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IBM Z Systems vs Unisys ClearPath Libra comparison

IBM and Unisys are both solutions in the Mainframes category. IBM is ranked #1, while Unisys is ranked #2 with an average rating of 9.0. IBM holds a 38.4% mindshare in M, compared to Unisys’s 9.0% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Unisys users who would recommend it.
IBM Z Systems
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Unisys ClearPath Libra
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100% willing to recommend
 

Categories and Ranking

IBM Z Systems
Ranking in Mainframes
1st
Average Rating
10.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Unisys ClearPath Libra
Ranking in Mainframes
2nd
Average Rating
9.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2024, in the Mainframes category, the mindshare of IBM Z Systems is 38.4%, down from 42.1% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Unisys ClearPath Libra is 9.0%, up from 6.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

DS
Apr 3, 2019
Provides processing of mission critical applications.
Batch DB Online systems. Provides processing of mission critical applications. Ability to handle heavy mixed workloads. More graphical, user-friendly, interface for systems changes. However, IBM is attempting to do this via OSMF.
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JS
Jan 5, 2023
Powerful system, familiar interface, and helpful support
The most valuable feature of Unisys ClearPath Libra is the power of the system. There can be hundreds, maybe even thousands of users using the system at the same time, as well as batch jobs. The ability to look at file structures on the Unisys ClearPath Libra, as if it were a Microsoft Windows file share, has been easy to use for our users and the people in the technology department. The database structure was proprietary software that runs on the Unisys ClearPath Libra on the mainframe. We were able to look at the database and the data within it as if it was a SQL database, and we were able to pull data away with the latest, greatest tools on the Microsoft Windows platform.
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"The cost of Unisys ClearPath Libra is extremely high. If you're going to be looking at the Unisys ClearPath Libra platform, the hardware itself is not proprietary, and it's relatively cheap. The area that makes it the most expensive is the operating system, which is the A series MCP environment. It can be very pricey depending on the number of users and other factors. However, it's over five years and you can make it even longer than the five-year period. When you look at the price over a five-year period it's approximately $240,000 a year for the software. If you are using a metered system you will be paying for the horsepower usage."
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
17%
Government
12%
University
11%
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What do you like most about Unisys ClearPath Libra?
The most valuable feature of Unisys ClearPath Libra is the power of the system. There can be hundreds, maybe even thousands of users using the system at the same time, as well as batch jobs.
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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Unisys ClearPath Libra?
The cost of Unisys ClearPath Libra is extremely high. If you're going to be looking at the Unisys ClearPath Libra platform, the hardware itself is not proprietary, and it's relatively cheap. The ar...
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What needs improvement with Unisys ClearPath Libra?
In a future release, it would be helpful to have a monitor for runaway programs. For example, if you have a runaway program and it's utilizing all of your capacity, a monitor to alert you that ther...
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ClearPath Forward Libra 8400 Series, ClearPath Forward Libra 6400 Series
 

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Overview

IBM Z mainframes deliver millisecond response time, extreme reliability, near 100% uptime and the world’s best security.

The newest mainframe, IBM z14 (z14), is designed for trusted digital experiences. This enterprise system delivers pervasive encryption, stronger clouds, real time insights, machine learning and transparent blockchain.

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