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IBM InfoSphere Optim vs IDERA SQL Query Tuner comparison

IBM and IDERA are both solutions in the Database Development and Management category. IBM is ranked #16 with an average rating of 7.0, while IDERA is ranked #56. IBM holds a 2.2% mindshare in DDM, compared to IDERA’s 0.8% mindshare. Additionally, 75% of IBM users are willing to recommend the solution.
IBM InfoSphere Optim
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Categories and Ranking

IBM InfoSphere Optim
Ranking in Database Development and Management
16th
Average Rating
6.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.1
Number of Reviews
4
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IDERA SQL Query Tuner
Ranking in Database Development and Management
56th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Database Development and Management category, the mindshare of IBM InfoSphere Optim is 2.2%, down from 2.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IDERA SQL Query Tuner is 0.8%, up from 0.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Database Development and Management Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
IBM InfoSphere Optim2.2%
IDERA SQL Query Tuner0.8%
Other97.0%
Database Development and Management
 

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Kenneth Estanislao - PeerSpot reviewer
Kenneth Estanislao
Solutions Designer at a insurance company with 10,001+ employees
Backups become efficient while cost concerns remain
I am still working with IBM and we are transitioning to other tools rather than using IBM InfoSphere Optim. We use other tools, but I cannot recall the name because I am not the one currently handling it. It has transitioned to other architects. For IBM InfoSphere Optim, we are still currently using it, but we have transitioned to the newer version, the latest one with support for AWS S3. I cannot identify a main competitor for IBM InfoSphere Optim because we have transitioned to other architects, and they are the ones looking for other tools. The last comparison I did was almost 4 years ago. I am not using any AI technology with IBM InfoSphere Optim. I rate IBM InfoSphere Optim a seven out of ten. The tool is good, but the price is not favorable as it is the most expensive part. I can recommend IBM InfoSphere Optim for enterprises.
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
19%
Retailer
9%
Outsourcing Company
9%
Insurance Company
9%
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Questions from the Community

What needs improvement with IBM InfoSphere Optim?
The potential room for improvement for IBM InfoSphere Optim is usually its cost, as it is too expensive. Currently, there are no issues with IBM InfoSphere Optim; the only problem is the cost, whic...
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What is your primary use case for IBM InfoSphere Optim?
My current use case for IBM InfoSphere Optim is just for doing backups. We are using IBM InfoSphere Optim specifically for backup purposes.
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What advice do you have for others considering IBM InfoSphere Optim?
I am still working with IBM and we are transitioning to other tools rather than using IBM InfoSphere Optim. We use other tools, but I cannot recall the name because I am not the one currently handl...
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Also Known As

IBM Optim, Optim
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Overview

IBM Optim solutions manage data from requirements to retirement. They boost performance, empower collaboration, and improve governance across applications, databases and platforms. By managing data properly over its lifetime, organisations are better equipped to support business goals with less risk.
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To maintain end-user satisfaction, it is critical to optimize the performance of the SQL queries that applications use to communicate with the underlying databases. SQL Query Tuner optimizes SQL queries by quickly discovering, diagnosing, and optimizing poor-performing SQL queries. Visually tune complex SQL queries. Load test in simulated production environments. Streamline SQL query tuning for SQL Server.

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Sample Customers

Durham Police Department, Coca-Cola Enterprises Inc., Continental, KCE Electronics Public Company Limited, The University of Adelaide, Migros Zurich, COPROB
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