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IBM Watson Studio vs Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio comparison

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

IBM SPSS Statistics
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Ranking in Data Science Platforms
10th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
37
Ranking in other categories
Data Mining (3rd)
IBM Watson Studio
Ranking in Data Science Platforms
12th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
8.0
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
AI Development Platforms (9th)
Microsoft Azure Machine Lea...
Ranking in Data Science Platforms
3rd
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
57
Ranking in other categories
AI Development Platforms (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Data Science Platforms category, the mindshare of IBM SPSS Statistics is 2.8%, up from 2.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Watson Studio is 2.1%, down from 2.3% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio is 6.0%, down from 12.3% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

AbakarAhmat - PeerSpot reviewer
Enhancing survey analysis that provides valued insightfulness
I used traditional tools where I would prepare data, click through menus, and use SQL Server for data visualization. We switched to IBM SPSS because it offers strong certification and aligns well with the standards we prioritize in our surveys. In terms of popularity, it stands out as the top choice in the market, especially in the research and university domains. Many different organizations and institutions use SPSS for statistical analytics. While there are other tools like MCLab and similar options available, SPSS is the most renowned and widely used among them.
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.
Klaus Lozie - PeerSpot reviewer
Provides good integration and used for data labeling
Lately, we have had some issues with the solution regarding labeling jobs. We can create a label job, but we still have to use the Azure Machine Learning REST APIs, which are not yet supported in the Python SDK version 2. Microsoft has a lot of documentation, but you can do it using the CLI, UI, or Python SDK version 2. You can have 100 ways of working, while I would like to have one way of working. It's very difficult to know what is best, according to Microsoft.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"One feature I found very valuable was the analysis of variance (ANOVA)."
"The most valuable features are the small learning curve and its ability to hold a lot of data."
"The features that I have found most valuable are the Bayesian statistics and descriptive statistics."
"The best part is that they have an algorithm handbook, so you can open it up and understand how it works, and if it is useful, this is very important."
"The most valuable feature is its robust statistical analysis capabilities."
"They have many existing algorithms that we can use and use effectively to analyze and understand how to put our data to work to improve what we do."
"The solution is very comprehensive, especially compared to Minitabs, which is considered more for manufacturing. However, whatever data you want to analyze can be handled with SPSS."
"The software offers consistency across multiple research projects helping us with predictive analytics capabilities."
"The main benefit is the ease of use. We see a lot of engineers in our site and customers that really like the way the tools are able to work with the people."
"The scalability of IBM Watson Studio is great."
"Technical support is great. We have had weekly teleconferences with the technical people at IBM, and they have been fantastic."
"It has greatly improved the performance because it is standardized across the company."
"It is a very stable and reliable solution."
"It has a lot of data connectors, which is extremely helpful."
"Watson Studio is very stable."
"The system's ability to take a look at data, segment it and then use that data very differently."
"The most valuable feature of Azure Machine Learning Studio for me is its convenience. I can quickly start using it without setting up the environment or buying a lot of devices."
"The product is well organized. The thing is how we will get the models to work within our code. We have some suggestions there, but we want to gain more experience and be ready to answer that because we are currently working on this and don't have all the answers yet. The tool is well organized. What I am very happy about is the ease of deploying new resources. You can easily create your pipeline within minutes."
"I've developed a couple of chatbots using Azure OpenAI, leveraging its documented solutions and APIs. The tools available make it straightforward to implement machine learning solutions. However, there are challenges, such as hallucinations and security issues, but overall, it works well and is quite fast, allowing for the development of interesting projects."
"The solution facilitates our production."
"The most valuable feature of Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio is the ease of use for starting projects. It's simple to connect and view the results. Additionally, the solution works well with other Microsoft solutions, such as Power Automate or SQL Server. It is easy to use and to connect for analytics."
"Anyone who isn't a programmer his whole life can adopt it. All he needs is statistics and data analysis skills."
"The solution's most beneficial feature is its integration with Azure."
"I like being able to compare results across different training runs. The hyperparameter tuning function is a valuable feature because it provides the ability to run multiple experiments at the same time and compare results."
 

