IBM InfoSphere Information Server vs Qlik Talend Cloud comparison

IBM InfoSphere Information Server vs. Qlik Talend Cloud

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Categories and Ranking

IBM InfoSphere Information ...

Ranking in Data Integration

33rd

Average Rating

8.2

Reviews Sentiment

5.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Metadata Management (7th)

Qlik Talend Cloud

Ranking in Data Integration

6th

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.5

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Quality (2nd), Data Scrubbing Software (1st), Master Data Management (MDM) Software (3rd), Cloud Data Integration (7th), Data Governance (9th), Cloud Master Data Management (MDM) (4th), Streaming Analytics (6th), Integration Platform as a Service (iPaaS) (6th)

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2026, in the Data Integration category, the mindshare of IBM InfoSphere Information Server is 0.9%, up from 0.7% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Qlik Talend Cloud is 2.4%, up from 2.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

Data Integration Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Qlik Talend Cloud	2.4%
IBM InfoSphere Information Server	0.9%
Other	96.7%

Data Integration

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MOHAMMAD-IQBAL

Senior Data Engineer at Mohammed Mansour Alrumiah

Faced challenges with customer support and documentation but have benefited from reliable data integration over the years

As for utilizing the platform's metadata management feature, I have not worked on that feature yet, but personally, I have done that. To evaluate the effectiveness of IBM InfoSphere Information Server's data integration capabilities, if IBM is providing all the solutions we are using, then it is definitely a helpful thing. Mostly, the other thing is that it is a big area including data governance, data lineage, data management, and metadata, but every customer is not putting that much effort and money on that. They mostly migrate the data, use it, and forget it, but slowly things are changing. I am working in Saudi Arabia, so here also data governance, data management, and those kinds of things are getting attention. Regarding how scalable IBM InfoSphere Information Server is, I need to learn how to tune performance and scalability on the cloud. I am familiar with localized hardware, but on the cloud, I still have to do the work around it. In the beginning, we estimate the load and based on that, we put the hardware, but if there is continuous increase, I believe IBM also faces problems. Scalability needs to be improved because once the demand comes, you should be able to improve it, but for that, documentation on how to add hardware or resources to the software needs to be proper. I do not have much hands-on experience with that.

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Herivao Jus Winny

IT Consultant at a tech services company with 201-500 employees

Has automated recurring data flows and improved accuracy in reporting

The best features of Talend Data Integration are its rich set of components that let you connect to almost any data design intuitive and its strong automation and scheduling capabilities. The TMap component is especially valuable because it allows flexible transformation, joins, and filtering in a single place. I also rely a lot on context variables to manage different environments like Dev, Test, and production, without changing the code. The error handling and logging tools are very helpful for monitoring and troubleshooting, which makes the workflow more reliable. Talend Data Integration has helped our company by automating and standardizing data processes. Before, many of these tasks were done manually, which took more time and often led to errors. With Talend Data Integration, we built automated pipelines that extract, clean, and load data consistently. This not only saves hours of manual effort, but also improves the accuracy and reliability of data. As a result, business teams had faster access to trustworthy information for reporting and decision making, which directly improved efficiency and productivity. Talend Data Integration has had a measurable impact on our organization. By automating daily data loading processes, we reduced manual effort by around three or four hours per day, which saved roughly 60 to 80 hours per month. We also improved data accuracy. Error rates dropped by more than 70% because validation rules were built into the jobs. In addition, reporting teams now receive fresh data at least 50% faster, which means they can make decisions earlier and with more confidence. Overall, Talend Data Integration has increased both efficiency and reliability in our data workflows.

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Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:

Pros

"The initial IBM InfoSphere Information Server is straightforward and you can choose what type of installation you want, such as a customized installation, with clear-cut documentation that, if followed, works fine and the installation has not given us issues."

"Stability-wise, I rate the solution a ten out of ten."

"Over the years of working with IBM InfoSphere Information Server, I see basically the strength of the tool, capability, and load balancing, which I see is really good."

"This solution is extremely flexible and scalable."

"The integration with different technologies is the most valuable feature."

"Data connections, data partitioning, flexibility, and performance are the most valuable features."

"This solution has reduced the time it takes for ETL. We took an existing Teradata ETL application from three days to eight minutes."

"Deploying the solution is straightforward for me."

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"They're very competitive in terms of performance, which is a good selling point. It has very rich features. It provides a very rich feature set in the application."

