Compare Informix database and GNOME 3 - Jul 2022

Shlomi LaviShlomi Lavi / Jul 15, 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - Informix database or GNOME 3?

GNOME 3 is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Informix database, and Informix database is rated higher (84/100) than GNOME 3 (62/100). 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. GNOME

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.

GNOME : GNOME brings companies, volunteers, professionals and non-profits together from around the world. We make GNOME 3: a complete free software solution for everyone.GNOME is led by the non-profit GNOME Foundation. Our board is democratically elected, and technical decisions are made by the engineers doing the work. We are supported by many organizatio...

Who is more expensive? Informix database or GNOME 3?

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 GNOME 3.

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. GNOME 3 accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 Informix database software is rated 2, which is much lower than the average cost of System software.

Bottom line: GNOME 3 is more expensive than Informix database.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared Informix database Vs. GNOME 3 based on some of the most important and required System features.

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

GNOME 3: 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. GNOME 3 is suitable for companies, professionals and non-profits that are looking for a free operating system.

Informix database

ITQlick rating
(4.7/5)

starts at $1,250 per license

IBM Informix is a relational database management system for businesses of all sizes. It offers extensive database management and operational capabilities. The software was designed and launched by IBM headquart...

Categories: Database Management.

GNOME 3

ITQlick rating
(4.7/5)

GNOME 3 is an operating system designed from the scratch for users to provide user-friendly computing experience. The operating system supports integration with your online accounts and can give you easy access...

Categories: Operating system.

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Informix database: 3 Features

Data Import/Export
Basic Reports
Online Customer Support

GNOME 3: 3 Features

Data Import/Export
Basic Reports
Online Customer Support
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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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