Altair RapidMiner vs Alteryx vs ThoughtSpot comparison

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Predictive Analytics Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Altair RapidMiner	10.9%
Alteryx	14.0%
Anaplan	13.8%
Other	61.3%

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Predictive Analytics Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
Alteryx	14.0%
Anaplan	13.8%
SAP Analytics Cloud	12.7%
Other	59.5%

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BI (Business Intelligence) Tools Market Share Distribution
Product	Market Share (%)
ThoughtSpot	1.5%
Microsoft Power BI	14.1%
Tableau Enterprise	10.3%
Other	74.1%

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Featured Reviews

Rathnam Makam

Senior Technical Manager at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees

A no-code tool that helps to build machine learning 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. I haven't explored the tool's latest version, so I'm unaware of the current features. However, I think it would be beneficial if they could enhance capabilities related to deep neural networks, provide better support for generating UI, and allow for importing and utilizing large language models.

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Theresa McLaughlin

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.

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Sushma Polavarapu

Sr Data Analytics Consultant at Capgemini

Creates user-friendly analysis environments for large datasets

The tool is user-friendly for the end users. It is primarily a search-based tool. Users do not need a technical background to work directly on the dataset. Its compatibility with most databases, including the latest from FlexMovely and Redshift, allows users to create joins and worksheets easily. ThoughtSpot is fast, even with one to ten terabytes of data.

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Quotes from Members

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

Pros

"The best part of RapidMiner is efficiency."

"One of the most valuable features is the built-in data tuning feature. Once the model is built, we often struggle to increase its accuracy, but RapidMiner allows us to fine-tune variables. For Example, when working on a project, we can adjust the number of nodes or the depth of trees to see how accuracy changes. This flexibility lets us achieve higher accuracy compared to traditional automated machine-learning models"

"The documentation for this solution is very good, where each operator is explained with how to use it."

"I've been using a lot of components from the Strategic Extension and Python Extension."

"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."

"Altair RapidMiner is appreciated for its ease of use and the CRISP data mining model it supports, covering steps like data preparation, data understanding, and business understanding."

"The GUI capabilities of the solution are excellent. Their Auto ML model provides for even non-coder data scientists to deploy a model."

"The most valuable feature of RapidMiner is that it can read a large number of file formats including CSV, Excel, and in particular, SPSS."

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"The most valuable feature of Alteryx is its unlimited handling capabilities."

"Alteryx is a low-code platform, and that's the biggest reason why we chose it."

"The drag and drop and layout is simple to understand, with intuitive names of features."

"The product is very stable and super fast, five-star. It's significantly more stable than it's nearest competitor."

"The GUI is simple and it integrates with Python."

"The cloud deployment ensures it scales easily."

"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."

"Its initial setup is easy."

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"It's easy to drill down or expand data to get more details right out of the box."

"The tool is user-friendly for the end users."

"Stability is very important, and ThoughtSpot performs well."

"I would say the return on investment is good. Whatever we invested, we got results. We have been finding it easy to use and onboard new use cases."

"I like ThoughtSpot's search capabilities. You can also create custom analytics even if you aren't an experienced data analyst. We have users with no data analytics experience making some of the dashboards we've created, copying components, and customizing them to their specific use cases."

"ThoughtSpot saves a significant amount of time compared to other tools and is very user-friendly."

"ThoughtSpot excels in being self-service oriented, allowing users who aren't developers to easily create their own reports and visualizations, making it very intuitive."

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Cons

"I think that they should make deep learning models easier."

"RapidMiner can improve deep learning by enhancing the features."

"Currently, I am unsure of all the AI features available in Altair RapidMiner, particularly advanced AI capabilities like neural networks and deep learning."

"If they could include video tutorials, people would find that quite helpful."

"A great product but confusing in some way with regard to the user interface and integration with other tools."

"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."

"In terms of the UI and SaaS, the user interface with KNIME is more appealing than RapidMiner."

"The visual interface could use something like the-drag-and-drop features which other products already support. Some additional features can make RapidMiner a better tool and maybe more competitive."

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"They should make the solution user-friendly for nontechnical people by giving specific names to the options."

"Configuration is very low."

"The solution just lacks in terms of data visualization. That is why we use Tableau and Qlik in our organization. They help to pick up the slack. If data visualization was added, Alteryx would be a very good tool, and much more complete."

