Google Vertex AI vs IBM Watson Machine Learning comparison

 

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Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Google Vertex AI
Ranking in AI Development Platforms
3rd
Average Rating
8.4
Number of Reviews
5
Ranking in other categories
AI Infrastructure (1st)
IBM Watson Machine Learning
Ranking in AI Development Platforms
9th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
6
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the AI Development Platforms category, the market share of Google Vertex AI is 24.6% and it increased by 26.7% compared to the previous year. The market share of IBM Watson Machine Learning is 2.2% and it increased by 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
AI Development Platforms
Unique Categories:
AI Infrastructure
31.1%
No other categories found
 

Featured Reviews

Serge Dahdouh - PeerSpot reviewer
Aug 16, 2023
A user-friendly platform that automatizes machine learning techniques with minimal effort
I mostly use LLM models on Vertex AI. When there is a large document or multiple documents, I put them in the index database of Vertex AI's platform and it extracts the right information We work with clients who request the implementation of a certain document into a chatbot. Because of the…
MA
Nov 14, 2022
A powerful tool that helps us predict our customer activity
We use this solution to understand the intent of our customers when they ask for products. As a result, we can understand user sentiments and predict what they are trying to achieve It has been beneficial to our customers. The success rate is good, and it reduces a lot of direct agent…

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The monitoring feature is a true life-saver for data scientists. I give it a ten out of ten."
"It provides the most valuable external analytics."
"Vertex AI possesses multiple libraries, so it eliminates the need for extensive coding."
"Google Vertex AI is an out-of-the-box and very easy-to-use solution."
"We extensively utilize Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform for our machine learning workflows. Specifically, we leverage the IO branch for EDA data in Suresh Live Virtual, employing Forte IT for training machine learning models. The AI model registry in Vertex AI is crucial for cataloging and managing various versions of the models we develop. When it comes to deploying models, we rely on Google Cloud's AI Prediction service, seamlessly integrating it into our workflow for real-time predictions or streaming. For monitoring and tracking the outcomes of model development, we employ Vertex AI Monitoring, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the model's performance and results. This integrated approach within Vertex AI provides a unified platform for managing, deploying, and monitoring machine learning models efficiently."
"The most valuable aspect of the solution's the cost and human labor savings."
"It has improved self-service and customer satisfaction."
"I was particularly interested in trying the AutoML feature to see how it handles data and proposes new models. The variety of models it provides is impressive."
"It is has a lot of good features and we find the image classification very useful."
"Scalability-wise, I rate the solution ten out of ten."
"The solution is very valuable to our organization due to the fact that we can work on it as a workflow."
 

Cons

"I've noticed that using chat activity often presents a broader range of options and insights for a well-constructed question. Improving the knowledge base could be a key aspect for enhancement—expanding the information sources to enhance the generation process."
"I believe that Vertex AI is a robust platform, but its effectiveness depends significantly on the domain knowledge of the developer using it. While Vertex AI does offer support through the console UI in the Google Cloud environment, it is better suited for technical members who have a deeper understanding of machine learning concepts. The platform may be challenging for business process developers (BPDUs) who lack extensive technical knowledge, as it involves intricate customization and handling numerous parameters. Effectively utilizing Vertex AI requires not only familiarity with machine learning frameworks like TensorFlow or PyTorch but also a proficiency in Python programming. The complexity of these requirements might pose challenges for less technically oriented users, making it crucial to have a solid foundation in both machine learning principles and Python coding to extract the full value from Vertex AI. It would be beneficial to have a streamlined process where we can leverage the capabilities of Vertex AI directly through the BigQuery UI. This could involve functionalities such as creating machine learning models within the BigQuery UI, providing a more user-friendly and integrated experience. This would allow users to access and analyze data from BigQuery while simultaneously utilizing Vertex AI to build machine learning models, fostering a more cohesive and efficient workflow."
"It would be beneficial to have certain features included in the future, such as image generators and text-to-speech solutions."
"Google Vertex AI is good in machine learning and AI, but it lacks optimization."
"The solution is stable, but it is quite slow. Maybe my data is too large, but I think that Google could improve Vertex AI's training time."
"The supporting language is limited."
"Honestly, I haven't seen any comparative report that has run the same data through two different artificial intelligence or machine learning capabilities to get something out of it. I would love to see that."
"In future releases, I would like to see a more flexible environment."
"Scaling is limited in some use cases. They need to make it easier to expand in all aspects."
"If I consider how we want to use it in our organization, certain areas of improvement can be addressed. For instance, we want to use it with Generative AI, not like ChatGPT, but in a way intended for industrial use."
"They should add more GPU processing power to improve performance, especially when dealing with large amounts of data."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The price structure is very clear"
"The Versa AI offers attractive pricing. With this pricing structure, I can leverage various opportunities to bring value to my business. It's a positive aspect worth considering."
"The pricing model is good."
"I've only been using the free tier, but it's quite competitive on a service basis."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
13%
Financial Services Firm
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Retailer
7%
Educational Organization
20%
Computer Software Company
13%
University
12%
Financial Services Firm
10%
 

Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
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Questions from the Community

What do you like most about Google Vertex AI?
We extensively utilize Google Cloud's Vertex AI platform for our machine learning workflows. Specifically, we leverage the IO branch for EDA data in Suresh Live Virtual, employing Forte IT for trai...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Google Vertex AI?
Vertex AI offers attractive pricing. With this pricing structure, I can leverage various opportunities to bring value to my business. It's a positive aspect worth considering.
What needs improvement with Google Vertex AI?
I believe that Vertex AI is a robust platform, but its effectiveness depends significantly on the domain knowledge of the developer using it. While Vertex AI does offer support through the console ...
What do you like most about IBM Watson Machine Learning?
I was particularly interested in trying the AutoML feature to see how it handles data and proposes new models. The variety of models it provides is impressive.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Watson Machine Learning?
I've only been using the free tier, but it's quite competitive on a service basis. Heavy data usage and management can drive up the costs, but that's true for most platforms. Ultimately, pricing sh...
What needs improvement with IBM Watson Machine Learning?
In future releases, I would like to see a more flexible environment. It's a good product for customization and developing products. But when we need the most control over the delivery, Watson isn't...
 

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