IBM Db2 Database vs Oracle Java DB comparison

IBM and Oracle are both solutions in the Relational Databases Tools category. IBM is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.3, while Oracle is ranked #27. IBM holds a 7.4% mindshare in SQL, compared to Oracle’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 69% of Oracle users who would recommend it.

IBM Db2 Database

Read 72 IBM Db2 Database reviews

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90% willing to recommend

Oracle Java DB

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69% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between IBM Db2 Database and Oracle Java DB based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Relational Databases Tools solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Db2 Database

Ranking in Relational Databases Tools

6th

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

7.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Oracle Java DB

Ranking in Relational Databases Tools

27th

Average Rating

8.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of December 2024, in the Relational Databases Tools category, the mindshare of IBM Db2 Database is 7.4%, up from 6.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Java DB is 0.6%, down from 0.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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SimonHiggins

Mainframe Technical Manager/Service Integration Lead at Saudi Business Machines

Very scalable with high availability and excellent technical support

The good thing is that there are improvements coming with later function levels for the z/OS Db2. I'd like it if, with the operating system that we've got, z/OS, on the mainframe, it would allow us to refresh the hardware to run Linux dockers on the mainframe. This means this might give us opportunities for different ways of coming into the Db2 environment in the future. We just want a bit more integration with Linux. That said, we are already seeing Linux more readily available on the mainframe environment. Not only have we got the premium operating systems on OS. We can run LPARs on the same mainframe footprint that is also supporting Linux. This is what has improved and made the mainframe environment more competitive. We're also looking at AI for Db2 as well, and machine learning for the future. We know that AI has come out, that we're going to get that, and we're going to evaluate that product next year for Db2. That said, I haven't got any real complaints about Db2 on the mainframe. For the most part, a lot of the problems we have nowadays are to do with communication between the various teams that you would class as stakeholders.

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Anil-Sinha

Senior Consultant at CGI

Able to process all the reporting and processing in the database itself

We have been upgrading and moving to new environments. I was involved in the solution's initial setup. Some things in the setup are very smooth sailing. However, some setups become complicated because what they set up doesn't meet your needs. So, some tweaking is necessary in certain instances. Having a good understanding of the tool really helps. Oracle Java DB is easy to deploy if it's a new setup. Migrating from an old environment to a new environment takes time because you need the old functionality. A first-time deployment of the application is easy. We just did a default setup and started using it. When we have to migrate, there is too much baggage behind that application, especially from the security point of view.

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

Pros

"it is very stable and runs smoothly once it is deployed and it is almost maintenance-free."

"The most valuable features are with the industrial side."

"It's the best solution in terms of security, performance, and availability because the system is available 24/7."

"Db2 database scalability and performance capabilities match our database needs. It covers pretty much everything a database administrator or engineer might need."

"Db2's best features are that it's self-maintaining and self-monitoring, which means I have to view and monitor the database far less often."

"I have found the most valuable feature to be its availability."

"It has a good feature called pureScale, which is just for scalability. It is a perfect solution for environments where scalability is going to be an issue."

"The valuable features include access path optimization, excellent performance, a robust locking mechanism, parallelism, and effective buffering in memory."

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"Able to write queries more efficiently and the management of data has become better and easier."

"The solution is stable."

"It has a programming language so anything that we require for Selenium is all available there."

"The most valuable feature is automation."

"The database is quite robust in terms of performance from the SQL side."

"The additional value of having Java inside the Oracle database is all the security that is applied to an Oracle database will be enforced on Java's stored procedures as well."

"There have been no issues in relation to stability. We've never really had do to any recoveries. It is very stable."

"It's very clever."

Cons

"IBM Db2 Database is not ACID compliant, which would improve it. Db2 lacks Isolation, so when two people are trying to update the same field at the same time it can become stuck. Other newer databases do not have this issue, such as Microsoft SQL, Oracle DB, PostgreSQL, and SAP HANA."

"The GUI interface is not particularly friendly for those who do not have experience with the product."

