Denodo vs Informatica Enterprise Data Catalog comparison

 

Comparison Buyer's Guide

Executive Summary
 

Categories and Ranking

Denodo
Average Rating
7.8
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
Data Integration (12th), Data Virtualization (1st), Cloud Data Integration (8th)
Informatica Enterprise Data...
Average Rating
7.6
Number of Reviews
14
Ranking in other categories
Metadata Management (1st)
 

Market share comparison

As of June 2024, in the Cloud Data Integration category, the market share of Denodo is 2.7% and it increased by 28.5% compared to the previous year. The market share of Informatica Enterprise Data Catalog is 2.2% and it decreased by 28.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Cloud Data Integration
Unique Categories:
Data Integration
2.0%
Data Virtualization
43.8%
Metadata Management
23.6%
 

Featured Reviews

Alisson Machado De Menezes - PeerSpot reviewer
Sep 16, 2022
Great for queries and scouting data but not scalable
It's not really scalable. We have a couple of problems with a high demand for the servers. It also doesn't have very good integration with Git, so it's not possible to work with branches with the developers. When it goes to production, then we cannot use it anymore. The git configuration really should be improved. It would help a lot. Then the developers could have different values of the same project and use, for example, GitFlow for the projects. That would be amazing. If they had it, the scalability would be very good. And we can actually have one external metadata database for starting the Denodo configuration. However, it's very slow. If it were possible to work around Kubernetes, for example, it would help. They have some implementations. However, it doesn't really work as expected. The solution is expensive as you are charged by the CPU.
JD
Aug 9, 2022
An enterprise-scale solution with a pretty robust set of tools for scanning a variety of information sources
The model is somewhat flexible. There are certain aspects of the model that are not as flexible as we would like. It doesn't do certain things to a great level of depth. So, in situations where we want to drill in to do something specific, we have to essentially copy that data into our own structures in order to add that additional layer of flexibility. Robust process management or workflow management, like Bonita, should be incorporated into the Informatica tool stack because it offers very simplistic workflow capabilities. If we had more dynamic and robust workflow capabilities, we could make use of that a lot more. Currently, we have to do a lot of pre-work outside of the Informatica tools before we can get the data loaded and start using it because they're UIs. I haven't dealt with Axon. So, I don't know exactly how that's going to change things, but with the EDC tool, I can't say the user interface is useless, but people don't use it because they find it cumbersome. Its UI, without considering Axon, is probably their least desirable part. It has some interesting capabilities, but it is not what I would call cutting edge or super. It is not as intuitive as I would've expected. Its UI is probably prior to Axon. It is a little dated, and even Axon has been out there for a while now, but it is a little dated. That's probably why they went out and bought the company that originally made Axon.

Quotes from Members

We asked business professionals to review the solutions they use. Here are some excerpts of what they said:
 

Pros

"Denodo is very stable."
"The most valuable features are query optimization and the single language independence from the sources we're using to catch data."
"The most valuable aspects of this solution are the short time frame in which you can deliver and connect."
"The ability to transfer data is very valuable."
"Access to numerous forums and internet information."
"It can support a number of data sources, and it can pull flat files, from cloud-based databases or from those on-premises. Denodo can pull from any data source and interface with the view. Then, we can publish the view."
"The data abstraction is the most valuable feature."
"Data mining is one of the valuable features. We're able to connect all of the data sources with the installed driver, so that is a good advantage in Denodo. Being able to join the tables and view them is also valuable."
"The metadata management of Informatica is great."
"Multifeatured and easily scalable data catalog, with good data domain discovery and data profiling features."
"Offers data lineage feature"
"The product seems stable enough."
"The solution scales well."
"I like EDC's self-service capabilities. You can put the catalog on the intranet inside the organization, so users can search for something. People in the research world have specialized systems, and you might find data from various places that sound similar."
"I rate the technical support a ten out of ten."
"The way that the solution scans is very useful."
 

