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At a Glance
IBM Netezza Performance Server
IBM Netezza Performance Server
Star Rating
(84)4.1 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (59.7% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
No pricing available
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Snowflake
Snowflake
Star Rating
(624)4.6 out of 5
Market Segments
Enterprise (45.5% of reviews)
Information
Entry-Level Pricing
$2 Compute/Hour
Free Trial is available
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AI Generated Summary
AI-generated. Powered by real user reviews.
  • Users report that IBM Netezza Performance Server excels in data compression with a score of 8.8, which allows for efficient storage and retrieval of large datasets. In contrast, Snowflake also scores 8.8 in this area, but reviewers mention that its cloud-native architecture provides better scalability and flexibility for growing data needs.
  • Reviewers mention that Snowflake's cloud deployment is rated at 9.2, significantly higher than IBM Netezza's 8.2. Users appreciate the ease of scaling resources up or down based on demand, which is particularly beneficial for businesses with fluctuating workloads.
  • G2 users highlight that IBM Netezza Performance Server has a strong query language capability with a score of 9.3, making complex data queries more manageable. However, users on G2 report that Snowflake's data integration features, rated at 8.9, offer a more seamless experience when connecting with various data sources.
  • Users say that IBM Netezza's data governance features are robust, scoring 8.9, which is crucial for enterprises needing strict compliance. Conversely, Snowflake's governance features, while rated slightly lower at 8.7, are praised for their user-friendly interface and ease of management.
  • Reviewers mention that Snowflake shines in real-time analytics, scoring 9.1, which allows businesses to make timely decisions based on current data. In comparison, IBM Netezza's score of 8.7 in real-time data collection indicates it may not be as responsive in fast-paced environments.
  • Users report that IBM Netezza Performance Server's quality of support is rated at 8.3, which is satisfactory but not exceptional. In contrast, Snowflake's support is rated at 8.6, with reviewers mentioning quicker response times and more comprehensive resources available for troubleshooting.
Featured Products
Pricing
Entry-Level Pricing
IBM Netezza Performance Server
No pricing available
Snowflake
Standard
$2
Compute/Hour
Browse all 4 pricing plans
Free Trial
IBM Netezza Performance Server
No trial information available
Snowflake
Free Trial is available
Ratings
Meets Requirements
8.4
55
9.1
466
Ease of Use
8.8
53
9.0
501
Ease of Setup
8.3
23
8.9
285
Ease of Admin
8.2
24
8.6
194
Quality of Support
8.3
48
8.7
423
Has the product been a good partner in doing business?
7.9
23
9.0
195
Product Direction (% positive)
6.7
50
9.1
436
Features by Category
Not enough data
Not enough data
Administration
Not enough data
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Not enough data
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Not enough data
Federation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Transformation
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Deployment
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.3
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
9.0
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Deployment
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Management
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Not enough data
8.8
7
Not enough data
8.6
7
Operations
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Management
Not enough data
8.6
6
Not enough data
9.0
5
Not enough data
8.6
6
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.9
6
Not enough data
8.6
6
Data Science and Machine Learning PlatformsHide 34 FeaturesShow 34 Features
Not enough data
Not enough data
System
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
8.2
16
Model Development
Not enough data
9.3
16
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
8.9
16
Model Development
Not enough data
8.3
16
Not enough data
8.8
16
Not enough data
9.3
16
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
8.4
16
Machine/Deep Learning Services
Not enough data
8.9
16
Not enough data
8.6
16
Not enough data
8.2
16
Not enough data
8.8
15
Deployment
Not enough data
9.3
17
Not enough data
9.0
16
Not enough data
9.5
16
Deployment
Not enough data
8.9
15
Not enough data
9.1
15
Not enough data
9.0
15
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.8
15
Not enough data
8.7
15
Not enough data
8.8
15
Agentic AI - Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
8.6
14
8.6
171
Data Management
8.6
13
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Verified
9.0
151
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Verified
8.8
12
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Verified
8.9
137
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Verified
8.8
11
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Verified
9.0
145
|
Verified
9.1
9
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Verified
8.3
140
|
Verified
8.0
9
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Verified
8.3
122
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Verified
8.5
11
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Verified
8.8
125
|
Verified
Integration
7.5
8
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Verified
8.3
112
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Verified
8.8
11
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Verified
8.9
140
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Verified
9.2
10
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Verified
9.0
131
|
Verified
Deployment
8.7
9
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Verified
7.8
113
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Verified
8.2
11
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Verified
9.2
144
|
Verified
Performance
8.5
9
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Verified
9.3
147
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Verified
Security
8.9
11
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Verified
8.9
137
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Verified
9.0
10
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Verified
9.1
148
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Verified
Generative AI
Not enough data
8.5
52
Not enough data
8.5
53
Database Management Systems (DBMS)Hide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
9.0
82
Management
Not enough data
9.0
69
Not enough data
9.2
69
Not enough data
9.4
74
Not enough data
8.8
72
Not enough data
9.1
73
Maintenance
Not enough data
9.3
71
Not enough data
8.9
70
Not enough data
9.3
71
Security
Not enough data
9.2
71
Not enough data
9.2
73
Not enough data
9.1
48
Storage
Not enough data
9.2
41
Not enough data
9.1
41
Availability
Not enough data
9.1
36
Not enough data
9.2
34
Not enough data
9.2
38
Performance
Not enough data
9.2
41
Security
Not enough data
9.1
41
Not enough data
9.2
42
Not enough data
9.0
35
Not enough data
9.2
35
Support
Not enough data
9.3
33
Not enough data
9.1
32
Not enough data
8.8
24
Centralized computation
Not enough data
9.3
23
Localized computation
Not enough data
9.0
22
Not enough data
Not enough data
Data
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Interaction
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Learning
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.2
6
Content Generation
Not enough data
9.2
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
System
Not enough data
10.0
6
Not enough data
9.7
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Not enough data
9.4
6
Agentic AI - AI Chatbots
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
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Big Data Processing and DistributionHide 10 FeaturesShow 10 Features
Not enough data
8.9
103
Database
Not enough data
8.9
88
Not enough data
9.3
91
Not enough data
9.3
85
Integrations
Not enough data
8.8
67
Not enough data
8.8
72
Platform
Not enough data
9.2
82
Not enough data
9.1
88
Not enough data
8.8
72
Processing
Not enough data
9.3
86
Not enough data
9.1
85
Not enough data
8.6
76
Data Transformation
Not enough data
9.3
73
Not enough data
9.3
73
Connectivity
Not enough data
8.6
65
Not enough data
8.8
66
Not enough data
9.1
67
Not enough data
9.1
68
Operations
Not enough data
8.5
70
Not enough data
9.2
66
Not enough data
9.0
62
Not enough data
8.9
67
Not enough data
8.8
64
Not enough data
Not enough data
Building Reports
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Not enough data
Platform
Not enough data
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Not enough data
Categories
Categories
Shared Categories
IBM Netezza Performance Server
IBM Netezza Performance Server
Snowflake
Snowflake
IBM Netezza Performance Server and Snowflake are categorized as Data Warehouse
Reviews
Reviewers' Company Size
IBM Netezza Performance Server
IBM Netezza Performance Server
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
10.4%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
29.9%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
59.7%
Snowflake
Snowflake
Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)
13.0%
Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)
41.5%
Enterprise(> 1000 emp.)
45.5%
Reviewers' Industry
IBM Netezza Performance Server
IBM Netezza Performance Server
Information Technology and Services
19.4%
Insurance
11.9%
Banking
11.9%
Retail
7.5%
Financial Services
6.0%
Other
43.3%
Snowflake
Snowflake
Information Technology and Services
14.4%
Computer Software
13.0%
Financial Services
10.2%
Marketing and Advertising
4.0%
Hospital & Health Care
4.0%
Other
54.3%
Most Helpful Reviews
IBM Netezza Performance Server
IBM Netezza Performance Server
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Banking

