Compare SnapMirror and Sybase IQ - Oct 2022

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Bottom Line: Which is Better - SnapMirror or Sybase IQ?

SnapMirror is more expensive to implement (TCO) than Sybase IQ, and Sybase IQ is rated higher (80/100) than SnapMirror (75/100). Both tools offer the same amount of features.

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Who is more expensive? SnapMirror or Sybase IQ?

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 SnapMirror and Sybase IQ.

SnapMirror accurate pricing info is available upon request (they don't share it publicly), however , On a scale between 1 to 10 SnapMirror is rated 6, which is similar to the average cost of System software. Sybase IQ price starts at $26,000 per license , When comparing Sybase IQ to its competitors, the software is rated 4 - lower than the average System software cost.

Bottom line: SnapMirror is more expensive than Sybase IQ.

Which software includes more/better features?

We've compared SnapMirror Vs. Sybase IQ based on some of the most important and required System features.

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

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

Target customer size

SnapMirror's typical customers include: Medium and large size businesses, and Sybase IQ's target customer size include: Medium and large size businesses.