H2 Database Engine vs IBM DB2

A side-by-side look at H2 Database Engine and IBM DB2. For an in-depth review of either product, follow the links below.

H2 Database Engine

Development

H2 is an open-source relational database management system written in Java. It can be embedded in Java applications or run in client-server mode. H2 supports SQL and JDBC APIs and has a small footprint, making it well-suited for testing, prototyping, and small applications.

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IBM DB2

Business & Commerce

IBM DB2 is a relational database management system (RDBMS) developed by IBM. It supports advanced database features like row-level locking, stored procedures, triggers, XML data type storage, and native JSON data type support. DB2 runs on multiple platforms like Linux, UNIX, and Windows.

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