What is our primary use case?
My current use case is using Alteryx for ETL, extraction, transformation and loading.
What is most valuable?
The features in Alteryx that I find most valuable are the connectors they have provided, which are really helpful for me, and I am able to connect to databases easily, so that is helpful.
The data blending feature does help improve my data preparation process.
Because I am using Gallery as well, I find that some of the processes we are running are able to be automated, so it is useful and simplifies my workflow.
The main benefits that Alteryx provides for me are that it is easier to use, I do not have to code anything, so it is a non-coding tool, and it saves my time in that aspect.
What needs improvement?
I cannot think of anything that needs improvement in Alteryx because it is working fine as expected, so I do not have any issues or feedback for it.
In my opinion, Alteryx does have a zone to do predictive analytics, but it is very limited, so they could focus more on that.
Predictive analytics is available, but it is available in a limited sense and it is not full-fledged. If I have to customize it or anything, it is difficult unless I edit the code, so I have to code it to make any changes to the algorithms that I am using, which would be helpful.
For how long have I used the solution?
I have been working with Alteryx for close to seven years.
What do I think about the stability of the solution?
I have not noticed anything with the product itself, but with some of the connectors they have provided, there are some issues, so I would rate stability as an eight.
What do I think about the scalability of the solution?
For scalability, I would rate it as a nine.
How are customer service and support?
Technical support is not applicable for me as I have not reached out to Alteryx, so I do not know about their support.
How would you rate customer service and support?
Which solution did I use previously and why did I switch?
My company had the licenses for Alteryx; I did not go and purchase anything.
How was the initial setup?
The initial setup for Alteryx is simple; you just have to download and install it, so it is pretty straightforward, and anyone can do it.
Which other solutions did I evaluate?
Based on my experience, I would say the main competitor for Alteryx is Python, actual coding.
For me, it would always be Alteryx, but considering the licensing cost, if someone knows how to code in Python, that is preferred. However, for me, it would be Alteryx because it is already provided by the organization.
What other advice do I have?
I do not focus on the integration with third-party vendors, and since my company takes care of all the licensing, I do not have to worry about the cost or budget in that aspect, so I really do not know and cannot comment on the costing model.
Alteryx indeed saves my time.
I would recommend Alteryx; if licensing has already been taken care of, it is a great product to use, but if you are worried about the cost, it is definitely high, as the costs are a bit high for Alteryx, so if Alteryx could reduce its cost or licensing to make it more affordable, it would be a great tool to use.
I would rate this product a nine out of ten.
Which deployment model are you using for this solution?
On-premises
Disclosure: My company does not have a business relationship with this vendor other than being a customer.