"I like everything about this product, but the biggest thing is the ease of use."

"The solution is customizable."

"The product's integration with PostgreSQL and Jira has been helpful for us. Its performance is good. However, we do not use it for large data sets."

"We’re also able to respond much more quickly to changes and demands from the business, as we can create and change jobs quickly and provide new data for reports within hours."

"The Talend software is very simple to install."

"The best features Qlik Talend Cloud offers include the fact that it is built on Java, which gives me the chance to customize my requirements and write my own Java code to achieve my logic."

"The features that I find to be the most valuable are the extensibility, the integration, and the ease of integration with multiple platforms."

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Cons

"We have decided to decrease the usage of metadata management because we did not see any significant advantages."

"Unlike other tools, IBM tools do not provide much help from the internet, so additional support should be available."

"IBM InfoSphere Information Server should be more scalable. It should have the option to change the configuration to run on a single, non-multiple node, or multi-threading processing."

"Heavy use of scratch disk which sometimes leads to failure."

"There are certain shortcomings in the cloud side of the solution, where improvements are required."

"Customer Service: It's poor."

"Their technical support needs improvement."

"This solution would benefit from the engine being made more lightweight."

"The documentation from version to version could be more accurate."

"Due to using the open-source version of Talend Data Integration, which lacks a scheduler, our current approach involves developing jobs in Talend, exporting them as Java packages, and utilizing an external scheduler, such as Windows Scheduler, to manage the scheduling process."

"First, We faced problems with stability of the products."

"Qlik Talend Cloud has impacted my organization by increasing the license cost, leading many companies to decide to decommission Talend, as they find the cost too high."

"The stability is good, but the performance is slower when I work on a huge amount of data."

"The product's setup process could be simpler."

"I would like to sync a project and do an upload from that current version, and then from GitLab, be able to download the latest one."

"Sometimes there are bugs which are unidentified and we have to follow-up with the Talend team to resolve them. In a critical situation, it takes time for them to update patches."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licensing cost of IBM InfoSphere Information Server depends on how many users there are."

"I have been using the open-source version."

"It's a subscription-based platform, we renew it every year."

"The product pricing is considered very good, especially compared to other data integration tools in the market."

"The tool is cheap."

"The licensing cost is about 40,000 Euros a year."

"The licensing cost for the Talend MDM Platform is paid yearly, but I'm unable to give you the figure. I would rate its price as four out of five because it's on the cheaper side. I'm not aware of any extra costs in addition to the standard licensing fees for the Talend MDM Platform."

"Moreover, the pricing structure stands out as highly competitive compared to other offerings in the market, making it a cost-effective choice for users."

"It is cheaper than Informatica. Talend Data Quality costs somewhere between $10,000 to $12,000 per year for a seat license. It would cost around $20,000 per year for a concurrent license. It is the same for the whole big data solution, which comes with Talend DI, Talend DQ, and TDM."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

Financial Services Firm

15%

Construction Company

11%

Comms Service Provider

Manufacturing Company

Financial Services Firm

16%

Comms Service Provider

Construction Company

Computer Software Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	5
Midsize Enterprise	1
Large Enterprise	5

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	21
Midsize Enterprise	12
Large Enterprise	20

Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with IBM InfoSphere Information Server?

We are using the on-premises version of IBM InfoSphere Information Server, but we feel that all new development is mainly for the cloud. We receive corrections of errors, but we do not see new func...

What is your primary use case for IBM InfoSphere Information Server?

My usual use case for IBM InfoSphere Information Server is ETL, where we take data from one source to another data warehouse solution.

What advice do you have for others considering IBM InfoSphere Information Server?

We are about to change our platform from IBM AIX to SUSE Linux, as our whole platform is changing, so everyone should change from IBM to SUSE Linux. It would be very difficult for us to have a diff...

What needs improvement with Talend Data Quality?

I don't use the automated rule management feature in Talend Data Quality that much, so I cannot provide much feedback. I may not know what Talend Data Quality can improve for data quality. I'm not ...

What is your primary use case for Talend Data Quality?

It is for consistency, mainly; data consistency and data quality are our main use cases for the product. Data consistency is the primary purpose we use it for, as we have written rules in Talend Da...

What advice do you have for others considering Talend Data Quality?

Currently, I'm working with batch jobs and don't perform real-time data quality monitoring because of the large data volume. For real-time, we use a different product. I cannot provide details abou...

