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Altair RapidMiner vs Databricks comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Jun 8, 2025

Review summaries and opinions

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

Categories and Ranking

Altair RapidMiner
Ranking in Data Science Platforms
7th
Average Rating
8.6
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
24
Ranking in other categories
Predictive Analytics (2nd)
Databricks
Ranking in Data Science Platforms
1st
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
91
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Data Warehouse (8th), Streaming Analytics (1st)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of June 2025, in the Data Science Platforms category, the mindshare of Altair RapidMiner is 7.8%, up from 7.0% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Databricks is 16.5%, down from 19.7% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
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Featured Reviews

Gopi Manoj Vuyyuru - PeerSpot reviewer
An open-source software tool for data and text mining with an excellent built-in data tuning feature for achieving better accuracy
I would advise new users to remember that RapidMiner requires building your pipeline. You need to start from scratch, which includes loading the data, cleaning it, making visualizations, and training the model and is not fully automated. I wouldn't thoroughly recommend it if you don't have working knowledge. There are some support articles and built-in hints, but platforms like DataRobot, which are fully automated, might be better for you if you're starting. Learning RapidMiner as a beginner is straightforward. You need to understand how a model works, know the different stages involved in modelling, and the importance of cleaning data. RapidMiner has a learning platform where you can learn the basic modules and how things work. They also offer certifications if you complete courses and exams. It's a good option for beginners to thoroughly learn about different models and the modelling stages. Overall, I would rate it an eight out of ten.
ShubhamSharma7 - PeerSpot reviewer
Capability to integrate diverse coding languages in a single notebook greatly enhances workflow
Databricks offers various courses that I can use, whether it's PySpark, Scala, or R. I can leverage all these courses in a single notebook, which is beneficial for clients as they can access various tools in one place whenever needed. This is quite significant. I usually work with PySpark based on client requirements. After coding, I feed the Databricks notebooks into the ADF pipeline for updates. Databricks' capability to process data in parallel enhances data processing speed. Furthermore, I can connect our Databricks notebook directly with Power BI and other visualization tools like Qlik. Once we develop code, it allows us to transform raw data into visualizations for clients using analysis diagrams, which is very helpful.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"We value the collaboration and governance features because it's a comprehensive platform that covers everything from data extraction to modeling operations in the ML language. RapidMiner is competitive in the ML space."
"The most valuable feature of RapidMiner is that it can read a large number of file formats including CSV, Excel, and in particular, SPSS."
"Using the GUI, I can have models and algorithms drag and drop nodes."
"RapidMiner is very easy to use."
"Altair RapidMiner is easy to use and intuitive with no coding required, making it a low code tool."
"It is easy to use and has a huge community that I can rely on for help. Moreover, it is interactive."
"I like not having to write all solutions from code. Being able to drag and drop controls, enables me to focus on building the best model, without needing to search for syntax errors or extra libraries."
"RapidMiner for Windows is an excellent graphical tool for data science."
"The main features of the solution are efficiency."
"It's great technology."
"The most valuable feature of Databricks is the integration with Microsoft Azure."
"One of the features provides nice interactive clusters, or compute instances that you don't really need to manage often."
"The built-in optimization recommendations halved the speed of queries and allowed us to reach decision points and deliver insights very quickly."
"Databricks is based on a Spark cluster and it is fast. Performance-wise, it is great."
"Databricks' capability to process data in parallel enhances data processing speed."
"What I like about Databricks is that it's one of the most popular platforms that give access to folks who are trying not just to do exploratory work on the data but also go ahead and build advanced modeling and machine learning on top of that."
 

Cons

"I would like to see all users have access to all of the deep learning models, and that they can be used easily."
"The price of this solution should be improved."
"Many things in the interface look nice, but they aren't of much use to the operator. It already has lots of variables in there."
"RapidMiner would be improved with the inclusion of more machine learning algorithms for generating time-series forecasting models."
"One challenge I encountered while implementing RapidMiner was the lack of documentation. Since there aren't as many users, finding resources to learn the tool was initially difficult. To overcome this hurdle, I believe RapidMiner could improve by providing more tutorials tailored for new users."
"RapidMiner isn't cheap. It's a complete solution, but it's costly."
"A great product but confusing in some way with regard to the user interface and integration with other tools."
"If they could include video tutorials, people would find that quite helpful."
"It's not easy to use, and they need a better UI."
"The solution could be improved by integrating it with data packets. Right now, the load tables provide a function, like team collaboration. Still, it's unclear as to if there's a function to create different branches and/or more branches. Our team had used data packets before, however, I feel it's difficult to integrate the current with the previous data packets."
"We often use a single cluster to ingest Databricks, which Databricks doesn't recommend. They suggest using a no-cluster solution like job clusters. This can be overwhelming for us because we started smaller."
"Doesn't provide a lot of credits or trial options."
"The API deployment and model deployment are not easy on the Databricks side."
"The integration and query capabilities can be improved."
"Scalability is an area with certain shortcomings. The solution's scalability needs improvement."
"Databricks' technical support takes a while to respond and could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"I'm not fully aware of RapidMiner's price because we had licenses provided, but from my analysis, it's moderately priced, not too high or too low. It's worth the investment."
"Although we don't pay licensing fees because it is being used within the university, my understanding is that the cost is between $5,000 and $10,000 USD per year."
"The client only has to pay the licensing costs. There are not any maintenance or hidden costs in addition to the license."
"I used an educational license for this solution, which is available free of charge."
"For the university, the cost of the solution is free for the students and teachers."
"We only pay for the Azure compute behind the solution."
"There are different versions."
"It is an expensive tool. The licensing model is a pay-as-you-go one."
"The billing of Databricks can be difficult and should improve."
"The solution requires a subscription."
"The basic version of this solution is now open-source, so there are no license costs involved. However, there is a charge for any advanced functionality and this can be quite expensive."
"Licensing on site I would counsel against, as on-site hardware issues tend to really delay and slow down delivery."
"I would rate Databricks' pricing seven out of ten."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
University
11%
Computer Software Company
11%
Educational Organization
9%
Financial Services Firm
9%
Financial Services Firm
18%
Computer Software Company
10%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Healthcare Company
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about RapidMiner?
RapidMiner is a no-code machine learning tool. I can install it on my local machine and work with smaller datasets. It can also connect to databases, allowing me to build models directly on the dat...
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for RapidMiner?
I started with a trial version. We are likely to purchase a license, which may offer additional features.
What needs improvement with RapidMiner?
Currently, I am unsure of all the AI features available in Altair RapidMiner, particularly advanced AI capabilities like neural networks and deep learning. It would be beneficial if the platform co...
Which do you prefer - Databricks or Azure Machine Learning Studio?
Databricks gives you the option of working with several different languages, such as SQL, R, Scala, Apache Spark, or Python. It offers many different cluster choices and excellent integration with ...
How would you compare Databricks vs Amazon SageMaker?
We researched AWS SageMaker, but in the end, we chose Databricks. Databricks is a Unified Analytics Platform designed to accelerate innovation projects. It is based on Spark so it is very fast. It...
Which would you choose - Databricks or Azure Stream Analytics?
Databricks is an easy-to-set-up and versatile tool for data management, analysis, and business analytics. For analytics teams that have to interpret data to further the business goals of their orga...
 

Comparisons

 

Also Known As

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Databricks Unified Analytics, Databricks Unified Analytics Platform, Redash
 

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Sample Customers

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