice. I'm from India, and I'm looking for more support in Indian languages. There are 18 official languages and many more unofficial. We need support for these languages, especially in voice moderation, which is not yet available."
"I noticed there are no instructional videos or guides on the network portal for initial configurations. There is limited information available, and this is a concern for me. I would like to see more resources and guides to address these issues."
"I want IBM's technical support team to provide more specific answers to queries."
"Watson Studio would be improved with a clearer path for the deployment of docker images."
"The main challenge lies in visibility and ease of use."
"More features in data virtualization would be helpful. The solution could use an interactive dashboard that could make exploration easier."
"We would like to see it more web-based with more functionality."
"I think maybe the support is an area where it lacks."
"Some of the solutions are really good solutions but they can be a little too costly for many."
"So a better user interface could be very helpful"
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost is pretty high. Even by US standards, you would find it high."
"Cost-wise, the product's price is a bit on the higher side."
"The cost is quite high and fixed."
"The solution's pricing depends on the services you will deploy."
"I rate the product pricing six out of ten."
"If you consider the long-term aspect of any project, Azure OpenAI is a costly solution."
"Azure OpenAI is a bit more expensive than other services."
"The tool costs around 20 dollars a month."
"The pricing is generally reasonable and straightforward but can vary significantly depending on the specific workloads in use."
"IBM Watson Studio is an expensive solution."
"IBM Watson Studio is a reasonably priced product"
"Watson Studio's pricing is reasonable for what you get."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Educational Organization
6%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
University
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Azure OpenAI?
The product is easy to integrate with our IT workflow.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Azure OpenAI?
The pricing really depends on the specific requirements and underlying needs. For example, if the goal is to implement innovative solutions for the future or to improve productivity in decision-mak...
What needs improvement with Azure OpenAI?
For my needs, when working with interactive dashboards, it's expensive. I would prefer a system that provides alternative dashboard options or allows me to go directly into the program and pinpoint...
What needs improvement with IBM Watson Studio?
From an improvement perspective, I would say that if the deployment environment and IBM Watson Studio's environment are separated, then it would be good. I would like them to be one and offer users...
 

Also Known As

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Watson Studio, IBM Data Science Experience, Data Science Experience, DSx
 

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Sample Customers

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GroupM, Accenture, Fifth Third Bank
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