"We can't browse multiple files. When we deploy a solution on a gallery, let's say I have ten different files, and I have to upload them all at once. This is something that's difficult in the gallery. So case by case, I see some downsides, but often we do something alternative."

"I think better visualization would be helpful to this solution."

"The solution could work on the BI side of the tool to make it a bit better."

"Sometimes workflows tend to queue up, and they tend to get canceled for some reason that we don't know sometimes."

"The software is not fully optimized."

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"ThoughtSpot is a fairly new product, so some usability aspects aren't as mature as we'd like them to be. One example is their organizational methodology, like how objects are organized in their dashboards inside the product. They're all on a flat list, which works if you've got five or 10 dashboards. However, it's insufficient when you're a large enterprise with multiple groups looking at the same dashboards. It isn't organized well."

"I would like to see more flexibility in adding the pins. Currently, we have four different sizes in which I can add pins, but I would like to be able to resize my pins."

"A crucial feature we needed is missing, which involves restricting views of certain KPIs when users select conflicting parameters. We had to create a workaround, which impacted performance by loading pinboards slowly."

"The one area of the solution that I do hear needs improvement is on the visualization front."

"The support team gets a six out of ten. They are not as proactive."

"The dashboards could give you more ability to fine tune the appearance. You get a great deal more control over how something looks in Power BI than you do in ThoughtSpot."

"I encountered limitations mainly around UI and dashboard configuration."

"The visualization customization needs improvement."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

"For the university, the cost of the solution is free for the students and teachers."

"The client only has to pay the licensing costs. There are not any maintenance or hidden costs in addition to the license."

"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."

"I used an educational license for this solution, which is available free of charge."

"A designer and scheduler for $13K/year in total is pretty much earning you the money back in time and in other resources."

"We have a yearly cost that we pay for the licensing. We do not pay any costs in addition to the licensing fees."

"There are some implementation services and internal effort costs at the beginning but there is nothing else."

"My organization pays for it, and I do not look into the financial aspect of the licensing, but I know it is pretty expensive."

"The seat is too expensive."

"The price could be better."

"The designer has a list price of $5,995 USD."

"Alteryx is generally more suited for medium—to large companies due to its potentially high licensing costs."

More Alteryx pricing and cost advice

"I give the pricing a six out of ten."

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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews

University

11%

Computer Software Company

10%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Educational Organization

10%

Financial Services Firm

23%

Manufacturing Company

Computer Software Company

Retailer

Financial Services Firm

19%

Computer Software Company

12%

Manufacturing Company

10%

Healthcare Company

Company Size

By reviewers

Large Enterprise

Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	12
Midsize Enterprise	5
Large Enterprise	8

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	31
Midsize Enterprise	15
Large Enterprise	51

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	3
Large Enterprise	12

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. I...

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 l...

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 direc...

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, ...

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...

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for ThoughtSpot?

The pricing is on the higher end but reasonable for what ThoughtSpot offers.

What needs improvement with ThoughtSpot?

I do not think there is anything that needs improvement at the moment. It is being improved continuously. They are co...

What is your primary use case for ThoughtSpot?

Clients use ThoughtSpot because of its search facility. It is easy for searching and does not require analysts to pro...

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Compared 14% of the time

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Overview

Altair RapidMiner is a leading platform for data science and machine learning, offering a user-friendly interface with powerful tools for predictive analytics. It supports integration with APIs, Python, and cloud services for streamlined workflow creation.

RapidMiner provides an efficient data science environment featuring drag-and-drop functionality, automation tools, and a wide array of algorithms, making it adaptable for novices and experts alike. Users benefit from easy data preparation and analysis alongside robust support from a vibrant community. Challenges include better onboarding and deep learning model accessibility, alongside calls for enhanced image processing and large language model integration.

What features make Altair RapidMiner stand out?

Data science tools: Facilitates machine learning and predictive analytics.
Code-optional GUI: Enables non-programmers to create workflows seamlessly.
Integration: Supports APIs, Python, and cloud services.
Drag-and-drop functionality: Simplifies workflow creation for users.
Algorithm variety: Offers diverse methods for data analysis.

What benefits and ROI should users consider when evaluating?

Efficiency: Saves time in data preparation and workflow automation.
Accessibility: Intuitive design aids beginners and experts.
Community: Access to extensions and collaborative resources.
Documentation: Comprehensive tutorials enhance learning.

