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Dataiku vs Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio comparison

 

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Executive SummaryUpdated on Dec 5, 2024

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
Dataiku's ROI is positive for regulatory support but uncertain for others needing pricing adjustments or using multiple products.
Sentiment score
7.0
Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio improves efficiency with a 36% ROI, offering streamlined processes and comprehensive solutions.
The market is competitive, and Dataiku must adopt a consumption-based model instead of the current monthly model.
I have seen a return on investment from using Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio in terms of workload reduction, as we now complete the same projects with two people instead of five.
 

Customer Service

Sentiment score
6.8
Dataiku's customer support is generally responsive and helpful, though opinions vary, especially regarding complex issues and billing queries.
Sentiment score
7.2
Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio offers responsive support, but small clients suggest faster responses and improved escalation processes.
The support team does not provide adequate assistance.
Dataiku partners with local industry experts who understand the business better and provide support.
The customer service team is helpful and responsive, more or less on time.
The customer support for Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio is quite responsive across different channels, making it a cool experience.
Microsoft technical support is rated a seven out of ten.
 

Scalability Issues

Sentiment score
6.4
Dataiku is scalable, integrates well with cloud platforms, and supports numerous users, though performance improvements are occasionally suggested.
Sentiment score
7.4
Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio is praised for its scalability, flexibility, and efficient cloud-based capabilities, with high user satisfaction.
Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio is scalable as I can choose the compute, making it flexible for various scales.
We are building Azure Machine Learning Studio as a scalable solution.
Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio's scalability has been beneficial, as I could increase my compute resources when needing more data injection.
 

Stability Issues

Sentiment score
6.3
Users report varied stability, citing SQL bugs and downtimes, with proper use and resource optimization enhancing reliability.
Sentiment score
7.8
Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio is stable, reliable, with occasional JavaScript issues, suitable for non-production environments.
In terms of stabilization, if my data has no outlier creation in the raw data, then it is quite stable.
 

Room For Improvement

Dataiku needs better server stability, user interfaces, pricing transparency, tool integration, and accessibility for non-IT users.
Users seek improved usability, algorithm variety, support, pricing, integration, deep learning modules, and better data preparation in Azure ML Studio.
I would love for Dataiku to allow more flexibility with code-based components and provide the possibility to extend it by developing and integrating custom components easily with existing ones.
The license is very expensive.
Dataiku's pricing is very high, and commercial transparency is a challenge.
It would be beneficial for them to incorporate more services required for LLMs or LLM evaluation.
There is always room for improvement, and I expect Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio to continue iterating and focusing on a human-centric design approach.
I find the pricing to be not a good story in this case, as it is not affordable for everyone.
 

Setup Cost

Dataiku's pricing is seen as high by some but offers value for large enterprises with no extra costs.
Microsoft Azure's pricing is seen as reasonable, though complexities and potential high costs require careful management.
There are no extra expenses beyond the existing licensing cost.
I find the pricing of Dataiku quite affordable for our customers, as they are usually large companies.
The pricing for Dataiku is very high, which is its biggest downside.
I rate the pricing as three or four on a scale of one to ten in terms of affordability.
The pricing for Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio is reasonable since it's pay as you go.
 

Valuable Features

Dataiku is valued for its user-friendly interface, automation, integration capabilities, and strong presence in Gartner rankings.
Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio is user-friendly, scalable, integrates with Azure, supports AutoML, and accommodates all skill levels.
Dataiku primarily enhances the speed at which our customers can develop or train their machine learning models because it is a drag-and-drop platform.
This feature is useful because it simplifies tasks and eliminates the need for a data scientist.
It offers most of the capabilities required for data science, MLOps, and LLMOps.
Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio is a powerful platform for those already in the Azure ecosystem because it allows for scalability and provides a good environment for reproducibility, as well as collaboration tools, all designed and packaged in one place, which makes it outstanding.
The platform provides managed services and compute, and I have more control in Azure, even in terms of monitoring services.
Machine Learning Studio is easy to use, with a significant feature being the drag and drop interface that enhances workflow without any complaints.
 

