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Built to run the world's mission-critical workloads, IBM Db2 supports low-latency transactions and real-time analytics to empower enterprises to support modern data workloads and meeting AI and hybrid cloud needs.
Overview
IBM Db2 is the cloud-native database built to run your mission critical workloads and power low-latency transactions, real-time analytics and AI applications at scale. Built on decades of innovation in data security, governance, scalability and availability, Db2 provides a single engine for developers, architects and database administrators to build the next generation of AI apps and services. To learn more, visit ibm.com/db2.
You have two options to purchase Db2 through the AWS Marketplace:
- NEW! IBM Db2 with Db2 Warehouse Subscription License Upgrade
You can now upgrade your existing Db2 license to an Amazon RDS for Db2 eligible Db2 Subscription License. This Subscription License Upgrade also includes a one-time entitlement for 16 VPCs (equivalent to 32 vCPUs) of Db2 Warehouse at no additional cost. This enables seamless analytics for your data stored in Amazon RDS for Db2. The Db2 Warehouse entitlements provide substantial savings to IBM Db2 Warehouse SaaS on AWS when you use the entitlements via the BYOL option.
This purchase option is only available via an AWS Marketplace private offer. Contact your IBM sales rep for custom pricing and any questions.
- IBM Db2 for IBM Cloud Pak for Data:
IBM Db2 Database on IBM Cloud Pak for Data combines a proven, AI-infused, enterprise-ready data management system with an integrated data and AI platform built on the security-rich, scalable Red Hat® OpenShift® foundation. Derive insights with machine learning embedded into query processing. Cut costs with the multi modal capability that eliminates the need for data replication and migration. And enhance agility by running Db2 on any cloud vendor. Contact your IBM sales rep for custom pricing and any questions.
Highlights
- NEW! IBM Db2 with IBM Db2 Warehouse Subscription License Upgrades. Upgrade your existing Db2 license to an Amazon RDS for Db2 eligible, Db2 Subscription License.
- Industry Leading Performance Potential for 30% improvement in transactional response time with fast data retrieval and queries plus disk space compression. 20% increased DBA efficiency with AI generated troubleshooting and simplified database
- Experience continuous availability with cross-region disaster recovery and 99.999% continuous availability that runs anywhere, anytime.
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Dimension | Description | Cost/12 months |
|---|---|---|
Db2 Standard for Cloud Pak for Data, 1 VPC | Db2 Standard Edition Cartridge for Cloud Pak for Data, 1 VPC on AWS | $6,264.00 |
Db2 Advanced for Cloud Pak for Data, 1 VPC | Db2 Advanced Edition Cartridge for Cloud Pak for Data, 1 VPC on AWS | $32,280.00 |
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Andres B.
it seems to me that platform for database management
Reviewed on Aug 05, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
IBM Db2 offers me performance, also stability when talking about a lot of data.
What do you dislike about the product?
perhaps its interface is not as intuitive as other databases
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
the topic of handling large volumes of data and in my case it helps me in the management of relational databases
Mohamed Ghazali M.
Banking and Financial Services High-volume transaction processing using IBM DB2
Reviewed on Jul 20, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
High Performance & Scalability
Optimized for both OLTP and OLAP workloads.
Supports in-memory processing and advanced indexing
Advanced Compression
Industry-leading data compression helps reduce storage costs.
AI Integration & Modern Features
Built-in AI and machine learning capabilities with Db2 AI and Watson integration.
Supports JSON, Graph, and REST APIs
Security & Compliance
Granular access control, native encryption, and support for regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
Flexibility in Deployment
Available on-premises, on IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, and as Db2 Warehouse for analytics.
Autonomic Capabilities
Self-tuning memory and workload management reduce manual DBA effort.
Optimized for both OLTP and OLAP workloads.
Supports in-memory processing and advanced indexing
Advanced Compression
Industry-leading data compression helps reduce storage costs.
AI Integration & Modern Features
Built-in AI and machine learning capabilities with Db2 AI and Watson integration.
Supports JSON, Graph, and REST APIs
Security & Compliance
Granular access control, native encryption, and support for regulatory compliance (e.g., GDPR, HIPAA).
Flexibility in Deployment
Available on-premises, on IBM Cloud, AWS, Azure, and as Db2 Warehouse for analytics.
Autonomic Capabilities
Self-tuning memory and workload management reduce manual DBA effort.
What do you dislike about the product?
Steep Learning Curve
Especially for non-IBM environments or teams not familiar with mainframe technologies.
Cost
Licensing can be high for enterprise features and support.
Ecosystem Limitations
Compared to PostgreSQL, MySQL, or even Microsoft SQL Server, the open-source ecosystem and third-party integrations are limited.
UI/Tooling
While improved (e.g., with Data Studio or Db2 Console), some tools feel dated compared to modern competitors.
Especially for non-IBM environments or teams not familiar with mainframe technologies.
Cost
Licensing can be high for enterprise features and support.
Ecosystem Limitations
Compared to PostgreSQL, MySQL, or even Microsoft SQL Server, the open-source ecosystem and third-party integrations are limited.
UI/Tooling
While improved (e.g., with Data Studio or Db2 Console), some tools feel dated compared to modern competitors.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
High-Volume Transaction Processing
Db2 offers ACID-compliant transactions with high concurrency control and performance optimization
Storage Optimization
Db2 provides industry-leading compression technologies
Db2 offers ACID-compliant transactions with high concurrency control and performance optimization
Storage Optimization
Db2 provides industry-leading compression technologies
Information Technology and Services
Good experience with DB2 with IBM Spectrum Control
Reviewed on Jun 26, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
It´s easy to use, the DB2 is easy to upgrade and manage, all instructions are well documented on the IBM knowledge portal and also the support of the software is awesome, they solve your problems when you have them.
What do you dislike about the product?
I had an issue after a reboot, where the domain of the server changed and the DB2 wasn´t functioning correctly, so we had to change the domain and the device was up and running, we didn´t why that happened.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
It help us with the software IBM Spectrum Control, it´s a good way to manage the software data for monitoring devices.
Raul G.
Administer DB2
Reviewed on Mar 27, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
Many utilities that facilitate usage, in addition to improving the performance of some tasks.
What do you dislike about the product?
Some tasks like traces are a bit complicated in addition to the need for IBM for reading and understanding.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
Optimization of business processes.
Astra S.
Db2: High Availability and OLTP Powerhouse
Reviewed on Mar 07, 2025
Review provided by G2
What do you like best about the product?
IBM Db2 is excellent for high availability and disaster recovery strategies particularly with HADR and Q replication for near real-time failover. The row-level locking mechanism optimizes OLTP workloads, ensuring efficient concurrency control without excessive blocking.
What do you dislike about the product?
Db2’s cloud-native integration lags behind modern cloud-first databases like Aurora or Spanner. Although IBM provides Db2 on Cloud, its Kubernetes operator lacks the automation maturity seen in competitors like CockroachDB or YugabyteDB.
What problems is the product solving and how is that benefiting you?
The native columnar storage for analytical workloads allows for hybrid OLTP and OLAP processing, reducing the need for separate analytics databases.