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Alteryx vs Bright Data comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Sep 10, 2024

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

Alteryx
Ranking in Data Preparation Tools
1st
Average Rating
8.4
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
83
Ranking in other categories
Predictive Analytics (1st), Data Science Platforms (6th)
Bright Data
Ranking in Data Preparation Tools
2nd
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
6.6
Number of Reviews
17
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
 

Mindshare comparison

As of January 2026, in the Data Preparation Tools category, the mindshare of Alteryx is 10.7%, down from 27.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Bright Data is 3.9%, up from 0.6% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Preparation Tools Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Alteryx10.7%
Bright Data3.9%
Other85.4%
Data Preparation Tools
 

Featured Reviews

Theresa McLaughlin - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Capacity Planner at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Quick development enables seamless data processing despite occasional support issues
There were times when the product would fail during development without an apparent reason. The support structure changed; initially, we received great support, however, it later became less reliable due to licensing issues and a tiered support system. Licensing negotiations were problematic, affecting our product usage. For instance, our licenses were temporarily lost during negotiations when an agreement couldn't be reached.
Igor Berezhnoi - PeerSpot reviewer
Software Engineer at SEON. Fraud Fighters
Reliable unblocking services have supported seamless access to protected web pages
The main use case for me is utilizing Bright Data's unblocking services that allow me to receive the whole protected web page via a simple API call. It is quite easy to use and reliable, which is important for large businesses. This is valuable to my organization as it is one of the main proxy providers I use in my projects and in client projects, wherever possible.

Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The most valuable feature of this solution is data preparation."
"The analytics are easy​."
"Alteryx significantly reduces the time spent searching for specific information."
"Alteryx speeds up the time to obtain business answers/insights on data."
"Alteryx has helped us spend more time identifying results instead of performing analysis manually. It has helped us in our loading process, including scrubbing data and identifying data elements that need to be corrected. It enables us to understand our data sets a lot better."
"The Alteryx designer has been the most useful feature in the solution."
"Alteryx is so advanced. It's just drag and drop."
"The product's Macros probably are one of the most useful aspects."
"So it can handle, like, scalability and reliability during high data demands."
"The main use case for me is utilizing Bright Data's unblocking services that allow me to receive the whole protected web page via a simple API call."
"It offers features tailored to various project sizes and requirements, making it suitable for both small—and large-scale data scraping needs."
"The most valuable feature of Bright Data is its proxy server, which effectively mimics real human behavior, avoiding complex navigation in the browser and reducing server load during scraping. This makes it easier to scrape data sets."
"The main use case for me is utilizing Bright Data's unblocking services that allow me to receive the whole protected web page via a simple API call."
"The solution's most valuable feature is the Proxy feature."
"The configuration was very easy, and the documentation was generally clear and direct."
"The response time was fast, even when we had to run thousands of requests."
 

Cons

"Based on my experience, I would not recommend Alteryx to others. I would encourage developing internal capabilities over using Alteryx as a solution."
"They can provide some pre-built tools for predictive analytics instead of us having to build all the tools. It should also be improved from the visualization aspect. It should have better visualization capabilities. There are tools out there that have better visualization capabilities, which Alteryx is lacking currently."
"I think they should really work on integrating or have a capacity to integrate some algorithmic code. I think that's one of the most important things they need to be doing."
"The gallery could improve in Alteryx. Additionally, if there was a Conditional Join feature it would be beneficial. Since I do not have this feature I have to use Python scripts."
"The scalability worries me a lot at the moment because the cost of the solution is high and it is not growing considerably. Unfortunately, we started during early COVID times and because of the economic downturn, all the cost cuttings, and everything, it is not growing as expected."
"The technical support could have a little bit of improvement."
"It seems to me that it is not always user friendly."
"In the database, it should be more functional and connect to more big data, especially using IPI."
"The solution's proxy selection process needs improvement. Incorporating country-specific proxies would be beneficial."
"The quality of the solution's technical support could be improved."
"The problem with the tool is that it is not big enough...It is not that user-friendly."
"The Datasheet API has unclear documentation."
"The product could be more user-friendly for beginners."
"The main reason we left the product was that it was very expensive. They need to adjust their packages according to who uses them. They're very expensive compared to the market, probably because they believe they're the best. But it's too costly for companies like ours to continue with it. Another issue is that their support team is a bit slow."
"Bright Data could improve its user interface and dashboard to make it more user-friendly. I found it confusing and hard to navigate initially, and even after using it for three months, I still struggle sometimes to find what I need. It would be helpful if they could enhance the presentation and organization of their dashboard to make it easier for users like me to access and manage data effectively. Learning to use Bright Data may take a few days due to its current usability challenges, but it's manageable. However, realizing its full capabilities might take longer due to navigation difficulties and lack of clarity in data presentation."
"Bright Data could significantly improve its support service."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The cost of Alteryx is approximately $2,900 annually."
"In my opinion, it's actually quite expensive."
"If one is a high price, and ten is a low price, I rate the tool's price as a one. The tool is expensive."
"The price for Alteryx Designer is reasonable but the price for Alteryx Server for universal collaborations is too expensive."
"It's probably on the pricey side, but they provide some really useful ways to grow and test."
"Opt for the three year subscription. It is 20% less than the yearly one."
"The pricing is $5000 per year per production license."
"It can be a bit pricey, especially after the first year."
"The product pricing is reasonable for its features."
"Compared to other proxy servers, Bright Data's pricing is quite reasonable. I"
"Bright Data is not an expensive tool compared to its competitors."
"Regarding pricing, we paid about 1000 dollars monthly for Bright Data. We started with their pay-as-you-go plan, which was expensive as we were charged per GB. Then we moved to the 500 dollar package, then the 1000 dollar package. We considered the 2000 dollar package they introduced recently."
"The product has average pricing."
"I think the pricing is fair, if it is used in a business. The pricing model might need some adjustments if I am using it for a personal purpose, especially if I use it for a month or two."
"I don’t think the solution’s pricing is expensive."
"I got a type of free access, but it was through a referral from my friend. I got some credits free from the tool's end."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
23%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
8%
Retailer
5%
Computer Software Company
20%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Real Estate/Law Firm
8%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business31
Midsize Enterprise15
Large Enterprise53
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business11
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise1
 

Questions from the Community

What is the Biggest Difference Between Alteryx and IBM SPSS Modeler?
One of the differences is that with Alteryx you can use it as an ETL and analytics tool. Please connect with me directly if you want to know more.
What is the Biggest Difference Between Alteryx and IBM SPSS Modeler?
Alteryx is an extremely easy and flexible data tool, flexible in terms of drag and drop toolset and also has python, R integrations if your team requires this. It can handle over 2 billion rows of...
What is the Biggest Difference Between Alteryx and IBM SPSS Modeler?
I am not familiar with IBM SPSS Modeler, therefore, I cannot compare these two products. Regarding Alteryx I can say the following: - An excellent desktop tool for Data Prep and analytics. - Featu...
What needs improvement with Bright Data?
Bright Data could significantly improve its support service. There are many tensions every time something occurs, although this doesn't happen frequently. A faster support team, ideally in real-tim...
What is your primary use case for Bright Data?
The main use case for me is utilizing Bright Data's unblocking services that allow me to receive the whole protected web page via a simple API call.
What advice do you have for others considering Bright Data?
I recommend using Bright Data. I rate it an eight because while I am satisfied with most aspects, some sides of client support need improvement. I would give the overall solution a rating ofeight o...
 

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Sample Customers

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