Shlomi Lavi /
May 16, 2022
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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Informix database or FoxPro?
FoxPro is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Informix database, and FoxPro is rated higher (87/100) than Informix database (84/100). 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
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Who is more expensive? 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 Informix database and FoxPro.
Informix database price starts at $1,250 per license , On a scale between 1 to 10 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 Informix database.
Which software includes more/better features?
We've compared Informix database Vs. FoxPro based on some of the most important and required System features.
Informix database: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
FoxPro: Data Import/Export, Basic Reports, Online Customer Support.
Target customer size
IBM Informix can be deployed for small educational networks as well as large enterprise networks. Customers of the software include small and medium businesses as well as large enterprises.