DB2 Express-C - DB2

DB2 Express-C is IBM’s no-charge, community edition of the Db2 relational database, designed for developers, students, startups, and teams building lightweight production or test environments. It delivers the core Db2 engine with reliable SQL processing and ACID transactions, making it a solid choice for creating modern applications without upfront licensing costs. DB2 Express-C is easy to install and administer, integrates with popular development stacks, and provides a straightforward path to scale up to paid Db2 editions as needs grow.

Key benefits:

• No-charge licensing for development, learning, and small deployments
• Core relational database capabilities with strong performance and reliability
• Simple installation and self-managing features to reduce administration
• Broad language and driver support (e.g., JDBC, ODBC, .NET) for easy integration
• Works across multiple operating systems and deployment environments
• Clear upgrade path to higher editions for advanced features and greater scale

Note: Availability, features, and resource entitlements can vary by version. Check IBM’s current documentation for the latest details.

DB2 Express-C - DB2 is developed by IBM. The most popular version of this product among our users is 9.7.