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We performed a comparison between SnapLogic and SSIS based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Data Integration solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.
To learn more, read our detailed SSIS vs. SnapLogic Report (Updated: May 2024).
772,127 professionals have used our research since 2012.
Q&A Highlights
Question: Which ETL or Data Integration tool goes the best with Amazon Redshift?
Answer: S3 copy is the best solution to load data into Redshift. I have used Informatica to move data from On premise to S3 and used S3 Copy to load Redshift.
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Pros
"The solutions ability to connect "snaps" or components to the graphic user interface is very intuitive, prevents errors, and makes implementations easy.""The feature I found most valuable in SnapLogic is low-code development. Low-code development has been very useful for simple processes, which is required for business users such as extracting details from a file or getting things reported by calling your web service. Calling your web service also becomes easier with SnapLogic because of the snaps available, so if you have the documentation, you can call an API. You don't have to write all those clients to call an API, so that is another feature I found very easy in SnapLogic. Configuring and managing all the file systems also become very handy with the solution.""You can use other languages, such as Python, and easily connect to other systems.""The solution is easy to implement and easy to use. It's basically just drag and drop.""The solution could improve its API management.""They are very good at building out new aspects according to customer requirements.""SnapLogic is more user-friendly than Boomi in terms of debugging. You can move the mouse to a place, and it will record and show the data easily.""What I found most valuable in SnapLogic is the ETL feature, particularly the Transform Snap Pack, for example, any kind of reading or writing on Transform Snaps. Other than that, all the third-party connectivity tools such as the SAP Snap Pack, Salesforce Snap Pack, Workday Snap Pack, even the ServiceNow Snap Pack, I find all those are pretty useful in SnapLogic."

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"The simplicity of the solution is great. The solution also offers excellent integration.""I have found its most valuable features to be its package management capabilities and the flexibility it offers in designing workflows.""The most valuables features are the relatively short learning curve, and the automation capabilities provided through the BIML add-in for SSDT.""The performance and stability are good.""The reporting on the solution is perfect. I didn't expect to see reporting features, but they are great.""It's saved time using visualization descriptions.""The ability of SSIS to transform and transport data is extremely valuable to me. It allows for intelligent extraction and manipulation of data during the process. Improved error handling would enhance ETL processes further. I haven't directly utilized the data flow components but they seem capable of supporting complex data integration needs.""It has good data integration and good processes."

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Cons
"Ultra Pipelines provides real-time ingestion but it needs some adjustment.""SnapLogic doesn't provide any on-premises software, so users have only cloud-based software to use.""The problem is that SnapLogic doesn't offer a wide variety of connectors. For example, integrating with Salesforce is not that easy.""SnapLogic should have some inbuilt protocol mechanism in order to speed up.""They should expand in terms of features for SaaS-based market requirements in different sectors.""The support is the most important improvement they could make.""There is room for improvement with APM management and how task execution looks.""What could be improved in SnapLogic is that it was not capable in terms of processing a large number of datasets, but at that point, SnapLogic was evolving. It didn't give a lot of Snaps. I heard recently there are a lot of Snaps getting added and the solution was being enhanced, particularly to connect different data sources. When I was working with SnapLogic six months to one year back, I faced the issue of it not being capable of handling a huge volume of datasets or didn't have much of Snaps, and that was the drawback. If there is any large number of data sets, that's based on or depends on your configuration. If it is a huge volume of data, other traditional ETL tools such as Informatica and Talend can process millions and billions of records, while in SnapLogic, the Snaplex fails or it returns an error in terms of processing that huge volume of data. Informatica, Talend, or any other ETL tool can run for hours in terms of jobs, while SnapLogic jobs fail when the threshold is reached. SnapLogic isn't able to withstand processing, but I don't know if that's still an issue at present, because the solution is getting enhanced and it's been more than six months to one year since I last worked with SnapLogic. There are now a lot of Snaps getting added to the solution, and if it can overcome the limitations I mentioned, SnapLogic could be the go-to tool because currently, it's not being used as much in organizations. It's being used comparatively less compared to other retail tools."

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"We have a stability problem because when something works, it works one time. The next time, it doesn't work.""I would like to see better integration with Power BI.""At one point, we did have to purchase an add-on.""It needs more integration tools, so you can connect to different sources.""Sometimes, there are compatibility issues with some features. From time to time, I also face issues when trying to migrate. If I misconfigure things when I use Snapshot, the migration will fail.It can take a long time to migrate huge amounts of data, so it would be nice if that could be faster.""SSIS sometimes hangs, and there are some problems with servers going down after they've been patched.""The performance of SSIS could improve when comparing it to Oracle Database.""I would also like to see full integration with our BI because then our full load of data will be available in our organization. They should incorporate an ATL process."

