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We performed a comparison between IBM Db2 Database and LocalDB based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Relational Databases Tools solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed IBM Db2 Database vs. LocalDB Report (Updated: March 2024).
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Pros
"The solution helps secure the database.""Very good for performance and scalability.""It is quite a stable solution.""I believe that because the support is good, they jump in and assist us in determining the root cause.""IBM Db2 Database has good performance.""The most valuable features are the simplicity of the database and the access to Db2 and Db2 information.""We are dealing with millions of transactions a month and the performance is very good.""When you submit a ticket the response time is quick."

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"The most valuable feature of LocalDBis the connection between the application and DB.""The initial setup is very straightforward. The guidelines are very easy to follow. Maintenance is very easy and requires very little manpower.""The initial setup was simple.""The solution is fast."

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Cons
"The application development requires a Java developer and not every company has these resources.""The product needs to improve its configuration and storage.""The solution's UI hasn't been upgraded. The solution’s UI is an area to improve because the solution was developed long ago.""Its process of building up queries could be more accessible.""IBM's products tend to be quite costly, especially given the availability of free, open-source alternatives.""The tool is not easy to use. It needs to improve scale computing so that the tool can be scaled vertically. The product needs to enhance pre-engine optimization and it needs to be more efficient in completing queries. The documentation should be updated to include different scenarios of deployment.""I would like to see better support for advanced analytics.""It would be ideal if the solution offered backup functionality. Many similar tools already do, which means Db2 is somewhat behind the curve in terms of what a customer might expect from it."

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"The internal connection features of LocalDB could improve.""The ALM features can be improved, but the database by itself is reliable.""The initial setup is complex and requires a skilled person.""The solution needs to create a management tool. Right now, the solution has tools for creating a local installation, but it's too simplistic. We need something that's a bit more complex so that we can extend the tools with our scripts."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "They are competitive and honest (compared to how peer firms approach licensing conversations). ​"
  • "Compared to Oracle, it is so much cheaper."
  • "Licensing fees are on a yearly basis."
  • "We don't see what the specific price of the DB2 license is because we pay for the backup license as a package."
  • "I think that everyone knows that with IBM the standard price is higher than the others."
  • "Db2 is less expensive than Oracle."
  • "We did not buy it. It came with our hardware without any complimentary maintenance. If I compare Db2 Database with Oracle Database, its price is lower than Oracle Database."
  • "There is a license for this solution and we pay every three years."
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  • "The licensing cost is too high for LocalDB."
  • "The fees are fair."
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    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Db2 database scalability and performance capabilities match our database needs. It covers pretty much everything a database administrator or engineer might need.
    Top Answer:I would rate the pricing a five out of ten. Since it's a government contract, the rates are negotiated and agreed upon with the government. So, it's not like the standard market price. It's not super… more »
    Top Answer:Db2 interface could be improved a bit. Comparing it to Oracle, Db2's interfaces could be improved.
    Top Answer:We pay an annual fee for the license. The fees are fair.
    Top Answer:I would like to have more integration.
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    DB2
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    Overview
    DB2 Enterprise for Linux, UNIX, and Windows is the ideal data server for the most demanding workloads. New XML support is designed to help firms minimize the time and effort it takes to persist and use their XML data reducing development costs and improving business agility.
    LocalDB is a lightweight version of the SQL Server Express Database Engine that is targeted for program development. LocalDB starts on demand and runs in user mode, so there is no complex configuration.
    Sample Customers
    Knorr-Bremse, Mizuho Bank Ltd., Australian Government Department of Defence, SCHWENK Zement, Friedhelm Loh Group, YAZAKI Europe Limited, Ekornes ASA, Baldor Electric, VSN Systemen BV, Lion Brewery (Ceylon) PLC, PLANSEE Group, TE Connectivity, Hansgrohe SE, Openmatics, University of Toronto
    AstraZeneca, Kienzle Automotive GmbH, Kodak Alaris, Unilever, Floatel International and Kongsberg Maritime, MyHero
    Top Industries
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    Financial Services Firm39%
    Computer Software Company16%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Insurance Company8%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Educational Organization52%
    Financial Services Firm9%
    Computer Software Company6%
    Government4%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Computer Software Company12%
    Financial Services Firm11%
    Comms Service Provider10%
    Government9%
    Company Size
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    Small Business25%
    Midsize Enterprise16%
    Large Enterprise59%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business8%
    Midsize Enterprise56%
    Large Enterprise36%
    VISITORS READING REVIEWS
    Small Business26%
    Midsize Enterprise14%
    Large Enterprise60%
    Buyer's Guide
    IBM Db2 Database vs. LocalDB
    March 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about IBM Db2 Database vs. LocalDB and other solutions. Updated: March 2024.
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    IBM Db2 Database is ranked 6th in Relational Databases Tools with 66 reviews while LocalDB is ranked 15th in Relational Databases Tools with 5 reviews. IBM Db2 Database is rated 8.2, while LocalDB is rated 9.0. The top reviewer of IBM Db2 Database writes "Very scalable with high availability and excellent technical support". On the other hand, the top reviewer of LocalDB writes "Good for the development process, generally stable, and easy to set up". IBM Db2 Database is most compared with SQL Server, Oracle Database, SAP HANA, MySQL and Teradata, whereas LocalDB is most compared with SQL Server, MySQL, Oracle Database In-Memory, Infobright DB and Oracle Database. See our IBM Db2 Database vs. LocalDB report.

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