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Actian Pervasive Data Integrator [EOL] vs Dataloader.io vs SSIS comparison

 

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Associate Manager at a tech services company with 10,001+ employees
It is stable and we did not have any issues with initial setup. I am not sure if there are various connectors available in the recent version to support the wide range of sources available.
I am not sure if there are various connectors available in the recent version of Pervasive DI to support the wide range of sources available (e.g., big data, cloud, EME) I have been using it for 6-7 months. There were no concerns with the stability. This product is very good from a stability…
reviewer2542599 - PeerSpot reviewer
Lead Database Administrator at a insurance company with 201-500 employees
Integrating external keys seamlessly while has transaction constraints
I find DataLoader's ability to easily integrate with external keys valuable, which is a bit more challenging with DBM. It provides automation for scheduling data loads, and we use the server's functionality for this. Additionally, DataLoader is cost-effective since it is free. As long as I have stable network access, uploading and downloading data is straightforward.
Chris Farris - PeerSpot reviewer
Manager, Data Operations at a manufacturing company with 5,001-10,000 employees
User-friendly interface facilitates efficient data migration and reduces operational overhead
Its usability and ease of use are standout features. It is really easy to use - almost too easy at times. Users don't have to be experts to use their tool set and utilize the clicking mechanisms, drop down boxes, and other features to build a package and run it. The configuration is very easy and the system is very stable. I would rate it at a 10 as it is highly reliable; we have never had any problems with it. Very little maintenance is required on my side. While you need to keep the product up to date, the maintenance requirements are minimal. SSIS integrates with all Microsoft tools seamlessly. We have used it against Oracle, DB2 and SQL. It integrates and can move data around from any data platforms, making it very diverse in that standpoint. It is a very robust tool that can work with many data sources, and its main strength is that it is extremely easy to use.

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Pros

"There were no concerns with the stability. This product is very good from a stability perspective."
"There were no concerns with the stability; this product is very good from a stability perspective."
"We have been using it for ETL, it is very robust and easy to use."
"For data transfers and ETLs on Windows, this is a great product."
"This product is extremely useful and better than building an in-house solution."
"Web based interface."
"he product’s most valuable feature is ease of access."
"DataLoader is cost-effective since it is free."
"I find DataLoader's ability to easily integrate with external keys valuable, which is a bit more challenging with DBM."
"The most valuable aspect of this solution is that it is simple to use and it offers a flexible custom script task."
"For people that are working in a Microsoft environment with the SQL Server database, it's the most recommended tool."
"The performance is good, it's easy to use, the visibility is great, and we have found the solution to be very straightforward to set up."
"Built in reports show package execution and messages. Logging can also be customized so only what is needed is logged. There is also an excellent logging replacement called BiXpress that provides both historical and real-time monitoring which is more efficient and much more robust than the built-in logging capabilities. And none of this requires custom coding to make it useful unlike many other ETL tools."
"It is easily scheduled and integrates well with SQL Server and SQL Server Agent jobs."
"There is a huge community to find the tutorials you need."
"The performance is good."
"The data reader is the most valuable feature."
 

Cons

"At the moment, we can't even use it for 1, since it keeps failing in our QA testing."
"I am not sure if there are various connectors available in the recent version of Pervasive DI to support the wide range of sources available (e.g., big data, cloud, EME)."
"The areas which I think need to be improved are the transform and load steps."
"I am not sure if there are various connectors available in the recent version of Pervasive DI to support the wide range of sources available (e.g., big data, cloud, EME)."
"Technical support is an area which can definitely improve."
"We need help with large data migrations. It only works well for a few thousand records or less than a million records."
"DataLoader has limitations, including constraints with file sizes and transactions."
"Dataloader has limitations, including constraints with file sizes and transactions. Additionally, at times it can be slow, and when integrating DBM, we find it more complex than Dataloader."
"It's difficult to refactor SSIS. It gets cumbersome to reuse the solution."
"Improvement as per customer requirements."
"This solution needs full support for real-time processing."
"The security could be improved, as it is more important in our context."
"SSIS sometimes hangs, and there are some problems with servers going down after they've been patched."
"A change in the metadata source cripples the whole ETL process, requiring each module to be manually reopened."
"Microsoft should offer an on-premises support warranty for those using that deployment. They seem to be withdrawing from on-premises options."
"The debugging could be improved because when it came to solving the errors that I've experienced in the past, I've had to look at the documentation for more information."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

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"The product is inexpensive and economical."
"SSIS is fairly well-priced - I would rate it at four out of five."
"The solution comes free of cost."
"SSIS' licensing is a little high, but it gives good value for money."
"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."
"This solution is a free of charge addition to our SQL licence. However, the only way this tool can be utilized is as a feature of the SQL licence, which may make it unattractive to organizations who don't wish to purchase the wider-ranging licence."
"SSIS is a cheaper option compared to the cost of other ETL tools."
"People have to opt for a perpetual-based licensing model."
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Comparison Review

it_user90069 - PeerSpot reviewer
BI Expert at a healthcare company with 1,001-5,000 employees
Feb 20, 2014
Informatica PowerCenter vs. Microsoft SSIS - each technology has its advantages but also have similarities
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…
 

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Manufacturing Company
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Financial Services Firm
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Government
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Computer Software Company
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Manufacturing Company
6%
 

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dataloader.io?
Dataloader.io is cost-effective, particularly since it is free.
What needs improvement with Dataloader.io?
DataLoader has limitations, including constraints with file sizes and transactions. Additionally, at times it can be ...
What advice do you have for others considering Dataloader.io?
For small to mid-range businesses, DataLoader is perfectly fine, offering everything needed for uploading. On a scale...
Which is better - SSIS or Informatica PowerCenter?
SSIS PowerPack is a group of drag and drop connectors for Microsoft SQL Server Integration Services, commonly called ...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for SSIS?
Pricing is pretty reasonable, so I would rate it at a 5. However, it could be a bit cheaper.
What needs improvement with SSIS?
SSIS could be integrated with more services, such as Power BI, to make the reporting structures more user-friendly. T...
 

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SQL Server Integration Services
 

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