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BigQuery vs VMware Tanzu Data Solutions comparison

 

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Executive Summary

Review summaries and opinions

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

ROI

Sentiment score
5.8
BigQuery provides 27% better query performance and 17% cost reduction, offering seamless integration and efficient data management with training.
Sentiment score
7.2
VMware Tanzu offers increased revenue and stability, appreciated for affordability, functionality, and free access benefits amid ownership changes.
I have seen a return on investment with VMware Tanzu Data Solutions because of its speed and the robustness of the environment.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
7.2
Google's support is rated 8/10 for responsiveness, but challenges exist in accessibility, integration, and documentation resources.
Sentiment score
6.6
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions' customer service is fast and attentive, with well-regarded consulting but mixed technical expertise.
I have been self-taught and I have been able to handle all my problems alone.
rating the customer support at ten points out of ten
I would rate their customer service pretty good on a scale of one to 10, as they gave me access to the platform on a grant.
Customer support for VMware Tanzu Data Solutions has been good with me and with VMware, including Broadcasts.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
7.8
BigQuery excels in scalability and resource management, supporting large data with seamless auto-scaling despite some processing limitations.
Sentiment score
7.3
Opinions on VMware Tanzu Data Solutions vary; it's generally capable but faces scalability and maintenance challenges in some environments.
It is a 10 out of 10 in terms of scalability.
The scalability is definitely good because we are migrating to the cloud since the computers on the premises or the big database we need are no longer enough.
Most of our functions or jobs are queued due to that.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
8.3
BigQuery is a stable, efficient cloud analytics tool, with minor scalability challenges and reliable Google support for large-scale data handling.
Sentiment score
7.0
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions is generally stable, though some users experience hardware failures and performance issues under heavy loads.
I have faced stability issues, mainly due to the storage my organization has, though I am not sure if it's specifically due to the tool.
 

Room For Improvement

BigQuery struggles with special character restrictions, high costs, complex optimization, and lacks user-friendly integration and performance flexibility.
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions need improved stability, scalability, performance, integration, compatibility, documentation, and cloud-native capabilities.
Troubleshooting requires opening each pipeline individually, which is time-consuming.
BigQuery is already integrating Gemini AI into the data extraction process directly in order to reduce costs.
In general, if I know SQL and start playing around, it will start making sense.
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions can be improved as it is better and faster for administration and clusters, Dockers, and Kubernetes.
 

Setup Cost

BigQuery provides flexible pricing with pay-as-you-go models, $300 credits, and competitive costs requiring mindful usage to control expenses.
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions offers cost-effective open-source options with paid support and competitive pricing for advanced features.
Being able to optimize the queries to data is critical. Otherwise, you could spend a fortune.
The price is perceived as expensive, rated at eight out of ten in terms of costliness.
My experience with pricing, setup cost, and licensing for VMware Tanzu Data Solutions is that it is a bit expensive.
 

Valuable Features

BigQuery excels in scalability, speed, and usability with serverless architecture, SQL support, and cost-effective data processing capabilities.
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions excels in scalability, speed, integration, real-time processing, security, and user-friendly management, enhancing organizational value.
It is really fast because it can process millions of rows in just a matter of one or two seconds.
The features I find most valuable in this solution are the ability to run and handle large data sets in a very efficient way with multiple types of data, relational as SQL data.
BigQuery processes a substantial amount of data, whether in gigabytes or terabytes, swiftly producing desired data within one or two minutes.
The principal aspect is the creation of Kubernetes clusters.
The product is not complex; I do not have to create stored procedures, functions, or views.
 

Categories and Ranking

BigQuery
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
42
Ranking in other categories
Cloud Data Warehouse (3rd)
VMware Tanzu Data Solutions
Average Rating
8.0
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
84
Ranking in other categories
Database Development and Management (7th), Relational Databases Tools (15th), Data Warehouse (9th), Message Queue (MQ) Software (5th)
 

Featured Reviews

Luís Silva - PeerSpot reviewer
Handles large data sets efficiently and offers flexible data management capabilities
The features I find most valuable in this solution are the ability to run and handle large data sets in a very efficient way with multiple types of data, relational as SQL data. It is kind of difficult to explain, but structured data and the ability to handle large data sets are key features. The data integration capabilities in BigQuery were, in fact, an issue at the beginning. There are two types of integrations. As long as integration is within Google, it is pretty simple. When you start to try to connect external clients to that data, it becomes more complex. It is not related to BigQuery, it is related to Google security model, which is not easy to manage. I would not call it an integration issue of BigQuery, I would call it an integration issue of Google security model.
Sushma Polavarapu - PeerSpot reviewer
Create essential reporting scripts with simplicity but has some operational challenges
We mainly create functions and scripts required for reporting The product is not complex; I do not have to create stored procedures, functions, or views. It's just simple to use. There is general room for improvement. I have been using it for five years. I have faced stability issues, mainly…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Computer Software Company
16%
Financial Services Firm
14%
Manufacturing Company
11%
Retailer
8%
Financial Services Firm
23%
Computer Software Company
12%
Manufacturing Company
7%
Retailer
5%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business12
Midsize Enterprise9
Large Enterprise20
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business30
Midsize Enterprise10
Large Enterprise49
 

Questions from the Community

What do you like most about BigQuery?
The initial setup process is easy.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for BigQuery?
I believe the cost of BigQuery is competitive versus the alternatives in the market, but it can become expensive if the tool is not used properly. It is on a per-consumption basis, the billing, so ...
What needs improvement with BigQuery?
I have not used BigQuery for AI and machine learning projects myself. I know how to use it, and I can see where it would be useful, but so far, in my projects, I have not included a BigQuery compon...
How does IBM MQ compare with VMware RabbitMQ?
IBM MQ has a great reputation behind it, and this solution is very robust with great stability. It is easy to use, simple to configure and integrates well with our enterprise ecosystem and protocol...
What do you like most about VMware RabbitMQ?
RabbitMQ provides access to SDKs for development and the ability to raise and log tickets if we encounter issues. We can integrate RabbitMQ using various languages like Java or Python using the pro...
 

Also Known As

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Greenplum, Pivotal Greenplum, VMware RabbitMQ, VMware Tanzu GemFire, VMware Postgres
 

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Sample Customers

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General Electric, Conversant, China CITIC Bank, Aridhia, Purdue University
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