IBM Db2 Database Reviews, Competitors and Pricing

Developer at a transportation company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Feb 18, 2013

Very good, reliable and solid database server

What is most valuable?

- For me an advantage was that it uses Java technology - It has reduced administration costs, autonomic features reduce the time needed to tune and administer the database system - I noticed that DB2 provides a secure and safe environment - It has IBM support, when I had a question, I just asked the IBM support and they responded me in a short time

What needs improvement?

- For me and the company that I work for was expensive - When I bought it, it required complicated licensing

What other advice do I have?

DB2 is a very good, reliable and solid database server with many functionalities. It may be overpriced, compared to MySQL, if the user is not using a lot of its functionalities. I believe functionality may be the primary differentiator. In my opinion, DB2 is comparable to Oracle or MSSQL in terms of features and performance.

Disclosure: I am a real user, and this review is based on my own experience and opinions.