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At a Glance
IBM Knowledge Catalog
IBM Knowledge Catalog
Star Rating
(19)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Small-Business (33.3% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
Free Trial
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Oracle Enterprise Metadata Management
Oracle Enterprise Metadata Management
Star Rating
(16)3.7 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (43.8% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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  • Users report that IBM Knowledge Catalog excels in its user-friendly interface, with an Ease of Use score of 8.7, while Oracle Enterprise Metadata Management falls behind with a score of 7.1, making it less intuitive for new users.
  • Reviewers mention that IBM Knowledge Catalog's Data Lineage feature, rated at 8.3, provides clear visibility into data flow, whereas Oracle's Data Lineage is rated significantly lower at 5.7, leading to potential confusion in data tracking.
  • G2 users highlight the robust Search functionality in IBM Knowledge Catalog, scoring 8.6, which allows for efficient data discovery, while Oracle's Search feature is rated only 6.3, indicating a less effective search experience.
  • Users on G2 appreciate the strong Data Governance capabilities of both products, with IBM Knowledge Catalog scoring 8.6 in User Access Management, slightly lower than Oracle's 8.7, suggesting that Oracle may have a slight edge in managing user permissions.
  • Reviewers mention that IBM Knowledge Catalog's Data Quality and Cleansing feature, rated at 7.9, is more effective than Oracle's offering, which lacks a specific rating, indicating potential gaps in data quality management.
  • Users say that the Product Direction for IBM Knowledge Catalog, with a positive score of 7.4, suggests a commitment to continuous improvement, while Oracle's lower score of 5.1 raises concerns about its future development and support.
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM Knowledge Catalog
Lite Plan (SaaS)
Free Trial
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Oracle Enterprise Metadata Management
No pricing available
Free Trial
IBM Knowledge Catalog
Free Trial is available
Oracle Enterprise Metadata Management
No trial information available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.5
10
6.7
6
Ease of Use
8.7
10
5.6
6
Ease of Setup
Not enough data
Not enough data
Ease of Admin
Not enough data
Not enough data
Quality of Support
7.7
8
7.5
6
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
Not enough data
Not enough data
Product Direction (% positive)
7.4
9
3.0
5
Features by Category
Machine Learning Data CatalogHide 21 FeaturesShow 21 Features
7.8
10
6.8
6
Data Governance
8.6
7
8.7
5
7.4
7
Not enough data
8.3
5
5.7
5
Data Preparation
8.6
7
6.3
5
7.9
7
Not enough data
7.6
7
7.3
5
8.1
7
7.0
5
Collaboration
7.4
7
7.7
5
7.6
7
Not enough data
7.5
6
5.7
5
7.5
6
6.0
5
Artificial Intelligence
7.5
6
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Feature Not Available
Not enough data
Generative AI
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Agentic AI - Machine Learning Data Catalog
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Knowledge Catalog
IBM Knowledge Catalog
Oracle Enterprise Metadata Management
Oracle Enterprise Metadata Management
IBM Knowledge Catalog and Oracle Enterprise Metadata Management are categorized as Machine Learning Data Catalog
Unique Categories
IBM Knowledge Catalog
IBM Knowledge Catalog has no unique categories
Oracle Enterprise Metadata Management
Oracle Enterprise Metadata Management has no unique categories
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Knowledge Catalog
IBM Knowledge Catalog
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
33.3%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
33.3%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
33.3%
Oracle Enterprise Metadata Management
Oracle Enterprise Metadata Management
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
37.5%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
18.8%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
43.8%
Reviewers' Industry
IBM Knowledge Catalog
IBM Knowledge Catalog
Computer Software
20.0%
Education Management
13.3%
Venture Capital & Private Equity
6.7%
Oil & Energy
6.7%
Marketing and Advertising
6.7%
Other
46.7%
Oracle Enterprise Metadata Management
Oracle Enterprise Metadata Management
Marketing and Advertising
18.8%
Information Technology and Services
12.5%
Hospital & Health Care
12.5%
Research
6.3%
Real Estate
6.3%
Other
43.8%
Most Helpful Reviews
IBM Knowledge Catalog
IBM Knowledge Catalog
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
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Verified User in Banking

I'm in the evaluated and finding what IBM watson can do

Most Helpful Critical Review
PZ
Philipp Z.
Verified User in Accounting

I sometimes do have difficulties in signing in when I am in geographies other than home.

Oracle Enterprise Metadata Management
Oracle Enterprise Metadata Management
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Food Production

It is a comprehensive metadata management platform, allowing for interactive searches and browses along with analysis. Database management is done very appropriately and accordingly. It has a great architecture and allows for interactive searches and...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Ann Forderer B.
AB
Ann Forderer B.
Verified User in Marketing and Advertising

We chose not to use OEM because it was a bit to complicated to get started. There seemed to be a steep learning curve. We also did not find the graphic interface to be intuitive.

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Discussions
IBM Knowledge Catalog
IBM Knowledge Catalog Discussions
What is IBM Watson Knowledge Catalog?
1 comment
Official Response from IBM Knowledge Catalog
IBM Watson® Knowledge Catalog is a cloud-based enterprise metadata repository that lets you catalog your knowledge and analytics assets, including machine...Read more
The text is asking about the regions where Watson Knowledge Catalog can be deployed.
1 comment
Official Response from IBM Knowledge Catalog
If you have regional data restrictions, you can deploy WKC On Cloud to the following cities: Dallas, London, Frankfurt, or Tokyo.Read more
Do I need to move my data into Watson Knowledge Catalog?
1 comment
Official Response from IBM Knowledge Catalog
No You can keep your data in its existing repositories. Watson Knowledge Catalog stores the metadata of your assets.Read more
Oracle Enterprise Metadata Management
Oracle Enterprise Metadata Management Discussions
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