Operating Systems

IBM i

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01 / Overview

What is IBM i?

IBM i runs business applications in an integrated operating-system environment for IBM Power.

Who is IBM i for?

Teams evaluating integrated database and application runtime. Assess integrated security controls alongside the team’s data, permissions and deployment requirements.

02 / Capabilities

IBM i features

The core capabilities to consider for your workflow.

  • Integrated database
  • Application runtime
  • Integrated security controls
03 / Plans & costs

IBM i pricing

Plan availability

Check product licensing

Request current licensing for the exact product, deployment and usage scope. Confirm required platform subscriptions, optional modules, implementation and support separately; no unverified price is quoted here.

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Free access & evaluation

Confirm current trial eligibility, academic access and any included allowances for this specific product. A trial or access to another product in the vendor’s portfolio does not establish a permanent free production plan.

04 / Buying checklist

Before you choose IBM i

  • Confirm IBM Power compatibility, release support and the included subscription components.

05 / Related software

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06 / Questions answered

IBM i FAQs

Does IBM i have a free plan?

Confirm current trial eligibility, academic access and any included allowances for this specific product. A trial or access to another product in the vendor’s portfolio does not establish a permanent free production plan.

Who is IBM i for?

Teams evaluating integrated database and application runtime. Assess integrated security controls alongside the team’s data, permissions and deployment requirements.

What should I compare before buying?

Check the tier that contains your essential features, confirm plan limits and compare the total quote with your own expected usage.