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IBM Watson OpenScale vs IBM Watson Studio comparison

 

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Categories and Ranking

IBM Watson OpenScale
Ranking in AI Development Platforms
30th
Average Rating
0.0
Number of Reviews
0
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
IBM Watson Studio
Ranking in AI Development Platforms
16th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.7
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
Data Science Platforms (16th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of February 2026, in the AI Development Platforms category, the mindshare of IBM Watson OpenScale is 0.8%, up from 0.4% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of IBM Watson Studio is 1.6%, down from 1.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
AI Development Platforms Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
IBM Watson Studio1.6%
IBM Watson OpenScale0.8%
Other97.6%
AI Development Platforms
 

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Director, Channel and Alliances at Akinon
Automated processes improve efficiency while user interface and accessibility need enhancements
IBM Watson Studio, while powerful, lacks user-friendliness. It is not easy to use, particularly for medium or small enterprises or less experienced staff. Another aspect that requires improvement is the complexity involved in computer vision tasks. The integration capabilities have not significantly impacted workflow since there are simpler tools like Alteryx and Nine. The platform is associated with a complicated setup process and demands heavy hardware, making it expensive to scale. IBM should work on optimizing the user interface and enhancing the product's accessibility for medium and small enterprises.
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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm
12%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Educational Organization
8%
Computer Software Company
8%
 

Company Size

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Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise5
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for IBM Watson Studio?
IBM Watson Studio is considered rather expensive, with a rating of six or seven. The pricing could be optimized relative to the features and capabilities of the product.
What needs improvement with IBM Watson Studio?
Better documentation and more tutorials could enhance user experience with IBM Watson Studio.
What is your primary use case for IBM Watson Studio?
My usual use cases for IBM Watson Studio include data analysis and model building.
 

Also Known As

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Watson Studio, IBM Data Science Experience, Data Science Experience, DSx
 

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GroupM, Accenture, Fifth Third Bank
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