--- description: Review of IBM Cloud Databases Software: system overview, features, price and cost information. Get free demos and compare to similar programs. image: https://gdm-localsites-assets-gfprod.imgix.net/images/software_advice/og_logo-55146305bbe7b450bea05c18e9be9c9a.png title: IBM Cloud Databases | Reviews, Pricing & Demos - SoftwareAdvice AU --- Breadcrumb: [Home](/) > [Database Software](/directory/4512/database-management-systems/software) > [IBM Cloud Databases](/software/401090/ibm-cloud-databases) # IBM Cloud Databases Canonical: https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/401090/ibm-cloud-databases > IBM's portfolio of secure and cloud-native databases can be used by enterprises storing data in IBM Cloud. These commercial and open-source databases can support all types of data, including structured, unstructured, SQL, NoSQL, and others. IBM Cloud Databases can be used with PostgreSQL, EnterpriseDB, MongoDB, Elasticsearch, DataStax, and other tools. They are powered by IBM Cloud Security and ensure confidential data is stored in a secure environment to prevent unauthorized tampering. This solution is integrated and available in the IBM Cloud console. Pricing options include as pay-as-you-go, reserved instances, and subscription/commitment models. Support is available via online documentation, FAQs, and other resources. > > Verdict: Rated **4.0/5** by 2 users. Top-rated for **Likelihood to recommend**. ----- ## Quick Stats & Ratings | Metric | Rating | Detail | | **Overall** | **4.0/5** | 2 Reviews | | Ease of Use | 4.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Customer Support | 3.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Value for Money | 3.0/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Features | 4.5/5 | Based on overall reviews | | Recommendation percentage | 80% | (8/10 Likelihood to recommend) | ## About the vendor - **Company**: IBM ## Commercial Context - **Starting Price**: USD 0.00 - **Pricing model**: (Free version available) (Free Trial) - **Pricing Details**: IBM Cloud Databases, natively integrated and available in the IBM Cloud console, are available through pay-as-you-go, reserved instances, and subscription/commitment models. Contact IBM for detailed pricing information. - **Target Audience**: Self Employed, 2–10, 11–50, 51–200, 201–500, 501–1,000, 1,001–5,000, 5,001–10,000, 10,000+ - **Deployment & Platforms**: Cloud, SaaS, Web-based - **Supported Languages**: English - **Available Countries**: United States ## Features - Access Controls/Permissions - Data Storage Management - Multiple Programming Languages Supported - NOSQL Database Management - Third-Party Integrations ## Integrations (1 total) - IBM Cloud ## Category - [Database Software](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/directory/4512/database-management-systems/software) ## Alternatives 1. [Microsoft SQL Server](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/399511/microsoft-sql-server) — 4.6/5 (1974 reviews) 2. [MySQL](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/395969/mysql) — 4.6/5 (2094 reviews) 3. [Airtable](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/205546/airtable) — 4.6/5 (2222 reviews) 4. 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IBM Cloud Databases provisions numerous relational databases service such as Oracle, MySQL, PostgreSQL and MariaDB. 2. Its DB Authentication feature handles our access permissions and endpoint security for our applications. 3. It provides options to select backup policy retention period which can automate backup schedules and enable restoration whenever there's a region failure. 4. It is well documented for peer understanding and has easy UI for simplicity and user convenience. > > **Cons**: 1. It would be nice to have notation features which can pinpoint anomality whenever there's an unusual behaviors in our database application. 2. Its important to not only delete the database application but also its snapshots, failing would pile up your bills. > > 1\. We deploy multiple application clusters with the help of IBM cloud database and take snapshot for critical business applications. 2. It is capable of handling even OLTP systems where huge amount of data is loaded and manages workload traffic through its dynamic scalability features. 3. It delivers high-standard DBaaS for our IBM cloud platform through its superb resource optimization, regional availability and replication without the burdening efforts of maintaining the database infrastructure. ## Links - [View on SoftwareAdvice](https://www.softwareadvice.com.au/software/401090/ibm-cloud-databases) ## This page is available in the following languages | Locale | URL | | en | | | en-AU | | | en-GB | | | en-IE | | | en-NZ | | ----- ## Structured Data