IBM Db2 Database vs Oracle Multitenant comparison

IBM and Oracle are both solutions in the Relational Databases Tools category. IBM is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.2, while Oracle is ranked #13 with an average rating of 9.0. IBM holds a 7.0% mindshare in SQL, compared to Oracle’s 0.6% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Oracle users who would recommend it.

IBM Db2 Database

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90% willing to recommend

Oracle Multitenant

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100% willing to recommend

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Executive Summary

We performed a comparison between IBM Db2 Database and Oracle Multitenant 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 Multitenant

Ranking in Relational Databases Tools

13th

Average Rating

8.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2025, in the Relational Databases Tools category, the mindshare of IBM Db2 Database is 7.0%, up from 6.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Multitenant is 0.6%, down from 0.6% 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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François Dernoncourt

Oracle Expert at Capgemini

Databases are automatically upgraded and cloning of pluggable databases requires just one command

Multitenant has a container database with many pluggable databases. A great feature is that you can upgrade the container to a more recent version and all the pluggable databases are automatically upgraded to that version. Previously it would have required an upgrade for each database. The second great feature is the clone which enables you to get the clone of pluggable databases with one command, as opposed to copying data from one place to another.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"When you submit a ticket the response time is quick."

"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 most valuable features are the simplicity of the database and the access to Db2 and Db2 information."

"Scalability-wise, I rate the solution a nine out of ten."

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

"The solution's initial setup is straightforward."

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

"Your iOS, your throughputs, your performance cycles, you cannot touch it with Microsoft or with Oracle scalability-wise. That is far and away the most scalable systems and the highest performing systems of the set of them."

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"The database becomes pluggable. Inside this container is called a pluggable database and each application contains this pluggable database inside Multitenant. We can then share resources like control files, memory, etc. This lets you stop and start each application without impacting the others. This resource sharing is the most valuable feature"

"It's easy to use and works great."

"The most valuable features are the speed and ease of use."

"Multitenant has a container database with many pluggable databases."

"It is quite stable. We have not faced any kind of instability in the database."

"You can scale the solution as needed."

"I would rate the scalability a ten out of ten. Our clients are mostly medium and enterprise businesses."

"Our primary use of Oracle includes writing queries for retrieving data for customers without worrying about the customer ID, user ID, as it is automatically connected to each query."

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Cons

"We need some time to improve the performance. We have to perform a weekly REORG, or else RUNSTATS for the databases."

"In terms of improvements, IBM Db2 can improve its interface and its functionality. Also, the embedded functions should be much richer than the current ones - the functions which are embedded in the engine itself."

"There are some issues with Db2's database file system not being readable. The storage could also be increased, and the monitoring could be improved."

"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 capabilities of this solution could improve."

"The product’s user interface is not easy to use."

"I would like to see some artificial intelligence brought into the solution."

"The data table names are very short which is not user-friendly compared to the Oracle SQL server. It should have longer column and table names."

More IBM Db2 Database cons

"The user interface for this solution can be made better."

"Technical support could be faster."

"This solution is a bit complicated when collecting from containers - that feature should be a bit better."

"It can be complicated to scale up the solution, but it's scalable."

"From the scope of improvement, I would say that people are adopting new query options. Certain databases like MongoDB adopt new query options so that they can just pull the data."

"There is room for improvement in customer service and support."

"There are many functions where changes are not easy to implement, and we try to avoid modifying these areas due to security issues and the complexity of maintaining them."

"The solution lacks a GUI for commands."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"I rate the product pricing a nine out of ten."

"We purchase the product's yearly license."

"There is a license for this solution and we pay every three years."

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

"I would rate the pricing a five out of ten. It's not super expensive, but also not cheap."

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

"Clients are required to purchase a license."

"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."

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"The price is worth the quality."

"For me, I will go with it if I have the budget. Some features are nicer than before, but at the end of the day, you always have a limited budget. I prefer to upgrade and get a specific hardware when possible. At the end, you will have to make a compromise. You will not get everything you would have liked to have."

"This solution is a little bit pricey."

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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 user interface is old and needs to be improved. It doesn't match the responsive and suggestion-rich UI of cloud solutions. New functions don't come to mind.

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What do you like most about Oracle Multitenant?

The best thing about Oracle Multitenant is its ability to consolidate multiple databases into one engine.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Oracle Multitenant?

I am not connected to the financial aspects, so I am unable to provide details.

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What needs improvement with Oracle Multitenant?

There are many functions where changes are not easy to implement, and we try to avoid modifying these areas due to security issues and the complexity of maintaining them. Also, support can be impro...

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Comparisons

SQL Server vs IBM Db2 Database

Compared 33% 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 13% of the time

IBM Netezza Performance Server vs IBM Db2 Database

Compared 2% of the time

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SQL Server vs Oracle Multitenant

Compared 29% of the time

Oracle Database vs Oracle Multitenant

Compared 27% of the time

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Also Known As

DB2

Oracle Pluggable Database

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.

IBM

Oracle Multitenant - an Oracle Database 12c Enterprise Edition option – introduces a new architecture that enables customers to easily consolidate multiple databases, without changing their applications. This new architecture delivers all the benefits of managing many databases as one, yet retains the isolation and resource prioritization of separate databases. In addition, Oracle Multitenant enables rapid provisioning and upgrades, and fully complements other options including Oracle Real Application Clusters and Active Data Guard.

For more information on Oracle Multitenant, visit Oracle.com

Oracle

Sample Customers

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