IBM Public Cloud vs Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) comparison

IBM Public Cloud vs. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Public Cloud

Ranking in PaaS Clouds

19th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

7.2

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

IoT Platforms (2nd)

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure...

Ranking in PaaS Clouds

10th

Average Rating

7.8

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Infrastructure as a Service Clouds (IaaS) (7th), Marketing Intelligence (1st), Container Registry (6th)

Mindshare comparison

As of March 2026, in the PaaS Clouds category, the mindshare of IBM Public Cloud is 3.3%, up from 3.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) is 6.2%, down from 7.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

PaaS Clouds Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)	6.2%
IBM Public Cloud	3.3%
Other	90.5%

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Featured Reviews

Premnath Jaganathan

Product Manager at Uop Ipl

Affordability and security improve our cloud experience while learning new systems

I'm not working with any AI features in IBM Public Cloud, but they are in the process of building it.I am very satisfied with the security that IBM Public Cloud provides. I would rate IBM Public Cloud eight out of ten, where one is worst and ten is the best.

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Labhesh Hase

Associate Director at LTI - Larsen & Toubro Infotech

Cost-effectiveness and pricing consistency support diverse high-intensity applications

The services of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) are quite competent when compared to AWS Cloud, and they are also lower in cost. We use compute, storage, and network services. A notable feature is Oracle Cloud Infrastructure's consistent global pricing, which is advantageous. Furthermore, applications using Oracle Database not only work seamlessly on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) but also benefit from a 25% offset on Oracle Database licenses.

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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

"For non-complex applications, the IBM Cloud works fine and the price is much lower than the competitors."

"I've found the stability to be excellent. The performance is good."

"One of the features that I really like about IBM Cloud is the flexibility where you can order your own hardware."

"There is no installation for this product because it is a cloud product."

"The most valuable feature of IBM Public Cloud is the AI integrations."

"It is a scalable product. You can scale it up and down."

"What I like most in IBM Public Cloud is how easy it is to create serverless functions. They are called IBM functions, but in AWS, they are called Lambda functions. Those are pretty standard, and another thing I like the most is that you have fewer restrictions on the amount of data you can transfer across those functions. IBM Public Cloud is way more flexible than AWS. I also like that IBM Public Cloud is pretty straightforward to integrate. As long as you have all the tools IBM provides you, getting everything up and running is straightforward."

"It is easy to deploy what you need for the initial setup"

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"Overall, I would say that Oracle Cloud provides support with zero down time and the high probability is very good."

"What I like most about Oracle Cloud Platform is the ease of getting data in and out of the cloud, and the affordable licensing."

"The most valuable feature is the reporting service."

"I have found Oracle Cloud to be a scalable solution."

"The most important features are the turnkey solutions offered by Oracle. These ease the administration of Oracle Databases."

"Oracle is valuable for improving performance and addressing issues between the nodes of clusters for private IPs. It provides a private connection between the client and the security cluster."

"The stability of the solution is very good...The technical support is good."

"You can customize everything according to your preferences. I've reached out to customer support many times. I highly recommend using Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. With the product, you have complete control over the management of your system."

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Cons

"They do not have a very good virtual network implemented, and the VPC is the most important feature that needs to be improved."

"The initial setup and the pricing are areas that need improvement."

"Support could be improved."

"The solution’s pricing could be improved."

"It could be more secure."

"The product should offer more computing, similar to Amazon."

"While they have about 99% of what we need, the only exception, perhaps, was the push notification feature that was discontinued. They delayed the replacement product."

"The connectivity and speed of IBM Public Cloud are much lower compared to the competition."

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"Portability of the VMware environment into the Oracle Cloud should be made more simple."

"However, currently, some of its products are not as feature user-friendly as those of AWS."

"The biggest challenge I'm having with the cloud offering is the sizing. So, pricing becomes difficult. The sizing challenge is in terms of being very clear on how your data growth or your requirements would be. It becomes a bit difficult to be able to ensure that there's enough future proofing in what you've signed. At the same time, the whole idea behind the cloud is to be able to pay for what you use. You don't want to pay for something that you're not using."

"The solution's scalability is an area with shortcomings...Mid-level customers feel that Oracle is not scalable in their environment and is an enterprise-level segment solution."

"I think that there could be a more user-friendly environment when it comes to the options that Oracle presents through the Oracle Cloud Platform."

"OCI's user interface is awful and needs to be modernized."

"The product roadmap strategy for some of the products is not clear."

"The product’s pricing should be reduced."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"On a scale from one to ten, where one is cheap, and ten is expensive, I rate the solution's pricing a nine out of ten."

"IBM Public Cloud is pretty cheap. They have an ongoing free tier that basically won't expire, so as long as your solution is small enough, you can have a test set that you can use for demos, which will cost you almost nothing."

"IBM has a lesser price compared to other cloud service providers like Azure and AWS."