Categories and Ranking

Dataiku
Ranking in Data Science Platforms
6th
Average Rating
8.2
Reviews Sentiment
7.0
Number of Reviews
13
Ranking in other categories
No ranking in other categories
Microsoft Azure Machine Lea...
Ranking in Data Science Platforms
4th
Average Rating
7.8
Reviews Sentiment
7.1
Number of Reviews
62
Ranking in other categories
AI Development Platforms (5th)
 

Mindshare comparison

As of November 2025, in the Data Science Platforms category, the mindshare of Dataiku is 10.5%, down from 11.5% compared to the previous year. The mindshare of Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio is 4.7%, down from 6.0% compared to the previous year. It is calculated based on PeerSpot user engagement data.
Data Science Platforms Market Share Distribution
ProductMarket Share (%)
Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio4.7%
Dataiku10.5%
Other84.8%
Data Science Platforms
 

Featured Reviews

RichardXu - PeerSpot reviewer
The platform organizes workflows visually and efficiently
One of the valuable features of Dataiku is the workflow capability. It allows us to organize a workflow efficiently. The platform has a visual interface, making it much easier for educated professionals to organize their work. This feature is useful because it simplifies tasks and eliminates the need for a data scientist. If you are knowledgeable about AI, you can directly write using primitive tools like Pantera flow, PyTorch, and Scikit-learn. However, Dataiku makes this process much easier.
Takayuki Umehara - PeerSpot reviewer
Streamlined workflows with drag and drop convenience but needs enhancements in AI
I use Machine Learning Studio for system reselling and integration Machine Learning Studio is easy to use, with a significant feature being the drag and drop interface that enhances workflow without any complaints. It provides a return on investment and cost savings, proving beneficial for…
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Top Industries

By visitors reading reviews
Financial Services Firm
17%
Manufacturing Company
10%
Computer Software Company
9%
Energy/Utilities Company
6%
Financial Services Firm
11%
Manufacturing Company
9%
Computer Software Company
9%
Performing Arts
6%
 

Company Size

By reviewers
Large Enterprise
Midsize Enterprise
Small Business
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business4
Midsize Enterprise1
Large Enterprise8
By reviewers
Company SizeCount
Small Business23
Midsize Enterprise6
Large Enterprise30
 

Questions from the Community

What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Dataiku Data Science Studio?
I find the pricing of Dataiku quite affordable for our customers, as they are usually large companies. However, it is a pricey solution and I primarily recommend it to bigger companies.
What needs improvement with Dataiku Data Science Studio?
In terms of enhancing collaboration within my team, I would not say Dataiku is the best one because it's so expensive. We are not able to provide it to everyone. There are very few people who have ...
What is your primary use case for Dataiku Data Science Studio?
My main use cases in Dataiku include ensuring a strong data pipeline ingestion. We have people from data management, so we need to take care of the pipeline, their data quality, data drifting, all ...
Which do you prefer - Databricks or Azure Machine Learning Studio?
Databricks gives you the option of working with several different languages, such as SQL, R, Scala, Apache Spark, or Python. It offers many different cluster choices and excellent integration with ...
What do you like most about Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio?
The learning curve is very low. Operationalizing the model is also very easy within the Azure ecosystem.
What is your experience regarding pricing and costs for Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio?
The pricing for Microsoft Azure Machine Learning Studio is reasonable since it's pay as you go, meaning it won't cost excessively unless specific resources are used.
 

Also Known As

Dataiku DSS
Azure Machine Learning, MS Azure Machine Learning Studio
 

Overview

 

Sample Customers

BGL BNP Paribas, Dentsu Aegis, Link Mobility Group, AramisAuto
Walgreens Boots Alliance, Schneider Electric, BP
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