Cons

"Most of the package will give you the fixed value, or the p-value, without an explanation as to whether it it significant or not. Some beginners might need not just the results, but also some explanation for them."
"In some cases, the product takes time to load a large dataset. They could improve this particular area."
"I think the visualization and charting should be changed and made easier and more effective."
"The statistics should be more self-explanatory with detailed automated reports."
"I'd like to see them use more artificial intelligence. It should be smart enough to do predictions and everything based on what you input."
"The product should provide more ways to import data and export results that are user-friendly for high-level executives."
"There is a learning curve; it's not very steep, but there is one."
"The reports could be better."
"I want IBM's technical support team to provide more specific answers to queries."
"Some of the solutions are really good solutions but they can be a little too costly for many."
"We would like to see it less as one big, massive product, but more based on smaller services that we can then roll out to consumers."
"The decision making in their decision making feature is less good than other options."
"Initially, it was quite complex. For us, it was not only a matter of getting it installed, that was just a start. It was also trying to come up with a standard way of implementing it across the entire organization, which had been a challenge."
"We would like to see it more web-based with more functionality."
"Watson Studio would be improved with a clearer path for the deployment of docker images."
"The solution's interface is very slow at times."
"One problem I experience is that switching between multiple accounts can be difficult. I don't think there are any major issues. Mostly, the biggest challenge is to identify business solutions to this. The tool should keep on updating new algorithms and not stay static."
"The data processor can pose a bit of a challenge, but the real complexity is determined by the skill of the implementation team."
"The data preparation capabilities need to be improved."
"If you want to be able to deploy your tools outside of Microsoft Azure, this is not the best choice."
"I personally would prefer if data could be tunneled to my model through a SAP ERP system, and have features of Excel, such as Pivot Tables, integrated."
"The regulatory requirements of the product need improvement."
"I think they should improve two things. They should make their user interface more user-friendly. Integration could also be better. Because Microsoft Machine Learning is a Microsoft product, it's fully integrated with Microsoft Azure but not fully supported for other platforms like IBM or AWS or something else."
"There should be data access security, a role level security. Right now, they don't offer this."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"More affordable training for new staff members."
"While the pricing of the product may be higher, the accompanying service and features justify the investment."
"It's quite expensive, but they do a special deal for universities."
"We think that IBM SPSS is expensive for this function."
"The price of this solution is a little bit high, which was a problem for my company."
"The pricing of the modeler is high and can reduce the utility of the product for those who can not afford to adopt it."
"Our licence is on a yearly renewal basis. While pricing is not the primary concern in our evaluation, as products are assessed by whether they can meet our user needs and expertise, the cost can be a limiting factor in the number of licences we procure."
"I rate the tool's pricing a five out of ten."
"Watson Studio's pricing is reasonable for what you get."
"The pricing is generally reasonable and straightforward but can vary significantly depending on the specific workloads in use."
"IBM Watson Studio is a reasonably priced product"
"IBM Watson Studio is an expensive solution."
"We pay only the Azure costs for what we use, which involves some subscription costs. But essentially, you pay for what you use. There are no extra costs in addition to the standard licensing fees."
"The product is not that expensive."
"My team didn't deal with the licensing for Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio, so I'm unable to comment on pricing, but the money that was spent on the tool was worth it."
"To use MLS is fairly cheap. Even the paid account is something like $20/month, unless you are provisioning large numbers of VMs for a Hadoop cluster. The main MS makes money with this solution is forcing the user to deploy their model on REST API, and being charged each time the API is accessed. There are several pricing tiers for the API. If you do not use the API, then value of MLS is to create rapid experiments ($20/month). The resulting model is not exportable to use, thus you’ll have to recreate the algorithms in either R or Python, which is what I did. MLS results gave me a direction to work with, the actual work is mostly done in R and Python outside of MLS."
"I used the free student license for a few months to operate the solution, but I'll have to pay for it if I want to do more now."
"I rate the product price as a nine on a scale of one to ten, where ten means it is very expensive."
"Last year, we paid 60,000 for Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio in our department."
"There is a lack of certainty with the solution's pricing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
17%
University
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
9%
University
8%
Financial Services Firm
12%
Computer Software Company
11%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Healthcare Company
7%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about IBM SPSS Statistics?
The software offers consistency across multiple research projects helping us with predictive analytics capabilities.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM SPSS Statistics?
The cost of IBM SPSS Statistics is managed by organizations, not individual researchers. It is a very expensive produ...
What needs improvement with IBM SPSS Statistics?
IBM SPSS Statistics does not keep you close to your data like KNIME. In KNIME, at every stage, you can see the result...
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 a...
Which do you prefer - Databricks or Azure Machine Learning Studio?
Databricks gives you the option of working with several different languages, such as SQL, R, Scala, Apache Spark, or ...
What do you like most about Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio?
The learning curve is very low. Operationalizing the model is also very easy within the Azure ecosystem.
 

Also Known As

SPSS Statistics
Watson Studio, IBM Data Science Experience, Data Science Experience, DSx
Azure Machine Learning, MS Azure Machine Learning Studio
 

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Sample Customers

LDB Group, RightShip, Tennessee Highway Patrol, Capgemini Consulting, TEAC Corporation, Ironside, nViso SA, Razorsight, Si.mobil, University Hospitals of Leicester, CROOZ Inc., GFS Fundraising Solutions, Nedbank Ltd., IDS-TILDA
GroupM, Accenture, Fifth Third Bank
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Schneider Electric, BP
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