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Pricing and Cost Advice
  • "It is a higher initial cost than other easy-to-use integration apps."
  • "They have pricing/usage tiers that are easy to move up or down."
  • "SnapLogic is not expensive. It's reasonably priced."
  • "The cost with SnapLogic is an annual license and better than Informatica."
  • "By scaling the solution incrementally the cost is controlled and more beneficial to the client."
  • "The license model is based on consumption."
  • "I used the free trial."
  • "SnapLogic's price is high compared to the other tools available in the market."
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  • "This solution has provided an inexpensive tool, and it is easy to find experienced developers."
  • "My advice is to look at what your configuration will be because most companies have their own deals with Microsoft."
  • "This solution is included with the MSSQL server package."
  • "It would be beneficial if the solution had a less costly cloud offering."
  • "Based on my experience and understanding, Talend comes out to be a little bit expensive as compared to SSIS. The average cost of having Talend with Talend Management Console is around 72K per region, which is much higher than SSIS. SSIS works very well with Microsoft technologies, and if you have Microsoft technologies, it is not really expensive to have SSIS. If you have SQL Server, SSIS is free."
  • "We have an enterprise license for this solution."
  • "It comes bundled with other solutions, which makes it difficult to get the price on the specific product."
  • "All of my clients have this product included as part of their Microsoft license."
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    Comparison Review
    Anonymous User
    Technology has made it easier for businesses to organize and manipulate data to get a clearer picture of what’s going on with their business. Notably, ETL tools have made managing huge amounts of data significantly easier and faster, boosting many organizations’ business intelligence operations There are many third-party vendors offering ETL solutions, but two of the most popular are PowerCenter Informatica and Microsoft SSIS (SQL Server Integration Services). Each technology has its advantages but there are also similarities on how they carry out the extract-transform-load processes and only differ in terminologies. If you’re in the process of choosing ETL tools and PowerCenter Informatica and Microsoft SSIS made it to your shortlist, here is a short comparative discussion detailing the differences between the two, as well as their benefits. Package Configuration Most enterprise data integration projects would require the capacity to develop a solution in one platform and test and deploy it in a separate environment without having to manually change the established workflow. In order to achieve this seamless movement between two environments, your ETL technology should allow the dynamic update of the project’s properties using the content or a parameter file or configuration. Both Informatica and SSIS support this functionality using different methodologies. In Informatica, every session can have more than one source and one or more destination connections. There are… Read more →
    Answers from the Community
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    it_user102573 - PeerSpot reviewerit_user102573 (Database Expert at a healthcare company)
    Vendor

    I've found Matillion to be very intuitive and easy to use...

    it_user603990 - PeerSpot reviewerit_user603990 (Works at a tech company with 51-200 employees)
    Vendor

    I wish I could answer that question, but my expertise is limited to SSIS only.

    As far as I know 'talend' could be a better choice compare to the other tools.

    it_user414306 - PeerSpot reviewerit_user414306 (Cloud Architect at a tech company with 10,001+ employees)
    Vendor

    Informatica is the way forward

    it_user592836 - PeerSpot reviewerit_user592836 (Works at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees)
    Consultant

    it depends on the infrastructure you are using and what's the total cost of ownership being authorized for the implementation. You can see the "Data Integration" partners within AWS-Redshift in the below link-
    aws.amazon.com

    Informatica undoubtedly is one of the best in the list. It's a great ETL tool but surely expensive in License.

    Microsoft's SSIS is a light weight tool but not as robust as Informatica. Certain other software's like Talend and Matillion are also good. Talend has an open source option where developers can build their own APIs and then productionize those APIs and that's cost effective as well.

    it_user524709 - PeerSpot reviewerit_user524709 (Works)
    Vendor

    Traditionally SQL is a plus, automation is only by a ETL is smarter.

    it_user702450 - PeerSpot reviewerit_user702450 (Manager BI Development at a comms service provider with 1,001-5,000 employees)
    Real User

    Any ETL tool that moves data to it's own server for processing will add overhead and will not use Redshift's power ( more specifically parallelism). It is recommended to use standard SQL for data processing.

