Azure Data Factory vs CentraSite comparison

The compared Microsoft and Software AG solutions aren't in the same category. Microsoft is ranked #5 in DI , with an average rating of 8.1, and holds a 2.3% mindshare in the category. Software AG is ranked #3 in SG , with an average rating of 8.0, and holds a 6.4% mindshare. Additionally, 92% of Microsoft users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 100% of Software AG users who would recommend it.

Azure Data Factory

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92% willing to recommend

CentraSite

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100% willing to recommend

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Categories and Ranking

Azure Data Factory

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.7

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Integration (5th), Cloud Data Warehouse (7th)

CentraSite

Average Rating

8.0

Reviews Sentiment

4.6

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

SOA Governance (3rd), API Management (30th)

Mindshare comparison

Azure Data Factory and CentraSite aren’t in the same category and serve different purposes. Azure Data Factory is designed for Data Integration and holds a mindshare of 2.3%, down 7.6% compared to last year.
CentraSite, on the other hand, focuses on SOA Governance, holds 6.4% mindshare, down 8.0% since last year.

Data Integration Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
Azure Data Factory	2.3%
Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC)	3.7%
SSIS	3.7%
Other	90.3%

Data Integration

SOA Governance Mindshare Distribution
Product	Mindshare (%)
CentraSite	6.4%
Oracle SOA Suite	20.2%
Actional	10.4%
Other	63.0%

SOA Governance

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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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IsmailEl Dahshan

CEO at Exact Holding NV

Governance has streamlined service registry usage but deployment and integration still need work

I work with GraphQL, REST API, and SOAP services as well. API Connect works with GraphQL and can deploy GraphQL services. I also work with GraphQL in Software AG webMethods API Gateway. I'm working with DataPower. I have experience with IBM API Gateway, API Connect, Event Stream, and App Connect, the Cloud platform integration. I didn't involve DataPower with BPM before. I have used the webMethods API Gateway. I have used an open-source framework that is not a product for a specific vendor. I work with GraphQL in three different products: API Connect, the API Gateway of the webMethods Software AG, and the Java Spring framework. I work with CentraSite and also work with the Integration Server, webMethods Integration Server, and Universal Messaging. The governance is powerful. I can recommend CentraSite for any industry working with service registry and repositories. I would rate it eight out of ten. I have seven years of experience with IBM solutions and rate them nine or ten out of ten. I have one year of experience with webMethods and rate it eight out of ten. I have five years of experience with other solutions. The overall review rating for this product is seven.

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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 feature I found most helpful in Azure Data Factory is the pipeline feature, including being able to connect to different sources. Azure Data Factory also has built-in security, which is another valuable feature."

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

"Data Factory's best features are connectivity with different tools and focusing data ingestion using pipeline copy data."

"Our stakeholders and clients have expressed satisfaction with Azure Data Factory's efficiency and cost-effectiveness."

"It is easy to deploy workflows and schedule jobs."

"An excellent tool for pipeline orchestration."

"The most valuable feature of Azure Data Factory is the core features that help you through the whole Azure pipeline or value chain."

"Feature-wise, one of the most valuable ones is the data flows introduced recently in the solution."

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"The governance is powerful, and you can look up services very easily, which may reduce some development cycle time."

Cons

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

"There are performance issues, particularly with the underlying compute, which should be configurable."

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

"Azure Data Factory is a bit complicated compared to Informatica. There are a lot of connectors that are missing and there are a lot of instances where I need to create a server and install Integration Runtime."

"The Microsoft documentation is too complicated."

"I rate Azure Data Factory six out of 10 for stability. ADF is stable now, but we had problems recently with indexing on an SQL database. It's slow when dealing with a huge volume of data. It depends on whether the database is configured as general purpose or hyperscale."

"Lacks a decent UI that would give us a view of the kinds of requests that come in."

"Real-time replication is required, and this is not a simple task."

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"The setup is mild. It's not so simple and not very difficult. You can make it happen with some configuration, but it's not easy for non-professional people."

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The licensing model for Azure Data Factory is good because you won't have to overpay. Pricing-wise, the solution is a five out of ten. It was not expensive, and it was not cheap."

"It seems very low initially, but as the data grows, the solution’s bills grow exponentially."

"The licensing cost is included in the Synapse."

"The solution's pricing is competitive."

"ADF is cheaper compared to AWS."

"The price you pay is determined by how much you use it."

"Data Factory is expensive."