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Also Known As

InfoSphere Information Server, IBM Information Server

Talend Data Quality, Talend Data Management Platform, Talend MDM Platform, Talend Data Streams, Talend Data Integration, Talend Data Integrity and Data Governance

Overview

IBM InfoSphere Information Server integrates seamlessly with both structured and unstructured data environments, offering advanced ETL capabilities and efficient data handling for large-scale enterprise applications.

IBM InfoSphere Information Server is designed for enterprise-level data integration with a focus on efficient ETL processes. It excels in moving data between sources and data warehouses, particularly valuable in sectors such as retail banking. Users leverage its robust Parallel Extender for improved processing efficiency and DataStage administration for comprehensive task management. However, areas like technical support and scalability require growth, especially for cloud-based deployments. While the Cloud Pak for Data enables acceleration on the cloud, the on-premises approach often remains tied to traditional hardware configurations.

What are the crucial features?

Parallel Extender: Enhances data processing efficiency.
DataStage Administration: Facilitates comprehensive management of ETL tasks.
Change Capture: Monitors and tracks data modifications effectively.
Handling Partitioned Databases: Enables efficient data management across partitions.
Metadata Management: Despite limitations, offers basic insights and tracking.

What benefits or ROI should be evaluated?

Cloud Pak for Data: Accelerates data transformation in cloud environments.
ETL Capabilities: Provides robust extraction, transformation, and loading processes.
Versatility: Handles both structured and unstructured data efficiently.
Bulk Loads Parameter Sets: Enhances loading efficiency with bulk operations.

IBM InfoSphere Information Server is widely implemented in industries that require heavy data transformation, such as retail and financial services. Its robust ETL processes are essential for moving critical data between systems, ensuring streamlined data flow and integration across various platforms.

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Qlik Talend Cloud provides robust data integration tools tailored for efficient management of large volumes, offering real-time data access, Java integration, and custom code capabilities for developers.

Qlik Talend Cloud is known for its extensive connectivity options, enabling seamless integration across different platforms, such as S3, Redshift, Oracle, and SQL Server. The central repository facilitates consistent metadata access throughout organizations, enhancing collaboration. Despite its strengths in advanced monitoring, automation, and user-friendly drag-and-drop interfaces, users face challenges with installation stability, technical support, documentation inconsistencies, and complexities in learning. Performance concerns also include multitasking limitations and excessive memory usage. The platform's licensing costs can be prohibitive for smaller companies, while demands for improved data governance and intuitive code management continue. Its applications in healthcare data parsing, ETL task automation, and diverse data platform integration demonstrate its utility, although there's a constant demand for better scalability and efficient transformations.

What are the key features?

Seamless Real-Time Data Access: Ensures that users can access the latest information across systems without delays for better decision-making.
Java Integration: Facilitates smooth incorporation of Java components into workflows, broadening development options.
Custom Code Development: Offers flexibility to develop tailored solutions to meet specific integration scenarios.
Vast Connectors: Enhances connectivity between multiple platforms, supporting comprehensive data integration strategies.
Central Repository: Allows for uniform metadata access across departments, promoting cohesive data management practices.
Automation and Monitoring: Streamlines workflows with advanced automation and monitoring, reducing manual intervention and errors.

What benefits and ROI should users evaluate?

Improved Data Quality: Tools for data matching and error handling ensure high-quality, reliable data for analytics and reporting.
Efficient Workflow Streamlining: Drag-and-drop interfaces and automation features simplify complex workflows, enhancing operational efficiency.
Enhanced Business Insights: By integrating diverse data sources, businesses can derive deeper insights and ensure compliance through better data management.
Cost Management: Although some users find licensing expensive, comprehensive feature sets aimed at improving data processes can justify costs.
Community Support: Users benefit from active community forums that provide assistance, although technical support also necessitates enhancements.

In specialized industries like healthcare, users leverage Qlik Talend Cloud for data integration and transformation, aiding in compliance and analytics. Compatibility with cloud and on-premises systems ensures adaptability to complex data tasks, facilitating business application development. Organizations focus on enhanced data ingestion and quality checks for comprehensive solutions.

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Sample Customers

Canadian National Railway Company, Chickasaw Nation Division of Commerce, Swedish Armed Forces, BG RCI, Janata Sahakari Bank Ltd., University of Arizona, Biogrid Australia

Aliaxis, Electrocomponents, M¾NCHENER VEREIN, The Sunset Group

IBM InfoSphere Information Server vs. Qlik Talend Cloud