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Azure Stream Analytics vs TIBCO Streaming comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Aug 25, 2025

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

Azure Stream Analytics
Ranking in Streaming Analytics
5th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
6.5
Number of Reviews
29
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
TIBCO Streaming
Ranking in Streaming Analytics
26th
Average Rating
8.0
Number of Reviews
1
Ranking in other categories
CEP (2nd)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of September 2025, in the Streaming Analytics category, the mindshare of Azure Stream Analytics is 8.1%, down from 12.6% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of TIBCO Streaming is 0.7%, up from 0.2% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Streaming Analytics Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Azure Stream Analytics8.1%
TIBCO Streaming0.7%
Other91.2%
Streaming Analytics
 

Featured Reviews

SantiagoCordero - PeerSpot reviewer
Native connectors and integration simplify tasks but portfolio complexity needs addressing
There are too many products in the Azure landscape, which sometimes leads to overlap between them. Microsoft continuously releases new products or solutions, which can be frustrating when determining the appropriate features from one solution over another. A cost comparison between products is also not straightforward. They should simplify their portfolio. The Microsoft licensing system is confusing and not easy to understand, and this is something they should address. In the future, I may stop using Stream Analytics and move to other solutions. I discussed Palantir earlier, which is something I want to explore in depth because it allows me to accomplish more efficiently compared to solely using Azure. Additionally, the vendors should make the solution more user-friendly, incorporating low-code and no-code features. This is something I wish to explore further.
MK
Good stability and scalability with the capability to combine with Spotfire
The ability for StreamBase to combine with Spotfire is its most valuable aspect. The ability to handle data in motion and the entirety of data at the same time is very good. If you don't integrate the two together it's just a monitoring tool, but if they're combined together it becomes a powerful analytical tool. When you can combine live data from streaming data sources with standing data from the customer's primary database then you can calculate some KPIs or thresholds based on the previous information. We can do data science, machine learning methods or just clever queries. You can view all this online. If a KPI hits a redline, you can send alerts, which is the solution's most functional feature.

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 features are the IoT hub and the Blob storage."
"The best features of Azure Stream Analytics are that it's easy to set up and configure."
"It was easy for me to use from the beginning. I am accustomed to working with Microsoft."
"It provides the capability to streamline multiple output components."
"The solution's most valuable feature is its ability to create a query using SQ."
"It's easy to implement and maintain pipelines with minimal complexity."
"Provides deep integration with other Azure resources."
"The most valuable features of Azure Stream Analytics are the ease of provisioning and the interface is not terribly complex."
"The ability for StreamBase to combine with Spotfire is its most valuable aspect. The ability to handle data in motion and the entirety of data at the same time is very good. If you don't integrate the two together it's just a monitoring tool, but if they're combined together it becomes a powerful analytical tool."
 

Cons

"The solution's interface could be simpler to understand for non-technical people."
"The solution could be improved by providing better graphics and including support for UI and UX testing."
"Its features for event imports and architecture could be enhanced."
"There is a lack of technical support from Microsoft's local office, particularly in Taiwan."
"More flexibility in terms of writing queries and accommodating additional facilities would be beneficial."
"Sometimes when we connect Power BI, there is a delay or it throws up some errors, so we're not sure."
"Easier scalability and more detailed job monitoring features would be helpful."
"There are too many products in the Azure landscape, which sometimes leads to overlap between them."
"The solution should be more user-friendly for developers. Right now, you need a strong programmer to tune the solution. It's complicated product. I'm not sure if it can be done via self-service with BI. Because I'm from BI, I want more simplicity."
 

Pricing and Cost Advice

"The current price is substantial."
"The cost of this solution is less than competitors such as Amazon or Google Cloud."
"The product's price is at par with the other solutions provided by the other cloud service providers in the market."
"The licensing for this product is payable on a 'pay as you go' basis. This means that the cost is only based on data volume, and the frequency that the solution is used."
"Azure Stream Analytics is a little bit expensive."
"I rate the price of Azure Stream Analytics a four out of five."
"There are different tiers based on retention policies. There are four tiers. The pricing varies based on steaming units and tiers. The standard pricing is $10/hour."
"We pay approximately $500,000 a year. It's approximately $10,000 a year per license."
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
15%
Computer Software Company
13%
Manufacturing Company
8%
Retailer
6%
Financial Services Firm
27%
Manufacturing Company
12%
Computer Software Company
12%
Performing Arts
10%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business8
Midsize Enterprise3
Large Enterprise17
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Questions from the Community

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Sample Customers

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