"The licensing fees can be reduced."

"There could be better integration with some cloud solutions."

"The solution no longer supports POWER8."

"The solution's UI hasn't been upgraded. The solution’s UI is an area to improve because the solution was developed long ago."

"The tool is not easy to use. It needs to improve scale computing so that the tool can be scaled vertically. The product needs to enhance pre-engine optimization and it needs to be more efficient in completing queries. The documentation should be updated to include different scenarios of deployment."

"End-to-end encryption specifically is something the solution needs to have in the next release."

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"The tool might be integrated, but we see performance issues because of overhead."

"The biggest lesson that I have learned from using Oracle products is vendor lock-in."

"The solution could be more user-friendly."

"The solution should continue to keep updating and improving the Java language."

"Needs improvement in consistency issues with respect to timeframes."

"In terms of improvement, I'd like an automation tool that is lower priced. The core prices are very high."

"It'll be better if Oracle Java supports open source technologies, like Node.js."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The total cost of the solution depends upon the PVU licensing"

"It is expensive."

"Among Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, and Db2, Microsoft SQL Server is the cheapest one, and Oracle is the most expensive one. Db2 is in the middle. As compared to SQL Server, its price could go down. It will be good for customers."

"Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."

"We purchase the product's yearly license."

"They are competitive and honest (compared to how peer firms approach licensing conversations). "

"We normally handle large size businesses and as far as I am aware, the license is negotiable based on the number of users and the quantitative data."

"Compared to other databases, Db2 is relatively cheaper."

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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

Educational Organization

60%

Financial Services Firm

Computer Software Company

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

20%

Computer Software Company

13%

Educational Organization

11%

Manufacturing Company

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By reviewers

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM Db2 Database?

Db2 database scalability and performance capabilities match our database needs. It covers pretty much everything a database administrator or engineer might need.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Db2 Database?

IBM Db2 is an expensive solution. While I am not heavily involved with pricing, additional companies provide capabilities or products like those from BMC, which many installations might also purchase.

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What needs improvement with IBM Db2 Database?

The usage of Db2 could be simplified, as it is quite complex and requires substantial knowledge of Db2 and zOS. Modern features are being implemented, but further simplification and the inclusion o...

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What needs improvement with Oracle Java DB?

The tool might be integrated, but we see performance issues because of overhead.

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What is your primary use case for Oracle Java DB?

We are using the Java side, which is built into the database, and the application is using that portion.

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What advice do you have for others considering Oracle Java DB?

I think the solution is moving in the right direction because no architecture supports all sorts of processing. A lot of other portions are getting integrated as new needs come in. With integration...

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Comparisons

SQL Server vs IBM Db2 Database

Compared 32% of the time

Oracle Database vs IBM Db2 Database

Compared 19% of the time

SAP HANA vs IBM Db2 Database

Compared 17% of the time

Teradata vs IBM Db2 Database

Compared 11% of the time

MySQL vs IBM Db2 Database

Compared 7% of the time

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MySQL vs Oracle Java DB

Compared 79% of the time

Oracle Database vs Oracle Java DB

Compared 21% of the time

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Overview

DB2 Enterprise for Linux, UNIX, and Windows is the ideal data server for the most demanding workloads. New XML support is designed to help firms minimize the time and effort it takes to persist and use their XML data reducing development costs and improving business agility.

Java DB is a relational database management system (RDBMS). Data is stored and queried via SQL or JDBC. Like other RDBMSs, Java DB can also be accessed through a persistence layer such as JPA, Hibernate, or JDO. Java objects can be stored in the columns of Java DB tables.

Sample Customers

Knorr-Bremse, Mizuho Bank Ltd., Australian Government Department of Defence, SCHWENK Zement, Friedhelm Loh Group, YAZAKI Europe Limited, Ekornes ASA, Baldor Electric, VSN Systemen BV, Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC, PLANSEE Group, TE Connectivity, Hansgrohe SE, Openmatics, University of Toronto

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