"We are using the trial version of this solution, so we have not paid anything."

"The licensing fees are straightforward and predictable."

"It pretty much has a standard price. There is no hidden price with IBM Public Cloud."

"Pricing is not as fair as Amazon or Azure."

"In order to be competitive, you have to commit to a contract for at least one year, but you pay a fixed monthly fee."

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"The product’s pricing is reasonable compared to other tools in the market."

"The solution's cost could be better."

"The subscription cost is too high."

"The price for Oracle Cloud may seem expensive, but if you start comparing features and what Oracle offers, you'll realize that the pricing for Oracle Cloud is competitive. If you consider every aspect of Oracle Cloud, you'll see that its price tag is reasonable because it has a good user interface, user experience, and management. Oracle Cloud is a sophisticated infrastructure and the level of management it allows you to enjoy isn't available in other solutions, so I wouldn't worry about needing to invest huge money into it because it's a wonderful product to use."

"The price of the solution should be reduced to a price that people can afford."

"The cost may be a bit high for many potential users."

"Oracle Cloud Platform's pricing is comparable to other solutions, but it is definitely not cheap."

"Oracle offers universal credit and pay-as-you-go options."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

University

15%

Financial Services Firm

11%

Manufacturing Company

11%

Educational Organization

Financial Services Firm

10%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

Comms Service Provider

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	13
Midsize Enterprise	2
Large Enterprise	4

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	32
Midsize Enterprise	20
Large Enterprise	54

Questions from the Community

Which is preferable - IBM Public Cloud or Microsoft Azure?

IBM Public Cloud is IBM’s Platform-as-a-Service. It aims to provide organizations with a secure cloud environment to manage data and applications. One of the features we like is the cloud activity ...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Public Cloud?

The prices are relatively lower compared to others. It is a good option for medium-sized businesses. However, businesses should also consider other vendors to ensure they meet their specific securi...

What needs improvement with IBM Public Cloud?

The connectivity and speed of IBM Public Cloud are much lower compared to the competition.

What are the biggest differences between Workday, Oracle Cloud and SAP SuccessFactors?

Differences between Workday, Oracle Cloud,w and SAP SuccessFactors:w Oracle: "simple interface and deep customization to suit the purpose." SAP: Multiple functionalities that increase process effi...

What do you like most about Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Registry?

It's reliable, performs well, and is often faster than running applications on separate machines due to optimized performance and networking capabilities within OCI.

What needs improvement with Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Registry?

I have not used Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)'s networking solutions today. I studied it somewhat, but it is not my main area currently. We had some problems sometimes with Autonomous Database ...

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Also Known As

IBM Bluemix

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure Registry, Oracle OCIR, OCIR, Oracle Cloud, Oracle Cloud Platform, Oracle Data Cloud

Overview

IBM Cloud is a full-stack cloud platform that spans public, private and hybrid environments. Build with a robust suite of advanced data and AI tools, and draw on deep industry expertise to help you on your journey to the cloud.

IBM

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure offers autonomous database solutions, flexible scalability, and seamless application integration, backed by strong security features. Its competitive pricing and multi-tenancy capabilities provide significant value for enterprises needing comprehensive cloud infrastructure.

Oracle Cloud Infrastructure delivers robust database management, frequent updates, and advanced storage and network services. It boasts global pricing consistency and broad accessibility, making it a preferred choice for hosting databases and migrating on-premises applications. Users in diverse sectors rely on its ease of use, particularly in hosting applications and infrastructure management. However, OCI faces challenges in documentation and integration with third-party services and seeks improvement in automation, support responsiveness, and regional availability.

What are the key features of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure?

Autonomous Database: Self-managing and self-repairing capabilities improving efficiency.
Seamless Integration: Smooth interaction with Oracle databases and applications.
Security Features: Strong measures to protect data integrity.
Scalable Platform: Flexibility to grow according to business needs.
Competitive Pricing: Cost-effective solutions for enterprises.

What benefits and ROI should users evaluate?

Reliable Performance: Consistent output ensuring enterprise productivity.
Global Pricing Consistency: Predictable costs across regions.
Ease of Use: Simplified processes facilitating user operations.
Frequent Updates: Keeps systems up-to-date with latest advancements.

OCI is utilized by companies in sectors like gaming, finance, and IoT for hosting databases and ERP systems. Its robust infrastructure supports high-performance computing and application development, making it a favorable option for integration and analytics tasks. Enterprises benefit from its capability to migrate on-premises systems to the cloud, enhancing their operational efficiency.

Oracle

Sample Customers

Uvionics Tech, Komsomolskaya Pravda, Alpha Modus, Inventive, Web Business Consulting, FindBrok, SilverHook Powerboats, United Way of Allegheny County

Kenya Airways, Cell, Panasonic, Frontera, M&C Saatchi, Lumentum, WA

IBM Public Cloud vs. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI)