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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
6.9
Number of Reviews
86
Ranking in other categories
Predictive Analytics (1st), Data Science Platforms (5th)
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 May 2026, in the Data Preparation Tools category, the mindshare of Alteryx is 8.7%, down from 27.2% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Bright Data is 4.1%, up from 1.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Preparation Tools Mindshare Distribution
ProductMindshare (%)
Alteryx8.7%
Bright Data4.1%
Other87.2%
Data Preparation Tools
 

Featured Reviews

reviewer2797908 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Rpa Consultant at a computer software company with 51-200 employees
Time-saving workflows have transformed data preparation and predictive analysis for my team
Some of the best features Alteryx offers are its no and low-code capabilities. It delivers massive time-saving and includes spatial and predictive analysis. Alteryx includes built-in tools such as drive time analysis and linear regression, which are much harder to achieve in standard BI tools such as Power BI or Tableau. In addition to these features, Alteryx provides built-in spatial tools that can calculate drive time and location-based insights with minimal effort through drag-and-drop spatial tools, low complex coding, faster, and more accurate results. Linear regression predicts sales based on marketing spend, estimates costs based on usage, and identifies trends in historical data. Alteryx has positively impacted my organization by saving time, improving accuracy, and enabling better decision-making. Using Alteryx, complex tasks such as data cleansing, joining datasets, drive time analysis, and linear regression can be done much faster compared to manual Excel or SQL work. This reduces dependency on manual effort and lowers the risk of human error. Drive time analysis helps my organization make better location-based decisions, such as identifying optimal service areas or improving customer reach.
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

"This is a drag-and-drop tool which is easy-to-use and yet can be customized by creating your own components."
"I like the solution's velocity, the speed with which it processes data, and its ease of use."
"The three data signs and data engineering are great features."
"All of the data science features in terms of unioning and joining data together are valuable."
"Alteryx is very good; you can do literally anything on Alteryx, it is so advanced, and it's just drag and drop, so you don't need to know any coding or other technical stuff to use it."
"The ease-of-use allows non-technical business users to directly create their own solutions without the use of additional development resources."
"The product's Macros probably are one of the most useful aspects."
"I like the solution's velocity, the speed with which it processes data, and its ease of use."
"The solution provides comprehensive support services, including many tutorials and documentation. In terms of web scraping, it has proven to be the most effective tool."
"So it can handle, like, scalability and reliability during high data demands."
"The product's initial setup phase was very easy."
"You need to set it up properly, and it does most of the work for you."
"It offers features tailored to various project sizes and requirements, making it suitable for both small—and large-scale data scraping needs."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its mobile proxies."
"The platform is scalable and works well with large projects. I have not experienced any issues with scalability."
"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."
 

Cons

"Alteryx is not very robust when it comes to working on large sets of data."
"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."
"Lacks an open source edition which would be helpful."
"A colleague of mind mentioned that the solution should have more options for the visualization of data."
"Alteryx can improve in data science. They have to have more features and components in the data science aspect because they claim to be a data science tool."
"The pricing seems high for my current needs. However, considering the benefits, it is easier to justify to management for broader company usage."
"There are a few imputation techniques which they really need to include."
"The principal problem is the pricing. They're expensive products."
"Bright Data could significantly improve its support service. There are many tensions every time something occurs, although this doesn't happen frequently."
"Bright Data needs to work daily to improve its features because new data captures are always happening in the market."
"The solution's documentation and initial setup are longer than they should be."
"One area for product improvement might be the interface's complexity for students who need more coding experience."
"Bright Data could significantly improve its support service."
"The product could be more user-friendly for beginners."
"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."
"The quality of the solution's technical support could be improved."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The designer license costs 5000 euros. The server edition is 1000 euros."
"Its price should be lower. The key thing that we see is that talking about ROI is an important element at the time of purchase. Cost becomes a factor in every discussion. Justifying the ROI for these kinds of workflows is always a challenge, and the only way to counter the challenge is by addressing the pricing."
"It has a good price."
"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 could be better."
"I rate the tool's pricing a two out of ten."
"It is $4,000 a year, so it is cheap versus other solutions. It also accomplishes three times the volume on the job in the same time (as the other solutions).​"
"The price for Alteryx Designer is reasonable but the price for Alteryx Server for universal collaborations is too expensive."
"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."
"Bright Data is not an expensive tool compared to its competitors."
"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."
"Compared to other proxy servers, Bright Data's pricing is quite reasonable. I"
"The product pricing is reasonable for its features."
"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."
"I don’t think the solution’s pricing is expensive."
"The product has average pricing."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
20%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
7%
Retailer
5%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Computer Software Company
13%
Construction Company
9%
Transportation Company
9%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business32
Midsize Enterprise16
Large Enterprise55
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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