Altair RapidMiner is extensively used in business and academia, facilitating tasks like predictive analytics, segmentation, and deployment. In education, it supports data science teaching and research, while in industries such as telecom, banking, and healthcare, it's used for data mining, decision trees, and market analysis.

Altair

Alteryx can be used to speed up or automate your business processes and enables geospatial and predictive solutions. Its platform helps organizations answer business questions quickly and efficiently, and can be used as a major building block in a digital transformation or automation initiative. With Alteryx, you can build processes in a more efficient, repeatable, and less error-prone way. Unlike other tools, Alteryx is easy to use without an IT background. The platform is very robust and can be used in virtually any industry or functional area.

With Alteryx You Can:

Prep, blend, and analyze data
Deliver faster, better business outcomes
Automate analytics and data science
Embed intelligent decisioning
Deploy and share analytics in hours

Alteryx Features Include:

Some of the most valuable Alteryx features include:

Scalability, stability, flexibility, fast performance, no-code analytics, data processing, business logic wrapping, scheduling, ease of use, data blending from different platforms, geo-referencing, good customization capabilities, drag and drop functionality, intuitive user interface, connectors, machine learning, macros, simple GUI, integration with Python, good data transformation, good documentation, multiple database merging, and easy deployment.

Alteryx Can Be Used For:

Combining and manipulating data within spreadsheets: Alteryx can be used in situations where complex data manipulation occurs. It can handle large data quickly, and the process is much simpler to see and understand.
Database access and supplementing SQL development: Alteryx has several sets of database connectors and functions, including many functions that your average database does not. Alteryx can work with data from multiple databases or areas within a database. It allows users to filter, sort, calculate, etc. as they would commonly do in SQL or an ETL tool.
API, cloud, and hybrid access: Alteryx can read and write data in databases, files, REST APIs, and a myriad of other locations (with the correct permissions). When a workflow is published, you can also call a workflow through a REST API to start it.
Data science: Alteryx provides pre-built models that are extremely useful for data scientists who may have limited programming skills and also gives you the ability to add R or Python code directly within a workflow.
Geospatial analysis: Alteryx gives users drag-and-drop tools to geocode, plot, and map locations, customers, competitors, or anything that has a location (employee, truck, pipeline, etc.).
Reports and dashboards: Alteryx provides built-in tools that enable the building of reports and dashboards.

Alteryx Benefits

Some of the benefits of using Alteryx include
:

Saves time: Alteryx helps shorten the time required to start analyzing data and looking for insights, minimizing the tasks that do not add value to the business and maximizing the analysis phase.
Clear tool configurations: Alteryx provides simple and concise tool configurations that are quick and easy to set.
Excellent workflow compatibility.
Reduced development time: Alteryx has an extensive gallery of user-developed analytic applications that helps to reduce development time.
Fast data loading: Alteryx has tools that make it very effective when working with big data sets.
No-code, low-code analytic building blocks: You can prep, blend, and analyze data to enable highly configurable and repeatable workflows.
Machine learning: Alteryx allows you to quickly create properly trained algorithms that are ready to deploy.

Reviews from Real Users

"Automation is the most valuable aspect for us. The ability to wrap business logic around the data is very helpful." - Theresa M., Senior Capacity Planner at a financial services firm

"Alteryx has made us more agile and increased the speed and effectiveness of decision making." - Richard F., Director, Digital Experience & Media at Qdoba Restaurant Corporation

"The scheduling feature for the automation is excellent." - Data Analytics Engineer at a tech services company

"The product is very stable and super fast, five-star. It's significantly more stable than its nearest competitor." - Director at a non-tech company

“A complete solution with very good user experience and a nice user interface.” - Solutions Consultant at a tech services company

"There are a lot of good customization capabilities." - Advance Analytics PO at a pharma/biotech company

ThoughtSpot is a powerful business intelligence tool that allows easy searching and drilling into data. Its ad hoc exploration and query-based search features are highly valued, and it is easy to set up, stable, and scalable.

The solution is used for reporting purposes, self-service BI, and embedding into other applications for customers to do self-service analytics. It helps businesses with metrics, KPIs, and important insights by sourcing data from various sources into one golden source and visualizing it in an easy way for the business to consume. The pricing model is ideal, charging for data rather than the number of users.