Compare IBM Informix database and SnapMirror - Apr 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Apr 21, 2022

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

SnapMirror is more expensive to implement (TCO) than IBM Informix database, and SnapMirror is rated higher (75/100) 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. NetApp

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.

NetApp: NetApp creates innovative products—storage systems and software that help customers around the world store, manage, protect, and retain one of their most precious corporate assets: their data. We are recognized throughout the industry for continually pushing the limits of today’s technology so that our customers never have to choose between saving ...

Who is more expensive? IBM Informix database or SnapMirror?

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 SnapMirror.

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. SnapMirror 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.

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

Which software includes more/better features?

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

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

SnapMirror: 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, and SnapMirror's target customer size include: Medium and large size businesses.

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.

SnapMirror

ITQlick rating
(3.1/5)

SnapMirror software is a cloud-based data replication solution that uses NetApp unified storage to help change disaster recovery to a business accelerator. The platform is founded on the NetApp unified storage ...

Categories: Data recovery.

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IBM Informix database: 3 Features

Data Import/Export
Basic Reports
Online Customer Support

SnapMirror: 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
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75/100
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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.