"For our use case, it is not expensive. We take into the picture everything: resources, learning curve, and maintenance."

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Top Industries

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Financial Services Firm

12%

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Company Size

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Midsize Enterprise

Small Business

By reviewers
Company Size	Count
Small Business	31
Midsize Enterprise	21
Large Enterprise	63

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Questions from the Community

How do you select the right cloud ETL tool?

AWS Glue and Azure Data factory for ELT best performance cloud services.

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How does Azure Data Factory compare with Informatica PowerCenter?

Azure Data Factory is flexible, modular, and works well. In terms of cost, it is not too pricey. It offers the stability and reliability I am looking for, good scalability, and is easy to set up an...

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How does Azure Data Factory compare with Informatica Cloud Data Integration?

Azure Data Factory is a solid product offering many transformation functions; It has pre-load and post-load transformations, allowing users to apply transformations either in code by using Power Q...

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What needs improvement with CentraSite?

There is a big difference in deployment modules and different deployment scenarios. It can be adapted to any environment, not only finance or government. The deployment can be made for each data ce...

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What is your primary use case for CentraSite?

I implemented this hybrid integration platform for the finance sector at one of the big banks in Egypt. I used it inside the services exposed from the banking sector only, not for the asset managem...

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What advice do you have for others considering CentraSite?

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Comparisons

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Compared 4% of the time

Informatica Intelligent Data Management Cloud (IDMC) vs Azure Data Factory

Compared 4% of the time

Databricks vs Azure Data Factory

Compared 4% of the time

Palantir Foundry vs Azure Data Factory

Compared 3% of the time

Oracle Data Integrator (ODI) vs Azure Data Factory

Compared 3% of the time

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IBM webMethods Hybrid Integration vs CentraSite

Compared 31% of the time

Oracle SOA Suite vs CentraSite

Compared 24% of the time

Actional vs CentraSite

Compared 21% of the time

Amazon API Gateway vs CentraSite

Compared 20% of the time

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Overview

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.

Microsoft

CentraSite is a comprehensive tool for managing and governing your service-oriented architecture lifecycle. It facilitates design-time governance and policy enforcement, helping to streamline service delivery.

CentraSite offers an integrated registry and repository to efficiently manage your IT assets. It simplifies access for developers and system architects, ensuring compliance and empowering teams to work together seamlessly. With advanced customization options and analytics capabilities, CentraSite supports effective asset reuse and reduced development times, becoming a valuable resource for organizations seeking to optimize their service infrastructures.

What are the key features of CentraSite?

Asset Management: Comprehensive cataloging of IT assets, ensuring efficient discovery and utilization.
Design-Time Governance: Enforces policies and standards during the development process, maintaining compliance.
Customization: Adaptable interface and dashboard views for tailored user experiences.
Integration: Seamless connectivity with existing enterprise systems and processes.
Analytics: In-depth reports and insights for improved decision-making and strategic planning.

What benefits and ROI can users look for?

Improved Efficiency: Accelerates development cycles through efficient asset reuse and management.
Cost Reduction: Minimizes duplication of effort and resources, leading to decreased project costs.
Enhanced Compliance: Ensures adherence to policies and standards, reducing operational risks.
Scalability: Supports growing enterprise needs while maintaining performance and reliability.

Various industries implement CentraSite to streamline complex IT environments. In the financial sector, it improves compliance and governance of digital services. Retailers leverage it for efficient asset management, enhancing customer-facing applications. Healthcare providers achieve better integration of disparate systems, ensuring improved service delivery and patient care.

Software AG

Sample Customers

1. Adobe 2. BMW 3. Coca-Cola 4. General Electric 5. Johnson & Johnson 6. LinkedIn 7. Mastercard 8. Nestle 9. Pfizer 10. Samsung 11. Siemens 12. Toyota 13. Unilever 14. Verizon 15. Walmart 16. Accenture 17. American Express 18. AT&T 19. Bank of America 20. Cisco 21. Deloitte 22. ExxonMobil 23. Ford 24. General Motors 25. IBM 26. JPMorgan Chase 27. Microsoft (Azure Data Factory is developed by Microsoft) 28. Oracle 29. Procter & Gamble 30. Salesforce 31. Shell 32. Visa

DigitalGlobe, Georgia Technology Authority, Oriflame, Ekurhuleni Metropolitan Municipality (EMM), BRFkredit, Saudi Telecom Company, HSBC Turkey, Orange UK, Telus Health Solutions

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