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Microsoft SQL Server vs IBM DB2 for i
Same numbers we show everywhere else, lined up. Ratings come from users, the grade comes from our scanner, adoption comes from public registries.
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Read-only-by-default SQL Server: schema, parameterized SELECT, execution plans; writes opt-in.
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Read-only SQL queries and schema inspection for IBM DB2 for i (AS/400). Requires Java.
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Neither has been reviewed yet, so the comparison rests on the scan and the public usage numbers. The safety scan favours IBM DB2 for i (85/100 against 73).
| Microsoft SQL Server | IBM DB2 for i | |
|---|---|---|
| User rating | No reviews yet | No reviews yet |
| Safety grade | B73/100 | A85/100 |
| Adoption | Growing | Growing |
| GitHub stars | 9 | 20 |
| Downloads / week | – | 125 |
| Runs where | Your machine (local) | Your machine (local) |
| Gateway-ready | No | No |
| Tools | — | — |
| Write actions | — | — |
| Price per call | Free | Free |
| Licence | MIT | MIT |
| Last release | 2026-09-17 | 2026-09-23 |
| Category | Databases | Databases |