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IBM InfoSphere MDM vs Talend Open Studio for MDM comparison

IBM and Talend are both solutions in the Master Data Management (MDM) Software category. IBM is ranked #6 with an average rating of 8.0, while Talend is ranked #7 with an average rating of 8.0. IBM holds a 9.0% mindshare in MDM, compared to Talend’s 6.5% mindshare. Additionally, 90% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Talend users who would recommend it.
IBM InfoSphere MDM
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90% willing to recommend
Talend Open Studio for MDM
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100% willing to recommend
 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Mar 4, 2025

IBM InfoSphere MDM and Talend Open Studio for MDM are competing in the Master Data Management category, each providing distinct advantages. While Talend offers flexibility due to its open-source design, IBM InfoSphere stands out for its robust enterprise capabilities.

Features: IBM InfoSphere MDM handles large-scale implementations with high data accuracy and advanced analytics. It is also notable for scalability and data governance. Talend Open Studio for MDM provides flexibility and excellent integration, aiding seamless connectivity, and features robust data transformation tools.

Ease of Deployment and Customer Service: IBM InfoSphere MDM includes a streamlined deployment for enterprises, extensive customer support, and a strong support system. Talend Open Studio for MDM offers customizable deployments more reliant on community and third-party support. IBM's customer service is reliable, in contrast to Talend's community-based support which can be varied.

Pricing and ROI: IBM InfoSphere MDM typically involves higher setup costs justified by significant ROI from improved data management, suitable for enterprise-grade needs. Talend Open Studio for MDM appeals to budget-conscious buyers with its lower initial costs and flexibility offering high ROI potential, making it a cost-effective choice while IBM delivers greater long-term benefits.

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Review summaries and opinions

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Categories and Ranking

IBM InfoSphere MDM
Ranking in Master Data Management (MDM) Software
6th
Average Rating
7.4
Reviews Sentiment
6.2
Number of Reviews
9
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Talend Open Studio for MDM
Ranking in Master Data Management (MDM) Software
7th
Average Rating
7.6
Reviews Sentiment
6.9
Number of Reviews
3
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of April 2025, in the Master Data Management (MDM) Software category, the mindshare of IBM InfoSphere MDM is 9.0%, up from 7.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Talend Open Studio for MDM is 6.5%, down from 7.8% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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SoumikDolui - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides inbuilt data model and good matching engine
It's a tough tool for developers. Right now in the market, I think Informatica MDM is number one and is used a lot. IBM MDM was developed by some other company and IBM developed it more. There are definitely some flaws. The tool is difficult to understand from a customer perspective and for developers. Generally, customers can understand Informatica MDM and its functionality easily. If a developer is facing issues with IBM MDM, then a customer will definitely not understand most of the functionality. That is the main concern. IBM is introducing some Next-Gen MDM, where they are using a lot of current technologies and machine learning. Most of the problems we may be facing right now are probably solved in that version.
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RR
Good stewardship and data prep capabilities with responsive technical support, but the deployment can be tricky
The most valuable features are the stewardship and the data prep. These two are very good on the Talend platform. The Talend data catalog is one of the great features that they implemented recently. It's more about data lineage and it may assist with the data governance program. It is a feature that is emerging in the market now.
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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 users update their information on one product, the data is sent to a database. My approach was to maintain a master data record, ensuring that each platform loads the latest updated record. Instead of having three separate records, the system keeps one master data record, storing the historical records for reference."
"The features that are most valuable are the governance, the end-profiling and the ETL which allows you to see the metadata repositories."
"The advantage is that the matching engine is very good, so that's why customers generally prefer it. From the inbuilt data model perspective, IBM MDM is good."
"There are not really many areas of the product that need improvement because the product stays up-to-date with data management needs."
"The biggest advantage of Talend is that they have an active community. If we face any issue, we can get input in a short duration of time."
"I really like the data fabric."
"The most valuable features are the stewardship and the data prep."
 

Cons

"The tool is difficult to understand from a customer perspective and for developers."
"The product is really only created for large organizations."
"IBM InfoSphere MDM's UI is complicated. It also needs to improve its on-prem configuration."
"We also want better cloud integration, so we could do things in the cloud if we needed to. This would be a good feature to add in a future release."
"It can definitely be improved on the UI side. They can provide a better UI as compared to what is currently available. I'm trying to set up the UI to capture some information, and when I try to use the native feature of Talend, I'm finding it difficult. It could be improved a bit. Only when it comes to MDM, it is not user-friendly, but when it comes to data integration of Big Data, it's extremely user-friendly."
"Creating a model and deploying it is a little bit tricky in Talend, compared to other tools."
"I do not have notes for improvement."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"It may be costly for small organizations but adds value for large organizations with demanding workflows."
"It has one single license, and everything is included in it."
"The licensing fees vary depending on the products that you purchase."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
25%
Insurance Company
8%
Healthcare Company
7%
Computer Software Company
7%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Government
10%
Retailer
9%
Real Estate/Law Firm
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM InfoSphere MDM?
When users update their information on one product, the data is sent to a database. My approach was to maintain a master data record, ensuring that each platform loads the latest updated record. In...
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What needs improvement with IBM InfoSphere MDM?
IBM InfoSphere MDM's UI is complicated. It also needs to improve its on-prem configuration.
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What is your primary use case for IBM InfoSphere MDM?
When users update their information on one product, the data is sent to a database. My approach was to maintain a master data record, ensuring that each platform loads the latest updated record. In...
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What do you like most about Talend Open Studio for MDM?
I really like the data fabric.
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What needs improvement with Talend Open Studio for MDM?
The solution is fine as is. I do not have notes for improvement. I do not need any extra features.
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What is your primary use case for Talend Open Studio for MDM?
I use the solution for various reasons in projects. It helps with data warehousing, file cleansing, and various business transformations.
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Also Known As

InfoSphere MDM, InfoSphere Master Data Management
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Overview

InfoSphere Master Data Management (MDM) is the most complete, proven and powerful MDM solution with collaborative and operational capabilities. InfoSphere MDM manages master data for single or multiple domains - customers, patients, citizens, suppliers, locations, products, services offerings, accounts and more - for improving application & business process effectiveness

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With Talend Open Studio for MDM, you can download a fully-functional MDM solution today and use it for free, for as long as you want. Available under a GPL open source license, Talend Open Studio for MDM delivers the key data integration, data quality, and data governance functionality that you need to get started with MDM in your company.

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Sample Customers

L'Oreal S.A., Kingland Systems, Oncor, Farmaceuticos Maypo, Volkswagen Financial Services
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