Ataccama Reference Data Manager [EOL] vs Azure Data Factory comparison

The compared Ataccama and Microsoft solutions aren't in the same category. Microsoft is ranked #3 in DI , with an average rating of 8.2, and holds a 2.8% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Ataccama users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 92% of Microsoft users who would recommend it.

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Categories and Ranking

Ataccama Reference Data Man...

Average Rating

10.0

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

No ranking in other categories

Azure Data Factory

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Integration (3rd), Cloud Data Warehouse (2nd)

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it_user69087

Head of Data Analytics at a financial services firm with 5,001-10,000 employees

We evaluated Microsoft master data services – it's nice but far from Ataccama RDM especially in workflow features

We use this system for managing reference data. It’s the most useful system for data warehouse because all data sources have to come from relational database. Unfortunately before Ataccama RDM was installed, some reference code books came from EXCEL, which is definitely an error-prone data source that does not have proper dataflow and quality checks when inputting data. We are using this system also for managing hard-coded logic in ETLs by creating special reference tables and creating workflows to update it in a manageable way. We will use it for managing code book which is currently booked in some systems but doesn’t have sexy features as in Ataccama RDM. This system can simplify data transfer between systems, eliminate extra copies and is different from a time perspective.

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KandaswamyMuthukrishnan

Director at a computer software company with 1,001-5,000 employees

Integrates diverse data sources and streamlines ETL processes effectively

Regarding potential areas of improvement for Azure Data Factory, there is a need for better data transformation, especially since many people are now depending on DataBricks more for connectivity and data integration. Azure Data Factory should consider how to enhance integration or filtering for more transformations, such as integrating with Spark clusters. I am satisfied with Azure Data Factory so far, but I suggest integrating some AI functionality to analyze data during the transition itself, providing insights such as null records, common records, and duplicates without running a separate pipeline or job. The monitoring tools in Azure Data Factory are helpful for optimizing data pipelines; while the current feature is adequate, they can improve by creating a live dashboard to see the online process, including how much percentage has been completed, which will be very helpful for people who are monitoring the pipeline.

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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

"Really best product for this certain task area – to make reference data is manageable."

"Data Factory's most valuable feature is Copy Activity."

"Azure Data Factory was not difficult to deploy because it is a small area, so we completed it very quickly."

"The most valuable feature of Azure Data Factory is that it has a good combination of flexibility, fine-tuning, automation, and good monitoring."

"The solution can scale very easily."

"Data Factory's best features include its data source connections, GUI for building data pipelines, and target loading within Azure."

"It is a complete ETL Solution."

"The most valuable feature I have found at Azure Data Factory is the data flow function."

"On the tool itself, we've never experienced any bugs or glitches. There haven't been crashes. Stability has been good."

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Cons

"Creation process of services for on-line validation data (special services which are able to be used by another system) is too complicated."

"The performance could be better. It would be better if Azure Data Factory could handle a higher load. I have heard that it can get overloaded, and it can't handle it."

"The pricing scheme is very complex and difficult to understand."

"When we initiated the cluster, it took some time to start the process."

"The solution can be improved by decreasing the warmup time which currently can take up to five minutes."

"There is no built-in function for automatically adding notifications concerning the progress or outline of a pipeline run."

"The only thing that we're struggling with is increasing the competency of my team, so we think that the Microsoft documentation is too complicated."

"Currently, smaller businesses face a disadvantage in terms of pricing, and reducing costs could address this issue."

"The thing we missed most was data update, but this is now available as of two weeks ago."

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Pricing and Cost Advice

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"In terms of licensing costs, we pay somewhere around S14,000 USD per month. There are some additional costs. For example, we would have to subscribe to some additional computing and for elasticity, but they are minimal."

"Pricing is comparable, it's somewhere in the middle."

"This is a cost-effective solution."

"Understanding the pricing model for Data Factory is quite complex."

"I would not say that this product is overly expensive."

"The pricing model is based on usage and is not cheap."

"I am aware of the pricing of Azure Data Factory, but I prefer not to disclose specific details."

"The licensing is a pay-as-you-go model, where you pay for what you consume."

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Financial Services Firm

12%

Computer Software Company

10%

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Small Business	31
Midsize Enterprise	20
Large Enterprise	57

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Reference Data Manager

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Overview

Reference Data Manager (RDM) enables you to maintain a consistent representation of reference data across all departments and databases in your organization. This user friendly web-based application provides the flexibility and workflow functionality needed to create a company-wide reference data environment that is not only secure and powerful, but easy to use as well.

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Azure Data Factory efficiently manages and integrates data from various sources, enabling seamless movement and transformation across platforms. Its valuable features include seamless integration with Azure services, handling large data volumes, flexible transformation, user-friendly interface, extensive connectors, and scalability. Users have experienced improved team performance, workflow simplification, enhanced collaboration, streamlined processes, and boosted productivity.

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