Question 1

What is Astra DB, now part of IBM watsonx.data?

Accepted Answer

Astra DB is a vector database for developers. In 2025 Datastax, the developer and supporter of Astra DB, was acquired. Astra DB is now available as a component of the IBM watsonx.data Multicloud offering.

Question 2

What are Astra DB, now part of IBM watsonx.data's top competitors?

Accepted Answer

Amazon DynamoDB, MongoDB, and Azure Cosmos DB are common alternatives for Astra DB, now part of IBM watsonx.data.

Question 3

What is Astra DB, now part of IBM watsonx.data's best feature?

Accepted Answer

Reviewers rate Vector Data Editing highest, with a score of 8.5.

Question 4

Who uses Astra DB, now part of IBM watsonx.data?

Accepted Answer

The most common users of Astra DB, now part of IBM watsonx.data are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).