Compare IBM Informix database and FoxPro - Apr 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Apr 21, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - IBM Informix database or FoxPro?

FoxPro is more expensive to implement (TCO) than IBM Informix database, and FoxPro is rated higher (87/100) than IBM Informix database (71/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.

Looking for the right System solution for your business? Buyers are primarily concerned about the real total cost of implementation (TCO), the full list of features, vendor reliability, user reviews, and the pros and cons. In this article we compare between the two software products:

IBM Vs. Foxsoft Ltd

IBM: International Business Machines Corporation, or IBM, is an American corporation. IBM manufactures and markets computer hardware and software, and offers infrastructure, hosting and consulting services in areas ranging from mainframe computers to nanotechnology.

Foxsoft Ltd: Foxsoft Ltd was founded in 1997 by Hugh, a database programmer with over 30 years experience. He had become disillusioned with the philosophies of the development houses he had worked for and wanted to offer clients better value from bespoke development. Since then, Foxsoft Ltd has bloomed into a capable and established developer of bespoke web and...

Who is more expensive? IBM Informix database or FoxPro?

The real total cost of ownership (TCO) of System software includes the software license, subscription fees, software training, customizations, hardware (if needed), maintenance and support and other related services. When calculating the TCO, it's important to add all of these ”hidden costs” as well. We prepared a TCO (Total Cost) calculator for IBM Informix database and FoxPro.

IBM Informix database accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 IBM Informix database software is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of System software. FoxPro price starts at $2.50 per month , When comparing FoxPro to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average System software cost.

Bottom line: FoxPro is more expensive than IBM Informix database.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared IBM Informix database Vs. FoxPro based on some of the most important and required System features.

IBM Informix database: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

FoxPro: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.

Target customer size

IBM Informix database's typical customers include: Start up, Small business, Medium business, Large business, Private use, Customers of the software include small and medium businesses as well as large enterprises.



IBM Informix database

ITQlick rating
(4/5)

IBM Informix database software is a growing cloud-based System software, it is designed to support small, medium and large size business. IBM Informix database software received a rating of 4 from ITQlick team....

Categories: Database Management.

FoxPro

ITQlick rating
(3.4/5)

starts at $2.50 per month

FoxPro is a rapid application development solution for businesses of all sizes. It offers assistance in Windows application development in addition to web services and tools. The software was designed and launc...

Categories: Database Management.

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IBM Informix database: 3 Features

Data Import/Export
Basic Reports
Online Customer Support

FoxPro: 3 Features

Data Import/Export
Basic Reports
Online Customer Support
ITQlick rating ITQlick Rating is based on the software score (below) and aggregated online reviews
ITQlick score ITQlick Score is a 1 to 100, the calculation is based on pricing, and functionality Vs. alternative solutions
Pricing score pricing Score is a 1 to 10 (10 is high cost), based on the TCO (cost of licences, customizations, training, hardware when relevant) Vs. alternative solutions
License pricing license pricing (if provided by the software vendor)
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IBM Info...
ITQlick rating
4/5
Score
71/100
Pricing
3.6/10
License pricing
Pricing not available
Functionality
4
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FoxPro
ITQlick rating
3.4/5
Score
87/100
Pricing
4.4/10
License pricing
$2.50 per month
Functionality
4
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WebSpher...
ITQlick rating
3.8/5
Score
86/100
Pricing
7/10
License pricing
$309 per license
Functionality
4
SQLyog
ITQlick rating
3.1/5
Score
85/100
Pricing
4.2/10
License pricing
$299 per license
Functionality
4
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Informix...
ITQlick rating
4.7/5
Score
84/100
Pricing
3.8/10
License pricing
$1,250 per license
Functionality
4

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Shlomi Lavi is an entrepreneur and founder of ITQlick.com. He holds a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) in Information Systems Engineering from Ben Gurion University in Israel. Shlomi brings 17 years of global IT and IS management experience as a consultant and implementation expert for small, medium and large-sized (global) companies. Shlomi’s goal is to share the best knowledge and news about information systems so you can make smarter buying decisions for your business.