CloverETL vs TIBCO Spotfire comparison

The compared Javlin and TIBCO solutions aren't in the same category. Javlin is ranked #65 in DI , and holds a 0.2% mindshare in the category. TIBCO is ranked #12 in BIT , with an average rating of 8.6, and holds a 1.1% mindshare. Additionally, 100% of Javlin users are willing to recommend the solution, compared to 96% of TIBCO users who would recommend it.

CloverETL

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100% willing to recommend

TIBCO Spotfire

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96% willing to recommend

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We performed a comparison between CloverETL and TIBCO Spotfire based on real PeerSpot user reviews.

Find out in this report how the two Data Integration solutions compare in terms of features, pricing, service and support, easy of deployment, and ROI.

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Categories and Ranking

CloverETL

Average Rating

7.0

Reviews Sentiment

6.8

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

Data Integration (65th), Data Visualization (39th)

TIBCO Spotfire

Average Rating

8.4

Reviews Sentiment

6.9

Number of Reviews

Ranking in other categories

BI (Business Intelligence) Tools (12th)

Mindshare comparison

While both are Business Intelligence solutions, they serve different purposes. CloverETL is designed for Data Integration and holds a mindshare of 0.2%, up 0.1% compared to last year.
TIBCO Spotfire, on the other hand, focuses on BI (Business Intelligence) Tools, holds 1.1% mindshare, down 1.2% since last year.

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it_user856614

Lead Programmer at a healthcare company with 10,001+ employees

Very easy to schedule jobs and monitor them, however we run out heap space even with a high allocation

Flexibility: We can bring in data from multiple sources, e.g., databases, text files, JSON, email, XML, etc. This has been very helpful Connectivity to various data sources: The ability to extract data from different data sources gives greater flexibility. Server features for scheduler: It is…

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Fuad Mammadli

Deputy Chief Financial Officer at Unibank

A scalable tool to create dashboards for financial reporting

I have experience with Qlik. Our company moved from Qlik to TIBCO, as the latter provided us with easier options to make dashboards. We consider TIBCO to be better for our company in some of the areas related to automation and analytics. The data monitoring team in our company prefers TIBCO.

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

Pros

"Key features include wealth of pre-defined components; all components are customizable; descriptive logging, especially for error messages."

"No dependence on native language and ease of use."

"Server features for scheduler: It is very easy to schedule jobs and monitor them. The interface is easy to use."

"Connectivity to various data sources: The ability to extract data from different data sources gives greater flexibility."

"I find the power of the information links valuable in Spotfire, as it allows complex queries to be handled efficiently."

"I appreciate Spotfire's range of visualization options, advanced analytics features, and seamless integration with other TIBCO products."

"The ability to create a real-time data mark, using just one piece of software, is the best feature of this product."

"The most valuable features of TIBCO Spotfire are visualization. It's very nice, clear, and, flexible. You can analyze many data types and the user interface is very good."

"The two features that I have found most valuable are its ability to customize the dashboards when it comes to the evaluation. The second feature is its ability to handle a large amount of data, which is also something very unique about it."

"Data discovery is very simple."

"We particularly like the data angling feature of this solution. This gives us the ability to work on data transformations, join files, and carry out other data preparation tasks all in a single tool."

"The flexibility, data preparation, and data wrangling abilities of the platform are exceptional."

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Cons

"Needs: easier automated failure recovery; more, and more intuitive auto-generated/filled-in code for components; easier/more automated sync between CloverETL Designer and CloverETL Server."

"Its documentation could be improved."

"Resource management: We typically run out of heap space, and even the allocation of high heap space does not seem to be enough."

"The solution might be generic."

"The number of charts available out of the box in Spotfire can be enhanced."

"Personalising Spotfire, as a whole, is painful and is something that could be made easier."

"One aspect where Spotfire could improve is its global recognition, especially in terms of support."

"The layered features within Spotfire can make it a bit complicated sometimes as compared to Power BI."

"We would like an easier way to get the product to the cloud. Right now, we have the on-premise version, and we would like to find a way to make it easier to migrate it over to the cloud."

"The data compression has room for improvement."

"I would like to see the visualization library in this solution expanded, so that I can increase what I can offer to our clients."

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"The pricing seems competitive and reasonable. The value delivered by the product far exceeds the cost."

"The cost of TIBCO Spotfire could improve. It should be less expensive. It's the most expensive visualization tool in our company."

"The ROI is nearly impossible to calculate."

"The cost is a few hundred dollars per user per year."

"I would describe TIBCO Spotfire as an averagely-priced product."

"In comparison to other solutions such as IBM Cognos, TIBCO Spotfire is more affordable."

"The price-point for this solution is negotiable depending on usage levels."

"This product carries a monthly licensing charge, with the amount depending on the features that are to be included. This costs also covers the use of technical support."

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What do you like most about TIBCO Spotfire?

TIBCO Spotfire is easy to use. We initiated Spotfire as POC, with support from a tech team based in South Africa. While they assisted with the setup, we conducted the POC ourselves.

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What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for TIBCO Spotfire?

TIBCO Spotfire's pricing is high, particularly in traditional markets like Turkey, impacting market penetration. There is a lack of local support and distributors, making it challenging to sell.

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What needs improvement with TIBCO Spotfire?

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Overview

CloverETL is a rapid, end-to-end data integration solution. Businesses choose CloverETL for its usability and intuitive controls, along with its lightweight footprint, flexibility, and processing speed. Achieving true, rapid data integration means much more than just raw data processing power. Rapid refers to an end-to-end process that begins the moment a data-related problem is recognized to the point when the data is in the right place and form to be analyzed and monetized.

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TIBCO Spotfire is a versatile data analytics platform that can handle large datasets and be deployed on-premise or in the cloud. Its dynamic reporting, easy creation of dynamic dashboards, and highly customizable tool make it a valuable asset for process data analysis, industrial performance dashboards, problem root cause analysis, business intelligence, and real-time analytics for IoT devices in the energy sector.

The solution also offers data science functions, map visuals, R and Python integration, and the ability to write HTML and JavaScript text areas. Spotfire has helped organizations deliver projects more efficiently and cost-effectively, allowing for faster data analysis.

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Sample Customers

IBM, Oracle, MuleSoft, GoodData, Thomson Reuters, salesforce.com, Comcast, Active Network, SHOP.CA

Allergan, ASSS de Montreal, Avantium, Blue River, Bank of Montreal, Citibank, FrieslandCampina, Hellmann Logistics, Merck, Novartis

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