Cons

"The git configuration really should be improved."
"The feature that you have to connect on LDAP needs improvement."
"Denodo's training documentation could be improved by providing more material. From an administrative standpoint, I've found that only Denodo websites provide the usual tutorials. It may be because it's a bit of a restricted tool, but it results in trouble with learning. Normally, I can find help and solutions from other sources, but I haven't been able to find any for Denodo. Other that, it's fine and it performs well. I only have six months of experience, so I can't accurately suggest improvements."
"Documentation needs to be improved"
"The solution should have its own acceleration technology."
"I would like to see a proper way to avoid killing the sourcing systems."
"I would like to see a connectivity option with third-party apps, for example, JDBC, and ODBC drivers. Currently, we need to install it separately from the Denodo side and then connect it."
"The data catalog certainly has room for improvement. It is functional but we look forward to development. We are in constant contact with Denodo and they are fully aware of our needs."
"The model is somewhat flexible. There are certain aspects of the model that are not as flexible as we would like. It doesn't do certain things to a great level of depth. So, in situations where we want to drill in to do something specific, we have to essentially copy that data into our own structures in order to add that additional layer of flexibility."
"Currently, there are limitations in processing and the interface."
"Informatica Enterprise Data Catalog could improve by having a much better user interface. It is not user-friendly."
"The scalability is tough."
"They have to improve their relationship discovery tool. They say that they have AI inside, but this AI did not automatically find relationships or suggested relationships between entities."
"IEDC can improve the comparison of lineages."
"It is not easy to set up and configure the tool."
"Interoperability is one area where EDC has room for improvement. It was challenging when the faculty took over the data world and had specific vendors they wanted to use, and some were not particularly open platforms."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"Depending on the size of the client you want to work with, it can be prohibitively expensive at times."
"Denodo provides a lightweight 30-day free trial, but when we do courses on top of it, it costs $150 for each person."
"The pricing is pretty good, and I would rate it at four out of five."
"Cost wise, on a scale from one to five, with one being the cheapest and five being the most expensive, Denodo would be at three. We get all the features in a bundle."
"I am not super familiar with the pricing, but so far, it seems good. We have been happy. We haven't seen any problems. The only time we had to pay extra was during the upgrade. We didn't upgrade at the time they told us to upgrade, and we had to pay extra to keep the service. They had stopped the support for the older version and moved to the newer version. It was not their fault. It was our fault because we didn't get on board quickly."
"I don't know the actual cost, but it's tens of thousands of dollars per month."
"For us, the cost has been okay. Also, there are no additional costs; it's just the standard licensing fee."
"Talking with my manager and others, nobody has complained about the pricing so far which is a positive sign."
"I have no idea what the price actually is. It is probably not going to be the cheapest, but it is a pretty stable and robust platform from the backend standpoint."
"I rate the product's pricing a five on a scale of one to ten, where one is cheap and ten is expensive."
"It's a costly solution"
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
19%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Energy/Utilities Company
8%
Financial Services Firm
21%
Computer Software Company
14%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Government
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

Does Denodo provide useful data virtualization education? Is it useful to attend their training?
If you are a Denodo user, it makes sense to undergo their training. Different types of professionals can benefit from it, including administrators, developers, and architects. If you are keen on i...
In experience, what might Denodo be lacking or need improvement on?
I like Denodo a lot. It offers quick and easy web service deployment within minutes. There are not any flaws that I think make the product less good or effective. The only thing I can point out is...
Which industries can benefit from Denodo the most?
Denodo is suitable for pretty much all sectors that deal with: Big data Cloud solutions Data governance Logical data fabric Master data management In my opinion, organizations in different fields...
What do you like most about Informatica Enterprise Data Catalog?
It can automatically connect or associate business terms with various options, providing flexibility beyond general capabilities.
What needs improvement with Informatica Enterprise Data Catalog?
They could improve the product support for the Arabic language. Currently, there are limitations in processing and the interface itself regarding Arabic language support.
What is your primary use case for Informatica Enterprise Data Catalog?
We use the product for building static and automatic data lineages.
 

Also Known As

No data available
Informatica EDC, Informatica Enterprise Information Catalog, Enterprise Information Catalog
 

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Sample Customers

Autodesk, VHA, AAA, Sumitomo Mitsui Trust Bank, Caterpillar, European Chemical Agency, Seagate, Nationwide, Time Warner Cable, Pantex, Inditex, BNSF Railways, Vodafone, CIT Group, Jazztel, Wolters Kluwer, Telefonica, TransAlta
AIA Singapore, Mattel
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