    Questions from the Community
    Top Answer:Despite having no prior experience in SnapLogic, we managed to build, test, and prepare it for release in just three hours, handling heavy data efficiently.
    Top Answer:The problem is that SnapLogic doesn't offer a wide variety of connectors. For example, integrating with Salesforce is not that easy, unlike with MuleSoft, which is much easier and also provides a… more »
    Top Answer:I work as a solution architect, mainly focusing on integrating new software entities. Due to a client's needs to evaluate products, SnapLogic was considered, and we conducted some Proof of Concepts… more »
    Top Answer:SSIS PowerPack is a group of drag and drop connectors for Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services, commonly called SSIS. The collection helps organizations boost productivity with code-free… more »
    Top Answer:The product's deployment phase is easy.
    Top Answer:If you don't want to pay a lot of money, you can go for SSIS, as its open-source version is available. When it comes to licensing, SSIS can be expensive.
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    Also Known As
    DataFlow
    SQL Server Integration Services
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    Overview

    The SnapLogic Intelligent Integration Platform uses AI-powered workflows to automate all stages of IT integration projects – design, development, deployment, and maintenance – whether on-premises, in the cloud, or in hybrid environments. The platform’s easy-to-use, self-service interface enables both expert and citizen integrators to manage all application integration, data integration, API management, B2B integration, and data engineering projects on a single, scalable platform. With SnapLogic, organizations can connect all of their enterprise systems quickly and easily to automate business processes, accelerate analytics, and drive transformation.

    SSIS is a versatile tool for data integration tasks like ETL processes, data migration, and real-time data processing. Users appreciate its ease of use, data transformation tools, scheduling capabilities, and extensive connectivity options. It enhances productivity and efficiency within organizations by streamlining data-related processes and improving data quality and consistency.

    Sample Customers
    Adobe, ADP, BlackBerry, Bonobos, Box, Capital One, Dannon, Eero, Endo, Gensler, HCL, HP, Grovo, HIS, iRobot, Leica, Merck, Sans, Target, Verizon, Vodafone, Yelp, Yahoo!
    1. Amazon.com 2. Bank of America 3. Capital One 4. Coca-Cola 5. Dell 6. E*TRADE 7. FedEx 8. Ford Motor Company 9. Google 10. Home Depot 11. IBM 12. Intel 13. JPMorgan Chase 14. Kraft Foods 15. Lockheed Martin 16. McDonald's 17. Microsoft 18. Morgan Stanley 19. Nike 20. Oracle 21. PepsiCo 22. Procter & Gamble 23. Prudential Financial 24. RBC Capital Markets 25. SAP 26. Siemens 27. Sony 28. Toyota 29. UnitedHealth Group 30. Visa 31. Walmart 32. Wells Fargo
    Top Industries
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    Transportation Company30%
    Retailer20%
    Manufacturing Company10%
    Pharma/Biotech Company10%
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    Financial Services Firm21%
    Manufacturing Company11%
    Computer Software Company11%
    Retailer5%
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    Financial Services Firm23%
    Healthcare Company8%
    Computer Software Company8%
    Manufacturing Company8%
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    Financial Services Firm18%
    Computer Software Company12%
    Government7%
    Healthcare Company6%
    Company Size
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    Small Business48%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise35%
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    Small Business14%
    Midsize Enterprise12%
    Large Enterprise75%
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    Small Business27%
    Midsize Enterprise17%
    Large Enterprise56%
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    Small Business18%
    Midsize Enterprise13%
    Large Enterprise68%
    Buyer's Guide
    SSIS vs. SnapLogic
    May 2024
    Find out what your peers are saying about SSIS vs. SnapLogic and other solutions. Updated: May 2024.
    772,127 professionals have used our research since 2012.

    SnapLogic is ranked 14th in Data Integration with 21 reviews while SSIS is ranked 2nd in Data Integration with 69 reviews. SnapLogic is rated 8.0, while SSIS is rated 7.6. The top reviewer of SnapLogic writes "Easy to set up, easy to use, and is low-code". On the other hand, the top reviewer of SSIS writes "Maintaining the solution and contacting its support team is easy". SnapLogic is most compared with AWS Glue, IBM InfoSphere DataStage, Azure Data Factory, Informatica Cloud Data Integration and Alteryx Designer, whereas SSIS is most compared with Informatica PowerCenter, Talend Open Studio, IBM InfoSphere DataStage, Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) and Boomi iPaaS. See our SSIS vs. SnapLogic report.

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