Simplicity of operations and administration; HW based accelerator for compression/decompression that leads to consistent fast performance for all SQL operations. something even bigdata server can't achieve; integrate well with major ETL tools; Superb...

Most Helpful Critical Review
AB
Aravind B.
Verified User in Insurance

Complicated to learn netezza by own or practice. There is nothing much to dislike

Snowflake
Snowflake
Most Helpful Favorable Review
Padmanesh N.
PN
Padmanesh N.
Verified User in Information Technology and Services

This feature is helpful for user to increase the node size and config depending on their need. There is no need to wait for hardware to be in place whenever we increase the dataset. Snowflake provides the option to increase the node or cluster size whenever...

Most Helpful Critical Review
Verified User
G
Verified User in Internet

My main disappointment was with their support. We had an issue as soon as we signed a contract and it was about billing which seemed to be pushed off with no urgency and still not completed. Something like this I would have expected to be resolved within...

Alternatives
IBM Netezza Performance Server
IBM Netezza Performance Server Alternatives
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Snowflake
Snowflake Alternatives
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Discussions
IBM Netezza Performance Server
IBM Netezza Performance Server Discussions
Monty the Mongoose crying
IBM Netezza Performance Server has no discussions with answers
Snowflake
Snowflake Discussions
What's the best way to manage change data capture in Snowflake?
4 comments
Veera T.
VT
You might get a relevant answer from it.Read more
which is best snowflake or My sql
2 comments
Lee H.
LH
Depends on your needs. MySQL is open source/free. It or Postgres (another open source db) is good for pretty much any normal need. You can install on...Read more
What is the difference between Snowflake vs Redshift? Which one is Good to Learn.
2 comments
David W.
DW
I've used both; Snowflake is superior in my view. Redshift certainly offers a lot of power being an AWS product, however Snowflake is more fully-featured....Read more